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Jury trials could be scrapped except in most serious cases
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.
TUESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2025, 18:05

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Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.

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The remains will be transferred to Israeli forces, who will take them to Israel’s forensic medicine institute for identification.

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India will face Pakistan in next year’s tournament after the South Asian rivals were drawn in the same group.

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At least 13 civilians, including 11 children, were killed in the Israeli strike on Ein El-Hilweh camp.

South Africa
Hawks head Kadwa says ex-chief Lebeya unusually phoned about 2024 KT Molefe raid, per testimony.

South Africa
Mchunu highlighted the information as the basis for his decision to disband the Task Team.

South Africa
Dirco is apparently busy drafting a statement to provide more clarity.

South Africa
NPA officials in Mbombela held a candlelight vigil to remember GBV victims.

World
News of his death has shocked many at home in Nigeria, prompting an outpouring of grief.

World
The vehicle had transported the late Pope Francis on a visit to Bethlehem in 2014.

World
The ruling covers the case of a Polish couple who married in Berlin but Polish authorities refused to recognise their marriage.

World
The police deny little is being done to find the pupils and accuses the Catholic school of not co-operating.

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

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

Africa
The raid on a Catholic school in the West African state came amid a surge in attacks by armed groups.

Africa
The Gambian government says it is hosting Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds.
Business

Business
Bo-Kaap, one of Cape Town’s most historic neighbourhoods, is facing growing pressure from a rapid increase in Airbnb-style short-term rentals.

Business
Nedbank and state-owned group Transnet and have agreed a confidential commercial settlement of their ongoing litigation around state capture-era transactions.

Business
One of South Africa’s major employers is facing widespread shutdowns if the government does not take urgent steps to reduce electricity costs.

Politics
The ANC Youth League president also warned that removing Cyril Ramaphosa as president would plunge the country into chaos

Politics
Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane is testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Commissioner Sandile Khumalo’s comments come as two Hawks teams were deployed to Molefe’s home

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

Sport
Scotland qualifying for their first men’s World Cup in 28 years has “inspired” the women to do the same for the 2027 finals, says head coach Melissa Andreatta.

Sport
A former Springbok playmaker and current Bulls veteran star is believed to be on the verge of calling time on his career after recent injuries…

Sport
Rugby football union’s chief executive Bill Sweeney says the sport’s future looks bright after a “challenging” but “positive” year, following the release of the organisation’s latest financial accounts which saw the RFU announce a 10-year high revenue but an overall loss of nearly £2m.

Sport
Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium will host Super League’s Magic Weekend for the first time in July 2026.
Education
[Nile Post] When Coopil Primary School in Gulu District received Science Kits in 2023 from the Ministry of Education and Sports in partnership with River Flow International, few anticipated the transformative impact they would have on teaching and learning.
Education
[Nile Post] The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Rt. Rev. Enos Kitto Kagodo, has lauded the founders of private educational institutions in Uganda for fostering a competitive environment that has significantly improved education standards in the country.
Education
[Nile Post] A major milestone in the development of higher education in Karamoja has been reached following the unveiling of the Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) in Losilang, Kotido District.

Education
Show at Cauldeen primary school in Inverness had included a scene explaining hardship faced by Syrian refugees
A primary school in Scotland has cancelled its Christmas show after receiving “racist and abusive” messages because it featured sympathy towards Syrian refugees.
The decision by Cauldeen primary school in Inverness follows rising tensions at other schools in Scotland over adult English...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Skip the splurges and shop smart with these are the Black Friday buys that will actually save you money from long after the sales end.

Lifestyle
SANParks says it is prepared to welcome an expected influx of visitors to Table Mountain National Park over the upcoming festive season.

Lifestyle
Bunny chow-loving minister John Steenhuisen has been dragged on social media over reports he raked up credit card debt on Uber Eats.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Solid-state drives sitting unpowered in drawers or storage can lose data over time because voltage gradually leaks from their NAND flash cells, and consumer-grade drives using QLC NAND retain data for about a year while TLC NAND lasts up to three years without power. More expensive MLC and SLC NAND can hold data for five and ten years respectively. The...

Science/Tech
Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal has announced a transformative investment of over R1.1 billion in network infrastructure for the current financial year (FY26), reinforcing its commitment to connecting communities and driving digital inclusion across South Africa’s most populous province. “Our investment in KwaZulu-Natal reflects our commitment to building a digitally inclusive province where everyone...

Science/Tech
MyBroadband tested the Post Office to see if it can still perform its original function: delivering post. It failed miserably.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Singapore’s police have ordered Apple and Google to prevent the spoofing of government agencies on their messaging platforms, the home affairs ministry said on Tuesday. The order under the nation’s Online Criminal Harms Act came after the police observed scams on Apple’s iMessage and Google Messages purporting to be from companies such as the local postal...

Motoring
Sole availability of a turbodiesel engine isn’t enough, on it own, to lure buyers away from the better equipped and more affordable hybrid and plug-in hybrid Chinese offerings.

Motoring
Title, effectively became decided after the first 10 km of the main event on Saturday.
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Former charity boss Liz Sayce found confusing guidance on Carer’s Allowance had left thousands with fines and surprise bills.

Health
Tributes are paid to the renowned surgeon who carried out the UK’s first successful heart transplant.

Health
Milkshakes and lattes set to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time.
Health
Melissa Bruntlett advocates equitable, inclusive and sustainable mobility — and writes about other women who do, too.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
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
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.