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‘From the movies’: Sami Hamdi details ‘aggressive’ ICE detention
Bundled into vehicle with blacked-out windows, British journalist recounts detainment in US due to Palestinian support.

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Dozens killed in DR Congo mine disaster
A bridge collapse at a mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed at least 80 workers.

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Sheikh Hasina convicted of crimes against humanity – what we know
Former prime minister sentenced to death by special tribunal for her role in bloody 2024 crackdown on protesters.

South Africa
Court told social media posts inciting violence were deleted
Steynberg clarified the origin of videos and images posted by Zuma-Sambudla on social media.
South Africa
SA has started welcoming G20 guests!
SA has started welcoming G20 guests!
By Sandile Nene
With the eyes of the world firmly focussed on South Africa, attention now turns to the historic first ever G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil. On 22 and 23 November 2025, Nasrec in Johannesburg will welcome a number of world leaders and other dignitaries for this landmark gathering.
An event of this magnitude, with global...

South Africa
N12 in Glenanda closed off after coal spillage
The JMPD says traffic is being diverted at the Kliprivier Drive off-ramp.
South Africa
News24 | SA has relatively high anal cancer rates, but we rarely screen for it
South Africa has the world’s largest population of people living with HIV, which both heightens the risk of anal cancers and their severity. However, neither the collection of data nor the efforts for prevention and screening are in line with the likely impact.
World
News24 | UN blames Israel for firing on peacekeepers in Lebanon, but it was ‘poor weather’
The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Israeli soldiers shot at its troops in the south of the country, while Israel’s military said it mistook blue helmets for “suspects” and fired warning shots.

World
Sheikh Hasina: The pro-democracy icon who became an autocrat
Sheikh Hasina is credited for the country’s economic progress but also accused of authoritarianism.

World
Moment Ex-Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina’s sentence is announced
Hasina has called the court’s decision “biased and politically motivated” in a statement released after the verdict.

World
South African man seen at neo-Nazi rally has Australian visa revoked
The civil engineer was seen in the front row of a protest organised by the National Socialist Network.

Africa
Dozens die in DR Congo mine after makeshift bridge collapses
The structure fell after panicked miners reportedly fled from military gunfire.

Africa
US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia
Tens of thousands of people’s personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

Africa
Mass killings probe in Sudan will hold culprits to account, vows UN
“There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action,” says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.

Africa
Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths
The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.

Business
Edward Kieswetter scores R1 trillion haul for SARS
Edward Kieswetter has collected over R1.1 trillion in compliance revenue during his time as SARS commissioner, having been instrumental in rebuilding this capacity following the destructive state capture years.
Business
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Business
Ukraine to import US liquefied natural gas via Greece
Vital supplies are due to start flowing into the war-ravaged country this winter via a Balkan pipeline.

Politics
Motsepe tells Commission she didn’t agree with PKTT disbandment
Major-General Mary Motsepe is testifying at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

Politics
Job creation tops Aucamp’s priority list
The Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister wants to make his dept an economic portfolio for SA

Politics
ACPD cites potential breaches in SA immigration laws
ACDP Deputy President Wayne Thring has lamented what he refers to as lax immigration laws.

Politics
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 17 November 2025
Probing criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system.

Sport
All Blacks coach has a message for frustrated fans
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has delivered a direct message to increasingly frustrated New Zealand supporters.

Sport
Springboks: Full fixture list for 2026 confirmed
The Springboks’ fixture list for 2026 has continued to take shape following the announcement of the new Nations Championship.

Sport
Orlando Pirates could earn R17m before the PSL break
Orlando Pirates have already won the MTN8 this season but can they overcome Marumo Gallants to win their second trophy?

Sport
‘I could fight again while saving Olympic boxing too’ – Golovkin
In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with the BBC, Gennady Golovkin talks fighting again, Olympic boxing, Saudi Arabia, artificial intelligence within the sport and more.
Education
Africa: Mycredit, Enkisoma Africa Ink Sh1.2bn Private Schools Financing Deal
[Capital FM] Nairobi — MyCredit Limited has signed a KES 1.2 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Enkisoma Africa Limited to finance and accelerate digital transformation in private schools across Kenya.
Education
Chaos at the Justice Department
President Trump has transformed the agency. We look at what’s happening on the inside.
Education
Liberia: Massive Scandal Forces Boakai to Fire Mcss Chief
[New Dawn] Monrovia, November 17, 2025: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially relieved Mr. James A.S. Momoh of his duties as Superintendent of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), following damning findings from the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC).
Education
Liberia: ‘Be Bearers of Vision to Transform Society’
[New Dawn] The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Richard Nagbe Koon, has urged members of the 25th graduating class of the African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) to step into the world as bearers of vision and catalysts for positive transformation.

Lifestyle
The new Durban coastal estate attracting South Africa’s rich
A luxury new coastal estate in Durban North has reportedly garnered over R600 million in sales within just two days of its launch.

Lifestyle
Verushka Singh makes history at Mrs South Africa – here’s why
Verushka Singh has been crowned Mrs South Africa 2025 in a historic moment. Here’s why her story stands out.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
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Science/Tech
Meet the CIO | How Khaya Mbanga is preparing BDO South Africa for the AI future
Khaya Mbanga of BDO South Africa explains how technology, automation and AI are redefining professional services and the role of the CIO.
Science/Tech
How Should the Linux Kernel Handle AI-Generated Contributions?
Linux kernel maintainers “are grappling with how to integrate AI-generated contributions without compromising the project’s integrity,” reports WebProNews:The latest push comes from a proposal by Sasha Levin, a prominent kernel developer at NVIDIA, who has outlined guidelines for tool-generated submissions. Posted to the kernel mailing list, these guidelines aim to standardize how AI-assisted...

Science/Tech
Best Altcoins to Buy — Institutional Flows Return: Projects With Real Use Case Take Centre Stage
If you have been watching the crypto market, you have probably noticed that some coins are standing out for more than just hype. The best altcoins to buy right now are those with clear use cases and practical features. Bitcoin Hyper, for example, offers a new layer for Bitcoin that developers can build on, while […]

Science/Tech
This might be the smartest new-car buy in South Africa: Why the Mahindra XUV 3XO makes everything else look expensive
The entry-level SUV market has become one of South Africa’s busiest battlegrounds.

Motoring
Is the Jaecoo J5 South Africa’s best value for money SUV?
Pricing for the range-opening Vortex derivative starts at special launch offer of R369 900.
Motoring

Motoring
American inspired Foton Tunland V7 and V9 ready to fight
Carried over from the Tunland G7, the Cummins co-developed 2.0-litre turbodiesel has been upgraded with more torque and inclusive of a 48-volt mild-hybrid system.

Motoring
Brad Binder relieved ‘tough year’ in MotoGP is done and dusted
Red Bull KTM rider fails to finish inside top 10 for the first time since his rookie season.

Health
‘Price of sports bras shouldn’t stop us competing’
A former Team GB athlete is calling for free sports bras and fittings for secondary school girls.

Health
Mother had ‘agonising’ health test without consent
Dawn Lord says she had no idea what was happening to her during her “traumatic” hysteroscopy.

Health
Advice for PCOS has not changed for 30 years, says patient
Alex Allan says she feels “sad” that treatment for the condition has not moved forward in that time.

Health
Children may be hit harder by flu, say officials
Health bosses says the UK often mirrors Australia a few months later.
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.