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WATCH: UK’s Keir Starmer nearly tumbles in Joburg ahead of G20 summit
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer nearly took an embarrassing fall in front of the world’s media, at the G20 summit in South Africa.

South Africa
Police open inquiry docket on Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, SAPS confirms
Nkosazana Bonganini Zuma-Mncube opened criminal case against Zuma-Sambudla and others.

South Africa
Ormonde residents laud G20’s positive impact with police visibility
Ormonde residents have appreciated the increased police visibility amid the G20 Summit

South Africa
KaBokweni man accused of sister’s murder to appear in court on Monday
Mluleki Nkosi confessed to killing his sister and burying her body in shallow grave at his.

South Africa
Joburg to sustain level of service delivery post-G20: Morero
Johannesburg Mayor addressed the media on the last day of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Nasrec.

World
50 schoolchildren escape captivity in Nigeria, more than 200 still held
Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped and are now with their families.

World
Israel says it targeted Hezbollah militant in its first attack in Beirut in months
An Israeli airstrike has struck Beirut for the first time since June.

World
In DR Congo, exhibit reveals nostalgia for former dictator Mobutu
Nostalgia is rising in Congo for Mobutu Sese Seko — the kleptocratic strongman as a new museum exhibit glorifying him draws crowds in Kinshasa.

World
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere banned from Singapore
The actress and singer has not commented on the incident, but appeared visibly shaken by it.

Africa
Escalating war of words between Ethiopia and Eritrea triggers fears of conflict
The authorities in landlocked Ethiopia have ratcheted up rhetoric over access to an Eritrean port.

Africa
AS FAR claim second African Women’s Champions League title
AS FAR beat debutants ASEC Mimosas 2-1 in the African Women’s Champions League final to become continental champions for the second time.

Africa
Starmer arrives in South Africa as G20 gathers without Trump
The prime minister is aiming to support British business on his trip to Johannesburg.

Africa
DR Congo must keep focus in World Cup bid – Zakuani
DR Congo must not be over-confident when the Leopards take part in inter-confederation play-offs for a spot at the 2026 World Cup, says Gabriel Zakuani.

Business
Four South Africans turned 32-hectares of farmland into Africa’s richest square mile
The land now known as Africa’s richest square mile was originally built and owned by property development company Rapp and Maister, in partnership with brothers Hilliard and Eli Leibowitz.

Business
Walmart prices vs Woolworths, Checkers, Pick n Pay and SPAR – and the winner is clear
Walmart has opened its first store in South Africa, and BusinessTech has compared its prices to those of the nation’s largest retailers.
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Politics
ANC congratulates Ramaphosa, govt on successful G20 Summit
The ANC has also welcomed the adoption of the Leaders’ Declaration this weekend.
Politics
News24 | Ramaphosa calls for inclusive growth, global solidarity to build resilient future
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that a resilient world can only be achieved through inclusive economic growth, strengthening global partnerships, and reforming international institutions, highlighting the need for global preparedness.

Politics
SA confident of mending ties with US via G20 Troika: Magwenya
Magwenya says SA is confident it will find common ground with the US through G20 Troika
Politics
News24 | G20 Leaders declaration adopted by ‘unanimous’ consensus – Ramaphosa
The G20, under South Africa’s presidency, has reached a consensus on adopting a summit declaration, though the details remain under wraps until it is published.

Sport
Confirmed: Kaizer Chiefs starting 11 vs Al Masry
Kaizer Chiefs are back in the CAF Confederation Cup, kicking off their group stage campaign in Egypt against Al Masry at the Suez Stadium.

Sport
Benavidez inflicts brutal defeat on Britain’s Yarde
British light-heavyweight Anthony Yarde loses his third shot at a world title as WBC champion David Benavidez stops him in the seventh round of their bout in Saudi Arabia.

Sport
Pin wins F1 Academy title in Las Vegas
Mercedes’ Doriane Pin is crowned champion of the F1 Academy in Las Vegas.

Sport
New World Boxing president Golovkin vows to ‘restore trust’ in sport
Gennady Golovkin is elected president of World Boxing after standing unopposed in a vote at the federation’s annual congress in Rome on Sunday.

Education
Labor advances universal childcare plan with new laws to allow collection of data from private operators
Exclusive: Jason Clare says new powers will ensure information is ‘accurate, comprehensive and representative’ to help government deliver ‘evidence-based reforms’
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Education
The University of Virginia and Cornell deals with Trump set a dangerous precedent | Serena Mayeri and Amanda Shanor
The bespoke agreements are full of peril for the universities, allowing the federal government to quietly exert control
In October, President Trump proposed a compact for higher education, a federal takeover of state and private institutions thinly disguised as an offer of preferential funding consideration. Most of the initially targeted universities rightfully have rejected Trump’s unlawful...

Education
With a million young people locked out of work, the UK’s hidden jobs crisis is only growing | John Harris
Held back by Covid and then phased out by AI, Britain’s so-called Neets are desperately seeking a secure future. Who will offer them hope?
Another week, another set of sobering economic numbers. Last Thursday, the Office for National Statistics published its latest quarterly estimate of the number of 16- to 24-year-olds who are so-called Neets – people not in education, employment or...
Education
At Harvard-Yale Game, Rivals Come Together Against Trump Administration Attacks
Students and alumni set aside rivalries at the 141st Harvard-Yale football game on Saturday to summon support against attacks on higher education under the Trump administration.

Lifestyle
The ONLY province with an unemployment rate below 20%
South Africa’s latest unemployment rate is trending in the right direction, with one province blazing a trail for the rest to follow …
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Science/Tech
Engineers are Building the Hottest Geothermal Power Plant on Earth – Next to a US Volcano
“On the slopes of an Oregon volcano, engineers are building the hottest geothermal power plant on Earth,” reports the Washington Post:The plant will tap into the infernal energy of Newberry Volcano, “one of the largest and most hazardous active volcanoes in the United States,” according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It has already reached temperatures of 629 degrees Fahrenheit, making it one...

Science/Tech
16 Best Air Purifiers (2025): Coway, AirDoctor, IQAir
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergies, and more with air purifiers tested firsthand by WIRED.

Science/Tech
1GB for R45,000
South Africa’s mobile data prices have declined by more than 99% since 2000, thanks to substantial network investments, more radiofrequency spectrum for cellular use, and increased competition.

Science/Tech
11 Best MagSafe Wallets (2025), Tested and Reviewed
These convenient and slim magnetic wallets are the ones you’ll want to stick to the back of your smartphone.

Motoring
Verstappen wins Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, Norris edges closer to crown
Verstappen’s win reduced the Norris’ lead in the standings to 42 points as Oscar Piastri finished fourth.

Motoring
Upgrades help Toyota GR Yaris’ fun factor reach new heights
More power, auto box and other upgrades make pocket rocket proper rally car for the road.
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Motoring
F1 championship leader Norris grabs ‘stressful’ Las Vegas pole
“I felt like the first few sectors were good, but it’s so slippery out there.“

Health
‘It sounds dramatic but singing class saved by life’
Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques.
Health
Eli Lilly, Drug Maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, Reaches $1 Trillion in Value
The 150-year-old drugmaker is the first company in health care to hit the milestone.
Health
Cassidy Got Pledges From RFK Jr. on Vaccines. They Haven’t Stuck.
Before casting a crucial vote for the health secretary, the top Senate Republican laid out several specific commitments he had secured, some of which appear to have been breached.
Health
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
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.