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Fact checking a viral chart on US food stamps recipients’ race, ethnicity
US Department of Agriculture data reveals most recipients are white, US-born citizens, followed by minorities.

Top Stories
Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-leader warns of mass voter boycott in 2026 polls
Sheikh Hasina puts up defiant front from exile in India, saying ban on her Awami League will disenfranchise millions.

Top Stories
Trump meets South Korean leader as trade deal remains elusive
Trump is currently on a whirlwind trip across Asia, which will also see him meet Chinese president Xi.

South Africa
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 29 October 2025
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues with the cross-examination of Muzi Sibiya.

South Africa
KZN MEC Urges AI Safeguards for Artists at G20 Culture Working Group Meeting
As the world accelerates into the digital age, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, has called for stronger protections for artists’ intellectual property and moral rights amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation. Speaking at the fourth G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting in Zimbali, KwaZulu-Natal, on Monday, […]

South Africa
Experts Urge Human Rights-Based AI Laws at Nigeria Panel on Ethics and Governance
A high-level panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Rights was held on October 19, 2025, bringing together legal experts, civil society advocates, and policymakers to examine the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI across Africa. Organised with participation from Avocats sans frontières France, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Baobab […]

South Africa
Cassava Technologies Secures STANLIB Investment to Expand AI-Ready Data Centres in South Africa
Cassava Technologies, a leading pan-African technology group, has announced a strategic investment from STANLIB Infrastructure Investments to accelerate the expansion of Africa Data Centres (ADC) in South Africa. The partnership is set to boost the development of AI-ready data centres at ADC’s Johannesburg and Cape Town campuses, strengthening the country’s capacity to meet surging demand […]
World
Schools close and island life is under threat as Greece reckons with low birth rates
In Greece, fewer babies means difficult decisions, especially on remote islands where low birth rates are forcing some schools to close and raising questions about the future of island culture.

World
El Fasher falls to RSF as Sudan army loses final Darfur stronghold
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces took control of El Fasher, leaving hundreds of thousands of residents trapped under RSF control and at risk of being killed.

World
Sudanese-American poet talks about the fall of her hometown El Fasher
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Sudanese-American poet Emi Mahmoud about the fall of Al-Fashir to the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.

World
How aid organizations are helping survivors of Hurricane Melissa recover
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Dana Sacchetti, the head of the World Food Programme in Jamaica, about how aid organizations will help residents recover from Hurricane Melissa.

Africa
Airtel Africa reports strong H1 2025 results
Airtel Money continues to advance financial inclusion, with customer numbers growing by 20% to 49.8 million

Africa
Move to block freedom of expression in Zimbabwe
Opposition figures like Tendai Biti condemned the actions as ‘desperate daylight terrorism’ and an attack on the constitution

Africa
Plane with 12 on board crashes near Kenya’s coast
Local media are showing images of the plane in flames on the ground with debris scattered at the crash site.

Africa
‘Turn crisis into opportunity,’ say African health leaders
Calls mount for African solutions to respond to the vaccine cuts and the need for a broad system-wide approach to vaccine production in Africa, and for innovative financing for sustainable health systems

Business
CTU marks cybersecurity month with a call to upskill the whole workforce
Cybersecurity is no longer the sole responsibility of the IT department.

Business
Bad news for anyone who likes to braai in South Africa
Despite the overall cooling of food price inflation, certain categories like meat are still running hot, making it a costly affair to have a braai at the moment.
Business

Business
6 months of good news for salaries in South Africa
South African salaries are expected to see real increases for 2025, with more joy expected in the future despite question marks over the trajectory of inflation.

Politics
Madlanga Commission hears about rifle found at Molefe’s home
Captain Maxwell Wanda was a tactical commander in the Political Killings Task Team.

Politics
ANC describes no confidence motion in Morero as opportunistic
The ANC lambasted several of its coalition partners, including UDM & Al-Jamah for filing the motion

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 29 October 2025
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into allegations of criminality in SAPS continues.

Politics
Mathale wraps up testimony before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee
On Tuesday, Mathale said people like NW businessman Brown Mogotsi did not represent the ANC

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs news wrap: Ighodaro headache, Msimango inspires
News wrap on 29 October.

Sport
Hlompho Kekana lashes out at Kaizer Chiefs duo
Mamelodi Sundowns legend Hlompho Kekana has strongly condemned the actions of two Kaizer Chiefs players.

Sport
Abdeslam slams Pirates players despite cup win
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was not a happy man despite his side claiming a 2-1 win over Magesi FC.

Sport
Scots ‘deserved more’ as Weir achieves ‘dream’
Scotland “deserved more” in their thrilling 4-3 friendly defeat to Switzerland believes Caroline Weir, who realised her dream of scoring at East End Park in her Dunfermline homecoming.
Education
Facing Crisis, Talladega College Sells Its Art Treasures
An H.B.C.U.’s remarkable Hale Woodruff murals commemorating Black history have been bought by an art museum and two foundations. But the college says it is not completely letting go.
Education
What College Students Are Worried About Right Now
As political battles upend college campuses, we asked dozens of students what is on their minds as they plan for the future. Politics was only part of it.
Education
A.I. Threatens Our Ability to Understand the World
Artificial intelligence threatens students’ most basic skills. If they lose their ability to understand what they read, will they lose their ability to think?
Education
Mali: Education in Mali Shuttered Amid Islamist Armed Group’s Siege
[HRW] Junta Closes Schools, Universities Nationwide
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Spot these ‘Secret Seven’ animals on your next safari
Spotting the ‘Secret Seven’ during a safari is a sightseer’s dream. Here’s how you can find these cunning animals…
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Lifestyle
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Science/Tech
Fight SA’s Unemployment With In-Demand Data Engineering Skills
South Africa’s unemployment crisis remains one of the gravest in the world. The latest labour data shows joblessness at 33.2% overall and an alarming 62.2% among youth (ages 15–24). Yet thousands of digital roles remain unfilled. According to recent ICT sector data, more than 118,000 digital and tech jobs are open nationwide, 40,000 of them […]

Science/Tech
Stolen credit cards from South Africa bought and sold on the dark web
For the financial and administrative pain caused by criminals who steal payment card details, they earn fairly little for each stolen card.

Science/Tech
Best Altcoins To Buy Now & in 2026: Digitap, Hyperliquid, BNB, MaxiDoge
Finding the best altcoins to buy now and in 2026 requires considerable patience. The market has been flooded with new projects, including presales and meme coins, and every moment of volatility further complicates the task of identifying bullish and bearish patterns. Bitcoin’s run past $128,000 has sparked huge anticipation for altcoins and crypto presales to […]

Science/Tech
Survey finds deepening shortage of ICT professionals
South African firms are forced to increasingly seek talent beyond the country’s borders, according to the 2025 Critical Skills Survey.

Motoring
WATCH: Sneak peek of Suzuki Victoris that could head for SA [VIDEO]
Japanese brand commits to diverse new energy solutions, including flex fuel and gas.

Motoring
Toyota GR Cup finishes with a podium for The Citizen
Dramatic final gave The Citizen’s rookie driver his first taste of rostrum life.
Motoring

Motoring
Amphibious Jetour G700 priced ahead of reported South African debut
Amphibious G700 was announced as being on the cards of the local market at Jetour’s main Worldwide Travel conference last year.
Health
Steven Hatfill, Covid Vaccine Critic, Is Ousted From HHS
Dr. Hatfill said he was pushed out by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s chief of staff, who fired him when he refused to resign.
Health
The science behind how fake tan works on your skin
Sliced Bread looks into the chemical reaction that happens – and whether it’s harmful.
Health
Texas Sues Tylenol Makers, Claiming They Hid Autism Risks
The lawsuit follows claims by President Trump that linked use by pregnant women of acetaminophen to autism, a connection that is unproven.

Health
‘We begged for help for years but it wasn’t there’
Terry White’s sister is giving evidence to the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths.
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.