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Climbers at Indonesia’s Mount Semeru safe after sudden volcanic eruption
At least 178 people, including climbers, porters, guides and tourism officials, were stranded on the 3,676m mountain.

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Trump commits to help end the war in Sudan after Saudi crown prince appeal
US President Donald Trump says he’ll help push for peace in Sudan after a request from Saudi Arabia’s crown prince.

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Finally… last episodes of Friends spin-off Joey available in US
The last eight episodes of Joey were never broadcast in the US after the show was cancelled in 2006.

South Africa
Gauteng introduces programme to boost traffic flow and safety
Gauteng has launched the Points Person of the Future Programme.

South Africa
EC Liqour Board warns against planned pens down parties
EC Liquor Board cautions learners and urges parents to stay alert as pens down parties are planned.

South Africa
Prosecutors must follow prosecution policy in all decisions: Batohi
NDPP Shamila Batohi is testifying in the Judge Bess Nkabinde Inquiry.

South Africa
Civil Society demands action on climate justice during G20 Summit
Tomaselli warns that with rising climate disasters, there’s no room for vague promises.

World
DOJ case against Comey faces troubles. And, powerful figures in latest Epstein docs
The DOJ’s case against former FBI Director James Comey faces new challenges. And, newly released emails name powerful figures who stayed close to Jeffrey Epstein even after his conviction.

World
Woman jailed for 20 years over murder of Australian surfer brothers
Ari Gisell instigated the carjacking that killed three surfers in Mexico last April, a court has heard.

World
Who are Afrikaners, the group at the center of Trump’s dispute with South Africa?
Trump has repeated debunked claims that Afrikaners are facing a “white genocide” in South Africa. Critics say the false statements are causing conflict in a country still recovering from apartheid.

World
Venezuelans share their concerns amid U.S. military buildup near the country
As Venezuela braces for potential U.S. military intervention, residents at the Colombia border tell NPR about their fears and hopes.

Africa
Nigerian separatist leader convicted on terrorism charges
Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.

Africa
Ethiopia receives historic artefacts held in Germany for 100 years
Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

Africa
Kenyan authorities paid trolls to threaten Gen Z protesters, Amnesty says
A widespread campaign sought to “silence and suppress” protesters, Amnesty International says.

Africa
Arsenal to end sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda
Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.
Business

Business
Business Talk – Ninety One’s Trinisha Chanka discusses why the company has entered the ETF space
Trinisha Chanka is the Sales Manager at Ninety One and has played a key role in the company’s recent listing of two AMETFs on the JSE.

Business
A look inside Walmart’s first store in South Africa opening this week
Global retail giant Walmart will be opening its first branded store in South Africa on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at Clearwater Mall.

Business
Why an AI ‘godfather’ is quitting Meta after 12 years
One of the pioneers in the current AI boom has had disagreements with fellow engineers over the future of AI.

Politics
Brown Mogotsi’s messages to Senzo Mchunu under sharp focus
Earlier, Commission Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga put it to Mogotsi that he doesn’t value his oath.

Politics
Ndou slams politicians who accept posts after misconduct charges
Ndou criticises ANC leaders for staying in office after misconduct claims as Gigaba steps aside.

Politics
LIVE: Parliament Ad Hoc Committee | Lieutenant General Molefe Fani
Lieutenant General Molefe Fani is appearing before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee today.

Politics
LIVE: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla Trial I 20 November 2025
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial on charges incitement to terrorism and violence resumes.

Sport
BREAKING: Sacha at 10, Arendse out for Springboks
The Springboks have backed Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to start at flyhalf against Ireland, but will be without Kurt-Lee Arendse.

Sport
‘Possibly his last chance’ – Does Ashes success define Stokes’ captaincy?
Former England captain David Gower says the success of Ben Stokes’ tenure as captain could depend on how his team perform in the upcoming Ashes series against Australia, adding that this might be Stokes’ last chance to lift the famous urn.

