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Trump’s war on South Africa betrays a sinister threat
Trump’s attacks on South Africa expose an old Western reflex to punish African sovereignty.
TUESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2025, 17:35

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Trump’s attacks on South Africa expose an old Western reflex to punish African sovereignty.

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Matthew Gruter’s visa revocation has sparked intense and varying reactions, both among Australian politicians and South Africans online.

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Vote on release of Justice Department files on late sex offender is expected to pass in Republican-controlled House.

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A young Indigenous Embera woman travels to Colombia’s jungle to confront a suicide epidemic in her community.

South Africa
Partnership Deploys “Chidi,” an AI-Powered Learning Companion, Positioning Africa at the Centre of Global Tech Innovation Kigali, Rwanda – November 17, 2025 ALX, Anthropic, and the Government of Rwanda today announced a landmark partnership to revolutionize learning and teaching across Africa through artificial intelligence. The initiative introduces “Chidi,” an AI-powered learning...

South Africa
He was expecting General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s July briefing to have a positive outcome.

South Africa
The first of its kind in the province and the second countrywide, will be completed next year.

South Africa
This is to allow accused Rassie Nkune, time to consult with his new lawyer before the trial begins.

World
Following increased US pressure on the Venezuelan government, the two sides say they are open to talks.

World
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands during climate summit.

World
Andre McKechnie argues the Vegemite ban in Victoria’s jails denies him the right to “enjoy his culture”.
World
US President Donald Trump hailed the UN Security Council’s vote in favour of his Gaza peace plan, claiming it would lead to “further Peace all over the World”.

Africa
The kingdom acknowledges for the first time it received cash as part of a deal with Trump’s administration.

Africa
TotalEnergies denies responsibility for the actions of local security forces involved in dozens of killings.

Africa
Israel says South Africa had previously agreed to receive the 153 Palestinians who arrived last week.

Africa
The structure fell after panicked miners reportedly fled from military gunfire.

Business
Mall of Mthatha has undergone a massive upgrade, with the mall’s vacancies dropping from 20% to just 1% since a change in ownership.

Business
Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that’s a good idea.

Business
Municipal service delivery in the North West Province is so bad that the Human Rights Commission says it is violating several human rights.

Business
The centres will open to provide warmth and other support to people struggling with energy bills.

Politics
The G20 Social Summit opened at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Centre in Boksburg, East Rand.

Politics
Mary de Haas has been testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Monday.

Politics
This is according to businessman Brown Mogotsi who is testifying at Madlanga Commission today.

Politics
Mogotsi also alleges Matlala paid former minister Bheki Cele R2 million in return for favours.

Sport
The saying goes there are only two certainties in life, death and taxes, but when it comes to a Springbok record, there may in fact be three.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs legend Tsepo Masilela says Amakhosi fans did not like what Hugo Broos said about their team in recent years.

Sport
A large section of Kaizer Chiefs fans believe Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos dislikes Amakhosi. Club legend Tsepo Masilela has shared his views on the matter.

Sport
England manager Sarina Wiegman says she is only focused on creating an honest, open environment within her squad, insisting she makes decisions “to win”. It follows criticism of her from former England goalkeeper Mary Earps in her recently released autobiography.
Education
[Nile Post] The Minister for Education in the Kingdom of Buganda, Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko, joined the Smiling Star Junior School – Buloba community to mark the institution’s 10-year anniversary. The school was founded by Omuziira (Warrior) of the 2005 class, Kaye John Ddamba, who also serves as its director.
Education
[Premium Times] The professor was being prosecuted by the ICPC for sexually harassing female students in the University of Calabar where he worked.
Education
The view from Dartmouth, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wesleyan.
Education
We should not demand ever more knowledge of newcomers and ever less of our current citizens.
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Lifestyle
Keep your kitchen safe. Learn why dishcloths, sponges, sinks and counters harbour dangerous bacteria, plus 10 steps to reduce germs at home.

Lifestyle
Reality TV star Kanya Mtsaka claimed to have had an affair with Springbok Makazole Mapimpi in rumours that have gone viral…

Lifestyle
Beverley, Nieu-Bethesda’s mannequin, went missing from her Karoo farm dam and returned after an adventure. Here is what happened.
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Science/Tech
Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI-rival Anthropic announced strategic partnerships today that will scale Claude on Microsoft Azure and bring up to $15 billion in new investment to the AI startup. Anthropic committed to purchase $30 billion of Azure compute capacity and contract additional capacity up to one gigawatt. Nvidia and Microsoft — the largest investor in OpenAI — committed to invest up to...

Science/Tech
Bitcoin Hyper has rapidly emerged as one of the Best Altcoins, gaining strong market attention and capturing investor interest during a period of broad volatility across the crypto sector. As Bitcoin tries to stabilize and traders reassess their allocation strategies, early-stage altcoins offering straightforward utility or strong community backing are becoming increasingly attractive. In this […]

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Treat yourself or someone else to days of little gifts, ranging from sweet treats and savory beverages to beauty products and toys. We found a tiny door for everyone.

Science/Tech
The 120km section of highway in the Northern Cape’s legal limit is more than double the national standard of 120km/h.

Motoring
Backdraft Racing has been successfully competing on circuits in various series across Southern Africa over the past twenty years and…
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Health
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

Health
William from Bath, has had his jaw rebuilt using his own ribs allowing him to breathe independently.
Health
If the outbreaks cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization.
Health
The wildly popular fiction genre allows readers to talk openly about yearning, sex and desire. And it’s spilling over into their bedrooms.
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.