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China’s investment spree in UK gave it access to military-grade technology, BBC told
Tens of billions of pounds has been spent by the Chinese in the UK since 2000, Panorama has learned.

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LIVE: Russian attack kills 3 in Kharkiv; Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet Macron
Russian attack kills three people and injures 10 in Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region.

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Gangs buy haulage firms to steal lorryloads of goods
These tactics and others, such as raids on lorries stopped in traffic, are driving a freight-crime surge.

South Africa
Alleged gang boss Nafiz Modack’s cross-examination resumes
Modack and 14 others face charges, including murder and attempted murder.

South Africa
Joburg motorists urged to be caution amid heavy rain
Joburg EMS Spokesperson Obed Mulaudzi says their disaster teams will remain on alert.

South Africa
Zungu returns to stand in Meyiwa murder trial
Five suspect are accused of killing Meyiwa in Vosloorus on the East Rand in 2014.

South Africa
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial resumes in the Durban High Court
Zuma-Sambudla faces charges of inciting terrorism and violence related to the July 2021 unrest.
World
News24 | In U-turn, Trump urges Republicans: ‘Vote to release the Epstein files’
US President Donald Trump said he backed lawmakers’ efforts to release more files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite previous opposition to the measure.

World
Jurors in high-profile Australian trial visit beach where murder victim found
Rajwinder Singh denies stabbing the 24-year-old to death in October 2019.
World
News24 | At least 32 killed as bridge collapses at DRC mine, soldiers accused of panicking workers
At least 32 people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to officials, after a bridge at a copper and cobalt mine collapsed due to overcrowding.

World
The oil pipeline feud testing Canada’s global ambitions
The rift between two provinces at odds over a proposed pipeline is straining Canada’s unity as it seeks to become an energy superpower.

Africa
US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia
Tens of thousands of people’s personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

Africa
Mass killings probe in Sudan will hold culprits to account, vows UN
“There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action,” says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.

Africa
Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths
The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.

Africa
South Africa to investigate ‘mystery’ of planeload of Palestinians
It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.

Business
Money flooding into South Africa, and new rules for South Africans who lose their driving licence
Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Monday, 17 November 2025.

Business
Xiaomi G Pro 27i monitor – Save big on a premium Mini LED display this Black November
This is a premium Mini LED display that transforms how you see, create, and play – every detail, every shade, perfected.

Business
Metrofile Cloud VPS: Transforming SMB Operations in South Africa
Metrofile Cloud’s Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting has made a significant impact on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across South Africa.

Business
The 138-year-old company that could be hit with a record-breaking fine in South Africa
A 138-year-old institution that has dominated South Africa’s financial markets, is now facing the possibility of a record-setting penalty.

Politics
New witness to testify before Madlanga Commission
Last week, witnesses concluded their evidence on the EMPD at the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
Ramaphosa will serve full term: ANC
A letter circulating in the Eastern Cape calls for Ramaphosa’s removal and proposes a task team.

Politics
ANC welcomes court ruling blocking SIU probe into Mabuyane
The ANC reaffirms its steadfast confidence in the leadership of Oscar Mabuyane

Politics
ANCWL urges Ramaphosa to declare GBVF a national disaster
The league was briefing the media on the side-lines of the three- day ANC NEC in Germiston

Sport
Confirmed: When Springboks will name team to face Ireland
The Springboks have now turned their attention to a massive Test against Ireland, and here is when the team announcement will take place.

Sport
Wales v New Zealand – all you need to know
All you need to know as Wales renew a 120-year rivalry with New Zealand on Saturday in their penultimate autumn international.

