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Is Ramaphosa stalling decision amid push for restoration of ties with Israel?
After a passed motion in 2023 to close Israel’s embassy, Ramaphosa is yet to pull the trigger, and now the EFF is threatening to legally force his hand.

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A taste of home: South African food chains found across the world
From spicy chicken to rich coffee, African food chains are taking our homegrown flavours to tables across the world.
South Africa
Hindus celebrate Diwali
Hindus around the country will celebrate the Festival of Lights or Diwali on Monday.
South Africa
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 20 October 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues this morning at the High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
SADTU criticises drop of key subjects for pass rates
SADTU urges provinces to encourage students to base subject choices on leading a successful career

South Africa
75 Gauteng motorists arrested for drunk driving over the weekend
The crackdown included roadblocks, liquor outlet raids and patrols at major transport hubs.

World
Australia accuses China of ‘unsafe’ military jet manoeuvres
A Chinese jet allegedly dropped a flare close to an Australian plane over the South China Sea.

World
Bolivia elects centrist Rodrigo Paz, ending decades of socialist rule
Rodrigo Paz’s win shows Bolivians want change, but he faces economic challenges after almost 20 years of socialist rule.

World
Teacher who killed eight-year-old jailed for life in South Korea
Myeong Jae-wan fatally stabbed the student in February after luring her into a classroom.

World
Louvre heist creates ‘terrible image’ of France, justice minister says
A manhunt is underway to find the four thieves before the jewels – which once belonged to French royals – are broken up.

Africa
The ‘radical’ Manchester event that changed Africa
A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.

Africa
Thousands of grief-stricken mourners attend Raila Odinga’s funeral
Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.

Africa
Plan to test Liberian schoolchildren for drugs blocked
The head of Liberia’s drug agency says all students should be tested as a way to combat drug abuse.

Africa
Chad restores ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry
Chad had terminated its agreement with African Parks after accusing it of failing to curb poaching.

Business
South Africa on edge waiting for good news
The South African rand was firm early on Monday, as investors looked ahead to inflation data and the possible removal of the country from the Financial Action Taskforce’s “grey” list.

Business
SA Youth – Leveraging Technology to Transform the Employment Landscape
SA Youth connects over 4.5 million young South Africans to employment opportunities through an intelligent, mobile-first platform that is built for inclusion and scale.

Business
Big change for popular R450 million shopping mall in South Africa
Spear REIT is spending R1 billion to acquire real estate assets, including Cape Town’s 25,000 sqm Maynard Mall.

Business
South Africa mafia state intensifies as contract killers target lawyers, judges and tax officials
Last month, two assassins killed a lawyer in his firm’s offices. Now judges, prosecutors and tax professionals are receiving threats.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 20 October 2025
The Madlanga Inquiry into allegations of criminality in the in the criminal justice system continues

Politics
Former Education Deputy Minister to testify in Cradock 4 inquest
The second sitting of the third inquest into the deaths of the Cradock 4 is expected to continue.
Politics
News24 | ANC hails Raila Odinga as fearless champion of democracy, African unity as tributes pour in
As tributes continue to stream in for the late former Kenyan prime minister, Raila Odinga, who will be laid to rest in a private ceremony on Sunday, the ANC hailed the statesman as a dedicated champion of freedom and equality.

Politics
Hlabisa pushes pro-South African jobs plan at IFP jubilee
The IFP believes 80% of all jobs should be reserved for South Africans.

Sport
Springboks: Five players dropped by Rassie Erasmus
Five players who were involved in the Springboks’ Rugby Championship squads have been omitted from the end-of-year tour group.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns sign Ronwen Williams ‘replacement’
Mamelodi Sundowns have landed a player who has been tipped to be the long-term replacement of Bafana star Ronwen Williams.

Sport
‘A proud club dragged into gutter’ – Rangers fans on manager search
Kevin Muscat is the latest to be ruled out of Rangers’ manager search – so what do fans make of the process, and who do they want now?

Sport
Springboks include ONE uncapped youngster in squad for end-of-year tour
Ex-Junior Springbok Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as Rassie Erasmus named a 36-man squad for the Outgoing Tour in November.
Education
Somalia: Somalia’s Education Minister Chairs Emergency Meeting to Bolster Support for Soobe 2 Bombing Victims
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Oct. 20 — Somalia’s Minister of Education, Heritage and Higher Education, Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, chaired a special meeting of the National Relief Committee at the headquarters of the National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA).
Education
Education
Somalia: Somali Passport Costs Student Mustaf Takoy a Scholarship Opportunity in Denmark
[Shabelle] Copenhagen — A Somali student has lost a prestigious scholarship opportunity in Denmark after immigration authorities rejected his visa application, citing the non-recognition of his Somali passport.
Education
Nigeria: Mathematics Remains Compulsory for O’Level Students, Says Govt
[Daily Trust] The Federal Government has said Mathematics is a compulsory subject for all students sitting for O-Level examinations.

Lifestyle
Revealed: The simple tool thieves used to breach the Louvre
In a brazen daylight heist, thieves breached the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing priceless Napoleonic jewels, raising security concerns.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Donald Trump mocks protesters with crowned ‘King Trump’ video
Donald Trump shared a controversial AI-generated video showing him crowned and flying a fighter jet labelled ‘King Trump.’
Lifestyle
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Science/Tech
AI Data Centers Create Fury From Mexico to Ireland
As tech companies build data centers worldwide to advance artificial intelligence, vulnerable communities have been hit by blackouts and water shortages.
Science/Tech
How Chile Embodies A.I.’s No-Win Politics
Political debates have flared across Chile over artificial intelligence. Should the nation pour billions into A.I. and risk public backlash, or risk being left behind?

Science/Tech
BingX Academy 2.0 Launches to Empower Global Learners in Web3 and Crypto
BingX, a cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, today announced a major upgrade to BingX Academy, introducing a more intuitive interface, expanded resources, and interactive learning features to help users navigate the rapidly growing world of digital assets. This evolution of BingX academy reaffirms the company’s commitment to enhancing accessibility and education for crypto users […]

Science/Tech
Amazon outage leads to widespread Internet blackout in South Africa
Users began reporting issues at AWS at around 08:45 on Monday, 20 October 2025.

Motoring
Yet another Chery ‘bakkie’ shows its face in concept form in China
Details sketchy around the T1TP that converts from seven-seater to a double cab.

Motoring
‘Clever’ ride helps Brad Binder finish eighth at Australian MotoGP
Red Bull KTM man’s heroics not enough to see him hold onto 11th place in premier class title race.

Motoring
Omoda C4 showcased in China before heading to South Africa
After initially called the C3, the Omoda C5’s smaller sibling will now be sold as the C4.

Motoring
The Citizen crowned world champions after epic road trip in China
Road Test Editor Mark Jones managed fuel economy of 5.2 litres per 100km in Omoda C5 HEV.

Health
Fishing group ‘devastated’ after container fire
Craig Parkins says years of hard work has “just gone up in smoke”.

Health
Mother’s warning after son eats ‘cannabis gummies’
A 17 year-old is rushed to hospital after eating entire bag of illegal gummies.

Health
The Interview
Katty Kay speaks to Dr Vivek Murthy about how to tackle the challenge posed by loneliness

Health
Ex-rugby pro goes from the first XV to making fifteens
Rugby professional Jonny Murphy was forced to retire early on medical grounds at just 30 years old – so he turned to his second love, baking.
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.