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Nursery worker admits sexually abusing children
Vincent Chan, 45, admits multiple offences including assault by penetration.

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Salford Red Devils wound up by High Court over debts
Troubled former Super League club Salford Red Devils are wound up by the High Court.

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BMW sets new mid-term carbon reduction climate goal
German carmaker BMW aims to cut its CO² equivalent emissions by at least 60-million metric tons.

South Africa
Bodyguards suspected of escorting “KT” Molefe arrested outside court
The two bodyguards aged 24 and 36 were found carrying two semi-automatic rifles.

South Africa
Meyiwa Trial adjourns as Mnisi cites not being in right mental state
Security measures are in place, but Mnisi says conspiracy claims have left him unable to proceed.

South Africa
Batohi’s legal team wants Nkabinde Inquiry terms of reference amended
They suggested that a charge of misconduct be added to the list.

South Africa
Thulasizwe Buthelezi re-appointed as AmaZulu Traditional PM
The King says Buthelezi will offer leadership and oversee administrative affairs of the Zulu Kingdom

World
U.S.-Russia hold hourslong peace talks to discuss deal to end Ukraine war
The U.S. and Russia met for hours Tuesday to discuss the peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. Both sides called the talks “constructive,” but no concrete steps were agreed upon.

World
NATO foreign ministers to meet in Brussels without the U.S. in attendance
NATO foreign ministers will meet in Brussels Wednesday, and the ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine will be top of mind. But there will be a notable absence: The U.S.

World
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO discusses Europe’s views on Ukraine peace talks
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Julianne Smith, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, about the latest Ukraine peace talks and Europe’s role.
World
News24 | Hamas and Islamic Jihad to send Israel body sample as Gaza hostage search continues
Officials from Hamas and Islamic Jihad told AFP the two Palestinian militant groups would send to Israel a sample from a body recovered in the Gaza Strip.

Africa
Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of sexual abuse and environmental destruction
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Africa
Zambian-American influencer sentenced to 18 months for hate speech
Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

Africa
Nigeria’s defence minister resigns amid kidnapping crisis
His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.

Africa
Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup
Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.

Business
International giant considers exiting billionaire-backed finance group in South Africa
US insurer Prudential Financial Inc. is considering selling its stake in South African financial-services firm Alexforbes, according to people familiar with the matter.

Business
Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned over misleading green claims
The advertising watchdog said the retailers misled shoppers with their ‘sustainability’ claims.

Business
Serious trouble for private schools in South Africa
Private schools in South Africa that are registered for VAT will be forced to deregister by the end of 2026, with National Treasury warning that they will have to cough up to SARS.

Business
Driving circular impact: How the ROSE Foundation is powering South Africa’s used oil revolution
By partnering with ROSE, businesses not only meet regulatory requirements but also demonstrate integrity, environmental stewardship, and national commitment.

Politics
Mkhwanazi says he did not install blue lights on CAT VIP vehicles
EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi is currently testifying at the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
LIVE: Afrika Mayibuye Movement press briefing
The Africa Mayibuye Movement will hold a press briefing ahead of their convention.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 03 December 2025
The witness on the stand today is Lieutenant General Hilda Khosi Senthumule..

Politics
Cosatu disappointed that reconfiguration of alliance has not happened
The ANC’s refusal to reconfigure the alliance in over 22 years.

Sport
R360 delay ‘positive’ for Prem – Exeter boss Baxter
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says the postponement of global franchise league R360 is positive for the Prem.

Sport
Rassie Erasmus reacts to Springboks’ World Cup draw
Rassie Erasmus has shared his thoughts after the Springboks learned who they will face in the pool stages of the next World Cup.

Sport
‘It was unplayable’ – Wilson unhappy with table and cue conditions
World number two Kyren Wilson has criticised playing conditions and says he ‘mentally gave up’ early on in the first frame, before his 6-4 loss to Elliot Slessor knocked him out of the UK Championship.

