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Israeli attack on refugee camp in Lebanon opens “very dangerous door”
“ This could open the door to some major escalation now, in the near future.”

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Cooperation not threats: Nigeria wants US alliance to curb violent attacks
Refuting US claims of ‘Christian genocide’, Nigeria’s information minister says Abuja seeks stronger US security ties.

South Africa
LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial: 19 November 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Police search for suspects who killed two Tembisa school staffers
Two Inxiweni Primary staff members were shot dead by unknown gunmen while preparing for a meeting.

South Africa
LIVE | Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial: 19 November 2025
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial continues today at the Durban High Court.

South Africa
Joburg denies G20 link after removing Solidarity’s unlawful M1 banner
Joburg says Solidarity’s M1 banner was removed for by-law violations, not because of the G20 Summit.
World
News24 | Israel claims of Lebanon Hamas compound strike, killing 13 are ‘lies’
Lebanon said an Israeli strike on a crowded Palestinian refugee camp in the country’s south killed at least 13 people, as Israel said it struck a Hamas compound.

World
What to know about the F-35 fighter jet that Trump is selling to Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump says he has agreed to sell the nation’s most advanced fighter jet to Saudi Arabia despite concerns that China could gain access to the plane’s vaunted American technology.

World
Japan’s largest urban fire in decades rips through 170 buildings
Local media say one person was killed in the fire in the city of Oita, on the Japanese island of Kyushu.
World
News24 | Nicki Minaj stands with Trump on Nigeria religious persecution
Nicki Minaj praised Donald Trump’s stand on the persecution of religious minorities, calling for an end to faith-based persecution in Nigeria.

Africa
Christians in Nigeria ‘driven from their homes and killed’, Nicki Minaj says
The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

Africa
‘It would have been better if they’d killed me’: A forgotten war destroying women’s lives
Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

Africa
Two schoolgirls escape Nigeria kidnap ordeal, official says
Fight “day and night” to rescue the rest of the missing children, a top general tells soldiers.

Africa
Poll unrest has ‘stained’ Tanzania’s global image, president says
Tanzania relies on foreign loans, but “what happened eroded our global credibility”, President Samia says.

Business
Inflation heats up as South Africa braces for next interest rate decision
Annual consumer inflation edged higher in October, putting pressure on expectations for interest rate cuts this week—though not unexpectedly.

Business
HITS in the cloud – Driving business transformation beyond infrastructure
Empowering Intelligence – How AI, Copilot, and Cloud Innovation Converge to Redefine Customer Value

Business
Government’s plan to blacklist companies in South Africa
The Public Works Department plans to blacklist more companies in South Africa with a new national database that will name and ban companies who fail to deliver.
Business

Politics
LIVE | Nkabinde appears before Parly’s Ad Hoc Committee: 19 November
Chief of Staff in the Police Ministry Cedrick Nkabinde is back again before the committee.

Politics
Crime expert describes Brown Mogotsi’s testimony as ‘unreliable’
Brown Mogotsi told the Madlanga Commission he works as an undercover crime‑intelligence agent.

Politics
ANC wants Cabinet members to undergo lifestyle audits
The call comes in the wake of efforts to renew the ANC and government as a whole.

Politics
Mogotsi expected to be cross-examined on Matalala, Mchunu messages
Mogotsi has denied sending a message to Matlala about the disbandment of the PKTT.

Sport
Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns missed out on this top PSL striker
Orlando Pirates only signed one striker this past transfer window but will they finally gert Andre de Jong from Stellies?

Sport
When did the Springboks last win in Dublin?
The Springboks are fully aware of the task that lies ahead of them as they prepare for a ‘grudge’ game against Ireland this Saturday.

Sport
Everything you need to know about 2027 Rugby World Cup draw
The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw takes place on 3 December, and some more details have been confirmed for the big event.

Sport
Ice hockey neck guards mandatory at 2026 Olympics
Players will wear neck guards at the 2026 Winter Olympics for the first time, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) confirms.
Education
Ghana: Fisheries and Food Ministry Encourages Schools to Establish Farm Initiatives
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Mr Eric Opoku, has urged schools across Ghana to introduce the concept of school farms.
Education
At This College, the English Dept. Is Out. ‘Human Narratives’ Is In.
At Montclair State University in New Jersey, a departmental restructuring plan is igniting concerns about the future of the humanities.
Education
Uganda: In Uganda, Girls With Tools Are Building a More Gender Equal World
[Spotlight Initiative] Kampala — At a garage-turned-classroom on the edge of Kampala, girls and boys in purple overalls are busy fixing engines, welding metal and setting up water pipes. Smart Girls Foundation is a social enterprise supported by Spotlight Initiative that equips young people with vocational skills, mental health support and a future to believe in.
Education
Africa: South Africa Hosts First G20 Africa Summit
[Jubilee] Johannesburg, South Africa — Debt High on G20 Agenda as Faith Leaders Call for Debt Relief and Aid for Developing Countries

Lifestyle
Explainer: WhyMiss SA is not competing at Miss Universe
Here’s why reigning Miss SA Qhawekazi Mazaleni will not be competing at the Miss Universe pageant this year.

Lifestyle
Escape to paradise: This coastal town in SA is a property hotspot
On the West Coast, a certain coastal town, which boasts spectacular beaches and vistas, has seen a massive surge in property prices.

Lifestyle
Miss Universe SA: Melissa Nayimuli shows off national costume
Miss Universe South Africa, Melissa Nayimuli pays tribute to women of the Eastern Cape in her Xhosa-inspired national costume.
Lifestyle
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Science/Tech
Honor showcases cutting-edge innovation at Africa Tech Festival
Honor used the Africa Tech Festival event to unveil next-gen devices blending creativity, practicality and advanced AI.

Science/Tech
South African cities and towns warned about electricity price increases
Municipalities have less than a month to submit electricity tariff applications, accompanied by cost-of-supply studies, to South Africa’s energy regulator.

Science/Tech
This payment ring never needs charging – and FNB customers can’t stop talking about it
You can now make a payment by simply tapping your finger on a point-of-sale device.

Science/Tech
Can South Africa Match Australia’s Push for Safer Crypto Markets?
The crypto market is dynamic. You don’t need to be a crypto expert to know it has its fair share of risks. When little is done to regulate it, investors tend to shy away. The good news is, governments are finally stepping in to move crypto from hype and chaos to systems that people can […]

Motoring
Motorists warned to brace for massive petrol price hike in December
December and the festive season are times for giving, but motorists may need to dig deep into their pockets for fuel.

Motoring
December launch date penned-in for facelift Renault Captur
Along with the newly launched updated Kiger, the freshened-up Captur will serve as replacement for the non-starting next generation Clio.
Motoring

Motoring
Toyota Gazoo Racing gearing-up for Rally-Raid season finale
Deciding round held around Thabazimbi will also determine the outcome of this year’s championship.

Health
‘Traumatic wait’ for women facing breast cancer diagnoses
Dr Jilly O’Hagan says she is “hugely concerned” after three patients in her surgery received a late cancer diagnosis.

Health
Lawyers contact health secretary over botched ops
Solicitors for more than 50 former patients of surgeon Kuldeep Stohr write to Wes Streeting.

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.
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.