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Unpacking the diplomatic immunity that protects G20 leaders in SA
Here is what South Africa’s extension of diplomatic immunity truly means, and why no G20 leader will be arrested.
SATURDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2025, 09:45

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Here is what South Africa’s extension of diplomatic immunity truly means, and why no G20 leader will be arrested.

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A series of artillery, air attacks hit near Rafah, Khan Younis, Deir el-Balah, as well as Gaza City.

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England collapse from 65-1 to 164 all out, leaving Australia needing 205 to win the first Ashes Test in Perth.

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The ongoing US actions are ‘suffocating the social fabric of Cuban society’, according to the expert.

South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially open the two-day event at Nasrec.

South Africa
The G20 Leaders’ Summit commences in Nasrec, Johannesburg on Saturday.

South Africa
Government funding for clearing invasive alien plants has shrunk dramatically.

South Africa
Some roads across Gauteng have been affected to allow world leaders to travel to and from the summit

World
Most players come from underprivileged, rural backgrounds and learned the sport in the last few years.

World
The host nation’s goal of advocating for developing nations may be overshadowed by the absence of the US president.

World
Lizbeth Perez’s uncle has not been seen since a boat was hit in international waters in September.

World
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country must choose between “dignity” and U.S. support as peace deal deadline looms.

Africa
AS FAR beat debutants ASEC Mimosas 2-1 in the African Women’s Champions League final to become continental champions for the second time.

Africa
DR Congo must not be over-confident when the Leopards take part in inter-confederation play-offs for a spot at the 2026 World Cup, says Gabriel Zakuani.

Africa
Security forces have launched operations to assess the situation and locate the missing pupils.

Africa
The controversial hirings have unsettled Malawi’s international partners, with funds critical for health, agriculture and infrastructure now at risk of suspension if donors conclude that accountability has been abandoned

Business
The “face-to-face” freecycle event is branching out to other locations in the county.

Business
The £20,000 scheme will provide people in North Northamptonshire with toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Business
South Africa’s overall unemployment rate remains above 30%, but one province has just seen its unemployment rate drop below 20%.
Business

Politics
The DA renewed its coalition with the FF Plus following three resignations from DA councillors.

Politics
The chairperson of parliament’s standing committee on appropriations wants an updated breakdown of the hosting costs, warning that the summit must not pressure the national budget

Politics
DA says the prolonged suspension of senior government officials is costing taxpayers millions.

Politics
Anti-apartheid activist Sunny Girja Singh died at the age of 86.

Sport
There was yet more Ashes controversy on day two of the first Test in Perth as England’s Jamie Smith was given out. Was the right decision made?

Sport
Jamie Smith is given out caught behind in controversial fashion on on day two of the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Sport
After 111 appearances as a player for Wolves, news manager Rob Edwards takes charge against Crystal Palace with the club battling for their Premier League lives.

Sport
Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc take the three wickets of Ollie Pope, Harry Brook and Joe Root in the space of six balls as England fall to 76-5 on day two of the first Ashes Test in Perth.
Education
The firing put the school at the center of national debates over gender identity and academic freedom. A faculty panel ruled unanimously against the termination.
Education
The Trump administration says it needs the information to investigate antisemitism and accuses the university of flouting a subpoena.
Education
The children were among 11 people who were hurt when a grizzly attacked a school group in a remote part of British Columbia, the authorities said.
Education
Even as the disgraced financier’s crimes were revealed, newly released emails show how academics at top universities stuck by Jeffrey Epstein, often seeking his help and offering it in return.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The Trail of Lights is back for the festive season, transforming the Durban Botanic Gardens into a dazzling display of holiday cheer.

Lifestyle
From war to a World Cup: Here’s where the Rassie x Zombie remix, inspired by a Springboks superfan, all began…

Lifestyle
Checkers have done it again, this time taking on one of the Springboks biggest rivals – Ireland – in this cheeky show of support…
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Science/Tech
A magician who implanted an RFID chip in his hand lost access to it after forgetting the password, leaving him effectively locked out of the tech embedded in his own body. The Register reports: “It turns out,” said [said magician Zi Teng Wang], “that pressing someone else’s phone to my hand repeatedly, trying to figure out where their phone’s RFID reader is, really doesn’t come off super...

Science/Tech
Get an exclusive discount of $25 off $200+ this holiday season when you sign up for Logitech emails.

Science/Tech
Find great deals for Total Wireless, like 50% off select plans, and enjoy big savings.

Science/Tech
Analysts believe the next financial revolution will not come from banks or from the old generation of blockchains. They say the shift will be inspired by a new class of hybrid platforms designed for on-chain finance, global payments, and real-world usability. At the core of these developments lies Digitap ($TAP), an omni-bank ecosystem that blends […]

Motoring
SUV’s 321kW of power helps it clock a 0 to 100km/h time of 5.24 seconds on the drag strip.

Motoring
New version of South Africa’s best-selling bakkie is expected locally some time in 2026.

Motoring
Sealion 5 will be positioned below the Sealion 6 as BYD’s most affordable plug-in hybrid.
Motoring
Health
The 150-year-old drugmaker is the first company in health care to hit the milestone.
Health
Before casting a crucial vote for the health secretary, the top Senate Republican laid out several specific commitments he had secured, some of which appear to have been breached.
Health
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.

Health
Jules Fielder is using Instagram to raise awareness of lung cancer in young women.
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.