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For South African expats returning to the Mother City, the shock isn’t just seeing Table Mountain again, it’s surviving Cape Town’s traffic!

After two decades in Britain, I’ve grown accustomed to the convenience of parking whichever way suits me. But back home in South Africa, despite roads riddled with potholes and taxis that play by their own rules, there’s one law that remains sacred: never park facing the wrong direction.

Stats SA gives a fascinating insight into naming conventions, showing that nine of the top ten most common surnames come from Nguni clans.

Joe Root’s lack of a century in Australia is well known but what are the reasons behind it and how could he put it right during the Ashes?

Retired Ekurhuleni Deputy Chief of Police Revo Spies continues his testimony

Four suspects have been arrested for the murder of a Cape Town Metro Police officer.

Former Ekurhuleni Deputy Chief of Police to continue his testimony at Madlanga Commission today

Three men shot dead in Delft on Sunday in alleged gang-related shooting.

Police have charged Harshita Brella’s husband with murder – but, despite sightings, he remains on the run.

As Brazil prepares to host COP30, residents of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas are mobilizing to make sure the voices of the world’s informal settlements aren’t left out of global climate talks.

The BBC said that director-general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness have resigned after criticism of the broadcaster’s editing of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Some residents in the heart of the South African city are living amid sewage in derelict buildings run by criminal gangs.

The museum authority has cancelled all preview events leading up to Tuesday’s grand opening.

The manner of Samia Suluhu Hassan’s re-election has earned the country a rare rebuke from the African Union.

South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

The Department of Basic Education has gazetted new policy changes for determining school calendars in South Africa for public comment.

Fujifilm hosted a media event to demonstrate the innovative power of its Apeos printers, aspart of its ongoing story of 90 years of innovation.

Parents say a lack of affordable childcare and the high cost of living can be a struggle.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Monday, 10 November 2025.

Truth and Reconciliation Cases Commission is expected to start today to unravel crucial concerns

MK Party Member of Parliament, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s is expected to begin.

Botha passed away at an East London hospital on Saturday after a long illness.

The ANC says it maintains that Mchunu has not been charged in any court of law.

Bad news for KZN fans. Kaizer Chiefs have officially pulled out of the Prince Mangosuthu Legacy Cup 2025, citing a CAF Confederation Cup fixture.

News wrap for Bucs fans on Monday, 10 November.

Lewis Crocker’s manager Jamie Conlan feels the outcome of Saturday’s middleweight rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will have implications for the IBF welterweight champion.

Is this a help or a hindrance?

Flossie McShea from Devon says she saw a shooting, a beheading and porn and that other students ‘show you their screen without invitation’

A 17-year-old girl who says she was exposed to horrific images and videos including porn, a shooting and a beheading on a smartphones during the school day has joined a legal action against the education secretary.

Flossie McShea, from Devon, says she also...

It’s business as usual for SASSA Child Support Grants for December 2025, but should the agency be doing more for vulnerable children?

This November, Cape Town will play host to the 2025 Italy in Town street festival. Here’s everything you need to know about the event!

December 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants will go ahead as scheduled, despite trouble waiting in the wings with looming budget cuts …

LG Electronics has been recognised across range of categories for its smart life solutions, earning two best of innovation awards.

The Prudential Authority imposes administrative sanctions on Discovery Bank, as a result of its non-compliance with the FIC Act.

How Africa’s invisible digital labour is fuelling the AI revolution and why it’s time to confront the human cost.

Who poisoned who?

Today’s puzzle is credited to Michael Rabin, the legendary computer scientist, who in the late 1980s posted it to an electronic bulletin board at Carnegie Mellon University.

It has recently been brought to light by a puzzle enthusiast who thinks it deserves to be better known. I agree – it’s an all time classic.

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Spied at the beginning of the year undergoing testing, and more recently, teased in a single image, Toyota has finally…

Events saw a number of red flags, deployment of the safety car and close if sometime too close racing.

An announcement regarding the Atto 2 could be made soon. Should approval be given, expect it to arrive in 2026.

Emily Berry’s exploration of agoraphobia.