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Floyd Shivambu’s party left with no deputy president
Deputy President Robert Nwedo is the second member of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement’s senior leadership to jump ship within the first two months of the party’s existence.

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Train collision in China kills 11 railway maintenance workers: Reports
Accident involved a train conducting a test of seismic equipment, state-run Xinhua says.
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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP OP-ED: South Africa delivered at the G20, Trump delivered a tantrum
South Africa delivered at the G20, Trump delivered a tantrum

South Africa
KZN govt yet to verify reports of a planned shutdown by truck drivers
KZN authorities are yet to confirm reports of a planned shutdown by All Truck Drivers’ Forum & ASA

South Africa
State to challenge Gwabini’s testimony as Meyiwa trial resumes
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is expected to continue on Thursday.

South Africa
Shebe Maburna bail hearing to resume in Polokwane court
The bail application of Shebe Maburna is expected to resume.

South Africa
Judiciary alarmed by Judge Phahlane’s arrest
Judge Portia Phahlane appeared in court on Wednesday and was granted bail.

World
BBC on the scene of the Hong Kong apartment block blaze
At least 44 people have been killed in the fire, which took local authorities 18 hours to bring under control.

World
Watch: Dawn aerial vision reveals scale of Hong Kong blaze
More than 800 firefighters were still tackling the blaze at Wang Fuk Court this morning.

World
Watch: Car nearly hits first responders in Midwest blizzard conditions
Winter storm alerts and hazardous weather outlooks have been issued for parts of the US ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

World
‘I panic every time she coughs’ – Delhi’s toxic air is making its children sick
Hospitals have seen an influx of children sneezing, coughing or complaining of breathing difficulties.

Africa
Trump envoy denies bias as he pushes for Sudan peace plan
Efforts to negotiate an end to the war, which has displaced 12 million people, remain unfruitful.

Africa
Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest
The opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.

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
Gueye sent off for striking team-mate – but Moyes ‘quite likes’ it
Everton’s Idrissa Gueye is sent off for striking team-mate Michael Keane during their Premier League victory at Manchester United.

Business
Major legal blow for SARS
In the recent case of Inhlakanipho Consultants v Commissioner for SARS, the High Court has ruled that SARS must honour lawfully concluded tax settlement agreements.
Business

Business
Big win for anyone with DStv in South Africa
South Africans with DStv are getting major upgrades.
Business

Politics
LIVE: Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala appears before Ad Hoc Committee – Day 2
Alleged criminal cartel kingpin Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala testifies before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
DA to lay charges against Zuma-Sambudla related to group in Russia
DA has confirmed its plan to lay criminal charges against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.

Politics
MKP back at the High Court to challenge Ramaphosa’s decision-making
MK party and Jacob Zuma are back in Pretoria High Court to challenge Cyril Ramaphosa’s decisions

Politics
Presidency slams Trump’s intention to ban SA from attending G20
US President Donald Trump says SA will not be invited to next year’s G20 Summit.

Sport
Is Khama Billiat done with the Warriors? Latest snub raises doubts
Former Chiefs star Khama Billiat is missing from the Warriors’ AFCON provisional squad, with no clear explanation for his latest absence.

Sport
Mbesuma: What current Kaizer Chiefs strikers lack
Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Collins Mbesuma has given his thoughts on Amakhosi forwards. The Soweto giants have six forwards in their squad.

Sport
Load up on Man City, Brentford and Villa – FPL team of the week
Gameweek 13 is a good time for FPL managers to play their Free Hit chip as they can target struggling sides such as Wolves, Burnley and Leeds.

Sport
Weekly sports quiz: Which Everton player saw red at Man Utd?
How much attention have you paid to what has happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
Education
Uganda: Museveni Warns Teachers Against Pressuring Government Over Salary Increments
[Nile Post] President Museveni, the NRM presidential candidate, has cautioned arts teachers against pressuring the government over salary increases.

Education
Warning of £20bn timebomb as Reeves switches Send funding in England to education department
Councils welcome move but OBR says it is a significant fiscal risk and could lead to 4.9% real fall in spending per pupil
The government will take over full responsibility for special educational needs spending from local councils, it was revealed at the budget, prompting warnings that the Department for Education could be facing a £20bn timebomb in two years.
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Education
Northwestern University Nears Deal to Resolve Its Conflict With the White House
The school, one of several to face pressure campaigns from the Trump administration, would pay a $75 million fine and have its research funding restored under terms of the agreement being discussed.
Education
Liberia: Noble Second Floor Holds 2nd Annual Charity Dinner to Fund Modernization of Law School Classrooms, Enhance Access to Justice
[Liberian Investigator] The Noble Second Floor (NSF) of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law (LAGSL) successfully hosted its Annual Charity Fundraising Dinner on Friday, November 21, 2025. The elegant evening attracted strong support from the Executive and Legislative branches of government, showing a united commitment to improving legal education and access to justice in Liberia.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Beware of electricity scams, warns City of Cape Town
Electricity scams are surging. Capetonians are advised to be extra cautious if they receive any suspicious messages.

Lifestyle
AKA murder trial: Lynn Forbes faces alleged killers in court
Lynn Forbes, the mom of slain rapper AKA, appeared emotional at the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday 25 November.

Lifestyle
Another one! Springbok Edwill van der Merwe welcomes baby
Starting their own rugby squad? Edwill van der Merwe is the latest Springbok to welcome a baby this year…
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Science/Tech
Businesses boost efficiency as Altron helps teams embed Copilot into daily operations
Executive sponsorship drives faster Copilot adoption, signalling priority and encouraging teams to experiment with AI.

Science/Tech
Prices for South Africa’s new fastest home Internet revealed
One of the first ISPs that will offer Octotel’s Premium FTTH service has shared pricing for its 2.5Gbps and 5Gbps plans.

Science/Tech
Cell C starts trading on the JSE
Cell C opened flat in its debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Science/Tech
Cell C makes long-awaited JSE debut
Cell C listed on the JSE on Thursday, completing a multi-year turnaround that has reshaped the business.

Motoring
JMC fully details ‘revived’ Vigus bakkie range, but…
Having released select details of its returning Vigus bakkie back in September, returning Chinese automaker, JMC, has now fully detailed…

Motoring
Good news for VW Scout’s comeback
VW is reviving its rugged Scout line of SUVs and bakkies – originally conceived as pure electric vehicles – as a brand of primarily petrol hybrids.

Motoring
Discovery Safe Journeys to School celebrates zero road fatalities since 2014 and rewards top scholar drivers
Discovery Safe Journeys to School (DSJTS) has delivered a decade of zero road fatalities in the Western Cape, an incredible milestone in road safety.

Motoring
Big win for motorists with car loans in South Africa
The South African Reserve Bank has voted to reduce interest rates, a positive move for car buyers.

Health
Libraries to host community events over winter
The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.
Health
F.D.A. Withdraws Rule to Require Testing Cosmetics Made With Talc for Asbestos
The agency said it planned to craft a more comprehensive rule, but the move alarmed public health advocates, who have long worked to eliminate asbestos in consumer products.
Health
Tiny Love Stories: ‘No Hugging … and Definitely Nothing Lewd’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Health
Trump Administration Cancels U.S. Observance of World AIDS Day
The State Department warned employees not to use government funds for the occasion and to “refrain from publicly promoting World AIDS Day through any communication channels.”
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.