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Nick Smith Jr, Lakers stun Blazers without injured James, Doncic and Reaves
Unheralded Nick Smith Jr led the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers to an upset victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Unheralded Nick Smith Jr led the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers to an upset victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Residents seek refuge on rooftops, and cars float through flooded streets on the island of Cebu.

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Australia seamer Ryan Harris needed a second chance at being a professional cricketer, but when it came he formed one of the Ashes most clinical partnerships with Mitchell Johnson.

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The US coffee giant wants to more than double its presence in China with the help of private equity firm Boyu Capital.

South Africa
It’s still unclear whether Mogotsi had been in the vehicle when it came under fire in Vosloorus.

South Africa
Malotana argues that his suspension by Premier Panyaza Lesufi was unlawful and want it set aside.

South Africa
The double murder trial against a Limpopo pig farmer is expected to resume on Tuesday.

South Africa
The department says it will train over 400 traditional surgeons.

World
A political scandal has erupted over allegations of severe abuses of Palestinians. A military official, who had leaked a video, disappeared briefly on Sunday. She was found later and is now being held in prison.
World
The Israeli military’s top lawyer, Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has resigned after admitting to leaking footage showing the gang rape of a prisoner at the Sde Teiman prison facility in August 2024.

World
The BBC asked voters in Manhattan who they think could deliver on their top priorities as the city heads to the polls on Tuesday.

World
President Trump is escalating boat strikes near Venezuela without ruling out hitting targets in the country. Lawmakers are warning the U.S. may be drifting toward war without a clear justification.

Africa
More than 40 people are known to have died since last week, according to officials.

Africa
An AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.

Africa
The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.

Africa
There is history on the line as India and South Africa prepare for the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday, with a new winner guaranteed for the first time in 25 years.

Business
Takealot is running its Blue Dot Countdown Sale from 3 to 23 November – and the first week of countdown deals are now live.

Business
The leaders of South Africa’s coalition government pledged to accelerate economic reforms and work more closely together during a two-day meeting aimed at improving the functioning of the administration.

Business
South Africa’s largest airline said its services are operating normally despite some members of its cabin crew starting industrial action overnight after wage talks deadlocked.

Business
The proposed changes include a spending freeze and a reduction to the hike in fuel duty.

Politics
Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo will return to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
Dr Boshielo will be the 7th witness to testify before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
The GNU leaders discussed critical issues facing the country such as youth unemployment.
Politics
The IFP has thrown its weight and “unwavering support and confidence” in the KwaZulu-Natal government of provincial unity (GPU) it leads.

Sport
After a roller-coaster first World Championship in Tokyo, Abigail Pawlett has her sights set on joining Britain’s Olympic heptathlon medallist club.

Sport
Orlando Pirates lodged a complaint with CAF against Saint-Eloi Lupopo in three separate cases. The body has since given an update on the cases.

Sport
What will you do with all the spare time?

Sport
With Kaizer Chiefs marching into the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, the organisers have highlighted the prize money for this season’s event.
Education
[Nile Post] The Uganda Police Force has cautioned presidential candidates and their campaign teams against staging rallies or loud political events near examination centres, saying such activities could interrupt learners’ concentration during final examinations.
Education
[GroundUp] Two primary schools in Limpopo have been struggling for over a year with inadequate chemical toilets
Education
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens say police and courts should do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] Violence among learners in South African schools is a pressing concern. The minister of basic education told parliament in 2025 that hundreds of bullying cases had been reported in the first few weeks of the year. Since then, a series of alarming incidents have further drawn public attention.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Home infestations got you feeling antsy? Have yourself an ant-free summer by following these helpful tips…

Lifestyle
That’s right, a state-run shopping mall was recently opened by the Department of Transport in KwaZulu-Natal … But how?

Lifestyle
Supermarket CEO says Pick n Pay No Name will be repositioned as a leading house brand all on its own in 2026. Here’s why …
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Science/Tech
Africa Data Centres’ Samrand Data Centre in Johannesburg is widely recognised as the most prestigious and highly specified private data centre in Africa.

Science/Tech
Resilience isn’t a feature. It’s a mindset.

Science/Tech
A momentous week in the technology sector made it clear there is no sign the boom in building AI infrastructure is slowing.

Science/Tech
Resellers want ease of doing business, predictable pricing and availability, and practical value-adds, says Andrew Harris, chief sales and marketing officer at DCC Technologies.
Motoring

Motoring
New vehicles have now gone a year without an overall decrease, while also posting sales of more than 50 000 units for a fourth month in a row.

Motoring
Several factors contributed to the decrease in petrol and diesel prices.
Motoring
Health
Prepared pasta sold at grocery chains across the country, including Albertsons and Trader Joe’s, were recalled after people in 18 states became ill, federal health officials said.
Health
The consumer products giant reached a $40 billion deal to buy Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, despite a barrage of unproven claims from President Trump and others that use of the pain reliever during pregnancy can cause autism.
Health
New work requirements are expected to leave millions of poor Americans uninsured. For Equifax, which charges states steep prices for its trove of employment data, it is a business opportunity.
Health
The official, Dr. George F. Tidmarsh, a top regulator at the agency, said disagreements over a new program to rapidly approve medications had caused tensions with agency officials.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
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
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.