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Wood injury concern for England in tour match
England fast bowler Mark Wood will have a hamstring scan after leaving the field on the first day of the Ashes warm-up match against England Lions in Perth.

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G20 South Africa snubs: Who’s boycotting, who’s coming and who’s leading China?
Leading the list of no-shows is Donald Trump, who confirmed he would not be attending the G20 South Africa Summit. But who else is not coming?

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Weekly sports quiz: How many World Cups has Ronaldo played in?
How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

South Africa
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Trial – 13 November 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to hold a media briefing in Durban
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is expected to hold a media briefing in Durban

South Africa
Forensic accountant to conclude testimony in VBS looting case
A forensic accountant is on Thursday expected to conclude his testimony in the VBS case.

South Africa
Ekurhuleni City enforces 14-day notice for ritual animal slaughter
Ekurhuleni says animals should not be kept for more than 12 hours before being slaughtered.
World
News24 | Boeing ordered to pay $28.45 million to 737 MAX crash victim’s family
A US jury in the first civil trial over a fatal Boeing 737 MAX crash determined that the aircraft manufacturing giant owes $28.45 million to the family of a newly-wed Indian victim.
World
News24 | Trump warns: ‘We can never let this happen again’ as he signs shutdown ending legislation
US President Donald Trump signed legislation ending the longest government shutdown in US history.

World
The fallout from Nigeria’s spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes
Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

World
France wary of enemy that never went away, 10 years after Bataclan attacks
As France marks 10 years since the Paris attacks, an ex-girlfriend of a jihadist survivor is arrested for an alleged plot of her own.

Africa
South Sudan president sacks powerful Vice-President Bol Mel
Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir’s successor.

Africa
Ramaphosa says ‘boycott politics doesn’t work’ over Trump’s decision to skip G20 summit
Trump said it was a “total disgrace” that South Africa was hosting this month’s summit.

Africa
Nigerians praise young soldier for standing up to powerful minister
The confrontation struck a chord with many Nigerians because of Nyesom Wike’s political stature.

Africa
‘His aura is amazing’ – Iwobi on Aubameyang
Speaking before Nigeria face Gabon in African play-offs for the World Cup, Alex Iwobi says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was his “big brother” at Arsenal.

Business
Good news about interest rates in South Africa
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is widely expected to cut interest rates next week, with more cuts expected in the medium-term.

Business
UK growth slower than expected in third quarter
The 0.1% growth was pulled down by issues in the manufacturing industry, official figures show.

Business
South Africa’s economy declined from 28% to 15% of that of Africa between 1994 and 2024
Award-winning economist Dawie Roodt said South Africa became a crumbling economy with crumbling infrastructure.

Business
Parents’ ‘laughter and tears’ at adopting siblings
Emma and Mike, from North Yorkshire, urge others to consider adoption as the number doing so falls.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 13 November 2025
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption.

Politics
LIVE: Cedrick Nkabinde appears before Parliament Ad Hoc Committee
Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee hears testimony from Cedrick Nkabinde.

Politics
Godongwana’s MTBPS finds favour with GNU parties
Most of those who are part of the Government of National Unity have commended the statement.

Politics
Ramaphosa removes Dion George replaces him with Willie Aucamp
Steenhuisen requested the President to sack George over alleged underperformance.

Sport
Shevchenko v Weili – how to make a UFC super-fight
With Valentina Shevchenko’s flyweight title defence against Zhang Weili at UFC 322 on Saturday being described as a “super-fight”, BBC Sport look at how the pair compare statistically.

Sport
Some damage after fire at Exeter City stadium
Dozens of firefighters attended the incident amid fears it would spread to the stadium’s stands.

Sport
Curry outshines Wembanyama as Warriors edge Spurs
Steph Curry scores 46 points as the Golden State Warriors inflict a first home NBA defeat of the season on the San Antonio Spurs.

Sport
‘What I told Mfundo Vilakazi’ – Cheeseboy
Lebohang ‘Cheeseboy’ Mokoena has pointed out Mfundo Vilakazi’s weakness but feels the youngster can improve.
Education
Africa: How AI is Reshaping Education Across Africa
[DW] Across Africa, schools face outdated curricula and skills gaps. Experts say AI could transform learning and create new opportunities for African youth. DW looks at how African nations are embracing the change.
Education
South Africa: – South African News Briefs – November 13, 2025
[allAfrica] Treasury Eliminates Nearly 9,000 ‘Ghost Workers’ from Payroll
Education
Nigeria: Govt Scraps Mother Tongue As Language of Instruction
[Leadership] The Federal Government has cancelled the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in schools, declaring English as the only language of instruction.
Education
Rwanda: RDF Chief Urges African Military Colleges to Invest in Digital Education
[New Times] The Chief of Defence Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Gen Mubarakh Muganga, has called on African military colleges to invest in digital education infrastructure and deepen cooperation across borders.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Wish granted: SASSA SRD grant extended to 2027
The R370 SASSA SRD grant will continue for another 14 months, until March 2027. But at what cost to the fiscus? We calculate …
Lifestyle
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Science/Tech
Openserve targets every room with fibre solution
The wholesale fibre provider introduces a fibre-to-the-room solution for its customer base, in partnership with Huawei SA.

Science/Tech
Cell C enters cloud services partnership with Huawei SA
The tech firm partners with the mobile provider’s business arm, to offer cloud services for enterprise, government and SME customers.

Science/Tech
Stop chasing busy: why marketing leaders must make strategic choices
Effective marketing leadership isn’t about doing it all – it’s about clarity and making decisions that truly matter.

Science/Tech
Major changes for SIM cards proposed in South Africa
An industry expert says linking the SIM card registration process to Home Affairs to verify IDs could help curb RICA fraud.
Motoring

Motoring
New Chery Tiggo 8 indirectly reveals possible first Lepas L8 details
L8 will top Lepas’ model range when sales start early next year.
Motoring

Motoring
Still-cannot-have all-new Kia Telluride officially revealed
The twin of the Hyundai Palisade has always been restricted to left-hand drive markets in spite of interest from, largely, Australia to have it with right-hand drive.
Health
Arline Bronzaft, Who Campaigned for a Quieter City, Dies at 89
She studied the impact of noise on health and classroom learning and helped impose stricter regulations in New York City.

Health
Streeting accuses doctors’ union of acting ‘like cartel’
The health secretary launches strongest criticism yet of the union ahead of Friday’s strike by resident doctors.

Health
The benefits of giving someone the benefit of the doubt
Psychologist Kimberley Wilson explains why it can be a more peaceful way to live.
Health
How Unemployment Can Take a Toll on Our Mental Health
The emotional impact of unemployment can be profound, experts say — but speaking up about it and building a support system can help.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
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
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.