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Guinea-Bissau rivals Embalo, Dias claim win in presidential election
Conflicting claims come before the release of official results by the country’s electoral commission.

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The infamous criminals MPs are sharing Kgoši Mampuru II prison with…
While members of Parliament focus on the political probe, they are working within Kgoši Mampuru II Management Area, home to some of SA’s most infamous criminals.

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Palestine Action cofounder to challenge group’s proscription in UK court
Huda Ammori calls into question the pro-Palestine group’s ban under ‘antiterrorism’ laws.

South Africa
Progress has been made in fight against GBVF: Chikunga
Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says there has been progress made in the fight against GBVF.

South Africa
SAWS warns of heat wave over Witzenberg municipality in W Cape
The hot temperatures are expected on Tuesday and Monday.

South Africa
Former JMPD Chief David Tembe has passed away
Tembe was found unresponsive at his home on Monday night.

South Africa
FS woman survives after taxi driver allegedly pushed her into a river
The woman survived by holding onto a tree branch for more than 12 hours before being rescued.

World
Italy’s Campi Flegrei supervolcano is stirring. Could this seismic giant soon erupt?
The volcano near Naples is shaking the ground in a way that scientists say it hasn’t for centuries, posing risks for hundreds of thousands of people living in the 8-mile-wide crater left by past eruptions.

World
China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 stranded astronauts
China has launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help bring back a team of astronauts after a damaged spacecraft left them temporarily stranded on China’s Tiangong space station.

World
Trump’s moves against Maduro deepen as drug fight appears aimed at ousting regime
The Trump administration’s terror designation of Venezuela’s leader is raising questions about whether the U.S. anti-drug trafficking campaign is really a bid for regime change.

World
South Korea’s ‘TV dad’ Lee Soon-jae dies at 91
Lee became a beloved household name for his famous roles in films and on TV for nearly 70 years.

Africa
Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest
The opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.

Africa
Ethiopian volcano eruption sends ash to Delhi, hitting flight operations
India’s aviation regulator has asked airline operators to “strictly avoid” volcanic ash affected areas.

Africa
Abducted child’s father tells BBC he felt helpless as he saw mass Nigerian kidnapping
The raid on a Catholic school in the West African state came amid a surge in attacks by armed groups.

Africa
Cameroon’s opposition leader in The Gambia after fleeing for his safety
The Gambian government says it is hosting Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds.

Business
Takealot set for first profit 15 years after launching
Takealot expects to report a full-year profit for the 2026 financial year, but stressed that the coming weeks are crucial.

Business
Heathrow’s plan for longer third runway chosen by government
Under the selected plan, the runway would be up to 3.5km long and require a new road tunnel under the airport.

Business
What is an Isa and how might the rules change?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to alter Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?
Business

Politics
Mashatile to answer oral questions before NCOP
Water provision will be one of the key questions Mashatile is expected to engage MPs on.

Politics
Family, friends gather at struggle stalwart Sunny Singh’s funeral
Singh passed away last week Thursday at the age of 86.

Politics
LIVE: Parliament Ad Hoc Committee | 25 November 2025
SAPS Chief Financial Officer Puleng Dimpane testifies before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Cat Matlala’s testimony before Ad Hoc Committee is vital: Ntuli
Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala is expected to appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
‘He made a high school mistake’: Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star blasts key defender
Kaizer Chiefs suffered a 2-1 defeat to Al Masry this past weekend and defender Miguel Inacio was blamed for the loss.

Sport
Six Springboks crack the 2025 World Rugby Dream Team
Anybody missing?

Sport
Middlesbrough aim to rein in soaring Coventry as top two meet
Championship leaders Coventry City go to second-placed Middlesbrough on Tuesday hoping to open up a 10-point lead at the top.

Sport
Can you complete these XIs from European matches?
Can you finish these classic Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle and Tottenham line-ups?
Education
I’m a Professor. A.I. Has Changed My Classroom, but Not for the Worse.
My students’ easy access to chatbots forced me to make humanities instruction even more human.
Education
Nigeria: Reported Abduction of Children and Teachers From a Secondary School in Niger State, Nigeria
[Unicef] Dakar/Abuja — Scores of children and teachers were reportedly abducted from a secondary school in Niger State, Nigeria, in the early hours of Friday, just days after a separate attack in Kebbi State on Monday led to the abduction of 25 girls from a boarding school.
Education
Nigeria: Names of 265 Students, Teachers Abducted in Niger Released
[Vanguard] The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora in Niger State has published the full list of 265 students and teachers from St. Mary’s School, Papiri, who remain in captivity.
Education
Nigeria: Kebbi School Girls’ Abduction Deliberate Attempt to Undermine Educational Development – CSOs
[Vanguard] The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kebbi has described the recent abduction of schoolgirls in the state as a deliberate attempt to undermine educational development in the region.

Lifestyle
Melville’s Art Mile is coming to Johannesburg on first Thursday
Explore Melville’s Art Mile, a First Thursday debut of art, culture, music, and local experiences in Johannesburg’s west.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi criticised for stripping down in front of young fans
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has been criticised for ‘inappropriate’ behaviour in front of young rugby fans…
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Science/Tech
Takealot no-go zones in South Africa
Takealot does not deliver to several communities in South Africa due to the high rates at which its vehicles are hijacked in those areas. However, it has seen some improvements in the past year.
Science/Tech
What Is Agentic A.I., and Would You Trust It to Book a Flight?
Companies are racing to develop artificial intelligence tools that can make reservations for flights, hotels and more on your behalf. Here’s what to know.
Science/Tech
A.I. Can Do More of Your Shopping This Holiday Season
New tools and features from retailers and tech companies use artificial intelligence to help people find gifts and make decisions about their shopping lists.
Science/Tech
EPA Approves New ‘Forever Chemical’ Pesticides For Use On Food
The EPA has approved new pesticides that qualify as PFAS “forever chemicals” (paywalled; alternative source), sparking criticism from scientists and environmental groups who warn these decisions could increase Americans’ exposure through food and water at a time when many states are moving to restrict such substances. The Washington Post reports: This month, the agency approved two new...
Motoring

Motoring
Suzuki South Africa’s slowest-seller not being dropped soon
Compared to the only other Suzuki model that has failed to post three digit monthly sales figures, the XL6, total Ignis sales since January stands at 198 units.
Motoring

Motoring
WATCH: The charm of a manual T-Cross
Zippy and fun, this manual T-Cross proves the basics still work – and that petrol power isn’t dead yet.
Health
She’s on a Mission to Make the World More Bike-Friendly
Melissa Bruntlett advocates equitable, inclusive and sustainable mobility — and writes about other women who do, too.
Health
Mapping the Brain’s Sense of What Goes On Inside the Body
Scientists are learning how the brain knows what’s happening throughout the body, and how that process might go awry in some psychiatric disorders.
Health
Ozempic Drug Fails to Quell Alzheimer’s in Novo Nordisk Trials
The studies were a significant setback for the optimistic view that semaglutide and other GLP-1 drugs could help prevent a number of brain diseases.
Health
Namibia’s New Minister of Health and Social Services Reimagines Health Care
Dr. Esperance Luvindao, who leads the country’s health and social services and is the youngest health minister in Africa, has ambitious plans.
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.