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Australia captain Steve Smith is caught behind by England’s Harry Brook at second slip for 17 as Australia fall to 30-3 on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 21 November 2025.

The PM accuses Farage of not adequately explain reports of racist comments it is alleged he made while at school.

As fighting rages and Russia seizes settlements, a US-Russia constructed plan looks set to upset Kyiv and its EU allies.

South Africans are urged to show solidarity by changing their profile pictures to purple.

Police say the deceased got into an argument with Ronald Benn, who then stabbed him to death.

Operation Dudula plans peaceful protest at G20, urging action on illegal immigration issues.

Johannesburg Emergency Services says it is on standby for any eventuality this weekend.

Putin’s envoy finds himself under the spotlight over a draft peace plan that emerged after he spent days with Steve Witkoff in Miami.

The rubbish raiders are showing reductions in snout length, a sign of early domestication, researchers say.

The coastal cities of Hoi An and Nha Trang, and a key coffee-producing belt, are among the worst-hit.

A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.

Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak deliver a double success for Morocco as they are named 2025 African men’s and women’s footballer of the year respectively.

Capitec has laid out the expected timeline to roll out Smart ID and passport services at hundreds of its bank branches in the next 12 months.

Borrowing was more than £2bn higher than expected in October, latest official figures show.

Friday, 21 November, marks the day of a planned national shutdown across the country, with thousands expected to down tools and stop working to bring attention to gender-based violence.

Anti-apartheid activist Sunny Girja Singh died at the age of 86.

Earlier, Commission Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga put it to Mogotsi that he doesn’t value his oath.

Ndou criticises ANC leaders for staying in office after misconduct claims as Gigaba steps aside.

Lieutenant General Molefe Fani is appearing before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee today.

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thandani Ntshumayelo was banned in 2016 for failing a drug test. He explained how he was caught.

The Houston Texans’ defence gives Josh Allen a torrid time as they claim a 23-19 win over the Buffalo Bills.

Mitchell Starc takes 7-58 as England are bowled out for 172 inside 33 overs on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Can former Chiefs boss Gavin Hunt do Sundowns a favour before AFCON?

Little is taught about the murderous, incompetent dictatorship – and now almost one in five young people say Franco was good for the country

At first sight, few suspected that Francisco Franco might become a strongman capable of imposing a brutal dictatorship across four decades. He was a short, squeaky voiced army officer with a shaky grasp on non-military matters and zero charisma. Yet he did...

Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch was crowned Miss Universe 2025 at the finale of the pageant held in Thailand on Friday 21 November.

The grand finale of the Miss Drag South Africa beauty pageant is all set for December. Let’s dive into the deets…

Cryptocurrencies were caught in a broad flight from risk assets on Friday, sending bitcoin and ether to multi-month lows.

Prime minister Keir Starmer is set to unveil initiatives to stimulate job creation, unlock private capital and strengthen ties.

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, James Lanigan discusses the South African crypto market and how Luno is driving trust and innovation in the sector.

Learn how agile scheduling, real-time visibility and embedded compliance can transform workforce efficiency.

Recon has not been mentioned as one the three models currently being studied for South African introduction in 2026.

Local reintroduction is anything but just another Chinese carmaker opening shop.