Sport
Rugby World Cup: Springboks on collision course with All Blacks in playoffs
The Springboks are likely to square off against the All Blacks in the quarter-finals of the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
Education
South Africa: UCT Leads Landmark Study to Curb Alcohol Harm in SA
[UCT] The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have launched a landmark multidisciplinary research initiative to investigate the political, economic and social drivers of harmful alcohol use in South Africa and Botswana; and assess its far-reaching impacts. The five-year project aims to generate evidence that supports the co-creation of effective...
Education
Nigeria: Five Students Win N430,000 in Reading Competition
[Leadership] Five students from four secondary schools in Rivers State, have won N430,000 as prizes in the eighth edition of the Bookville Reading Competition, tagged, “From Page To Greatness.”
Education
Nigeria: A Policy Reversal Built On Sand – an Evidence-Based Rebuttal to the Minister of Education’s Position On Mother Tongue Instruction
[Leadership] It is universally agreed that the Federal Government’s National Language Policy (2022) must above all promote educational, cultural and economic benefit for all. We, as literacy and language experts, know from decades of evidence-based research that promoting mother-tongue instruction in early- grade education is a paramount in achieving that goal.
Education
Why Harvard Has Not Reached a Deal with Trump
President Trump promised a deal last summer. Other universities have agreed to pay millions to settle with the federal government since then, but Harvard, which was asked to pay much more, has not.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
‘Final nail in coffin’: DStv CONFIRMS axe of top channels
Downfall of DStv? Subscribers have been notified that over a dozen channels will be axed after failed negotiations with a global media group.

Lifestyle
Section of popular Cape beach to be closed throughout festive season
A well-used stretch of beach just outside of Cape Town will be off-limits to the public for the entire festive season.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Rassie ‘pleased’ with Rugby World Cup pool draw
The Springbok coach, however, warned that even lower-ranked teams can turn up the heat in the World Cup.

Entertainment
Number of social housing units built annually more than halved in last 10 years
The department of human settlements’ register has 3.8 million households awaiting homes, some for over 20 years.

Entertainment
Nedbank Golf Challenge: Will another South African join the winner’s list?
The Nedbank Golf Challenge gets underway at Sun City on Thursday with a number of South Africans in the field.

Entertainment
Treasury to spend R2.2 billion to refund Ithala depositors
Depositors must first wait to be contacted by FNB before visiting the branches.

Science/Tech
VERAFIED And Nolo Phiri Lead A New Digital Truth Movement In The Age Of AI Misinformation
As more people rely on digital platforms for news, entertainment, and everyday decisions, one question grows urgent: is the information we consume truly VERAfied? “Trust can no longer be assumed – it has to be verified. VERAFIED gives people that power,” says Khumo Makiti, Founder and CEO of VERAFIED. The platform is designed to tackle […]

Science/Tech
4 Best Smart Displays (2025): Tested By a Smart Home Addict
Looking for a smart speaker that can do more than just talk back to you? These smart displays can stream your favorite shows, join a video call, and even double as a digital photo frame.

Science/Tech
South Africa’s biggest battery builder unveils car charger that can add 300km in 15 minutes
Freedom Won has unveiled a high-speed electric car charger with powerful DC-to-DC capability.

Science/Tech
BIN scans, DDoS and the next cybercrime wave hitting South Africa’s banks
As banks beef up their security perimeters, criminals are now devising methods to beat banks’ own authentication protocols.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
The salary you need to afford South Africa’s newest plug-in hybrid SUV
The Chinese carmaker Geely has launched in South Africa with a new plug-in hybrid SUV called the E5.
Motoring

Health
Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks
Placed incorrectly, cosmetic dermal fillers can damage nearby ateries, leading to to skin loss and even blindness, experts warn.
Health
What Is ‘Masking,’ and Is It Harmful?
“Masking” is part of life, especially for those with autism or A.D.H.D. But hiding your true self comes with a cost.
Health
Vaccine Committee May Make Significant Changes to Childhood Schedule
Comments by President Trump, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and some panelists suggest the committee is likely to delay hepatitis B shots and discuss revising the use of other vaccines.
Health
Could Weight Loss Drugs Turn Fat Cats Into Svelte Ozempets?
GLP-1 drugs for pets could be the next frontier for the blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs.