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Brimson set for England debut with Welsby dropped
AJ Brimson is set to make his England debut at full-back in the second Test against Australia on Saturday as Jack Welsby is left out of the 19-man squad.
THURSDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2025, 14:41

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AJ Brimson is set to make his England debut at full-back in the second Test against Australia on Saturday as Jack Welsby is left out of the 19-man squad.

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Security minister Dan Jarvis says existing processes can effectively investigate the case.

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The PM may have ruled out an investigation but key questions remain about the chancellor’s housing rules admission.

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Hezbollah welcomes the president’s announcement as Israel escalates attacks on Lebanese territory.

South Africa
BREAKING NEWS: Chairman of Alexandra Randburg Midrand Taxi Association gunned down

South Africa
Operations have been halted after the SAPS special Task Force closed the gates of the building.

South Africa
The SA Weather Service warns La Niña may bring heavy rain and possible flooding to several provinces
South Africa
Durban welcomes development on regional speed train linking major cities
EThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has welcomed the Transport Department’s latest move to advance the development of regional speed trains connecting Durban with other major cities, including Johannesburg, Polokwane, Musina, Pretoria, and Mbombela.
This follows the issuing of a Request for Information...

World
President Trump met with China’s President Xi Jinping to address trade tensions. And, Trump’s Surgeon General nominee, Dr. Casey Means, faces questions today in her Senate confirmation hearing.

World
The operation draws a furious response in Lebanon, where a ceasefire ended a war with Israel last November.

World
Climate change caused one-third of India’s 2024 heatwave days, worsening health and economic losses.

World
President Donald Trump lowered his combined tariff rates on imports of Chinese goods to 47% after meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Thursday.

Africa
Tensions remain with protests expected to continue, after demonstrations were reported in some towns overnight.

Africa
The announcement comes after growing reports of the mass killings, including of patients at a hospital.

Africa
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

Africa
Investigations point to a circuit breaker failure, however, foul play is suspected

Business
Pick n Pay chief executive Sean Summers says he is on a mission to make Pick n Pay the top supermarket chain in South Africa.

Business
Fairvest is buying Jozini Mall and Tugela Ferry Mall in a deal just shy of R675 million, with the group targeting retail in previously underrepresented communities.
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Business
Donald Trump says the US can sign a trade deal with China “pretty soon” following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea

Politics
Former African National Congress (ANC) leader Chief Albert Luthuli died in 1967.

Politics
Witness C told the commission that Matlala told him that he and Sibiya met at a farm.

Politics
Witness C says Matlala informed him of the contribution on the day of his arrest in May 2025.

Politics
The inquest into Luthuli’s death in 1967 was reopened in April this year.

Sport
Orlando Pirates’ new midfield gem Masindi Nemtajela played a new role against Magesi FC midmweek, will he continue on Saturday?

Sport
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he has “no regrets” after making 10 changes to his team for their League Cup fixture against Crystal Palace, a match they went on to lose 3-0 at Anfield.

Sport
Frankie Dettori says he will retire from riding in the United States following the Breeders’ Cup in California on Saturday.

Sport
Heart-wrenching details have emerged about the circumstances in which popular Border club rugby star Sive Tshaka was killed.

Education
The university students had been barred from bringing children or dependents by previous visa policies
Palestinian students taking up scholarships at UK universities will be allowed to bring their families from Gaza with them after the government said it would consider case-by-case exemptions.
The Gazan students had previously been unable to take up their scholarships because they were barred...
Education
[Premium Times] Mr Alausa said the disbursements have been released through the Accountant-General of the Federation’s (OAGF) office, adding that universities should begin to receive their payments soon.
Education
[Leadership] The Governing Council of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) in Nasarawa State has approved the appointment of a new vice-chancellor for the University.
Education
[GroundUp] Ten years after the Michael Komape tragedy, many schools still need proper toilets
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Science/Tech
The Philips Future Health Index is a leading source of information about the Southern African healthcare sector.

Science/Tech
XRP has once again shown its resilience as one of the top blockchains on the market. XRP price recovered over 50% of the value it lost following the biggest crypto market crash in history. However, despite the positive price movements, XRP remains in an unfavorable position due to increasing regulatory pressure that prevents a full […]

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The foldable smartphone features 35 Swarovski crystal studs embedded in the rear cover.

Science/Tech
Takealot has temporarily suspended certain Samsung Galaxy smartphone listings that customers have reported as unmarked parallel imports with no local warranty protection or Samsung Wallet support.
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Health
A mum says she was not warned of the potentially life-threatening risks of a uterine rupture.

Health
Two women who had breast cancer say their concerns were dismissed by doctors at first.
Health
The agency announced moves to cut regulatory obstacles for the makers of biosimilar drugs, which are akin to generics and may help lower drug costs.

Health
A review said staffing shortages also contributed to delays and patients being harmed at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
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.