Sport
All Blacks go the Springbok route and ring the changes
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson rang the changes for their Test with Wales, bringing in 12 new faces to the run-on XV that lost to England.

Sport
There’s nothing bigger than what we’re about to come into – McCullum
England head coach Brendon McCullum says “there’s nothing bigger” than the Ashes and that his side come to Australia “with huge hopes and aspirations”.

Education
‘AI is scary territory’: art teachers – one 64, one 29 – on cuts, creativity and life in a career that’s under threat
There are 27% fewer art teachers in England today than there were in 2011, and the proportion of students taking arts subjects has plummeted. Here’s what it’s like to work in a job that is essential and often perilously undervalued
When 64-year-old Sue Cabourn began her career in the late 90s, the next generation of artists including Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and Gillian Wearing were dominating...

Education
‘We could have asked ChatGPT’: students fight back over course taught by AI
Staffordshire students say signs material was AI-generated included suspicious file names and rogue voiceover accent
Students at the University of Staffordshire have said they feel “robbed of knowledge and enjoyment” after a course they hoped would launch their digital careers turned out to be taught in large part by AI.
James and Owen were among 41 students who took a coding module at...
Education
Nigeria: Kwara Shuts Schools in Five LGAs Over Rising Insecurity
[Premium Times] The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe, said the directive was issued to protect schoolchildren from armed groups
Education
Nigeria: Group Unveils Campus Story Initiative to Fight Sexual Harassment
[Leadership] The Women and Children Education Foundation (WOMCEF) has launched the Campus Story Initiative, a groundbreaking programme aimed at tackling sexual harassment in Nigerian universities while promoting a culture of critical reading and intellectual engagement among students.

Lifestyle
Purple power: How to join WFC’s G20 Women’s Shutdown
United in action: Here’s how you can join Women For Change’s G20 Women’s Shutdown on Friday in support against GBV…
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Lifestyle
Verushka Singh’s environmental mission as Mrs SA
Mrs South Africa Verushka Singh reveals the environmental mission driving her reign, and how she plans to inspire South Africans.
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Science/Tech
ITWeb CISO Retreat 2026: Cyber resilience in an evolving threat landscape
Part of the ITWeb Security Summit 2026, the retreat will focus on navigating the future of security with strategic leadership.

Science/Tech
MultiChoice student launches her own production company
MultiChoice Talent Fund graduate Kholeka “Koko” Khoza has founded her own production company called Handwritten Stories.

Science/Tech
Alan Dickson steps down as Reunert CEO
After 12 years at the helm, Alan Dickson will be replaced by Anthonie de Beer as group CEO, with effect from 1 March next year.

Science/Tech
11 Best Protein Powders, According to Years of Testing (2025)
We found the best protein powders that won’t make your shake taste like drywall.
Motoring

Motoring
Bling becomes dark as GWM introduces ‘black pack’ to Tank 500
Inclusion of the darkened exterior applique has not resulted in an increase in price.
Motoring

Motoring
Power-crazed all-new Porsche Cayenne Electric revealed
With up to 850kW/1 500Nm in the flagship Turbo model, the Cayenne officially becomes the most powerful production road car Porsche has ever made.
Health
C.D.C. Website No Longer Rejects Possible Link Between Autism and Vaccines
A previous version denied a link between vaccines and autism. It now echoes the doubts about that conclusion voiced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Health
Is Scalp Care the New Big Beauty Trend?
Consumers are increasingly fixating on their scalps, turning to head spas, pricey treatments and products to combat thin hair and irritation.
Health
Early Signs Point to a Harsh Flu Season in the U.S.
The virus circulating this year is more virulent and has been spreading faster and earlier than usual.
Health
Clinicians Lobby for a New Way to Assess the Risk of Suicide
Clinicians often rely on patients to disclose thoughts of self-harm, but some are lobbying for a new diagnosis to better assess the risk.
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.