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Is Trump pushing for regime change in Venezuela; where else is he meddling?
As Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro lashes out at interference, Trump has also intervened in other countries.
TUESDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2025, 15:08

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As Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro lashes out at interference, Trump has also intervened in other countries.

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Local authorities say the cost of providing school transport is becoming “financially unsustainable”.

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Samantha Johnson looks at how Morocco’s football ecosystem can challenge football’s traditional hierarchy.

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US president says he’d ‘love’ a third term in the White Office.

South Africa
The facility is believed to be a key processing hub for Zama Zama cartels.

South Africa
Five men are accused of murdering Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and her partner Zodwa.

South Africa
Muzi Sibiya and four others are appearing in court for the 2014 murder of Senzo Meyiwa.

South Africa
Residents in Mamelodi East are shocked by the killing of two women in the area.
World
Israel is a model for Taiwan to learn from in strengthening its defences, President Lai Ching-te said in remarks, citing the Biblical story of David versus Goliath on the need to stand up to authoritarianism.

World
The red carpet was rolled out for Trump by Japan’s Sanae Takaichi, who has only been prime minister since last week.

World
President Trump addresses troops in Japan, SNAP benefits will run out for millions of Americans Nov 1., Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica as Category 5 storm.

World
President Trump addressed U.S. troops in Japan Tuesday and met the country’s new prime minister, emphasizing his “peace through strength” message.

Africa
Local media are showing images of the plane in flames on the ground with debris scattered at the crash site.

Africa
The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF’s control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

Africa
The education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.

Africa
The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

Business
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

Business
South Africans with rooftop solar have welcomed Eskom’s move to scrap the requirement for an engineer’s sign-off on small-scale solar systems—but there’s a big catch.
Business

Business
Balwin Properties has seen a massive rise in earnings despite increasing expenditure linked to the Mooikloof Smart City.

Politics
Mathale says the inclusion or not of the PKTT was not discussed after last year’s elections.

Politics
Madlanga Inquiry hears the same AK-47 killed Armand Swart, DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos & Don Tindleni

Politics
Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale is appearing before Parliament’s Ad hoc Committee.

Politics
Deputy Police Minister Mathale will be the sixth witness to appear before Parly’s ad hoc committee

Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs star Robson Muchichwa isn’t convinced co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef are the right fit despite the CAF Confederation Cup group stage progression.

Sport
Aston Martin commit a “very minor” procedural breach of F1’s cost-cap regulations through a late submission of documentation for the 2024 season.

Sport
Alan Shearer answers questions from the BBC Sport audience (and Dion Dublin) on Football Focus at Newcastle’s St James’ Park.

Sport
Australia will be in “great hands” with stand-in captain Harry Grant leading the side for the second Ashes Test against England, coach Kevin Walters says.
Education
[Nyasa Times] MC Chris Loka, a prominent journalist and former student of Chilaweni Community Day Secondary School (CDSS), has initiated a project through his registered organization, the Mupacho Initiative, aimed at renovating the school’s classroom blocks.
Education
[Vanguard] The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has distanced itself from reports suggesting that it has directed senior secondary students to offer specific subjects for the forthcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE for School Candidates (SC) 2026.

Education
How do you impress admissions tutors? Apparently not by waffling on about babysitting experience, or a love of crochet
It’s university entrance season, and so begin the trials of the personal statement, which now takes the form of three questions: “Why do you want to study this course or subject?; How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?;...
Education
New York decides which 4-year-olds should be designated “gifted.” Many experts think that’s too young.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A fake fundraising scam impersonating a finalist has prompted an official fraud alert from the Miss South Africa Organisation.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South Africa’s Annie Mthembu returns with a new, perspective as ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa’ premieres on Showmax.
Entertainment
Entertainment
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Science/Tech
More than six years after it introduced fixed-5G services in South Africa, Rain still does not offer mobile 5G connectivity.

Science/Tech
Looking for all our top recommended vacuums? Here are our favorites in every style we’ve tested, from stick vacs to robot vacuums.

Science/Tech
The RML and B3 partnership redefines compassionate, community-focused life and funeral assurance in South Africa.

Science/Tech
Promoted | From Inspectify to new mega sites, WeBuyCars is redefining speed, scale and customer trust.

Motoring
Amphibious G700 was announced as being on the cards of the local market at Jetour’s main Worldwide Travel conference last year.

Motoring
The affected cars were sold nationwide from 4 May 2021 to 17 October 2024.
Motoring

Motoring
Venue has given the nod for a 2026 arrival on local soil.
Health
The lawsuit follows claims by President Trump that linked use by pregnant women of acetaminophen to autism, a connection that is unproven.

Health
Terry White’s sister is giving evidence to the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths.

Health
Hayley Barlow-Ford says better data would have helped her make an “informed choice” about surgery.

Health
A clinic which helps survivors of rape and sexual assault feel more comfortable during cervical screening celebrates 10 years.
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.