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Archer removes debutant Weatherald in first over
Jofra Archer dismisses Jake Weatherald lbw for a duck as Australia fall to 0-1 on the second ball of their innings on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth.

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How Trump’s absence marks leadership opportunity for China at G20
Beijing is expected to strike a conciliatory tone at this year’s G20 and expand its foothold in the African continent.

South Africa
Joburg Emergency Services on standby after Level 1 weather warning
Johannesburg Emergency Services says it is on standby for any eventuality this weekend.

South Africa
Modack, co-accused face pre-trial in R40 million fraud case
The matter relates to alleged fraud of over R40 million involving the Revenue Service.

South Africa
JMPD prepares for traffic disruptions, several marches ahead of G20
JMPD is aware of several planned protests, marches and pickets, expected to take place from today.

South Africa
Suspect arrested for murdering two staff members at Inxiweni Primary
The 26-year-old school employee is expected to appear in Tembisa Magistrate’s Court.

World
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev: Putin propagandist or key to peace with Ukraine?
Putin’s envoy finds himself under the spotlight over a draft peace plan that emerged after he spent days with Steve Witkoff in Miami.

World
Cuter and closer: Raccoons may be on their way to becoming America’s next pet
The rubbish raiders are showing reductions in snout length, a sign of early domestication, researchers say.

World
At least 41 dead as relentless rains flood Vietnam
The coastal cities of Hoi An and Nha Trang, and a key coffee-producing belt, are among the worst-hit.

World
Trump calls Democrats’ message to troops seditious behaviour, punishable by death
Trump’s comments came after a group of Democrats urged US service members to refuse unlawful commands.

Africa
Nigerian separatist leader convicted on terrorism charges
Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.

Africa
Ethiopia receives historic artefacts held in Germany for 100 years
Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

Africa
Hakimi and Chebbak named African players of the year
Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak deliver a double success for Morocco as they are named 2025 African men’s and women’s footballer of the year respectively.

Africa
Kenyan authorities paid trolls to threaten Gen Z protesters, Amnesty says
A widespread campaign sought to “silence and suppress” protesters, Amnesty International says.

Business
Good news for Capitec customers in South Africa who need a Smart ID and passport
Capitec has laid out the expected timeline to roll out Smart ID and passport services at hundreds of its bank branches in the next 12 months.

Business
Government borrowing for October higher than expected
Borrowing was more than £2bn higher than expected in October, latest official figures show.

Business
National shutdown hitting South Africa today
Friday, 21 November, marks the day of a planned national shutdown across the country, with thousands expected to down tools and stop working to bring attention to gender-based violence.

Business
Harnessing Agriculture as a Catalyst for Climate-Resilient Growth: Insights for B20 SA 2025
As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit beginning on 22 November, Emrie Brown, the CEO of RMB, emphasised the strategic importance of this global gathering and the actionable recommendations contained within the recently published B20 South Africa Final Papers.

Politics
Late Sunny Girja Singh described as a courageous freedom fighter
Anti-apartheid activist Sunny Girja Singh died at the age of 86.

Politics
Brown Mogotsi’s messages to Senzo Mchunu under sharp focus
Earlier, Commission Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga put it to Mogotsi that he doesn’t value his oath.

Politics
Ndou slams politicians who accept posts after misconduct charges
Ndou criticises ANC leaders for staying in office after misconduct claims as Gigaba steps aside.

Politics
LIVE: Parliament Ad Hoc Committee | Lieutenant General Molefe Fani
Lieutenant General Molefe Fani is appearing before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee today.

Sport
‘Absolute clinic’ – Starc rips through England
Mitchell Starc takes 7-58 as England are bowled out for 172 inside 33 overs on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Sport
REVEALED: Biggest obstacle between Orlando Pirates and the title so far?
Can former Chiefs boss Gavin Hunt do Sundowns a favour before AFCON?

Sport
Grief, love & the Gunners – inside the iconic Arsenal supporters’ club
BBC Sport goes behind the scenes of the independent Arsenal supporters’ club to find a story of grief, love and community in the heart of north London.

