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Who do fans think is the key player in each Premier League team?
From the “soul of the team” to an “absolute warrior”, here are the Premier League’s 20 key players, as chosen by our fan writers.
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From the “soul of the team” to an “absolute warrior”, here are the Premier League’s 20 key players, as chosen by our fan writers.

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At his final rally on Monday New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani vowed to resist US President Donald Trump’s threa

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Unheralded Nick Smith Jr led the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers to an upset victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Residents seek refuge on rooftops, and cars float through flooded streets on the island of Cebu.

South Africa
Livhuwani Madadzhe is accused of fraud and the murder of his partner Lindelani Nengovhela.

South Africa
Three 9mm pistols with ammunition were seized, and suspects aged between 18 and 36 were arrested.

South Africa
It’s still unclear whether Mogotsi had been in the vehicle when it came under fire in Vosloorus.

South Africa
Malotana argues that his suspension by Premier Panyaza Lesufi was unlawful and want it set aside.

World
A political scandal has erupted over allegations of severe abuses of Palestinians. A military official, who had leaked a video, disappeared briefly on Sunday. She was found later and is now being held in prison.

World
Typhoon Kalmaegi left one person in Cebu province leaving as residents sought shelter on rooftops.
World
The Israeli military’s top lawyer, Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has resigned after admitting to leaking footage showing the gang rape of a prisoner at the Sde Teiman prison facility in August 2024.

World
The BBC asked voters in Manhattan who they think could deliver on their top priorities as the city heads to the polls on Tuesday.

Africa
More than 40 people are known to have died since last week, according to officials.

Africa
An AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.

Africa
The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.

Africa
There is history on the line as India and South Africa prepare for the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday, with a new winner guaranteed for the first time in 25 years.

Business
Following economic contractions in the first quarter of the year, four high-risk provinces in South Africa managed to pull it back in the second quarter.

Business
Takealot is running its Blue Dot Countdown Sale from 3 to 23 November – and the first week of countdown deals are now live.

Business
The leaders of South Africa’s coalition government pledged to accelerate economic reforms and work more closely together during a two-day meeting aimed at improving the functioning of the administration.

Business
South Africa’s largest airline said its services are operating normally despite some members of its cabin crew starting industrial action overnight after wage talks deadlocked.

Politics
Brown Mogotsi’s vehicle was involved in a shooting incident in Vosloorus, Gauteng on Monday night

Politics
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is on track to deliver an interim report expected mid-December.

Politics
Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo will return to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
Dr Boshielo will be the 7th witness to testify before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
BBC Sport examines how Athletic Club continue to be one Spain’s most successful teams despite their unique selection policy.

Sport
BBC Sport visits Bilbao to explore Athletic Club’s policy of fielding only Basque players, how this approach has brought success, and the importance of the club’s philosophy to the region’s identity.

Sport
Giannis Antetokounmpo beats the buzzer to give Milwaukee Bucks a dramatic 117-115 victory over Indiana Pacers in the NBA.

Sport
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Education
[Nile Post] The Uganda Police Force has cautioned presidential candidates and their campaign teams against staging rallies or loud political events near examination centres, saying such activities could interrupt learners’ concentration during final examinations.
Education
[GroundUp] Two primary schools in Limpopo have been struggling for over a year with inadequate chemical toilets
Education
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens say police and courts should do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] Violence among learners in South African schools is a pressing concern. The minister of basic education told parliament in 2025 that hundreds of bullying cases had been reported in the first few weeks of the year. Since then, a series of alarming incidents have further drawn public attention.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Home infestations got you feeling antsy? Have yourself an ant-free summer by following these helpful tips…

Lifestyle
That’s right, a state-run shopping mall was recently opened by the Department of Transport in KwaZulu-Natal … But how?

Lifestyle
Supermarket CEO says Pick n Pay No Name will be repositioned as a leading house brand all on its own in 2026. Here’s why …
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Co-inventor Trevor Lorimer says the tech aims to reduce the number of faults on power lines.

Science/Tech
As the crypto market continues to navigate global uncertainty, XRP has found itself in a familiar position — caught between optimism and volatility. Once again, traders are split between short-term skepticism and long-term confidence. While XRP’s long-term fundamentals remain solid, its recent price swings highlight the broader fragility in large-cap assets. Amid this backdrop, new […]

Science/Tech
Amazon South Africa has introduced a new feature that allows clients to pick a preferred delivery slot.

Science/Tech
Africa Data Centres’ Samrand Data Centre in Johannesburg is widely recognised as the most prestigious and highly specified private data centre in Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
Revival after the Junior name after nearly five decades has been controversial, especially as it now denotes an electric-only crossover.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
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
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.
Health
New work requirements are expected to leave millions of poor Americans uninsured. For Equifax, which charges states steep prices for its trove of employment data, it is a business opportunity.
Health
The official, Dr. George F. Tidmarsh, a top regulator at the agency, said disagreements over a new program to rapidly approve medications had caused tensions with agency officials.
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.