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Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across northern Caribbean
Hurricane warnings persist as Melissa nears Bermuda, with potential for strengthening before eventual weakening.
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Hurricane warnings persist as Melissa nears Bermuda, with potential for strengthening before eventual weakening.

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The LA Lakers guard continues his hot start to the NBA season with a 12ft game-winner against Minnesota Timberwolves.

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The centre-left D66 has made its largest ever gains and almost tripled its seats in parliament.

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Four paddleboarders died after descending a weir in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in October 2021.

South Africa
The Road Traffic Inspectorate has advised motorists to use alternative routes.
South Africa
A 29-year-old man appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday for the murder of a 3-year-old relative.

South Africa
The N3 Toll Route is currently closed near Swinburne in the Free State.

South Africa
A total of seven teenagers were shot in the incident.

World
A South Korean court rules that the act’s contract with the label, which runs until 2029, is valid.
World
US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to start nuclear weapons testing on a level with China and Russia – just minutes before opening a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

World
Soyinka, the first African to win the Nobel Prize in literature, believes his non-resident visa could have been rejected because he likened President Trump to a former Ugandan dictator.

World
It’s unclear how involved the U.S. would be or what the timeline for such a project would be.

Africa
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

Africa
Investigations point to a circuit breaker failure, however, foul play is suspected

Africa
Two WFP officials are give 72 hours to leave without explanation – days after a key city falls to the RSF.

Africa
Opposition supporters accuse the government undermining democracy, and say the elections are not free and fair.

Business
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said that negotiations for a trade deal with the US were ongoing and voiced optimism for an agreement, without providing a clear timeframe.

Business
Dis-Chem is planning to open more retail stores in the 2026 financial year, with big plans for its new rewards programme as well.

Business
Walmart has announced where it will open its first store in South Africa.

Business
Navigating South Africa’s evolving credit landscape requires more than good intentions, it demands smart technology, rigorous compliance, and a commitment to financial inclusion.

Politics
MPs are expected to ask Mashatile questions related to problems in delivering basic services.

Politics
Witness C did not finish testifying last week because he was writing exams.

Politics
Hawks’ Barry Kruger and Lesiba Mokoena appeared before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday.

Politics
Parli’s Ad Hoc committee will ask for an extension on its revised deadline of the end of November.

Sport
How much attention have you paid to what has happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Sport
Newcastle United broke their transfer record to sign Nick Woltemade, but another German signing has also made a big impact.

Sport
As the sides prepare to meet again on Saturday, can you name Ireland’s 23-man squad from the famous win over the All Blacks in 2016?

Sport
London City Lionesses players including Danielle van de Donk, Jana Fernandez and Kosovare Asllani share their confessions about their team-mates in Confession Cam.
Education
Two professors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign said they grew suspicious after receiving identical apologies from dozens of students they had accused of academic dishonesty.
Education
Three other rhesus monkeys were still on the loose as of Wednesday after the truck carrying them rolled over on a highway in Mississippi, law enforcement officials said.
Education
The governor’s announcement follows a Trump administration plan to charge institutions $100,000 to bring in workers from other countries using the visas.
Education
[Nyasa Times] In a bold step toward transforming the country’s education landscape, the Malawi Institute of Education (MIE) has unveiled a new National Curriculum Framework that promises to redefine how Malawians learn, teach, and build futures — aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which calls for inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for...

Lifestyle
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi penned a touching birthday post to his ‘bestie’ Eben Etzebeth on his 34th birthday. Take a look…

Lifestyle
South African salaries are on a roll for the second consecutive quarter of 2025, highlighting encouraging resilience for the labour market …
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Actress Anlia Etzebeth celebrated her husband, Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth on his birthday, two weeks after welcoming second baby.
Entertainment
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Science/Tech
As the next crypto bull cycle gathers momentum, investors are eyeing projects with real potential to multiply their gains. Stellar (XLM), Avalanche (AVAX), and Remittix (RTX) have emerged as frontrunners, each offering unique value, from enterprise adoption to real-world payments. But which of these altcoins has the best chance to deliver 10x returns before the […]

Science/Tech
The race for the next big altcoin is heating up and the keyword is “Solana ETF.” The buzz around a spot Solana ETF is getting louder, and for anyone watching the market of high-growth crypto and early stage crypto investment, this could be the entry point you’ve been waiting for. Institutional capital is circling, analysts […]

Science/Tech
Bolt says it can’t finalise e-hailing operator applications until it is officially registered with the National Public Transport Regulator.

Science/Tech
Customers are strapped for cash and doing away with their insurance. How should the industry respond?

Motoring
Brand-new SUV a spiritual, but not direct successor to the popular FJ Cruiser.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
The agency announced moves to cut regulatory obstacles for the makers of biosimilar drugs, which are akin to generics and may help lower drug costs.
Health
The government website now shows consumers how much their health insurance costs will increase next year, as Congress remains at an impasse over the plans’ subsidies.

Health
An NHS trust failed to act upon recommendations made in 2016, a report into child surgeries finds.
Health
Dr. Hatfill said he was pushed out by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s chief of staff, who fired him when he refused to resign.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
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
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.