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South Africa
Search resumes for two people swept away by floods in KZN
The two are among the three people who were reported missing after heavy rain battered the area

South Africa
AKA, Tibz murder accused’s case postponed to January next year
Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande made their second appearance at the Durban Magistrate’s Court.

South Africa
Defence witness in Meyiwa case claims police assaulted him
Sifiso Gwabini Zungu is testifying in the trial of five men accused of Meyiwa’s murder.

South Africa
NPA Men Ambassadors stage silent picket as 16 Days of Activism begins
The picket aims to demonstrate the NPA’s commitment to combating GBVF and promoting justice.

World
Russian attacks kill at least 6 in Ukraine as talks on peace plan continue
Russia launched attacks on Ukraine’s capital with at least six people killed in strikes that hit city buildings and energy infrastructure. The attacks came during a renewed U.S. push to end the war.

World
Italy’s Campi Flegrei supervolcano is stirring. Could this seismic giant soon erupt?
The volcano near Naples is shaking the ground in a way that scientists say it hasn’t for centuries, posing risks for hundreds of thousands of people living in the 8-mile-wide crater left by past eruptions.

World
China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 stranded astronauts
China has launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help bring back a team of astronauts after a damaged spacecraft left them temporarily stranded on China’s Tiangong space station.

World
Trump’s moves against Maduro deepen as drug fight appears aimed at ousting regime
The Trump administration’s terror designation of Venezuela’s leader is raising questions about whether the U.S. anti-drug trafficking campaign is really a bid for regime change.

Africa
Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest
The opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.

Africa
Ethiopian volcano eruption sends ash to Delhi, hitting flight operations
India’s aviation regulator has asked airline operators to “strictly avoid” volcanic ash affected areas.

Africa
Abducted child’s father tells BBC he felt helpless as he saw mass Nigerian kidnapping
The raid on a Catholic school in the West African state came amid a surge in attacks by armed groups.

Africa
Cameroon’s opposition leader in The Gambia after fleeing for his safety
The Gambian government says it is hosting Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds.

Business
Springbok legend working at one of South Africa’s biggest banks
Schalk Brits has traded the rugby pitch for Investec’s offices, holding two roles at the Anglo-South African bank.

Business
Business Talk – Momentum Health CMO Damian McHugh on how the South African healthcare sector is evolving
Damain McHugh is a thirty-year veteran of the healthcare and finance industries and has worked at Momentum Health since 2008.

Business
Takealot set for first profit 15 years after launching
Takealot expects to report a full-year profit for the 2026 financial year, but stressed that the coming weeks are crucial.

Business
Heathrow’s plan for longer third runway chosen by government
Under the selected plan, the runway would be up to 3.5km long and require a new road tunnel under the airport.

Politics
SAPS CFO Puleng Dimpane distances herself from tender awards
Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane is testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Khumalo questions Hawks’ conduct over Katiso “KT” Molefe’s takedown
Commissioner Sandile Khumalo’s comments come as two Hawks teams were deployed to Molefe’s home

Politics
Mashatile to answer oral questions before NCOP
Water provision will be one of the key questions Mashatile is expected to engage MPs on.

Politics
Family, friends gather at struggle stalwart Sunny Singh’s funeral
Singh passed away last week Thursday at the age of 86.

Sport
Spurs fans should not write Frank off – Sutton
On the Monday Night Club, Mark Chapman and Chris Sutton discuss what went wrong for Thomas Frank in Tottenham’s 4-1 defeat by Arsenal – and why Spurs fans need to show faith in their manager.

Sport
Proteas on brink of historic Test series win in India
World Test champions South Africa lead the two-match series 1-0 and even a draw would seal their first series victory in India since 2000.

Sport
McCaffrey stars as 49ers beat Panthers
Christian McCaffrey shines against his former team as San Francisco overcome three Brock Purdy interceptions to squeeze past Carolina.

Sport
All eyes are on Orlando Pirates for the rest of the year and here’s why
Orlando Pirates will go top of the Betway Premiership if they beat Chippa United 5-0 at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday.
Education
Ghana: Labone Shs Takes Delivery of 3,282 Mono Desks
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Education (MoE) has assured that it is working around the clock to procure 200,000 mono desks for 100 double-track Senior High Schools (SHS) to support their transition to a single-track system for a favourable learning environment. This effort forms part of the Ministry’s commitment to systematically and sustainably close furniture gaps across all second-cycle...
Education
I’m a Professor. A.I. Has Changed My Classroom, but Not for the Worse.
My students’ easy access to chatbots forced me to make humanities instruction even more human.
Education
Rwanda: Young Graduates Find Prosperity, Purpose in Agribusiness
[New Times] Growing up in Rusizi District, where farming was a common source of livelihood, Mico Mariette disliked agriculture.

Education
Protest over future of university language courses
The University of Nottingham has suspended entry for new students on modern language courses.

Lifestyle
LIVE Clifton 4th Beach webcam: Sun-worshippers soak up the rays – WATCH
If you can’t physically make it to Clifton’s beaches in Cape Town, the next best thing may be watching the sunbathers soaking up the sun.
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Lifestyle
Melville’s Art Mile is coming to Johannesburg on first Thursday
Explore Melville’s Art Mile, a First Thursday debut of art, culture, music, and local experiences in Johannesburg’s west.
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Science/Tech
FNB’s secret weapon and its fight against Capitec
FNB’s mobile virtual network operator FNB Connect has achieved a major milestone.
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Science/Tech
The Best Mushroom Coffee, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2025)
“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.

Science/Tech
Can Tech Get Rid of Bad Trips?
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about some of the latest drug trends and all the ways drugs are changing as they continue to be intertwined with tech.

Science/Tech
iKhokha’s Matt Putman scoops IT Personality Award 2025
Matt Putman, co-founder and CEO of iKhokha, receives the IT Personality of the Year Award, while the Visionary CIO of the Year Award goes to AfriSam’s Louise van der Bank.

Motoring
Updated Ford Ranger line-up revealed ahead of 2026 launch
Introduction of the 2.3 EcoBoost petrol sees the end of the 2.0-litre bi-turbodiesel, while a new Sport variant is joined by the expanding of the 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6 to more models.
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Motoring
Suzuki South Africa’s slowest-seller not being dropped soon
Compared to the only other Suzuki model that has failed to post three digit monthly sales figures, the XL6, total Ignis sales since January stands at 198 units.

Health
Sugar tax: What you need to know
Milkshakes and lattes set to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time.
Health
She’s on a Mission to Make the World More Bike-Friendly
Melissa Bruntlett advocates equitable, inclusive and sustainable mobility — and writes about other women who do, too.
Health
Mapping the Brain’s Sense of What Goes On Inside the Body
Scientists are learning how the brain knows what’s happening throughout the body, and how that process might go awry in some psychiatric disorders.
Health
Ozempic Drug Fails to Quell Alzheimer’s in Novo Nordisk Trials
The studies were a significant setback for the optimistic view that semaglutide and other GLP-1 drugs could help prevent a number of brain diseases.
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.