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South Africa’s economic growth slows
Africa’s largest economy expanded by 0.5% in seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter terms.

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Why Starc is so good with the pink ball – Finn
Former England fast bowler Steven Finn explains why Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc excels with the pink ball before the day-night second Ashes Test.
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South Africa
First GBV shelter for men, LGBTQIA+ people opens in Western Cape
In the last two weeks, four males and one trans woman have been assisted at the facility.
South Africa
News24 | Ex-apartheid cops convicted; More pain at the pumps: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.

South Africa
Mine responsible for Jagersfontein disaster allowed to continue operations
A report found the company guilty of engineering and regulatory failures.

South Africa
Family of anti-apartheid activist Nyoka want harsh sentence for accused
Nyoka was a student activist and leader and was killed while sleeping.
World
Pope Leo wraps up his visit to Lebanon with prayers at the site of Beirut’s port blast
Pope Leo XIV ended his first overseas papal trip with prayers at Beirut’s devastated port and a Mass attended by 150,000 worshippers in a country desperate for signs of hope amid fear of renewed war.

World
Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit
Pope Leo XIV demanded justice for the more than 200 victims of the disaster, at the end of his three-day visit to Lebanon.

World
National Guard attack suspect’s crisis. And, U.S. official sheds light on boat strike
A U.S. official disputes the White House account of the deadly Caribbean boat strike. And, a person familiar with the National Guard shooting suspect says he was suffering a personal crisis.

World
Bulgaria ditches budget plan after tens of thousands join protests
Demonstrators said the plan – the country’s first in euros – attempted to hide widespread government corruption.

Africa
Zambian-American influencer sentenced to 18 months for hate speech
Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

Africa
Nigeria’s defence minister resigns amid kidnapping crisis
His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.

Africa
Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup
Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.

Africa
Which Premier League players are going to Afcon?
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team looks at every Premier League player who has been confirmed to feature at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Business
Business

Business
Teachers becoming targets in South Africa
The growing criminality in South Africa has now put teachers in the crosshairs.
Business

Politics
Mchunu says funding PKTT beyond 2022 was irregular according to PFMA
Mchunu is in the hot seat defending his decision to disband the PKTT in December 2024.

Politics
Parliament concerned by threats against MPs
MK Party reported the kidnapping of its member Vusi Shongwe.

Politics
I have never been accused of corruption in all public positions
Mchunu, who has been placed on special leave, has now taken to the stand at Madlanga Commission

Politics
I have never been accused of corruption in all public positions: Mchunu
Mchunu, who has been placed on special leave, has now taken to the stand at Madlanga Commission

Sport
Confirmed: Orlando Pirates’ Mbokazi completes overseas move
Orlando Pirates superstar Mbekezeli Mbokazi has signed for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Chicago Fire.

Sport
Nice condemn fans over ‘unacceptable’ player confrontation
Nice condemn a group of fans in the “strongest possible terms” after cplayers and staff were physically confronted on their return home following Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Lorient.

Sport
Paqueta ‘not OK’ and still affected by spot-fixing probe – Nuno
West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta is still affected by the investigation into spot-fixing charges brought against him, says Nuno Espirito Santo.

Sport
England cross-code hybrid-rules match proposed
The Rugby Football League is approached about staging an exhibition cross-code match combining league and union rules.
Education
Africa: Shaping the Future of Technology Ethics From Africa
[UCT] The EthicsLab at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is inviting scholars, artists, and practitioners to join a growing community of practice and inquiry that explores the ethical questions posed by emerging health technologies from African perspectives.
Education
Africa: UCT Leads Africa in Two Major International Rankings
[UCT] The University of Cape Town (UCT) has recorded strong performance in two major international rankings released in November 2025.
Education
South Africa: Court Lambasts Western Cape Education Department, Orders It to Fix Late School Admissions
[GroundUp] The court found the department had failed to plan adequately for late placements and the situation had been getting worse for over a decade
Education
Tanzania: Unesco Sites Are Rich in Education, Visit Them Not Only for Selfie
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — TANZANIA is home to some of the world’s most incredible United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage sites, but let’s be honest, how many of us have actually been to see them?

Lifestyle
Diddy documentary ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’ debuts: Trailer
50 Cent produces scathing documentary of rap rival Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs with never-before-seen footage filmed by Diddy himself days before his arrest.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
African Stories: Dirk Badenhorst reshapes South African ballet
Dirk Badenhorst shares his success developing African narratives in South African Ballet productions for local and global stages.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
High Court conviction brings long-awaited justice for Caiphus Nyoka
Engelbrecht and Stander are found guilty for the 1987 killing of activist Caiphus Nyoka after a planned apartheid-era police attack.

Entertainment
GDP: Economy grew by only 0.5% in third quarter
Even if economic growth did really well in the fourth quarter, there is not a big chance that economic growth will exceed 1%, economists say.

Entertainment
More thunderstorms expected as wet weather persists in most provinces
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 3 December 2025.

Entertainment
MultiChoice expands podcast line-up with two new shows
This comes after MultiChoice unveiled eight original podcast shows in March to air on its DStv platforms.

Science/Tech
Analysis of Cryptocurrency Market Activity and the Role of Cloud Computing Platforms
Crypto Market Observation Recent on-chain data indicated a significant volume of XRP movement in a short timeframe, prompting discussion among analysts and market participants. This activity underscores the dynamic nature of digital asset movements and the operational focus on asset tracking. The volatility observed in price movements highlights the existing requirement for asset management...
Science/Tech
Trump Administration To Take Equity Stake In Former Intel CEO’s Chip Startup
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Wall Street Journal: The Trump administration has agreed to inject up to $150 million into a startup (source paywalled; alternative source) trying to develop more advanced semiconductor manufacturing techniques in the U.S., its latest bid to support strategically important domestic industries with government incentives. Under the arrangement, the...

Science/Tech
AWS CEO Matt Garman Wants to Reassert Amazon’s Cloud Dominance in the AI Era
As Google and Microsoft continue to surge, the AWS chief lays out his pitch: cheaper, reliable AI delivered at hyperscale.

Science/Tech
Amazon Has New Frontier AI Models—and a Way for Customers to Build Their Own
Nova Forge lets Amazon’s customers train frontier models for different tasks—a potential breakthrough in making AI actually useful for businesses.
Motoring

Motoring
Major change for toll plazas in South Africa
The South African National Roads Agency is implementing a significant change across the nation’s toll plazas.

Motoring
Official petrol price increases for December announced
The price of petrol and diesel is going up this holiday season.
Motoring
Health
Vaccine Committee May Make Significant Changes to Childhood Schedule
Comments by President Trump, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and some panelists suggest the committee is likely to delay hepatitis B shots and discuss revising the use of other vaccines.
Health
Could Weight Loss Drugs Turn Fat Cats Into Svelte Ozempets?
GLP-1 drugs for pets could be the next frontier for the blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs.
Health
Solving the Home Care Quandary
Paid home care is buckling under the surging demands of an aging population. But there are alternatives that could upgrade jobs and improve patient care.

Health
Cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment
Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery.