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Africa
Wait…Is ‘The Color Purple’ a Black Film?
This year marks 40 years since the "The Color Purple" hit theaters. Two writers...
Cameroon beat Gabon to get Afcon campaign off to winning...
Cameroon started their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a hard fought 1-0 win...
Inside Malcolm X College’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration |...
A conversation on how Kwanzaa’s principles guide leadership, education, and everyday...
Ivory Coast begin Afcon defence with narrow win over Mozambique
Dominguez becomes oldest Afcon outfield player, Algeria outclass Sudan, Burkina...
The Story of Temptations Legend David Ruffin’s Ascent and...
Best known as one of the lead singers of The Temptations, Ruffin's star story has...
“America First”: Trump Administration Removes Multiple...
By Semafor Africa Photos: YouTube Screenshots The Trump administration removed dozens...
A Christmas Lesson: What Would Jesus The Refugee Do?
By Kary Love Photos: Wikimedia Commons Jesus’s birth was a silent night, when all...
Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o’s Gulu Visit Rekindles Luo–Acholi...
By Okumu Livingstone Langol Photo: Dorothy and Anyang Nyong’o and Ambassador Otunnu....
Israel says it will respond to Hamas ‘violation’ of Gaza...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas on Wednesday of violating...
Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls
Democratic senators urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to reverse a recall...
Tennis in 2025: ‘Sincaraz’ rivalry lights up season, women...
Keys, Gauff, Swiatek and Sabalenka provide four separate winners in women’s Grand...
Tennis in 2025: ‘Sincaraz’ rivalry lights up 2025 season,...
Keys, Gauff, Swiatek and Sabalenka provide four separate winners in women’s Grand...
MR SONNY KNOWS for December 24, 2025
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11 suspects arrested for Bekkersdal mass shooting
Eleven suspects have been arrested in connection with the Bekkersdal mass shooting,...
Case against Saulsville tavern massacre suspect postponed...
A 32-year-old man accused of being behind a deadly shooting at a Saulsville Hostel...
Losing key moments cost battling Bulls in Sharks game,...
‘This defeat against the Sharks hurt us a lot because it felt like we were getting...
Two dead and third in hospital in KZN Christmas Eve shooting
Two men died and a third is in hospital after gunmen opened fire on them while they...
NSFAS confirms release of 2026 funding eligibility outcomes
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has started announcing funding eligibility...
DJ Warras murder suspect Victor Majola appears in court...
The court heard Majola and a co-accused were arrested at the Morafe Hostel in Soweto...
KZN health MEC’S R86m Christmas gift to bolster emergency...
The KwaZulu-Natal health department's emergency services will be bolstered by a...
REVIEW | The E5 isn’t the Geely you remember
The polished, tech-heavy electric SUV undercuts premium rivals but isn’t without...
WeBuyCars fined R2.5m, ordered to refund affected customers R3.4m
WeBuyCars’ contravention of the Consumer Protection Act has cost the used-car platform...
‘No exceptions’: JMPD clamps down on illegal parking in...
Illegally parked vehicles will be towed and owners must pay towing and storage fees
ANALYSIS | Trump’s recall of ambassadors compounds staffing...
US President Donald Trump’s mass recall of ambassadors will leave Washington without...
Parents say no to smartphones for their kids this Christmas
Smartphone Free Childhood South Africa is supporting Australia’s social media ban...
IN PICS | Christmas celebrations from underwater to around...
With a few hours until Christmas, those who celebrate the holiday are doing last-minute...
Putin has been briefed on US proposals for Ukraine peace...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed about contacts with President...
Guinea coup leader Doumbouya expected to stay in power...
Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya is expected to coast to victory in a presidential...
Libyan army chief of staff killed in jet crash near Ankara...
A private jet that crashed overnight, killing Libya’s army chief of staff and seven...
US signs health agreements with four African nations, warns...
The US signed four new global health memorandums of understanding with Madagascar,...
Graeme Smith hopes for better pitches to elevate SA20’s...
SA20 commissioner wants sporting pitches to make for an entertaining spectacle in...
Mashatile hails South Africa’s resilience in 2025 message
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has shone the light on South Africa’s achievements...
Last of its kind: final 2016 Land Rover Defender Heritage...
The retro-style, factory-built special has become a favourite among collectors....
Two killed in taxi and car crash on N3 in KZN
A taxi is believed to have slammed into a stationary car in the yellow emergency...
Senior players impressed as Bafana’s Afcon debutants shine
Five tournament newcomers in line-up against Angola came through with varying degrees...
Two arrested for allegedly using dating app to lure KZN...
Two men have been arrested after allegedly using a dating app to lure Pietermaritzburg...
KZN civil servant nabbed for ‘speeding, evading arrest...
The KwaZulu-Natal civil servant who allegedly attempted to evade arrest for driving...
Limpopo health outsourcing sparks medicine shortage fears...
Limpopo medicine depot workers warn failures by a newly appointed service provider...
