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Chris Mason: Who on Earth will want to take on grooming inquiry now?
As we have seen this week, satisfying everyone involved in the inquiry will be an impossible task.

Top Stories
Starmer to push allies on long-range missiles for Ukraine at London summit
The prime minister is hosting Zelensky and the “coalition of the willing” at Downing Street on Friday.

South Africa
Strict bail conditions for Milnerton High School learners: NPA
The other two appeared in a juvenile court and were released on warning.

South Africa
Crackdown on illegal imported cell phones in Fordsburg
Majority of the seized devices included Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones.

South Africa
G20 ‘dry run’ to disrupt traffic routes in major parts of Gauteng
The planned G20 dry run will take place on Friday and Saturday across three metros

South Africa
Judge denies accusations he was paid millions to release ‘KT’ Molefe
Ledwaba was implicated by Witness A at the Madlanga Commission earlier this week.

World
Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads
The abrupt announcement comes after Trump accused Canada of using a “fake” Ronald Reagan ad to sway U.S. courts, raising the stakes in an already tense trade dispute.

World
Chess body investigating ex-world champion who accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating
U.S. chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died this week at age 29. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik had accused Naroditsky, among others, of cheating in the sport.

World
EU leaders announce new sanctions against Russia as they welcome Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with European Union leaders as they prepare massive new financing for Kyiv’s war effort.

World
Watch: Video appears to show alleged Louvre jewel thieves escaping
Robbers stole €88m worth of French crown jewels in broad daylight on Sunday morning

Africa
Ghana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies aged 76
She was married to Ghana’s longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women’s rights work.

Africa
Nigerian separatist leader sacks lawyers at start of his defence in court
Nnamdi Kanu is on trial for terrorism and incitement to violence as head of the separatist group, Ipob.

Africa
‘I eat 6000 calories a day’ – The South African ‘Rhino’ who became World’s Strongest Man
Rayno Nel is the first African to win the prestigious title of World’s Strongest Man.

Africa
Former UK teacher arrested on sex abuse charges in South Africa
Iain Wares, 86, has been accused by 65 former pupils of Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College in the 1960s and 70s.

Business
Good news for South Africans applying for passports
Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber says that home delivery for passports is on the way to South Africa, following the launch of the service for citizen living abroad.

Business
Trump will meet with Xi in South Korea, says White House
It will be the first face-to-face meeting for both leaders since Trump’s return to office.

Business
Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?
Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model

Business
Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack caused UK car production to slump by a quarter
JLR shutdown after hack drives UK car production to worst September since 1952
Politics
News24 | After marching against Madlanga Commission, MKP waxes lyrical about Mkhwanazi’s testimony
The MK Party’s denunciation of the Madlanga Commission probing criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system came into sharp focus during a press briefing on Thursday.

Politics
Zuma to consult lawyers on Arms Deal legal fees payback ruling
Zuma says he and his legal team will make a decision about the court order in due course.

Politics
Cele surprised by Mkhwanazi’s allegations
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee.

Politics
Only national commissioner can establish or disestablish teams: Cele
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has kicked off his testimony before Parliament’s Ad hoc committee.

Sport
Celtic motor but still long road ahead for Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers got the response he was looking for after criticising his Celtic players after their defeat at Dundee.

Sport
Palace ‘needed’ shock defeat by Larnaca to ‘stay humble’
Crystal Palace’s first home game in a major European competition didn’t go to plan as they were beaten by AEK Larnaca, but manager Oliver Glasner said “maybe the whole environment needed it to stay humble”.

Sport
Celtic ‘not quite a Ferrari but a Range Rover Sport’
Manager Brendan Rodgers is pleased with the way his Celtic players bounced back from their defeat at Dundee, with victory over Sturm Graz.

