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G20 South Africa snubs: Who’s boycotting, who’s coming and who’s leading China?
Leading the list of no-shows is Donald Trump, who confirmed he would not be attending the G20 South Africa Summit. But who else is not coming?
THURSDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2025, 10:00

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Leading the list of no-shows is Donald Trump, who confirmed he would not be attending the G20 South Africa Summit. But who else is not coming?

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

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The treaty, which comes more than 220 years after the state was colonised, creates an assembly and truth-telling body.

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Isaac Herzog says settler attacks are a ‘serious’ breach of conduct and must end; military chief also condemns violence.

South Africa
Ekurhuleni says animals should not be kept for more than 12 hours before being slaughtered.

South Africa
The CRL Rights Commission calls for greater oversight of religious organisations.

South Africa
Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes postpones corruption case against two senior Hawks officers

South Africa
The Westbury shooting murder case is expected to resume on Thursday.
World
A US jury in the first civil trial over a fatal Boeing 737 MAX crash determined that the aircraft manufacturing giant owes $28.45 million to the family of a newly-wed Indian victim.
World
US President Donald Trump signed legislation ending the longest government shutdown in US history.

World
Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

World
As France marks 10 years since the Paris attacks, an ex-girlfriend of a jihadist survivor is arrested for an alleged plot of her own.

Africa
Trump said it was a “total disgrace” that South Africa was hosting this month’s summit.

Africa
The confrontation struck a chord with many Nigerians because of Nyesom Wike’s political stature.

Africa
Speaking before Nigeria face Gabon in African play-offs for the World Cup, Alex Iwobi says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was his “big brother” at Arsenal.

Africa
Thousands had turned up to El-Wak stadium, in the capital Accra, with hopes of being enlisted.

Business
The 0.1% growth was pulled down by issues in the manufacturing industry, official figures show.

Business
Award-winning economist Dawie Roodt said South Africa became a crumbling economy with crumbling infrastructure.

Business
Emma and Mike, from North Yorkshire, urge others to consider adoption as the number doing so falls.

Business
The Nikon ZR is built for the modern creator, delivering full-frame cinematic performance in a lightweight, portable design.

Politics
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption.

Politics
Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee hears testimony from Cedrick Nkabinde.

Politics
Most of those who are part of the Government of National Unity have commended the statement.

Politics
Steenhuisen requested the President to sack George over alleged underperformance.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs coach Vela Khumalo is juggling FIFA U17 World Cup duties with teaching and helping his players study for exams after training.

Sport
Despite shining for Northampton Saints, Rory Hutchinson has found opportunities with Scotland limited, but the centre says he is now ready to take his chance with his national side.

Sport
BBC Sport looks at the England-raised former DR Congo defender who speaks eight languages and his role in recruiting European players for the national team.

Sport
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell feels Michael O’Neill’s squad is “the strongest we’ve been” as they prepare for Friday’s crunch World Cup qualifier away to Slovakia.
Education
[DW] Across Africa, schools face outdated curricula and skills gaps. Experts say AI could transform learning and create new opportunities for African youth. DW looks at how African nations are embracing the change.
Education
[allAfrica] Treasury Eliminates Nearly 9,000 ‘Ghost Workers’ from Payroll
Education
[Leadership] The Federal Government has cancelled the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in schools, declaring English as the only language of instruction.
Education
[New Times] The Chief of Defence Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Gen Mubarakh Muganga, has called on African military colleges to invest in digital education infrastructure and deepen cooperation across borders.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The R370 SASSA SRD grant will continue for another 14 months, until March 2027. But at what cost to the fiscus? We calculate …
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s Newlands suburb is about to play host to A Taste of Belgium, where you can experience the essence of Belgian culture.
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Science/Tech
Blended APN (TitanX) is a next‑generation solution delivering resilient, multi‑network mobile connectivity for businesses that cannot afford downtime.

Science/Tech
Liquid C2 and Microsoft recently showcased practical “AI in action” solutions, helping African organisations boost productivity, security, compliance and efficiency.

Science/Tech
Many popular “walkie-talkie” handheld radios sold by major online retailers in South Africa are completely illegal or require a special licence to use.

Science/Tech
The Nikon ZR sets a new bar for compact cinema cameras.
Motoring

Motoring
L8 will top Lepas’ model range when sales start early next year.
Motoring

Motoring
The twin of the Hyundai Palisade has always been restricted to left-hand drive markets in spite of interest from, largely, Australia to have it with right-hand drive.
Health
She studied the impact of noise on health and classroom learning and helped impose stricter regulations in New York City.

Health
The health secretary launches strongest criticism yet of the union ahead of Friday’s strike by resident doctors.

Health
Psychologist Kimberley Wilson explains why it can be a more peaceful way to live.
Health
The emotional impact of unemployment can be profound, experts say — but speaking up about it and building a support system can help.
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.