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‘I’ll never forgive the woman responsible for my wife’s paddleboard death’
Four paddleboarders died after descending a weir in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in October 2021.
THURSDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2025, 08:20

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Four paddleboarders died after descending a weir in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in October 2021.

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Trump orders US Defense Department to ‘immediately’ resume nuclear weapons testing on ‘equal basis’ with other powers.

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Trump says the meeting with President Xi was a “great success”, while Beijing has yet to comment on the talks.

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Mediators insist truce is strong after Israel kills over 100 people, mostly children, before ‘returning’ to ceasefire.

South Africa
The N3 Toll Route is currently closed near Swinburne in the Free State.

South Africa
A total of seven teenagers were shot in the incident.

South Africa
The department says it will remove underperforming contractors, among others.
South Africa
SA–Swiss relations set to grow stronger following historic State Visit
By Dikeledi Molobela
Bern, Switzerland – President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his State Visit to Switzerland – the first official visit by a South African Head of State since the dawn of democracy – as a milestone in the enduring relationship between the two countries.
Speaking during a press conference in...

World
A South Korean court rules that the act’s contract with the label, which runs until 2029, is valid.
World
US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to start nuclear weapons testing on a level with China and Russia – just minutes before opening a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

World
Soyinka, the first African to win the Nobel Prize in literature, believes his non-resident visa could have been rejected because he likened President Trump to a former Ugandan dictator.

World
It’s unclear how involved the U.S. would be or what the timeline for such a project would be.

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

Africa
Two WFP officials are give 72 hours to leave without explanation – days after a key city falls to the RSF.

Africa
Opposition supporters accuse the government undermining democracy, and say the elections are not free and fair.

Business
Walmart has announced where it will open its first store in South Africa.

Business
Navigating South Africa’s evolving credit landscape requires more than good intentions, it demands smart technology, rigorous compliance, and a commitment to financial inclusion.

Business
Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 30 October 2025.

Business
The WeBuyCars share price took a beating on Tuesday after a trading update disappointed investors.

Politics
MPs are expected to ask Mashatile questions related to problems in delivering basic services.

Politics
Witness C did not finish testifying last week because he was writing exams.

Politics
Hawks’ Barry Kruger and Lesiba Mokoena appeared before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday.

Politics
Parli’s Ad Hoc committee will ask for an extension on its revised deadline of the end of November.

Sport
The Springboks will soon know their 2027 Rugby World Cup group opponents. Here is when the official draw will take place.

Sport
Here is the date and time when the Proteas Women will play in the Cricket World Cup final after a historic win over England.

Sport
Is Tito a candidate to start vs Sundowns?

Sport
Martin O’Neill says he overcame pre-match nerves in his Celtic return as his side beat Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership.
Education
Two professors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign said they grew suspicious after receiving identical apologies from dozens of students they had accused of academic dishonesty.
Education
Three other rhesus monkeys were still on the loose as of Wednesday after the truck carrying them rolled over on a highway in Mississippi, law enforcement officials said.
Education
The governor’s announcement follows a Trump administration plan to charge institutions $100,000 to bring in workers from other countries using the visas.
Education
[Nyasa Times] In a bold step toward transforming the country’s education landscape, the Malawi Institute of Education (MIE) has unveiled a new National Curriculum Framework that promises to redefine how Malawians learn, teach, and build futures — aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which calls for inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for...

Lifestyle
Actress Anlia Etzebeth celebrated her husband, Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth on his birthday, two weeks after welcoming second baby.

Lifestyle
The beaches of South Africa are home to an abundance of beautiful seashells. Here’s where you can find them!

Lifestyle
Frustrated fans are taking legal action against the Hey Neighbour Festival after its cancellation, as organisers fail to pay refunds.

Lifestyle
Saudi Arabia is building the world’s first 350-metre-high sky stadium, a futuristic and sustainable venue for the 2034 World Cup
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Science/Tech
Mastercard is in talks to acquire crypto start-up Zerohash for between $1.5-billion and $2-billion, Fortune reported.

Science/Tech
Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to 25% off countertop appliances.

Science/Tech
At Vodacom Business, we firmly believe in being a trusted digital transformation partner, embedding a collaborative ethos in our relationships with customers.

Science/Tech
Walmart has confirmed the location of its first store in South Africa and shared details about which products it will offer that have not been available in the country to date.

Motoring
Brand-new SUV a spiritual, but not direct successor to the popular FJ Cruiser.
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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
The government website now shows consumers how much their health insurance costs will increase next year, as Congress remains at an impasse over the plans’ subsidies.

Health
An NHS trust failed to act upon recommendations made in 2016, a report into child surgeries finds.
Health
Dr. Hatfill said he was pushed out by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s chief of staff, who fired him when he refused to resign.
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.