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South Africa
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Trial | 25 November 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
AKA Murder Case | Ndimande brothers in court
Brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande appear in court.

South Africa
Shebe expected to apply for bail in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court
Shebe Maburna is facing charges, including attempted murder and malicious damage to property.

South Africa
LIVE: Gauteng Province Post-G20 Media Briefing
The Gauteng Provincial Government holds a media briefing on hosting the G20 Leaders’ Summit.

World
South Korea’s ‘TV dad’ Lee Soon-jae dies at 91
Lee became a beloved household name for his famous roles in films and on TV for nearly 70 years.

World
Watch: Moment truck collides with sign on Ohio highway
The vehicle was travelling along Ohio’s I-70, with the dramatic collision occurring in Columbus last Thursday.

World
Music eases surgery and speeds recovery, Indian study finds
A new study finds patients who listen to music during surgery wake faster and need fewer painkillers.

World
Israel assassinates a Hezbollah commander
Hezbollah is vowing a response after Israel killed its No. 2 commander in a Beirut neighborhood — an assassination the group calls a “red line.”

Africa
Ethiopian volcano eruption sends ash to Delhi, hitting flight operations
India’s aviation regulator has asked airline operators to “strictly avoid” volcanic ash affected areas.

Africa
Abducted child’s father tells BBC he felt helpless as he saw mass Nigerian kidnapping
The raid on a Catholic school in the West African state came amid a surge in attacks by armed groups.

Africa
Cameroon’s opposition leader in The Gambia after fleeing for his safety
The Gambian government says it is hosting Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds.

Africa
Daughter of South Africa’s ex-president accuses sister of Russia recruitment plot
Police are investigating allegations that Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile, lured men into fighting in Ukraine.

Business
South Africa can lose hundreds of thousands of jobs
Trade union Solidarity and the government are officially in a dispute over the wave of retrenchments hitting the country.

Business
Takealot, Amazon and other big online Black Friday sales in South Africa
With Black Friday just days away, online retailers in South Africa have been counting down to the big sales day with a multitude of deals and discounts.

Business
Top international bank taking on Capitec in South Africa
Britain’s Revolut, which offers free and subscription-based digital banking services through its mobile app, is set to launch in South Africa.

Business
Reeves urges Labour MPs to unite behind the Budget
The chancellor tries to calm nerves in the the Parliamentary Labour Party about her tax and spending plans.

Politics
LIVE: Sunny Girja Singh funeral service
Anti-apartheid veteran Sunny Girja Singh’s funeral takes place today.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 25 November 2025
The Commission is probing criminality, political interference and corruption in the Judiciary

Politics
SACP warns ex-KZN PEC members of disciplinary action
SACP leadership says KZN PEC members who are contesting disbandment will face disciplinary action.

Politics
Ad Hoc Committee to sit at Kgosi Mampuru prison until Friday
Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is expected to appear from Wednesday until Friday.

Sport
Evans WRC win would ‘put rallying back on map’
As Elfyn Evans takes a three point lead into the Saudi Arabia finale, what are his chances of becoming only the third British WRC champion?

Sport
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

Sport
49ers boost play-off hopes with win over Panthers
San Francisco 49ers register back-to-back wins for the first time since September to boost their play-off hopes by overcoming the Carolina Panthers 20-9 on Monday.

Sport
LIVE | Betway Premiership: Orlando Pirates vs Chippa United
Orlando Pirates return to action this week with another crucial Betway Premiership fixture as they host Chippa United at the Orlando Stadium.
Education
Nigeria: Reported Abduction of Children and Teachers From a Secondary School in Niger State, Nigeria
[Unicef] Dakar/Abuja — Scores of children and teachers were reportedly abducted from a secondary school in Niger State, Nigeria, in the early hours of Friday, just days after a separate attack in Kebbi State on Monday led to the abduction of 25 girls from a boarding school.
Education
Nigeria: Names of 265 Students, Teachers Abducted in Niger Released
[Vanguard] The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora in Niger State has published the full list of 265 students and teachers from St. Mary’s School, Papiri, who remain in captivity.
Education
Nigeria: Kebbi School Girls’ Abduction Deliberate Attempt to Undermine Educational Development – CSOs
[Vanguard] The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kebbi has described the recent abduction of schoolgirls in the state as a deliberate attempt to undermine educational development in the region.
Education
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Moves to Mandate Citizenship Education in Universities
[Premium Times] The curriculum will emphasise participatory governance, diversity, peace, justice, and value-based learning, ensuring universities produce not just graduates, but responsible citizens committed to nation-building.

Lifestyle
Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo stuns with R92m birthday donation spree
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo celebrated his birthday with a lavish announcement, revealing a giveaway worth more than R92 million.
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Lifestyle
Here’s the PowerBall jackpot figure for Tuesday, 25 November 2025
The PowerBall jackpot is at an estimated R51 million, with the next draw set to take place on Tuesday, 25 November.
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Science/Tech
New number plates can cost South Africans much more
With less than two months left in its pilot of the new plates, the Gauteng Department of Transport can still not tell motorists how much the new plates will cost.

Science/Tech
Black Star November is here, and it’s Incredible for business
Expert guidance across 80+ stores ensures every shopper finds the perfect device for their lifestyle.

Science/Tech
SolStaking Introduces Regulated Yield Infrastructure Focused on Transparency and Predictability
SolStaking announced the expansion of its digital asset yield infrastructure, designed to provide users with more structured and verifiable yield mechanisms amid ongoing volatility in global digital asset markets. The digital asset sector continues to experience sharp price movements and shifting market sentiment, prompting many market participants to explore alternatives to speculative...

Science/Tech
Lesaka launches ‘One Lesaka’, a unified brand for financial inclusion
The new logo symbolises movement, connection and African identity, reflecting Lesaka’s grounded yet forward-looking philosophy.
Motoring

Motoring
Suzuki South Africa’s slowest-seller not being dropped soon
Compared to the only other Suzuki model that has failed to post three digit monthly sales figures, the XL6, total Ignis sales since January stands at 198 units.
Motoring

Motoring
WATCH: The charm of a manual T-Cross
Zippy and fun, this manual T-Cross proves the basics still work – and that petrol power isn’t dead yet.
Health
Ozempic Drug Fails to Quell Alzheimer’s in Novo Nordisk Trials
The studies were a significant setback for the optimistic view that semaglutide and other GLP-1 drugs could help prevent a number of brain diseases.
Health
Namibia’s New Minister of Health and Social Services Reimagines Health Care
Dr. Esperance Luvindao, who leads the country’s health and social services and is the youngest health minister in Africa, has ambitious plans.

Health
Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer’s
There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia.
Health
Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break
Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last.
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.