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Arrest of ‘Abu Lulu’ does little to distance RSF from Sudan massacre
Military commander arrested by RSF grew famous on social media after apparently recording himself killing civilians.

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Southport killer’s brother says he feared Rudakubana would kill a family member
Dion Rudakubana describes to the Southport Inquiry how he became “increasingly wary” of his sibling.

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World ‘very likely’ to exceed 1.5C climate goal in next decade: UN
Despite Paris Agreement pledges, countries ‘have landed off target’ on climate goals multiple times, the UN warns.

South Africa
Shooting incident involving Brown Mogotsi is concerning: Expert
Mogotsi has been under the spotlight in recent weeks for his alleged association with top cops

South Africa
Gauteng ready to host G20 Leaders Summit: Lesufi
Lesufi outlined the province’s comprehensive preparedness measures across critical areas

South Africa
Three more arrest in Westbury mass shooting
Three more suspects have been arrested in connection with Westbury mass shooting

South Africa
Water Ministry worried about rising typhoid cases in Hammanskraal
A total of 48 typhoid fever cases has been reported.

World
Curfew lifted in Tanzania’s main city after election unrest
Families continue to search for or bury relatives, a day after President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in.

World
Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney dies aged 84
Cheney became one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history under George W Bush.

World
Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies. And, Election Day races to watch
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at age 84. And, today, voters in New York, Virginia and New Jersey choose new leaders in key races.
World
News24 | ‘War on terror’ architect Dick Cheney dies at 84
Dick Cheney, the former US vice president to George W Bush, has died.

Africa
Son who sued parents must stay at Ghana boarding school, judge rules
The boy, 14 and from London, took his parents to court after they sent him to school in Africa.

Africa
Drone strike hits funeral in Sudan, killing many mourners
The paramilitary RSF has been blamed for the attack as fighting in the oil-rich Kordofan area intensifies.

Africa
Agony for families as landslide death toll climbs in Uganda and Kenya
More than 40 people are known to have died since last week, according to officials.

Africa
Trump tells military to prepare for ‘action’ against Islamist militants in Nigeria
The US president says his threat is over killings of Christians – though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.

Business
Move to reduce fuel duty increase fails
Policy and Resources proposed to increase fuel duty by 4.3%.

Business
Pizza Hut’s parent company explores sale of struggling chain
Yum! Brands is exploring a possible sale of its Pizza Hut chain, as the business struggles to compete with rivals.
Business
Business

Politics
Nations must support resolutions of G20 Inequality Report: Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa says a call must be made to support the resolutions of G20 inequality report

Politics
Khumalo reveals Sibiya sometimes utilized car registered under a serial hijacker
Khumalo says that the bakkie sometimes driven by Sibiya is registered under Stuart James
Politics
News24 | Mchunu broke protocol in ordering shutdown of political killings task team – Boshielo
When suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu acted alone in issuing a directive to disband the Political Killings Task Team, he “departed” from established protocol for dealing with a structure born out of an interministerial committee (IMC).

Politics
LIVE: Ramaphosa, Prof. Stiglitz receive report from G20 Task Team
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Professor Joseph Stiglitz receive a report from the G20 Task Team.

Sport
‘I am in disbelief’ – Penge rivals McIlroy for Race to Dubai after ban
English golfer Marco Penge says he is “in disbelief” as he prepares to tee off the DP World Tour’s penultimate tournament with a chance of winning the Race to Dubai.

Sport
Doue and Agyemang win awards for best young player
Desire Doue wins the 2025 Golden Boy award with Michelle Agyemang securing the Golden Girl trophy – honours which recognise the best young players in Europe.

Sport
Velebayi starts: Kaizer Chiefs starting 11 vs Orbit College
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are back on the green grass to face Orbit College in the Betway Premiership. Exciting winger Asanele Velebayi starts.