Sport
Van Gerwen survives scare at European Championship
Michael van Gerwen survives a scare as he comes back from 4-2 down to beat fellow Dutchman Wessel Nijman 6-5 in the first round of the European Championship.
Education
The Death of Democracy Is Happening Within You
Yes, Trump is assaulting democracy, but what worries me more is what has happened to the rest of us — the loss of the convictions and norms that undergird democracy.
Education
Phyllis Trible, Who Studied Bible Through Feminist Lens, Dies at 92
An influential scholar, she challenged centuries of biblical interpretation that presumed that women were unequal to men in the eyes of God.
Education
Some of the Greatest American Music You’ve Never Heard Of
Why has the genius of these Black innovators been consigned to academic conferences?
Education
Rwanda: UR Hosts LAU On Building Trust in Higher Education
[New Times] University of Rwanda (UR) hosted the 2025 International Association of Universities (IAU) conference, bringing together over 200 delegates from around the world to discuss how to build and sustain trust in higher education.

Lifestyle
OLD reruns: Another SABC taxpayer bailout on the cards?
Without another SABC taxpayer bailout, the state broadcaster’s CEO says it cannot ‘innovate its business model independently …’

Lifestyle
Tyla credits icons Brenda Fassie and Lebo Mathosa as inspirations
Tyla, while being honoured as GLAMOUR’s Global Woman of the Year, paid tribute to South African music icons Brenda Fassie and Lebo Mathosa.

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s coastline welcomes world-class beach volleyball
World-class beach volleyball hits Cape Town as the elite Beach Pro Tour Elite16 brings top global athletes to the city.

Lifestyle
‘More than a crown’: Mia le Roux reflects on her Miss SA legacy
Mia le Roux, the first deaf woman crowned Miss South Africa, has reflected on a reign defined by courage, compassion, and advocacy.
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Science/Tech
South Africa must ban third-party vehicle licensing and fine payment services, says expert
Rob Handfield-Jones says traffic problems in South Africa have worsened by outsourcing law enforcement to the private sector.

Science/Tech
Modernise your mobile app with the help of Codehesion
Codehesion, voted South Africa’s most trusted software development company, helps companies to modernise their mobile apps and give them a fresh look and feel.
Science/Tech
‘Analog Bags’ Are In. Doomscrolling Is Out.
alternative_right shares a report from Axios: The latest must-have accessory is a “stop-scrolling bag” — a tote packed with analog activities like watercolors and crossword puzzles. We spend hours glued to our screens. “Analog bags,” as they’re also called, are one way millennials and Gen Zers are reclaiming that time. “I basically just put everything I could grab for instead of my phone into a...

Science/Tech
The ‘Surge’ of Troops May Not Come to San Francisco, but the City Is Ready Anyway
San Francisco is preparing for federal law enforcement’s invasion of the Bay Area, whether it happens or not.

Motoring
New Aarto system more forgiving on speed limits
Aarto introduces a 10km/h leeway before fines apply, but exceeding it could mean steep penalties and even court appearances.

Motoring
Volkswagen Touareg’s farewell starts with departing Final Edition
Although heading for discontinuation in Europe next year, the Touareg will only exit South Africa in 2027.

Motoring
More prominently updated Alfa Romeo Tonale shows its face
Senior sibling of the Junior receives a handful of exterior changes, as well as revisions to its powertrain.
Motoring
Health
Ruth A. Lawrence, Doctor Who Championed Breastfeeding, Is Dead at 101
As a pediatrician, she helped elevate breastfeeding from a medical afterthought to a specialty of its own. As a mother of nine, she practiced what she preached.
Health
U.S. Health Workers Recalled From Shutdown Furlough for Medicare, A.C.A. Enrollments
A federal agency said its employees would return on Monday, with the costs paid by user fees collected from researchers.
Health
Obamacare Is Expensive. But So Is All Health Insurance.
The main difference is that most Americans don’t confront the full cost of their coverage.

Health
Councils should not cut ‘vital’ physical activity – former Olympian
The Accounts Commission says the amount councils are spending on culture and leisure services is not keeping up with rising costs.
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.