Sport

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs news: Best XI revealed, Du Preez warned on social media abuse
News wrap on 17 November.
Education
Kenya: National Defence College Strengthens Military Education Partnership With U.S.
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The National Defence College (NDC) has deepened its engagement with the United States Military Group-Kenya (USMILGP-K) to strengthen cooperation in Professional Military Education (PME), with a focus on advanced training, exchange programs, and the adoption of best practices in strategic-level military instruction.
Education
New International Student Enrollment Plummeted This Fall, Survey Finds
The overall number of international students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities, including those who enrolled in prior years or who are working after graduation, fell only slightly.
Education
At a Shared Symbol of Jihad, the Taliban Defy Their Old Ties With Pakistan
Afghan officials are lashing out against their former allies in the Pakistan military as hostilities between the two countries intensify.
Education
Nigeria: Govt, UAE Sign MOU to Expand Digital Education for Nigeria’s Young People
[This Day] Abuja — The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Digital School, under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiative (MBRGI), to expand access to digital education and practical skills development for Nigerian youth through the platform of Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA).

Lifestyle
Matric Rage: Safety tips every matriculant should know
Matric exams will be ending soon. Here’s how you can you prepare safely for Matric Rage and still have a good time.

Lifestyle
THIS is the deadline for Free Basic Electricity in 2026
Here’s how long you have left to apply for Free Basic Electricity in 2026. And all the documentation needed to prove indigent status …
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Amanda du Pont backs GBV shutdown: ‘This is personal’
Actress and businesswoman has pledged to fight GBV after going public with her own experience against ex-boyfriend, Jub Jub.
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Science/Tech
Yellow Card Appoints Former PayPal And dLocal Executive Maria Oldham As COO
Yellow Card, one of the largest licensed stablecoin-based infrastructures with capabilities spanning 34 countries, with a network spanning Africa, and other key global markets, has appointed Maria Oldham as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). A global executive with two decades of experience across finance, payments, and technology, Oldham joins Yellow Card to help scale […]

Science/Tech
Starwatch: track Cetus, the sea monster, sprawling across the night sky
Cetus, also known as the whale, is one of the faint constellations but you have a week to trace its outline
This week, track down the constellation Cetus, variously referred to as the whale or sea monster. It is one of the faint constellations, but it sprawls across the sky, taking up roughly 1,230 square degrees, which makes it the fourth largest of the 88 modern constellations. Although it...

Science/Tech
End of an era for old electrical plugs in South Africa
South Africa is gradually migrating to a new electrical plug and socket standard, which will culminate in the old triangular three-prong plug top no longer being supported.
Science/Tech
More Tech Moguls Want to Build Data Centers in Outer Space
“To be clear, the current economics of space-based data centers don’t make sense,” writes the Wall Street Journal. “But they could in the future, perhaps as soon as a decade or so from now, according to an analysis by Phil Metzger, a research professor at the University of Central Florida and formerly of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.””Space enthusiasts (comme moi) have long...

Motoring
Seven figures breached as GAC prices ultra-luxurious M8
Rival for the Kia Carnival and Mercedes-Benz V-Class takes over from the GWM Tank 500 as the most expensive Chinese-made vehicle now sold in South Africa.

Motoring
BMW iX 60 impresses with real-world range of over 500km
Big all-electric SUV is not only seriously fast. but also returns excellent “fuel” economy.

Motoring
New Audi A5 a welcome return to form albeit now for a select few
The ongoing shunning of sedans in favour of SUVs means the replacement for the A4 now has bespoke appeal similar to its also once mainstream rivals, the 3 Series and C-Class.

Motoring
Why Suzuki Grand Vitara’s dependable heart doesn’t skip a beat
Tried and trusted 1.5-litre petrol engine is an honest workhorse that gets the job done.

Health
Mother had ‘agonising’ health test without consent
Dawn Lord says she had no idea what was happening to her during her “traumatic” hysteroscopy.

Health
Advice for PCOS has not changed for 30 years, says patient
Alex Allan says she feels “sad” that treatment for the condition has not moved forward in that time.

Health
Premature birth can be incredibly lonely, says Beatrice
The princess appeared on a podcast ahead of World Prematurity Day for premature birth research charity Borne.

Health
‘I didn’t tell anyone about my medical cannabis prescription’
More than 50,000 people in the UK each month get a private prescription for medical cannabis.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
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News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.