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Supporters say Mamdani offers bold blueprint for Democrats in age of Trump, even as some top officials remain reticent.

The rescue and recovery operation has ended and movement of trains through the accident site has resumed

Southern Gaza witnesses raids, intensive artillery shelling as Israel continues its attacks, violating the ceasefire.

By electing Zohran Mamdani, voters endorsed public duty over donor loyalty and truth over silence on Gaza.

Six people were killed, including three women, and three others were left injured.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial will continue in the High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday.

Mogotsi has been under the spotlight in recent weeks for his alleged association with top cops

Lesufi outlined the province’s comprehensive preparedness measures across critical areas

The blaze broke out on the seventh floor of the facility in the town of Tuzla, local media reported.

It is a historic moment as Mamdani also becomes the first South Asian and Muslim to lead the city.

Retailers Wish and AliExpress are also being investigated in relation to the offence of enabling minors to access pornographic content.

They were freed in September under a deal between Belarus’s authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko and US President Donald Trump.

The boy, 14 and from London, took his parents to court after they sent him to school in Africa.

The paramilitary RSF has been blamed for the attack as fighting in the oil-rich Kordofan area intensifies.

More than 40 people are known to have died since last week, according to officials.

The US president says his threat is over killings of Christians – though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Wednesday, 5 November 2025.

South Africa’s e-hailing services have a bad rep. Unsafe driving, unsanitary cars, unroadworthy vehicles and just poor customer service.

South Africa is heading for a value-added tax (VAT) increase because other taxes are at their maximum, and cutting spending is politically suicidal for the ANC, leaving VAT as the only viable option. 

AI pioneer Professor Fei-Fei Li is set to receive a top engineering prize from the King for her contributions to the field.

The Mpumalanga Education Department has refuted the allegations of ghost workers within their system

The SACP aims to rebuild the KZN provincial structure after identifying structural weaknesses.

Deputy Police Minister Dr Polly Boshielo appeared before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee.

A Committee of Independent Experts handed over the G20 Inequality Committee Report to Ramaphosa.

Manie Libbok has been a key weapon for the Springboks this season as the team’s attacking evolution has continued.

Here’s what fans can anticipate for the remainder of 2025.

Kaizer Chiefs will battle Zamalek among six group stage matches in the CAF Confederation Cup between November and February.

Two key men are back.

Experts say pupils should spend less time in exam halls and more time on activities like life skills, sport and work experience

National curriculum review: 10 key recommendations

A review of England’s curriculum has recommended reducing the amount of content and emphasis on exams and instead focusing more on life skills and “enrichment”.

The review, led by Prof Becky Francis, wants pupils to...

Proposals include shortening length of GCSE exams, a new diagnostic test in maths and English, and expanding RE

Curriculum ‘should focus less on exams and more on life skills’

The year-long curriculum and assessment review headed by Prof Becky Francis was asked by the government to look at primary, secondary and aged 16-19 phases of state education in England. It heard more than 7,000 responses...

The long-awaited Mushroom Farm Shopping Centre has officially opened its doors in Waterfall in Johannesburg.

Guy Fawkes Night is here, and with it comes the contentious use of fireworks, much to the detriment of your pets.

Rachel Kolisi has fuelled speculation she will cheer on her ex, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, at his 100th test cap in France this weekend…

Former Idols SA winner Heinz Winckler has reacted to criticism of him establishing a Charlie Kirk inspired movement – ONE80 – in South Africa.

The eHomeAffairs platform currently lists 32 bank branches at which citizens can book to apply for a smart ID or passport, two of which aren’t included in the Department of Home Affairs’ official list.

Save an extra 10%, plus $1,000 on cameras, lenses, and more with Canon coupons for new and refurbished tech.

The US government and China have reached an agreement, setting aside their trade wars. Still, the cryptocurrency market remains bearish with Ethereum falling below $3,800 and Binance Coin dropping close to $1,000. However, the Digitap ($TAP) crypto presale has defied the broader trend.  Its price has soared to $0.0268. Its resilience has caught the attention […]

South Africa’s Best-Rated ISP is pressing play on unbeatable Black Friday savings that start now!

Out of the 10 best-selling models 15 years ago, all were locally assembled.

When it comes to choosing which Ford Ranger bakkie you would like to invest your money into, it’s not just a piece of cake.

Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show.