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Inside notorious Eswatini prison and South Africa’s border security fears
South Africa is ‘deeply concerned’ about the security risks posed by Eswatini’s deportee deal with the United States.

Top Stories
Born to provide refuge from US racism, Liberia must not help enforce it now
By offering to host a US deportee against his wishes, Liberia betrays the very principles on which it was founded.

Top Stories
The Week: Mistaken Prisoner Releases and Tax Rises Are Coming?
Why is the justice system failing and who is to blame?

South Africa
Case of slain ANC councillor Ntshangase postponed to next year
Three men accused of murdering an ANC councillor face charges of murder and ammunition.

South Africa
G20 Health ministers push to end AIDS by 2030, achieve equal pay
Ministers will discuss AIDS eradication, equal pay, and ending workplace violence in healthcare.

South Africa
Morocco Unveils “Digital X.0” Law To Embed AI, Data Governance, And Digital Identity Into National Modernization Agenda
Morocco is on the brink of a sweeping digital transformation with the introduction of “Digital X.0,” a landmark framework law that will redefine how the country manages data, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital services across both public and private sectors. The draft legislation—currently under review by the General Secretariat of the Government—was presented by Amal […]

South Africa
Joburg activates disaster teams amid severe weather warning
The Johannesburg Emergency Services says it has activated its disaster management teams.
World
News24 | US Senate votes down law that would ensure approval for Venezuela war
Republicans in the US Senate have voted down legislation that would have required US President Donald Trump to obtain congressional approval for any military attacks on Venezuela.

World
Fifty-four people injured in mosque blast at Jakarta high school
Authorities say the explosion occurred during Friday prayers at a mosque inside a high school complex.

World
Support for Israel among U.S. conservatives is starting to crack. Here’s why
For a decade, political support for Israel has come from conservative Christians. But now isolationism and antisemitism are changing the tone.

World
An NPR reporter’s journey into Gaza, for the first time since the war began
NPR’s Israel correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israeli still requires a military escort.

Africa
Kenya demands safety for its citizens after Tanzania’s post-poll crackdown
Some Kenyans have reportedly been killed, injured and others detained by Tanzanian security officers.

Africa
Sudan’s life-saving community kitchens on verge of collapse, report warns
This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.

Africa
Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit
The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority – which Pretoria denies.

Africa
Being Premier League’s only black manager ‘a privilege’ – Sao Tome-born Nuno
The West Ham boss says he is “honoured” to act as a role model and believes there are “a lot” of talented black coaches who can follow in his footsteps.

Business
Major South African retailer takes a hit in Australia and the UK
The Foschini Group has seen a drop in earnings, but believes its shares are trading at a discount to their intrinsic value.

Business
Dispose responsibly – ROSE Foundation and AutoZone lead the way in used oil recycling
ROSE Foundation works with AutoZone in a nationwide effort to make it easier than ever for motorists, workshops, and businesses to dispose of their used oil safely and sustainably.

Business
South African billionaire heir’s urgent message to government
Jonathan Oppenheimer, scion of the family that built Anglo American and De Beers into global mining powerhouses, has urged the government to “get out of the way”.

Business
Big trouble for petrol and diesel prices in South Africa
After a cut to fuel prices in November, rising global oil prices are catching up, putting local recoveries on the back foot at the start of the month.

Politics
Only ‘Blue light saga’ shows progress among 7 EMPD probes: Mapiyeye
EMPD Chief Jabulani Mapiyeye is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
NPA formally charges Gigaba in Transnet locomotive scandal
Malusi Gigaba handed himself over to police in Pretoria on Friday morning.

Politics
Mchunu hands over his electronic devices to authorities
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been accused of meddling in police investigations.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | Friday, 07 November 2025
Ekurhuleni metro police chief Jabulani Mapiyeye continues to testify before the Madlanga Commission

Sport
I will never understand ‘diving’ criticism – Tizzano
Australia’s Carlo Tizzano says he cannot understand criticism from ex-players who claimed he feigned injury during the Lions series.

