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Is time running out for BBC chair Samir Shah after latest resignation?
The departure of board member Shumeet Banerji adds to pressure on Shah, the BBC’s media and culture editor writes.

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Jake Paul dwarfed by Anthony Joshua in heavyweight boxing face-off
Social media boxing star Jake Paul predicts big win over two-time heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua at official launch.
South Africa
News24 | Shebeshxt faces multiple attempted murder charges as court hears how fan was shot in jaw
One of the two men allegedly shot by popular Limpopo musician Lehlogonolo Katlego “Shebeshxt” Chauke in October sustained a bullet wound to the jaw, the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court heard.

South Africa
Gauteng govt confident G20 decisions will benefit ordinary people
President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially open the two-day event at Nasrec.
South Africa
News24 | SAHRC report exposes widespread municipal collapse across North West
The South African Human Rights Commission has found that municipal service delivery in North West has deteriorated to the point of systemic collapse, with 14 municipalities out of 19 – and the provincial government – implicated in widespread violations of residents’ basic rights.

South Africa
Sanda calls on G20 to prioritise disability-responsive budgeting
The G20 Leaders’ Summit commences in Nasrec, Johannesburg on Saturday.

World
India’s blind women cricketers chase history at first T20 World Cup
Most players come from underprivileged, rural backgrounds and learned the sport in the last few years.

World
Will Trump’s no-show eclipse South Africa’s G20 moment?
The host nation’s goal of advocating for developing nations may be overshadowed by the absence of the US president.

World
Family of missing Colombian seek answers after US strike on alleged drug boat
Lizbeth Perez’s uncle has not been seen since a boat was hit in international waters in September.

World
Zelenskyy suggests that Ukraine’s relationship with U.S. is at risk over peace deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country must choose between “dignity” and U.S. support as peace deal deadline looms.

Africa
AS FAR claim second African Women’s Champions League title
AS FAR beat debutants ASEC Mimosas 2-1 in the African Women’s Champions League final to become continental champions for the second time.

Africa
DR Congo must keep focus in World Cup bid – Zakuani
DR Congo must not be over-confident when the Leopards take part in inter-confederation play-offs for a spot at the 2026 World Cup, says Gabriel Zakuani.

Africa
Pupils abducted from Catholic school in fresh Nigeria attack
Security forces have launched operations to assess the situation and locate the missing pupils.

Africa
Malawi’s new cabinet stokes fears of a return to impunity
The controversial hirings have unsettled Malawi’s international partners, with funds critical for health, agriculture and infrastructure now at risk of suspension if donors conclude that accountability has been abandoned

Business
How to retire comfortably in South Africa
Retirement planning in South Africa has become increasingly difficult, but it is not impossible for those who start early and make informed decisions to retire comfortably.
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Business
Community freecycle event expands to third site
The “face-to-face” freecycle event is branching out to other locations in the county.

Business
Toothbrush packs to be given to ‘most vulnerable’
The £20,000 scheme will provide people in North Northamptonshire with toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Politics
DA secures new coalition as George council swears in new leadership
The DA renewed its coalition with the FF Plus following three resignations from DA councillors.

Politics
Mmusi Maimane demands a full cost breakdown for South Africa’s G20 Summit
The chairperson of parliament’s standing committee on appropriations wants an updated breakdown of the hosting costs, warning that the summit must not pressure the national budget

Politics
DA concerned about prolonged suspension of government officials
DA says the prolonged suspension of senior government officials is costing taxpayers millions.

Politics
Late Sunny Girja Singh described as a courageous freedom fighter
Anti-apartheid activist Sunny Girja Singh died at the age of 86.

Sport
Have we seen the last of Wales and ex-Arsenal star Ramsey?
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has no club and has not played for his country for 14 months, so where and what next for the ex-Arsenal midfielder?

Sport
Noakes goes from railways and roofing to Riyadh title shot
Sam Noakes has run marathons on a whim and was moved to stop his mother from contacting past opponents – now he fights for the WBO lightweight title.

Sport
Broos leaving in 2026, Riveiro comments on Bafana job
Hugo Broos is set to step aside after Bafana Bafana’s 2026 World Cup run. Former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has answered the big question.

Sport
A look around Barcelona’s new-look Nou Camp
BBC Spanish football reporter Elizabeth Conway shows us around Barcelona’s iconic Nou Camp. The stadium will reopen, after more than two years of renovation work, for a game against Athletic Club in La Liga on Saturday.

Education
‘Who’s screenshotting our messages?’: how a WhatsApp saga spiralled into two parents’ wrongful arrest
When Maxie Allen and Rosalind Levine posted complaints about their local primary school, they never expected six uniformed police officers to turn up at their door
Before it catapulted a small school community in London’s commuter belt into the centre of a global news story, the year-four class WhatsApp group at Cowley Hill school in Borehamwood was unremarkable – a place of snide comments,...
Education
Texas A&M Wrong to Fire Professor Melissa McCoul Over Gender Lesson, Panel Rules
The firing put the school at the center of national debates over gender identity and academic freedom. A faculty panel ruled unanimously against the termination.
Education
Federal Suit Seeking Names of Some Jewish Employees at Penn Sparks Backlash
The Trump administration says it needs the information to investigate antisemitism and accuses the university of flouting a subpoena.
Education
3 Children Are Injured in Grizzly Bear Attack in British Columbia
The children were among 11 people who were hurt when a grizzly attacked a school group in a remote part of British Columbia, the authorities said.
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Lifestyle
Home for the holiday? Staycation ideas that feel like a real getaway
Staying home this holiday? With a few staycation holiday ideas, you can turn it into real relaxation and summer fun.
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Science/Tech
Good news for DStv Premium users in South Africa
Until the end of 2025, up to six people can watch DStv Premium channels on the same subscription at the same time.
Science/Tech
Magician Forgets Password To His Own Hand After RFID Chip Implant
A magician who implanted an RFID chip in his hand lost access to it after forgetting the password, leaving him effectively locked out of the tech embedded in his own body. The Register reports: “It turns out,” said [said magician Zi Teng Wang], “that pressing someone else’s phone to my hand repeatedly, trying to figure out where their phone’s RFID reader is, really doesn’t come off super...

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Motoring
Plug-in hybrid GWM Haval H6 GT turns out to be a Golf GTI killer
SUV’s 321kW of power helps it clock a 0 to 100km/h time of 5.24 seconds on the drag strip.

Motoring
PODCAST: Does the new Toyota Hilux live up to huge expectation?
New version of South Africa’s best-selling bakkie is expected locally some time in 2026.

Motoring
BYD Sealion 5’s journey to South Africa delayed till early December
Sealion 5 will be positioned below the Sealion 6 as BYD’s most affordable plug-in hybrid.
Motoring
Health
Eli Lilly, Drug Maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, Reaches $1 Trillion in Value
The 150-year-old drugmaker is the first company in health care to hit the milestone.
Health
Cassidy Got Pledges From RFK Jr. on Vaccines. They Haven’t Stuck.
Before casting a crucial vote for the health secretary, the top Senate Republican laid out several specific commitments he had secured, some of which appear to have been breached.
Health
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.

Health
Non-smoker diagnosed with lung cancer at 37 demands ‘urgent action’
Jules Fielder is using Instagram to raise awareness of lung cancer in young women.
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.
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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.