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Tommy Fourman, Smith stars & Radwan’s form – Prem talking points
Tommy Freeman scores four tries against Saracens, Marcus Smith stars against Newcastle Red Bulls and Adam Radwan misses out on England – here are the Prem talking points.
MONDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2025, 16:21

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Tommy Freeman scores four tries against Saracens, Marcus Smith stars against Newcastle Red Bulls and Adam Radwan misses out on England – here are the Prem talking points.

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Reform MP Sarah Pochin apologised after complaining about adverts being “full” of black and Asian people.

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This long-acting antiretroviral medicine offers protection for six months at a time, providing a transformative alternative for millions.

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Lithuania says balloons disrupting air traffic are sent by smugglers transporting contraband cigarettes into the EU.

South Africa
Members of a water infrastructure syndicate have struck again at Zeerust

South Africa
The annual Whistleblowers Summit hosted by Public Interest South Africa is under way in Johannesburg

South Africa
Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused were acquitted on charges of rape and human trafficking.
South Africa
Transnet agreement sees revival of steam train service
In a landmark moment for South Africa’s tourism and heritage rail sector, Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) and the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe Company have signed a 25-year concession agreement to operate and manage the iconic Outeniqua Choo Tjoe heritage railway line.
This long-term concession marks a significant milestone...

World
Famous for baby boxes and expansive pro-family policies, Finland continues to see one of the lowest birth rates in Europe, as a case study in how policy solutions may not address the population shift.

World
Unfil says the drone flew over a patrol in an “aggressive manner”, but the Israeli military says it was gathering intelligence and posed no threat.
World
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, has been re-elected for an eighth term with 53.7% of the vote, according to official results announced by the Constitutional Council.

World
President Trump is expected to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping and discuss a trade deal. And, the government shutdown could soon impact food benefits like SNAP as the holiday season approaches.

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 false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.

Africa
Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he’s the winner of the presidential election.

Business
The new R3.5 billion Beachwood Coastal Estate is already attracting buyer attention ahead of its official launch.

Business
FirstRand has acquired a 20% stake in Optasia, with the hope that FNB will be able to use the platform to acquire new customers.

Business
Johannesburg, South Africa’s richest city and economic hub, received a vote of confidence from Moody’s Ratings despite a record of political dysfunction and wasted spending that’s prompted the national government to threaten to withdraw funding.

Business
With more than 15 years in the industry and over 15 million clients across over 190 countries, XM has earned its reputation as a reliable and trusted broker.

Politics
SAPS Forensic Laboratory’s Ballistics Section Head is testifying at the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
Gungubele was speaking at the wreath laying ceremony for OR and Adelaide Tambo.

Politics
Brigadier Mishak Mkhabela is testifying at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

Politics
Brigadier Mishak Mkhabela, SAPS National Head of the Ballistics Section, takes the stand.

Sport
Britain’s Cameron Norrie will face world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the second round of the Paris Masters after beating Sebastian Baez in straight sets

Sport
Ella Toone says Tuesday’s friendly against Australia “will feel like a revenge game for them” after England beat the Matildas in the 2023 World Cup semi-final in Sydney.

Sport
Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Matthew Booth feels Hugo Broos has criticized Bafana head coach Hugo Broos about one thing.

Sport
Napoli midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a high-grade tear in his right thigh against Inter Milan.
Education
[Namibian] In Today’s Competitive job market, higher education must extend beyond academic knowledge to equip students with practical skills.
Education
[Namibian] Namibians should stop fooling themselves that the government has great policies which fail because of poor implementation or bad leadership. It is worse than that.
Education
[Nile Post] Retired Brigadier General Emmanuel Rwashande has earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy with first-class honors from Nkumba University.
Education
[Daily Trust] A renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has expressed gratitude to the President of Algeria, Mr Abdelmadjid Tebboune, for granting scholarships to 140 students from Nigeria who will study in Algerian universities for free.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Handre and Marise Pollard celebrated a week since the birth of their second child, a baby girl named Isabella Tanya Pollard. Take a look…
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Science/Tech
Not everyone wants to trade shares or take big risks with their hard-earned money — and they shouldn’t have to.

Science/Tech
If you want to wake up with the sun but aren’t a morning person, these wake-up lights can simulate a sunrise whenever you want to rouse for the day. (And they do sunsets too.)
Science/Tech
Electronic Arts has spent the past year pushing its nearly 15,000 employees to use AI for everything from code generation to scripting difficult conversations about pay. Employees in some areas must complete multiple AI training courses and use tools like the company’s in-house chatbot ReefGPT daily. The tools produce flawed code and hallucinations that employees then spend time correcting....

Science/Tech
JSE-listed international ICT services company Datatec is an excellent business that has performed exceptionally well in recent years. Despite a recent surge in price, its share trades at a P/E of 15.

Motoring
Styled to resemble the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500, the newcomers will both premiere on 13 November.
Motoring

Motoring
Pair new additions both have the same engines and the option of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Motoring
Health
Anti-vaccine sentiment is spilling over into veterinary medicine, making some owners hesitant to vaccinate their pets, even for fatal diseases like rabies.
Health
Vaccine hesitancy is on the rise among pet owners. Here are answers to some common questions about animal vaccines.
Health
A Somali hospital ward packed with gasping children shows how war, climate and mistrust of vaccines is fueling the disease’s return.
Health
Inside the effort to pull minors from ‘the Blade,’ one of the most notorious sex-trafficking corridors in the United States.
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.