Sport
Back row Scott-Young leaves Northampton
Northampton Saints back row Angus Scott-Young leaves the club with immediate effect to return to Australia.
Education
Liberia: Gonet Academy Offers Free Internet to Students
[Liberian Observer] In a move hailed as both visionary and transformative, Gonet Academy has rolled out free internet service for its hundreds of students, a major step aimed at enhancing digital learning and academic efficiency on its campus.
Education
Ghana: Education Minister Inaugurates 160-Bed Girls’ Dormitory for Bimbilla Shs
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated a newly constructed 160-bed, two-storey girls’ dormitory block for the Bimbilla Senior High School (SHS) in the Nanumba North Municipality of the Northern Region.
Education
Chatbot Correspondence Invades the Letters to the Editor Page
The rise of artificial intelligence has produced serial writers to science and medical journals, most likely seeking to boost the number of citations they’ve published.
Education
Nigeria: Governor Alia Appoints Professor Kenen As Benue Varsity VC
[Leadership] Benue State governor, Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has approved the appointment of Professor Emmanuel Kenen as the Acting Vice Chancellor of Fr. Adasu University, Makurdi (FAUM).

Lifestyle
Two years later: Rachel Kolisi and kids return to Paris
Siya Kolisi’s estranged wife Rachel and their two kids have returned to Paris, France two years after moving out of the country.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Science/Tech
Australia Introduces ‘Landmark’ Streaming Content Quotas
Speaking of Australia, its government has introduced content quotas on global streamers. From a report: The rules require Netflix, Prime Video and the other global streamers with more than one million Australian subscribers to spend 10% of their total Australian expenditure — or 7.5% of their revenues — on local originals, whether they are dramas, children’s shows, docs, or arts and educational...
Science/Tech
Meet the Real Screen Addicts: the Elderly
Britain’s National Centre for Gaming Disorders has treated 67 people over the age of 40 since opening in 2019. The oldest patient was a 72-year-old woman with a smartphone gaming obsession. Britons over 65 spent more than three hours a day online on smartphones, computers and tablets last year, according to Ofcom. They spent more than five and a half hours watching broadcast television....

Science/Tech
Cardano (ADA) Price Prediction: ADA’s Institutional Interest Is Heating Up
After having a fairly positive run in 2025, the Cardano price fell considerably after an overall market crash in mid-October. However, now that the market returns to normal, analysts are suggesting a rise in the prices of the altcoin. This is because of the increased institutional interest in ADA. At the same time, among the […]

Science/Tech
Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Top SHIB Holders Rotate Into Coin Analysts Believe Will Outperform By Over 50x
Shiba Inu Price Prediction talk has picked up as large wallets rebalance into projects with clear utility. SHIB still attracts strong attention, but recent swings and mixed on-chain signals keep traders cautious. Analysts watching rotation flows say one token named Remittix stands out for utility and verification. Remittix enters this debate with live product progress, […]

Motoring
THEN and NOW: October new vehicle sales 2025 vs 2010
Out of the 10 best-selling models 15 years ago, all were locally assembled.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
WATCH: A tale of two Ford Ranger bakkies
When it comes to choosing which Ford Ranger bakkie you would like to invest your money into, it’s not just a piece of cake.

Health
Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Britain
Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show.
Health
The Workers Left Out of Trump’s Drug-Manufacturing Renaissance
President Trump wants pharmaceutical production to return to the United States. A shuttered factory in Louisiana shows how hard that will be for generic medicines.
Health
Six Dead and 27 Sickened in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Pasta
Prepared pasta sold at grocery chains across the country, including Albertsons and Trader Joe’s, were recalled after people in 18 states became ill, federal health officials said.
Health
With Acquisition, Kimberly-Clark Bets That Tylenol Can Weather the Storm
The consumer products giant reached a $40 billion deal to buy Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, despite a barrage of unproven claims from President Trump and others that use of the pain reliever during pregnancy can cause autism.
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.