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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 17 November 2025.

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Rights activists warn of possible ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.

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Hardliners furious after US amends resolution to secure support of countries participating in Gaza stabilisation force.

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In a new interview, the congresswoman continued to urge the files’ release despite the US president’s harsh opposition.

South Africa
Four people died following a head-on collision between two vehicles on the R38 road in Mpumalanga.

South Africa
Ramaphosa told the ANC NEC that if he is asked to resign, he will.

South Africa
Benin has launched the “JaimeMaLangue” (LoveMyLanguage) project in Cotonou, an initiative designed to integrate artificial intelligence into the country’s digital landscape while promoting and preserving local languages. The project is a collaboration between the Information Systems and Digital Technology Agency and the IIDiA Institute. Operating under the theme “Benin Speaks to the...

South Africa
A new 2025 HP Futures Report is calling on the Federal Government and governments worldwide to adopt a mandatory global Artificial Intelligence in Education Charter to guide ethical and safe use of AI in classrooms. The report, produced by the Global Learning Council, T4 Education, and HP, recommends clear standards for responsible AI adoption in […]

World
Iran’s largest lake has largely dried out and people are resorting to praying for rain in some areas

World
The influencer, who has over 15 million subscribers on YouTube, is known for filming provocative videos involving pranks and stunts.

World
Kmart and Target issued a recall for the products, which were found to have traces of asbestos in some samples.

World
With the funding deal due to expire at the end of January, Americans are saving up to cope with no income again.

Africa
Tens of thousands of people’s personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

Africa
The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.

Africa
It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.

Africa
“They’re committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities,” says the US secretary of state, “and it needs to end immediately”.

Business
The Western Province Preparatory School is one of only two South African prep schools to be ranked among the top 100 in the world.

Business
Virgin Active was only a small chain in the UK when Nelson Mandela asked billionaire Richard Branson to save the struggling Health & Racquet Club chain.

Business
The Environmental Audit Committee found the government’s measures are not enough to meet targets.

Business
South Africans are increasingly buying property and assets on this African island, which is ranked as the safest country in Africa in 2025.

Politics
The ANC reaffirms its steadfast confidence in the leadership of Oscar Mabuyane

Politics
The league was briefing the media on the side-lines of the three- day ANC NEC in Germiston

Politics
ANCYL’s Zwelo Masilela noted nepotism as one of the serious problems that needs to be tackled.

Politics
Earlier this month, the DA launched what it calls the Economic Inclusion Bill for All to replace BEE

Sport
BBC Sport assesses how England performed against Albania in the Three Lions’ final World Cup qualifier.

Sport
Hat-trick hero Troy Parrott lets the tears flow after the Republic of Ireland stun Hungary to reach the World Cup play-offs.

Sport
Brighton register their first win in the Women’s Super League since September by comfortably seeing off visitors Leicester City.

Sport
Sipho Mbule continues to turn heads for both Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana, delivering performances that are increasingly difficult to ignore.
Education
James Watson’s legacy is a cautionary tale against letting a profound discovery shape your entire worldview.
Education
When Ali Faqirzada was detained after a routine asylum hearing in New York, officials from Bard College and the Episcopal Diocese tapped their networks to help.

Education
White House had demanded $1.2bn from UC to restore funding after saying it allowed antisemitism on campus
The Trump administration cannot fine the University of California or summarily cut the school system’s federal funding over claims it allows antisemitism or other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled late on Friday in a sharply worded decision.
US district judge Rita Lin in San...
Education
The question “at first struck me as too open-ended to be usefully addressed by standard economics,” said Charles Jones of Stanford. He took a shot anyway.

Lifestyle
Former Carte Blanche anchor Ruda Landmand has dismissed claims that Afrikaner South Africans are ‘victims’ of racial persecution…

Lifestyle
Sarah Langa – the rumoured girlfriend of Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu – shared advice about entering the dating pool after divorce.

Lifestyle
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi is calling on rugby fans to ditch their green jerseys in support of wearing purple in the fight against GBV.

Lifestyle
Due to high demand, Bakers Biscuits have brought back a previous discontinued range – Choc-O-Magic. Here’s what they had to say…
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Science/Tech
CNN profiled the non-profit Internet Archive today — and included this tidbit about how they archive parts of the internet that are now “tucked in conversations with AI chatbots.”The rise of artificial intelligence and AI chatbots means the Internet Archive is changing how it records the history of the internet. In addition to web pages, the Internet Archive now captures AI-generated content,...
Science/Tech
Tech entrepreneur/blogger Anil Dash has been critical of AI browsers like ChatGPT Atlas. (He’s written that Atlas “substitutes its own AI-generated content for the web, but it looks like it’s showing you the web,” while its prompt-based/command-line interface resembles a clunky text adventure, and it’s true purpose seems to be ingesting more training data.) And at the Mozilla Festival in Spain,...
Science/Tech
Residential utility bills in America “rose 6% on average nationwide in August compared with the same period in the previous year,” reports CNBC, citing statistics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration:The reasons for price increases are often complex and vary by region. But in at least three states with high concentrations of data centers, electric bills climbed much faster than the...

Science/Tech
These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.

Motoring
Big all-electric SUV is not only seriously fast. but also returns excellent “fuel” economy.

Motoring
The ongoing shunning of sedans in favour of SUVs means the replacement for the A4 now has bespoke appeal similar to its also once mainstream rivals, the 3 Series and C-Class.

Motoring
Tried and trusted 1.5-litre petrol engine is an honest workhorse that gets the job done.

Motoring
Dual powertrain propels 2.3-ton seven-seater to 100km/h from a standstill in 5.33 seconds.

Health
More than 50,000 people in the UK each month get a private prescription for medical cannabis.
Health
Many older Americans shun an identity that could bring helpful accommodations, improve care and provide community.
Health
Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm the commercial fishing industry.

Health
For Sophie Richards those early conversations were just part of the daunting prospect of finding love when you have endometriosis.
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.