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Plans were afoot for slain Const Maselelo Montja to conclude lobola negotiations on December 6, where there would be cel...
02/12/2025

Plans were afoot for slain Const Maselelo Montja to conclude lobola negotiations on December 6, where there would be celebration and joy.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate report had found that Mkhwanazi’s decision to fit blue lights and also ...
02/12/2025

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate report had found that Mkhwanazi’s decision to fit blue lights and also entering into a memorandum of demands on behalf on the city with a security company owned by Matlala amounts to fraud.

IN THE SOWETAN TOMORROW:Few surprises in Broos’ final Afcon squad
01/12/2025

IN THE SOWETAN TOMORROW:

Few surprises in Broos’ final Afcon squad

Driven in hybrid mode, the vehicle’s electric motor, engine and energy recuperating mechanisms tag-team for an incredibl...
01/12/2025

Driven in hybrid mode, the vehicle’s electric motor, engine and energy recuperating mechanisms tag-team for an incredible 1,200km quoted range.

In November 2025, new vehicle sales in SA increased by 12.5% year-on-year, reaching 54,896 units, attributed to easing i...
01/12/2025

In November 2025, new vehicle sales in SA increased by 12.5% year-on-year, reaching 54,896 units, attributed to easing inflation, lower fuel prices, favourable interest rates, and improved fiscal conditions following a credit rating upgrade.

Electric vehicle maker Tesla has sold more cars in Norway in 2025 than any other carmaker did in a full year, registrati...
01/12/2025

Electric vehicle maker Tesla has sold more cars in Norway in 2025 than any other carmaker did in a full year, registration data showed on Monday, beating the country’s annual sales record with one month to spare in a rare bright spot for CEO Elon Musk.

By contrast, the Texas-based carmaker’s global deliveries are expected to decline 7% this year.

IN THE SOWETAN TOMORROW:● Const Montja leaves behind fiancée and 7-month twins; Sgt Rapetswa is survived by pregnant wif...
01/12/2025

IN THE SOWETAN TOMORROW:

● Const Montja leaves behind fiancée and 7-month twins; Sgt Rapetswa is survived by pregnant wife and two kids

● Two people have been arrested after they were found in possession of the officers’ fi****ms

Max Verstappen triumphed at the Qatar Grand Prix, capitalising on McLaren's strategic missteps under the safety car, whi...
01/12/2025

Max Verstappen triumphed at the Qatar Grand Prix, capitalising on McLaren's strategic missteps under the safety car, which positioned him to win despite starting third.

There was no place for injury-plagued veteran attacking fulcrum Themba Zwane as Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos named his...
01/12/2025

There was no place for injury-plagued veteran attacking fulcrum Themba Zwane as Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos named his 25-player squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Monday.

Coach reveals his 25-player squad for the tournament that starts in Morocco next month.

OPINION | Diabetes remains the leading health threat for South African women — claiming more lives than HIV, cancer, hea...
01/12/2025

OPINION | Diabetes remains the leading health threat for South African women — claiming more lives than HIV, cancer, heart disease or any other major illness.

Diabetes remains the leading health threat for South African women — claiming more lives than HIV, cancer, heart disease or any other major illness.

Thulani Dlomo, a well-known ally of former president Jacob Zuma, is one of the two former senior members of State Securi...
01/12/2025

Thulani Dlomo, a well-known ally of former president Jacob Zuma, is one of the two former senior members of State Security Agency arrested on Sunday on allegations of mishandling state funds amounting to about R12m.

Thulani Dlomo, a well-known ally of former president Jacob Zuma, is one of the two former senior members of State Security Agency (SSA) arrested on Sunday on allegations of mishandling state funds amounting to about R12m.

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SowetanLIVE, published by Arena Holdings in Johannesburg, is the website of The Sowetan, the English-language South African daily newspaper that started in 1981 as a liberation struggle publication. The website carries print content as well as unique online-only content throughout the day – general and political news; entertainment and celebrities; sport; and much more.