Sport
Rassie praises ‘humble’ Kolisi before milestone Test
Rassie Erasmus believes that Siya Kolisi’s humble nature is what has turned him into one of the great leaders of South Africa.

Sport
Five Bafana Bafana players who have booked their AFCON spot
Bafana Bafana’s AFCON squad will mainly feature players from Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns but who which players will start?

Sport
Controversial County Kookaburra ball trial scrapped
The experiment of using Kookaburra cricket balls in some rounds of the County Championship has been scrapped.
Education
Namibia: Namibia Risks Graduate Oversupply If Free Tertiary Education Lacks Job Focus
[Namibian] Namibia risks producing more graduates than the market can absorb if free tertiary education is not linked to employability and practical training, experts have warned.
Education
Namibia: Pupils Dressed As ‘K*ff*rs’ Suspended, Sport Sponsorship Withdrawn
[Namibian] Two white pupils who dressed up in blackface at a Halloween party in Windhoek have been suspended following a public outcry. One of the pupils, a cyclist, has also lost his sponsorship following the incident.
Education
Why Germany Is Still Divided When It Comes to Russia
Many East Germans are more sympathetic toward Moscow than their western compatriots, reflecting decades of Soviet ties and disillusionment since reunification.
Education
Zimbabwe: Schoolchildren Lead Tree-Planting Drive to Fight Hunger and Climate Change
[263Chat] Tafara 5 Council Primary School in Mabvuku became the latest hub for the Green the Ghetto urban greening movement after hosting a lively tree-planting event and the official launch of the Mabvuku Chapter yesterday.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Pretoria turns purple: SEVEN Instagram-worthy streets in Jacaranda City
Every spring, Pretoria transforms into a haze of lavender and lilac as more than 70 000 jacaranda trees burst into bloom.

Lifestyle
Rhodes Memorial: When history and controversy collide
Rhodes Memorial in Cape Town is both controversial and iconic. Here’s how this monument came to be and why some people wish to get rid of it.
Entertainment
Entertainment
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Science/Tech
Why human-shaped robots loom large in Musk’s Tesla plans
The tech billionaire believes Optimus could play a big role in the lives of people around the world.

Science/Tech
What to Do in Dumbo If You’re Here for Business (2025)
The Big Apple has had a tech boom in the past few years—here’s where to stay, play, eat, and work in the city’s tech-dense Dumbo neighborhood.

Science/Tech
Mustek-backed AI marketplace launched in South Africa
Business AI, a South African start-up backed by Mustek, has launched an AI marketplace for businesses.

Science/Tech
How to Get Your Cat or Dog to Lose Weight—Experts Weigh In (2025)
Most household pets are overweight. I talked to experts to find the best ways to get your furry friend to shed a few pounds.

Motoring
Renault Twingo makes homage paying tribute return only as an EV
Going on-sale next year in Europe, the Twingo is not expected to return to South Africa at any stage.
Motoring

Motoring
Four-cylinder petrol BMW X3 returns along with new trim grade
Locally made X3 range now offers four and six-cylinder petrol, turbodiesel and plug-in hybrid powertrain options.

Motoring
Ford ditching bi-turbodiesel for EcoBoost petrol in Ranger and Everest
Introduction of the 2.3-litre EcoBoost in 2026 will be bolstered further by the expansion of the 3.0-litre Lion turbodiesel V6 to more variants.
Health
They Can’t Stand Trump. But His I.V.F. Policy Might Help Them Have Children.
Even those opposed to President Trump were encouraged by his announcement of a discount on I.V.F. drugs, a policy that followed months of complex negotiations.

Health
Doctor licked beer off colleague, tribunal hears
Dr Mark Watson is suspended for licking beer from a younger colleague’s cleavage.

Health
Botox was like going for coffee – I had no idea what went into my body
Rules about administering drugs such as Botox and Mounjaro have not kept up, says Wales’ regulator.
Health
Lawsuits Blame ChatGPT for Suicides and Harmful Delusions
Seven complaints, filed on Thursday, claim the popular chatbot encouraged dangerous discussions and led to mental breakdowns.
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.