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Here are some of the key developments in South Africa today, 27 November 2025.

Here are some of the key developments in South Africa today, 27 November 2025.

President Cyril Ramaphosa said that South Africa is a member “in its own name and right” and does not attend at the discretion of any single nation.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is expected to continue on Thursday.

The bail application of Shebe Maburna is expected to resume.

Judge Portia Phahlane appeared in court on Wednesday and was granted bail.

Minister Steenhuisen announces fast nationwide cattle FMD vaccinations starting early next year

More than 800 firefighters were still tackling the blaze at Wang Fuk Court this morning.

Winter storm alerts and hazardous weather outlooks have been issued for parts of the US ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

After 2021’s landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.

The demonstrations began when Georgia’s prime minister called a four-year halt on moves towards joining the EU.

Efforts to negotiate an end to the war, which has displaced 12 million people, remain unfruitful.

The opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.

India’s aviation regulator has asked airline operators to “strictly avoid” volcanic ash affected areas.

Everton’s Idrissa Gueye is sent off for striking team-mate Michael Keane during their Premier League victory at Manchester United.

Organisations are awarded £80,000 worth of grants by Dorset Community Foundation and BCP Council.

Walmart will open its second South African store at the country’s largest shopping Mall.

The National Treasury’s Early Retirement Programme aims to cut the public wage bill by incentivising up to 30,000 older state employees to retire early or exit voluntarily.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 27 November 2025.

MK party and Jacob Zuma are back in Pretoria High Court to challenge Cyril Ramaphosa’s decisions

US President Donald Trump says SA will not be invited to next year’s G20 Summit.

The claims that were brought forward to the Public Protector by the official opposition, MKP.

COSATU has added its voice to growing calls for action to be taken against former RAF CEO Letsoalo.

Former South Africa wing Stefan Terblanche said new Wales head coach Steve Tandy reminds him of Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus.

BBC Sport NI looks at how Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster are shaping up for the return of the United Rugby Championship this weekend.

Kaizer Chiefs winger Pule Mmodi is struggling for impact, and his former Golden Arrows coach believes a position change could revive him.

Scott Donaldson pays tribute to his dad after coming from 5-0 down to beat Stuart Bingham 6-5 in the final round of UK Championship qualifying.

Councils welcome move but OBR says it is a significant fiscal risk and could lead to 4.9% real fall in spending per pupil

The government will take over full responsibility for special educational needs spending from local councils, it was revealed at the budget, prompting warnings that the Department for Education could be facing a £20bn timebomb in two years.

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Electricity scams are surging. Capetonians are advised to be extra cautious if they receive any suspicious messages.

Lynn Forbes, the mom of slain rapper AKA, appeared emotional at the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday 25 November.

Starting their own rugby squad? Edwill van der Merwe is the latest Springbok to welcome a baby this year…

A local Clifton beach-goer has bemoaned having to pay ‘international prices’ in Cape Town, particularly over the festive season.

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Having released select details of its returning Vigus bakkie back in September, returning Chinese automaker, JMC, has now fully detailed…

VW is reviving its rugged Scout line of SUVs and bakkies – originally conceived as pure electric vehicles – as a brand of primarily petrol hybrids.

Discovery Safe Journeys to School (DSJTS) has delivered a decade of zero road fatalities in the Western Cape, an incredible milestone in road safety.

The South African Reserve Bank has voted to reduce interest rates, a positive move for car buyers.

Transplant donor says “anyone with a heart would give something to keep someone else alive”.