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Zimbabwe’s governing party moves to extend Mnangagwa presidency to 2030
Mnangagwa allies push for a term extension to 2030 as ZANU-PF factions split and opposition promises a legal fight.

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Wrongfully imprisoned for more than 40 years, US man now faces deportation to India
Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam was freed from prison after being wrongfully convicted for a 1980 murder.

South Africa
Joburg EMS firefighters attacked in Soweto
City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services has expressed concern over the incident.

South Africa
Academic activities to resume on Monday at University of Free State
Students who vacated the QwaQwa campus this week are expected to return on Wednesday.

South Africa
Lemo Fest Spin aims to uplift youth and revive township economy
The festival is in its third year and has created temporary employment for many young people.

South Africa
Paul O’Sullivan counter sues Mkhwanazi for R10m in defamation row
Mkhwanazi filed a R5 million defamation lawsuit against O’Sullivan last month.

World
Red Cross receives two bodies that Hamas says are Gaza hostages
It comes after outrage in Israel that the armed group has not returned all deceased hostages from Gaza.

World
US to repatriate survivors of strike on ‘drug-carrying submarine’, Trump says
The latest attack is at least the sixth US strike on Venezuelan ships in recent weeks.

World
2 survivors of suspected drug vessel will be sent to home countries, Trump says
The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia, their home countries, President Trump said.

World
Afghanistan withdraws from cricket series after it says local players killed in Pakistan air strike
Pakistan said the strike targeted militants and denied attacking civilians.

Africa
Thousands of grief-stricken mourners attend Raila Odinga’s funeral
Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.

Africa
Plan to test Liberian schoolchildren for drugs blocked
The head of Liberia’s drug agency says all students should be tested as a way to combat drug abuse.

Africa
Chad restores ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry
Chad had terminated its agreement with African Parks after accusing it of failing to curb poaching.

Africa
The moment Madagascar’s new president was sworn in
Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.

Business
The cities where South Africans have avoided buying property
South Africa’s property market has seen significant shifts over the past few years, with certain cities and regions losing momentum as others surged ahead.

Business
A R1.5 trillion crisis gripping South Africa
South Africans spent R1.5 trillion on gambling activities during the 2024/25 financial year, with the betting industry showing explosive growth as people get desperate for quick money.

Business
Pain for homeowners in South Africa’s richest province
FNB’s latest Estate Agents Survey shows that the nation’s housing market is becoming more diverse.
Business

Politics
Hlabisa urges South Africans to choose wisely at local govt elections
He says people should just look at the performance of the IFP and its representatives at all levels.

Politics
IFP celebrates 50 years in Soweto
The IFP was founded on the 21st of March 1975 at KwaNzimela in Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal

Politics
Mdluli seeks to address claims at Ad Hoc Committee
Richard Mdluli has been linked to corruption, at the Ad Hoc Committee and seeks to clear his name

Politics
Mchunu insists there was no need to consult other ministers and top cops on disbanding political killings task team
Mchunu told parliament’s ad hoc committee that he had briefed President Cyril Ramaphosa on the disbandment

Sport
Kane scores 400th club goal to help Bayern beat Dortmund
England captain Harry Kane scores his 400th club goal as his first-half header helps Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga.

Sport
‘Nonsense!’: Andile Mpisane showboats in club debut [watch]
Flashy ‘footballer’ Andile Mpisane made his debut for his mother MaMkhize’s eSwatini club, Mbabane Highlanders AM…

Sport
Chelsea lead race to sign Rogers – Sunday’s gossip
Chelsea lead the race to sign Morgan Rogers, Real Madrid are eyeing Marc Guehi, several Premier League clubs are interested in Argentine teenager Ian Subiabre, plus more.

Sport
Sunderland bucking the trend, but how bad is it for Wolves?
Sunderland have made their joint-best start to a Premier League season following victory at the Stadium of Light, but can Wolves stop the rot?

Education
Inside San Francisco’s new AI school: is this the future of US education?
The private Alpha School says its students can learn faster and better – but experts warn not all may benefit from an AI boom in schools
In the world’s tech innovation epicenter, an “AI-powered” private school has made headlines for unabashedly embracing the technology.
Alpha School San Francisco, which opened its doors to K-8 students this fall, is the newest outpost of a network of 14...
Education
How Southern Politics Shaped Trumpism
Three Southern Opinion columnists on the region and its outsize role in national politics.