Sport
‘That’s remarkable’ – Brook walks once Australia review caught behind
Harry Brook, after initially being given not out, walks off the pitch after Australia ask for a review for a catch off the bowling of Brendan Doggett as England fall to 160-6 on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth.
Education
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Nigeria: Tinubu Asks Minister to Relocate to Kebbi Over Schoolgirls’ Abduction
[Premium Times] President Tinubu had postponed his scheduled trip to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, as he awaited further security briefings on the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls.
Education
Researcher’s Smuggling Arrest Casts Light on Dispute Over Chinese Students
As some lawmakers press U.S. universities to curtail ties with China, a postdoctoral student’s prosecution raises questions about how big the danger actually is.

Education
Spain has too rosy a view of Franco’s regime. Let’s remind ourselves of its horrors | Giles Tremlett
Little is taught about the murderous, incompetent dictatorship – and now almost one in five young people say Franco was good for the country
At first sight, few suspected that Francisco Franco might become a strongman capable of imposing a brutal dictatorship across four decades. He was a short, squeaky voiced army officer with a shaky grasp on non-military matters and zero charisma. Yet he did...

Lifestyle
Meet your new Miss Universe, Fátima Bosch!
Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch was crowned Miss Universe 2025 at the finale of the pageant held in Thailand on Friday 21 November.

Lifestyle
Miss Drag South Africa 2025: Grand finale set for December
The grand finale of the Miss Drag South Africa beauty pageant is all set for December. Let’s dive into the deets…

Lifestyle
‘Middle-aged white guys’: Sacha’s dad slams ‘windgat’ label
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s father has claimed the unfair criticism of his son stems from deep-rooted racism among rugby fans…

Lifestyle
Another Bok baby: Faf de Klerk welcomes lookalike son [photos]
Springbok Faf de Klerk and his wife Miné have welcomed their newborn baby, who is the splitting image of his famous father…
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Science/Tech
The man taking Amazon’s fight to Takealot in South Africa
Robert Koen went from delivering newspapers as a teenager to leading the South African division of the company that delivers over 17 million packages per day.
Science/Tech
Moss Spores Survive 9 Months Outside ISS
alternative_right shares a report from Phys.org: Inspired by moss’s resilience, researchers sent moss sporophytes — reproductive structures that encase spores — to the most extreme environment yet: space. Their results, published in the journal iScience on November 20, show that more than 80% of the spores survived nine months outside of the International Space Station (ISS) and made it back to...

Science/Tech
BTC Falls, Gold Rises, Money-Printing Nears: Global Capital Is Rushing Toward Stable Daily Real-World Yield
Amid global economic turbulence and the possibility of Bitcoin pulling back to $85,000, more and more institutions are making a different bet: The next global money-printing cycle is about to begin — and it could push BTC toward $200,000. But in an era of extreme market volatility, what truly helps investors sleep at night is […]

Science/Tech
A quarter-century of technical debt: Why identity security is now the enterprise’s weakest link
Cyberrey and Forestall to unpack 25 years of identity vulnerabilities at the ITWeb Security Summit 2026.

Motoring
Geely back in business with plush and well-priced E5 SUV pair
Local reintroduction is anything but just another Chinese carmaker opening shop.
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Motoring
End of an era: Ford Focus production officially ends
Not sold locally since 2017, the final Focus left the assembly line in Germany on 14 November.
Health
Botulism Bacteria Found in Infant Formula, ByHeart Confirms
ByHeart, the maker of the product, has been linked to an outbreak of illnesses among infants that led to their hospitalizations.
Health
C.D.C. Website No Longer Rejects Possible Link Between Autism and Vaccines
A previous version denied a link between vaccines and autism. It now echoes the doubts about that conclusion voiced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Health
Is Scalp Care the New Big Beauty Trend?
Consumers are increasingly fixating on their scalps, turning to head spas, pricey treatments and products to combat thin hair and irritation.
Health
Early Signs Point to a Harsh Flu Season in the U.S.
The virus circulating this year is more virulent and has been spreading faster and earlier than usual.
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.