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How to follow the Ashes across the BBC
The BBC will deliver comprehensive coverage of the Ashes, with ball-by-ball radio commentary, video highlights, text updates and analysis.
Top Stories

Top Stories
How India finally embraced World Cup fever
After a slow start to the group stage where rain was discussed just as much as the cricket, India’s eventual World Cup success showed what is possible when given the platform.

South Africa
LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is continuing in the Pretoria High Court.

South Africa
State witness to be cross-examined in Limpopo pig farm murder case
The trial of a Limpopo farmer is expected to continue on Monday.

South Africa
‘Reiger Park mass shooting suspects are known gangsters out on bail’
A manhunt has been launched for the suspects responsible for the drive-by mass shooting.

South Africa
Muzi Sibiya expected to take stand in Meyiwa murder trial
Muzi Sibiya is accused number one in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.

World
Tanzania president being sworn in after election marred by violence
President Samia faced little opposition with key rivals either imprisoned or barred from running.

World
Mexican mayor killed during Day of the Dead celebrations in Michoacan
The mayor of the Uruapan municipality, in the western state of Michoacan, was gunned down Saturday night in front of dozens of people who had gathered for Day of the Dead festivities, authorities said.

World
Police find suspected cocaine in trick-or-treat bucket
An officer dressed as Spiderman to carry out a Halloween sting operation on a gang in Peru.
World
News24 | One detained after 10 train passengers stabbed on UK train, ruled ‘an isolated incident’
UK police have said one person remains in life-threatening condition after the stabbing of 10 passengers on a London-bound train in eastern England, with “terrorism” ruled out, in what officials described as “an isolated incident”.

Africa
I built this ‘AI aunt’ for women after family tragedy in South Africa
An AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.

Africa
South Africa hits back at US refugee plan to favour white Afrikaners
Pretoria rubbishes claims of a white genocide and quotes prominent Afrikaners who dub Trump’s plans racist.

Africa
Protesters defy army chief in third day of Tanzania unrest
Some deaths have been reported though accurate figures are hard to obtain due to the internet shutdown.

Africa
Apartheid police assault killed Nobel laureate Luthuli, South Africa court rules
The court sets aside the 1967 inquest that found that the anti-apartheid hero was hit by a goods train.

Business
SARS ending work from home in South Africa
The PSA has confirmed that SARS has withdrawn its work-from-home initiative for employees, now insisting on a full-time return to the office.

Business
South African miner worth R60 billion sells business for R250 million
Exxaro Resources has sold its FerroAlloys business to a consortium, which includes employees and management of the company.
Business
Business

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is continuing its hearings in Pretoria.

Politics
Factionalism, careerism threaten ANC’s survival: Mbeki
Thabo Mbeki says there are anti-revolutionary forces within the ANC

Politics
Mapaila condemns Trump’s threats of military action against Nigeria
Mapaila condemned the utterances of the US President against another sovereign state.

Politics
Ramaphosa, Mashatile co-chair the GNU leaders’ retreat in Mogale City
Ramaphosa announced the establishment of a GNU Clearing House Mechanism in 2014.

Sport
Rooney defends punditry after Van Dijk criticism
Wayne Rooney defends his previous criticism of Liverpool and Virgil van Dijk after the Reds captain called the pundit’s analysis of their early season struggles “‘lazy”.

Sport
Confirmed: When Springboks will name team to face France
Rassie Erasmus has interestingly taken the decision to name the Springbok team to face France later in the week.

Sport
Sinner and Alcaraz to play South Korea exhibition
Jannik Sinner will play Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition match in South Korea just eight days before the start of the Australian Open.

Sport
Philadelphia’s Embiid fined for ‘lewd gesture’
Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid is fined $50,000 (£38,000) by the NBA for what the league determined to be a “lewd gesture” on the court.
Education
Uganda: Over 817,000 Candidates Begin PLE Today
[Nile Post] A total of 817,885 Primary Seven candidates across Uganda are today beginning their Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE).

Education
Pupils welcome limits on smartphones in schools
Students in Northamptonshire share their views about having mobile phones on them in school.
Education
Kenya: National Exams in Marakwet East to Proceed Despite Landslide Tragedy
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Ministry of Education says it has put in place adequate measures to ensure candidates in Marakwet East continue their National exams on Monday without disruption.
Education
Uganda: Munyagwa Says Will Expel Illegals, Give Free Education and Healthcare
[Nile Post] The Common Man’s Party presidential candidate, Mubarak Munyagwa, has pledged to expel all white foreigners from Uganda within 48 hours if elected, while promising free education, school meals, and medical services.

Lifestyle
Mark your calendars for Cape Open Air music festival
Get ready, folks, because the annual Cape Open Air music festival is returning to Cape Town’s Muizenberg suburb.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Ways to save R500 a month without changing your life
Want to save R500 a month in South Africa without giving up your lifestyle? Discover easy ways to save money every month.
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Altron sees profit increase despite digital business slowdown
The JSE-listed technology group delivers a 15% increase in operating profit, despite a 10% revenue decline in its digital business.

Science/Tech
Strategix Business Solutions achieves 2025-2026 Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle award
Strategix is honoured by Microsoft for achieving outstanding sales achievement and innovation.

Science/Tech
Africa Data Centres and Wingu Africa’s pan-African collaboration
The collaboration links Wingu’s East African hubs with Africa Data Centres’ continental network.

Science/Tech
Android versus iPhone Wi-Fi speeds — with a clear winner
MyBroadband Insights found that Apple devices generally record higher Wi-Fi speeds, but poorer latency compared to Android devices.
Motoring

Motoring
‘New’ Toyota Hilux officially teased ahead of 10 November reveal
Toyota has officially confirmed speculative reports from last month by revealing that the “next generation” Hilux will be making its…

Motoring
Accessory pack adds muscle to already butch Ford Ranger XLT
The unofficially named black accessory pack can be fitted to a brand-new Ranger XLT, or retro-fitted to an older or used example.

Motoring
BMW S 1000 RR just the ride to channel your inner Brad Binder
This beastly track-ready superbike sprints from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.21 seconds.
Health
F.D.A. Drug Unit Chief Is Placed on Leave, and Cites a ‘Toxic’ Environment
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.

Health
Traitors star is ‘grateful for abnormal anatomy’
A very rare condition led to an important diagnosis after years of pain for The Traitors star.
Health
What the Air You Breathe May Be Doing to Your Brain
Studies increasingly find links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of dementia.
Health
How to Shop for Obamacare When Subsidies Are in Limbo
Enrollment for A.C.A. health coverage begins Nov. 1, with some staggering price increases. Here is a guide to help you choose a plan while Congress is at an impasse over tax credits.
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.