Education
Are we living in a golden age of stupidity?
From brain-rotting videos to AI creep, every technological advance seems to make it harder to work, remember, think and function independently …
Step into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab in Cambridge, US, and the future feels a little closer. Glass cabinets display prototypes of weird and wonderful creations, from tiny desktop robots to a surrealist sculpture created...
Education
White House’s Aggressive Tactics Are Complicating Its Education Agenda
The Trump administration alienated many elite schools in its latest effort to overhaul higher education, so it looked elsewhere for allies.

Lifestyle
PowerBall jackpot at R160 million on Tuesday, 21 October
Anticipation is building across SA as the PowerBall jackpot has climbed to R160 million, with the next draw set for Tuesday, 21 October.

Lifestyle
LATEST on mandatory Eskom smart electricity meter rollout
Installation of the new Eskom smart electricity meter in all homes across South Africa is mandatory, not optional, says the power utility …

Lifestyle
New private Afrikaans university launches in Paarl
Akademia, a private Afrikaans University founded by the Solidarity Movement, has officially launched its new full-time campus in Paarl.

Lifestyle
Prince Andrew loses Duke of York title in royal shake-up
Prince Andrew has relinquished his royal titles and honours after discussions with King Charles III, about accusations linked to Epstein.
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Science/Tech
Should Scientists Be Allowed to Edit Genes of Wild Animals? Top Conservation Groups Just Voted Yes
It’s the world’s largest network of environmental groups, according to NBC News, with more than 1,400 members from roughly 160 countries. It meets once every four years. And in a vote Tuesday, the International Union for Conservation of Nature “approved further exploration of the use of genetic engineering tools to aid in the preservation of animal species and other living...
Science/Tech
Windows 10 Refugees Flock To Linux as Zorin OS Claims ‘Biggest Launch Ever’
“Windows 10 is officially dead,” writes Slashdot user darwinmac, “and the vultures are circling. Or maybe they are liberators, depending on your point of view.” Neowin reports:Of all the projects trying to poach Windows users, Zorin Group might be the most aggressive, launching its biggest OS upgrade, Zorin OS 18, on the very day Windows 10 died.In a recent post on X, Zorin Group celebrated the...

Science/Tech
The DAO of Hugs: How Milk & Mocha Turned Fans Into Decision Makers – Whitelist Live
When blockchain first promised to decentralize power, few imagined that the principle would extend to a pair of adorable cartoon bears. Yet that’s exactly what’s happening with Milk & Mocha, the viral duo transforming Web3 with the $HUGS token, a crypto project that blends emotional connection with decentralized control. At the heart of this innovation […]

Science/Tech
Trivolve Tech and Quixy Launch Blockchain-Powered FMS on the Cardano Mainnet
Hyderabad, India, 18th October 2025, Trivolve Tech, a blockchain and AI product studio, in collaboration with Quixy, a leading no-code/low-code enterprise platform, has officially launched its Forensic Management System (FMS) on the Cardano Mainnet. This marks a historic milestone in digital governance as the partnership brings blockchain-backed transparency, scalability, and security to...

Motoring
GR Sport a fleeting last hurrah for segment leading Toyota Fortuner
Two month long-term tenure wraps-up as the final goodbye for the current flagship Fortuner.

Motoring
First Chery bakkie heads for South Africa after surprise U-turn
Chinese carmaker backtracks on its decision not to avail Himla double cab to export markets

Motoring
Drinking and driving? Here’s how many drinks you are allowed
Only one beer could send you on a collision course with the long arm of the law.

Motoring
PODCAST: New VW Kombi finds itself in a strange little place
Joint venture van replaces the outgoing T6.1 Transporter, but is not considered a ‘real’ T7.
Health
Manuel Trujillo, Who Helped New Yorkers Heal After 9/11, Dies at 80
As Bellevue Hospital’s director of psychiatry, he guided rescue workers and grieving families through trauma when terrorists attacked in 2001.
Health
When a Hearing Aid Isn’t Enough
More older adults have turned to cochlear implants after Medicare expanded eligibility for the devices.
Health
How Psychedelic Mushrooms Evolved Their Magic
Two distantly related groups of mushrooms take radically different routes to producing psilocybin, a mind-bending molecule.

Health
‘An adult weekender at Butlin’s saved my life’
Charlotte Monjaria’s weekend away with friends led to the discovery of a cancerous tumour.
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.
Nature
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.