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Singer Raye says lost songbooks found ahead of album two
The star has been on “a rollercoaster journey” after her work was stolen along with her car last year.

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Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales dies aged 93
Scales played hotel manager Sybil Fawlty, the bossy wife of Basil, in the classic British sitcom.
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South Africa
Sibiya accuses police of forcing him to sign statement
Muzi Sibiya and four others are appearing in court for the 2014 murder of Senzo Meyiwa.

South Africa
Mamelodi residents devastated by killing of two women
Residents in Mamelodi East are shocked by the killing of two women in the area.

South Africa
Enyobeni tavern tragedy inquest nears the end with closing arguments
21 young people lost their lives in a tragic incident at the Enyobeni tavern in East London in 2022.

South Africa
PABASA cautions against calls for Judge Ledwaba’s suspension
Ledwaba was implicated in wrongdoing during testimony at the Madlanga Commission.

World
Rare earths, Nobel nomination and cheers: Trump ends Japan leg of Asia tour
The red carpet was rolled out for Trump by Japan’s Sanae Takaichi, who has only been prime minister since last week.

World
NEWSBRIEF: SNAP BENEFITS AND SHUTDOWN, TRUMP IN JAPAN, HURRICANE MELISSA
President Trump addresses troops in Japan, SNAP benefits will run out for millions of Americans Nov 1., Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica as Category 5 storm.

World
Trump meets new prime minister and addresses U.S. troops in Japan
President Trump addressed U.S. troops in Japan Tuesday and met the country’s new prime minister, emphasizing his “peace through strength” message.

World
Former U.S. ambassador to Japan talks about President Trump’s visit to the country
NPR’s Steve Inskeep asks Rahm Emanuel, the former U.S. ambassador to Japan, about President Trump’s priorities as he meets Japan’s new prime minister.

Africa
Plane with 12 on board crashes near Kenya’s coast
Local media are showing images of the plane in flames on the ground with debris scattered at the crash site.

Africa
UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city
The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF’s control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

Africa
Mali shuts schools and universities as jihadist blockade worsens fuel crisis
The education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.

Africa
Sudan’s fertile region where food is rotting amid famine and war
The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

Business
R84 billion smart city being built in South Africa’s richest province
Balwin Properties has seen a massive rise in earnings despite increasing expenditure linked to the Mooikloof Smart City.
Business
Business

Business
How much gas and electricity does a typical household use?
Typical gas and electricity bills will rise slightly in October when a new energy price cap begins.

Politics
AK-47 used in Armand Swart’s murder linked to other cases
Madlanga Inquiry hears the same AK-47 killed Armand Swart, DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos & Don Tindleni

Politics
LIVE | Cassel Mathale appears before Parliament Ad hoc Committee
Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale is appearing before Parliament’s Ad hoc Committee.

Politics
Mathale to shed light on the KZN PKTT functions
Deputy Police Minister Mathale will be the sixth witness to appear before Parly’s ad hoc committee

Politics
Mashatile calls for ANC’s renewal in honour of Oliver Tambo’s legacy
ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for unity of the ANC.

Sport
The last time Orlando Pirates won the league, BBM ruled and Mandela was still alive
It’s been over 13 years since Pirates last won the league, back when everyone wanted a BlackBerry, just like people crave iPhones today.

Sport
Good news on Kaizer Chiefs attacker
Kaizer Chiefs’ in-form winger Glody Lilepo is set for a swift return after picking up a knock against AS Simba. Coach Cedric Kaze has confirmed the inident was not severe.

Sport
A relief Osula did not leave Newcastle – Howe
Newcastle forward Will Osula, who almost left last month, now looks like the “complete package”, says manager Eddie Howe.

Sport
I’m just keeping Celtic seat warm – O’Neill
Martin O’Neill says he had to “pull myself off the floor” when he was asked to take interim charge of Celtic following Brendan Rodgers’ exit.

Education
Want to go to a UK university? Don’t ask me to help you write your personal statement | Zoe Williams
How do you impress admissions tutors? Apparently not by waffling on about babysitting experience, or a love of crochet
It’s university entrance season, and so begin the trials of the personal statement, which now takes the form of three questions: “Why do you want to study this course or subject?; How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?;...
Education
Schools Grapple With a Hard Problem: Who Is Gifted?
New York decides which 4-year-olds should be designated “gifted.” Many experts think that’s too young.
Education
Book Review: ‘The Great Contradiction,’ by Joseph J. Ellis
In “The Great Contradiction,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian looks at the way the founders wrestled with the fate of human bondage.
Education
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Game-changer’ HIV prevention jab gets green light in South Africa
South Africa has become the first country in Africa to approve Lenacapavir, a revolutionary injection designed to prevent HIV.

Lifestyle
New partnership helps cancer survivors with hair restoration
A partnership between Alvi Armani South Africa and CANSA helps cancer survivors restore confidence through hair restoration.
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Alienware 16X Aurora Review: A Return to Form for This Gaming Laptop
After lots of starts and stops, Alienware has a winner on its hands that finally nails the balance between price, performance, and premium features.

Science/Tech
China Dives in on the World’s First Wind-Powered Undersea Data Center
The $226 million project uses ocean breezes and seawater to stay cool.

Science/Tech
South African neighbourhoods with the most iPhones
MyBroadband Insights found that some neighbourhoods have up to 6 times as many Androids as Apple devices, as well as several places where iPhone is king.

Science/Tech
Why Nicholas Thompson Made a Custom GPT to Run Faster
The Atlantic CEO’s new book, The Running Ground, examines his complicated relationship with the sport. On this week’s episode of The Big Interview, he talks about the ways tech is helping him become a better runner.

Motoring
Nissan hit by massive car recall as NCC notes surge in 2025 defect notices
The affected cars were sold nationwide from 4 May 2021 to 17 October 2024.
Motoring

Motoring
Sleeker, all-new South Africa-bound Hyundai Venue revealed
Venue has given the nod for a 2026 arrival on local soil.
Motoring

Health
‘We begged for help for years but it wasn’t there’
Terry White’s sister is giving evidence to the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths.

Health
Endometriosis patients call for national registry
Hayley Barlow-Ford says better data would have helped her make an “informed choice” about surgery.

Health
‘I feared a smear test would feel like being attacked again’
A clinic which helps survivors of rape and sexual assault feel more comfortable during cervical screening celebrates 10 years.
Health
Pig Kidney Removed From Transplant Patient After Nine Months
Tim Andrews, 67, lived with a genetically modified organ longer than any other recipient.
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.