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MI5 warns MPs and peers over risk of Chinese espionage
Security services have issued a new “espionage alert” to members of the House of Commons and Lords.

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Net migration 20% lower than first reported as more citizens left UK
Net migration to the UK last year was 20% lower than previously thought.
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South Africa
Hillary Gardee murder trial postponed to 12 December
This is to allow accused Rassie Nkune, time to consult with his new lawyer before the trial begins.

South Africa
Malusi Gigaba charged with corruption over Transnet deal
Gigaba appeared at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg alongside four co-accused.

South Africa
Fourth accused in Limpopo insurance-fraud killings to apply for bail
The accused, Johannes Shokane, faces 25 charges including murder and money laundering.

South Africa
Psychologists dispatched to a Tsolo school after principal’s arrest
Principal is facing charges of kidnapping, attempted murder, rape and possession of a firearm.

World
Brazil creates new Indigenous territories after COP30 protests
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands during climate summit.

World
Australian murderer sues for right to eat Vegemite behind bars
Andre McKechnie argues the Vegemite ban in Victoria’s jails denies him the right to “enjoy his culture”.
World
News24 | Trump hails UN Security Council vote on Gaza plan as bringing ‘peace all over the world’
US President Donald Trump hailed the UN Security Council’s vote in favour of his Gaza peace plan, claiming it would lead to “further Peace all over the World”.
World
News24 | US House to pass Epstein Files Transparency Act following Trump face-saving retreat
US lawmakers are expected to advance a bill requiring the release of government records on millionaire sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, in defiance of Donald Trump’s attempts to keep a lid on one of modern America’s most notorious case files.

Africa
Total faces war crimes allegations over Mozambique massacre
TotalEnergies denies responsibility for the actions of local security forces involved in dozens of killings.

Africa
South Africa to refuse charter flights of Palestinians over fears of ‘cleansing agenda’
Israel says South Africa had previously agreed to receive the 153 Palestinians who arrived last week.

Africa
Dozens die in DR Congo mine after makeshift bridge collapses
The structure fell after panicked miners reportedly fled from military gunfire.

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.

Business
How much gas and electricity does a typical household use?
Typical gas and electricity bills are forecast to fall slightly from January when a new energy price cap began.

Business
South Africa at an important turning point
Political and economic expert Dr Frans Cronje said South Africa is at an important turning point and that there are many positive signs in the economy.

Business
End of an era for Michael Jordaan-backed bank in South Africa
The Competition Commission has given Lesaka Technologies the green light to acquire Bank Zero, the digital bank co-founded by Michael Jordaan.
Business

Politics
Brown Mogotsi alleges Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, AmaZulu King work for CIA
Brown Mogotsi is today testifying before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria.

Politics
Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala is John Wick: Mogotsi
Brown Mogotsi says ‘Cat’ Matlala is the John Wick who terrorised Pretoria communities.

Politics
LIVE: Parliament Ad Hoc Committee | Mary de Haas testifies
Human rights activist and violence monitor Mary de Haas appears before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Mashatile to open three-day G20 Social Summit
The Social Summit will gather civil society voices that will add to G20 decision-making process.

Sport
I still don’t know how to get Smith out – Broad
Stuart Broad admits he still does not know how to get Steve Smith out and says the Ashes will be a “long series” if England cannot dismiss the Australia batter early.

Sport
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

Sport
Norwich appoint ex-Rangers boss Clement as head coach
Norwich City appoint former Rangers boss Philippe Clement as head coach on a contract to run until 2029.

Sport
Former Ireland captain: Rassie Erasmus is a villain, but …
Former Ireland captain Keith Wood says Rassie Erasmus continues to push the laws, but he believes teams should only have five subs.
Education
Uganda: Buganda Education Minister Celebrates 10 Years of Smiling Star Junior School – Buloba
[Nile Post] The Minister for Education in the Kingdom of Buganda, Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko, joined the Smiling Star Junior School – Buloba community to mark the institution’s 10-year anniversary. The school was founded by Omuziira (Warrior) of the 2005 class, Kaye John Ddamba, who also serves as its director.
Education
Nigeria: Court Jails Nigerian Professor for Five Years for Sexual Harassment
[Premium Times] The professor was being prosecuted by the ICPC for sexually harassing female students in the University of Calabar where he worked.
Education
‘We Need to Be Worried’: Three University Leaders on the Fate of Higher Education in the Trump Era
The view from Dartmouth, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wesleyan.
Education
Trump Made the Citizenship Test Harder. What if Every American Had to Take It?
We should not demand ever more knowledge of newcomers and ever less of our current citizens.

Lifestyle
Mapimpi: Who is woman at centre of ‘affair’ rumours?
Reality TV star Kanya Mtsaka claimed to have had an affair with Springbok Makazole Mapimpi in rumours that have gone viral…

Lifestyle
Beverley: The truth behind ‘kidnapped’ Nieu-Bethesda mannequin
Beverley, Nieu-Bethesda’s mannequin, went missing from her Karoo farm dam and returned after an adventure. Here is what happened.
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Science/Tech
Internet infrastructure firm Cloudflare hit by outage
The company says it is working to working to understand the full impact of a problem which “impacts multiple customers.”

Science/Tech
South Africa faces a security disaster
The South African Information Regulator has revealed that it was notified of thousands of data breaches in the past two years.

Science/Tech
The Best Home Cocktail Machines—and Whether You Need One
Automatic cocktail machines are silly, but also kind of fun. Here’s how to choose between the Bartesian and Barsys cocktail machines.
Science/Tech
Cloudflare Outage Knocks Many Popular Websites Offline
An outage at Cloudflare that began moments ago has knocked many popular websites, including ChatGPT and X, according to user reports. Cloudflare says on its website: “Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue which potentially impacts multiple customers. Further detail will be provided as more information becomes available.”
Read more of this story at Slashdot.

Motoring
Dark Label returns to Volkswagen Amarok but…
Revived for the first time since 2018, the darkened touches, for now, can only be had in Europe.

Motoring
Price dropped revised Renault Kiger stakes its claim further
For now, only the volume-selling normally aspirated powertrain has been made available. The more powerful turbo has, however, been approved for 2026.
Motoring

Motoring
Already priced Jetour T2’s specification sheet finally made public
Boxy Defender 110-styled T2 has a choice of three derivatives, but with the same powertrain options as the step down T1.

Health
How do cold weather health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

Health
Life-changing surgery means boy gets first sleepover
William from Bath, has had his jaw rebuilt using his own ribs allowing him to breathe independently.
Health
C.D.C. Links Measles Outbreaks in Multiple States for First Time
If the outbreaks cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization.
Health
Sex Had Become a Chore. Then They Started Reading Romantasy.
The wildly popular fiction genre allows readers to talk openly about yearning, sex and desire. And it’s spilling over into their bedrooms.
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.