Waymo to update robotaxi software after San Francisco snarl-up
Vehicles stalled due to a power outage, causing traffic congestion.
Afcon teams strengthen their chances with Europe-born players
African countries have benefitted from a change in the FIFA rules on international...
Lungu’s family granted leave to appeal high court judgment...
The Supreme Court of Appeal has granted the family of the late former Zambian president,...
Lookman winner earns Nigeria nervy victory over Tanzania
Proficient Tunisia post winning start to Afcon as Achouri scores twice, Skhiri adds...
Three dead in KZN crash as car hits barrier and plunges...
Two women and a male driver died when their car hit a barrier and landed in a river...
Lookman winners earns Nigeria nervy victory over Tanzania
Proficient Tunisia post winning start to Afcon as Achouri scores twice, Skhiri adds...
Two bodies recovered after vehicle swept away in Hennops...
City of Tshwane emergency services have recovered the bodies of two people whose...
Gauteng ANC mourns passing of corruption-accused former...
The Gauteng ANC provincial task team is mourning the passing of corruption-accused...
Trump flew on Epstein jet eight times in the 1990s, according...
In an email dated January 7 2020, the unidentified prosecutor wrote that flight...
Have You Heard the Story of James Brown, The Most Sampled...
The music world lost a legend when James Brown passed away on Dec. 26, 2006. From...
EDITORIAL: Lots of bad news for Trump, but not enough!
The setbacks and cracks in Trump’s march toward total domination of the American...
LISTEN | One or two massacres a week: Gun Free SA beats...
With more than 80 mass shootings recorded in 2024 — almost one or two every week...
The Most Outrageous Car Transformations From MTVs ‘Pimp...
Take a look at 13 of the craziest transformations seen on MTV's classic "reality"...
Black Celebs With the Most Lavish California Homes!
Let's take a look at some of the most stylish celeb homes in California. From Marvel...
Christmas without closure: Eastern Cape mom still searching...
Instead of wrapping presents or planning family trips, Nosipho Dabane is navigating...
Why Jeff Bezos Ex MacKenzie Scott’s Multi-Million-Dollar...
Over the past five years, billionaire MacKenzie Scott has reportedly donated $1.3...
MacKenzie Scott’s Million-Dollar Holiday Gift to HBCUs...
Over the past five years, billionaire MacKenzie Scott has reportedly donated $1.3...
The politics of literacy
In November 2025, the R50 million Funda Uphumelele National Survey (FUNS) delivered...
High cost of US decoupling from China
Tariffs were meant to punish Chinese exporters and encourage American manufacturing;...
Why Idris Elba’s New Wax Figure Might Be the Most Realistic...
Madame Tussauds just revealed the wax figure for celebrity heartthrob, Idris Elba....
Forget What JD Vance Said — Here are 13 Times White Folks...
Despite JD Vance's claim that white folks no longer "have to apologize for being...
Why Candace Owens Can’t Be Stopped — and Could Topple the...
Candace Owens has repeatedly turned setbacks into comebacks. With her influence,...
Inside Venus Williams’ Fabulous 5-Day Florida Wedding!
Tennis star Venus Williams tied the knot with actor and model Andrea Preti in an...
Steelers’ DK Metcalf’s Sideline Move Could Cost Him This...
DK Metcalf, a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was suspended by the NFL...
Florida Dad Who Sat His 8-Month-Old in Street and Ran Him...
Justin Golden admitted he was the "monster" who placed his infant in the street...
You Won’t Believe What Happened at Georgetown’s Game That...
In a wild scene, Ed Cooley threw a water bottle in the stands, striking a mother...
Internet is Divided Over Sheryl Lee Ralph’s American Airlines...
As Americans prepare to travel this holiday season, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph is...
The Most Stunning Black Images of 2025
As the year comes to a close, we've rounded up some of the most stunning Black images...
Nicki Minaj Just Proved Why So Many Black Celebrities Are...
OPINION: Nicki Minaj appearing at the Turning Point USA festival is yet another...
Halle Bailey’s Hairstylist Breaks Her Silence on Halo Photo...
After posting baby Halo in violation of a court order, Halle Bailey’s hairstylist...
MAGA’s New Darling vs. MAGA Dropout: How Nicki Minaj Might...
2025 proved that Candace Owens and Nicki Minaj have a lot more in common politically...
Jackson double helps Senegal beat Botswana, Congo edge...
Lions of Teranga, who won the 2021 Afcon and are among the favourites again, head...
Weaponizing “Woke”: How Unenlightened Conservatives Misappropriate...
By Bob Topper Photos: YouTube Screenshots In 1939, Billie Holiday gave voice to...
MAGA’s New Darling vs. MAGA’s Dropout: How Nicki Minaj...
2025 proved that Candace Owens and Nicki Minaj have a lot more in common politically...
How This Asian Howard University Student’s Viral Video...
An Asian student is causing some trouble online after celebrating his first semester...
This Black Teen Saw How Unaffordable NYC Housing Became...
Derrick Webster Jr. and his friend, Beckett Zahedi taught themselves to code so...