From the Vatican to climate crisis: The world’s top stories of 2025
From the Vatican to Washington, and from space exploration to family life, these were the five stories that dominated headlines worldwide.
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From G20 diplomacy to conflict zones: Africa’s defining moments of 2025
From diplomatic milestones to escalating conflicts, the year underscored both Africa’s growing global influence and its persistent structural challenges.
South Africa’s beauty, biodiversity and cities capture global attention
Cape Town, in particular, continues to shine on the international stage.
South Africa named world’s most generous country in global study
South Africa emerged at the top of the global rankings, recording an average score of 51.57 out of 60.
South Africans lose around R2bn to online scams as festive season fuels cybercrime
SABRIC has warned that the true financial impact could be significantly higher, as many cases of online fraud go unreported.
‘G20’ named South Africa’s 2025 Word of the Year
‘G20’ emerged as the most prominent keyword, largely due to South Africa hosting the G20 Summit in 2025.
Namibia sees historic shift as mineral revenues surpass diamonds
Tax income from other minerals, primarily uranium and gold, rose to N$2.87 billion in the past financial year, almost double the original budget estimate.
Cape Town named a global food destination in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2025 list
South Africa’s legislative capital is anything but a small town. Instead, Cape Town is a sprawling metropolis made up of distinct neighbourhoods, each with its own culinary personality shaped by centuries of cultural exchange.
Tourism safety drive aims to keep South Africa competitive on the global stage
The festive season is a very critical period for the tourism industry in South Africa.
New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shares his love for South African music
Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, and spent part of his early childhood in Cape Town while his father worked as a professor at the University of Cape Town.