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Nedbank’s top-secret settlement over its role in Gupta-linked state capture deals
Before the settlement, Nedbank had been preparing for a lengthy court battle after Transnet and the SIU moved to recover R2.7 billion.
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Before the settlement, Nedbank had been preparing for a lengthy court battle after Transnet and the SIU moved to recover R2.7 billion.

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Police arrest a man on suspicion of terror offences over the Manchester synagogue attack.

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UN says 32,000 Palestinians forced from their homes in the Israeli-occupied territory with major assault ongoing.

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Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

South Africa
Marking of the matric exam papers will commence on 1 December.

South Africa
Several civic organisations supported Thursday’s march.

South Africa
Artificial intelligence systems are now powerful and inexpensive enough to perform work equivalent to nearly 12 percent of U.S. jobs, according to a new MIT study — a finding likely to intensify pressure on employers, workers and policymakers to prepare for rapid changes in the economy. The research, written in October and released Wednesday, estimates […]

South Africa
Experts are calling on Nigeria to accelerate the development of homegrown artificial intelligence tools to strengthen data privacy and protect Africa’s digital resources from external exploitation. The appeal was made at the AI Summit hosted by the Centre for Journalism, Innovation and Development on Wednesday in Abuja, where technology practitioners and policy specialists gathered to […]

World
Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds remain unaccounted for after Wednesday’s blaze.

World
Footage geolocated by BBC Verify show the blaze taking hold in Wang Cheong House.

World
President Trump says says his envoy Steve Witkoff will resume talks with Putin amid hopes for a Ukraine peace deal, even as leaked transcripts raise questions about Witkoff’s role as a mediator.

World
NPR’s A Martinez talks to Olga Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., about the proposed peace plan to end the Ukraine war, and whether Ukrainians will support it.

Africa
Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.

Africa
Police search ex-President Chakwera’s residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there.

Africa
The US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg over widely discredited claims of persecution of the white minority.

Africa
Efforts to negotiate an end to the war, which has displaced 12 million people, remain unfruitful.

Business
Significant pro-business measures were thin on the ground in this year’s Budget.

Business
Trade union Solidarity warned of significant job losses at South African smelters and other related heavy industries due to government failures.

Business
Solidarity warned that 800,000 direct and indirect jobs could be at risk if the government fails to deliver on its commitments and promises.
Business

Politics
He was grilled by evidence leader, Advocate Norman Arendse.

Politics
Adv. Manejtje has argued that President Ramaphosa’s decision is consistent with the Constitution.

Politics
Parliament grants a second extension for the Ad Hoc Committee probing security concerns.

Politics
MK Party alleges O’Sullivan intimidated witnesses appearing before Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
Scotland women beat Germany to reach the European Curling Championships semi-finals, where they will face Switzerland.

Sport
Rory McIlroy believes “irrational” spending from the LIV series has created a fracture in golf that will be difficult to repair.

Sport
Strasbourg president Marc Keller says details how Chelsea combine with his club in a ‘smart multi-club’ group.

Sport
Summer signing Noni Madueke says the response from Arsenal fans during games has been “unbelievable”.

Education
Ministers say the Office for Budget Responsibility’s projections do not take into account upcoming reforms.
Education
[Leadership] The Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has urged the 24 freed schoolgrils of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko Wasagu local government area of the State, not to relent in pursuit of education.
Education
[Nile Post] Uwezo Uganda, in partnership with Child2Youth Foundation, has engaged Mukono District leaders, educators, and community stakeholders in a public policy dialogue to present findings from the District-Based Learning Assessment conducted in August 2024.

Education
The Buddy Bear School in Dungannon, County Tyrone, opened in 1993 and is the only school of its kind in Northern Ireland.
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Lifestyle
Edith Venter sets the standard for high-end events. Meet the businesswoman whose philosophy is to expect the unexpected.
Entertainment
Entertainment
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Entertainment

Science/Tech
Over the last month, Bitcoin has fallen from roughly $126,000 in late October to around $86,000 at the end of November. This 30% drawdown dragged most altcoins down even further, and the Fear and Greed Index hit 10 (Extreme Fear). Almost everyone took a serious haircut, and investors are starting to wonder if it is […]
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: NASA has slashed the number of astronaut missions on Boeing’s Starliner contract and said the spacecraft’s next mission to the International Space Station will fly without a crew, reducing the scope of a program hobbled by engineering woes and outpaced by SpaceX. The most recent mishap occurred during Starliner’s first crewed test flight in 2024, carrying...

Science/Tech
MyBroadband tested the response times of public email addresses for all government departments, with disappointing results.

Science/Tech
SwiftVEE, the largest online livestock trading platform in Africa, featured in Bloomberg’s inaugural 25 African Startups to Watch 2025, has completed its Series A funding round. The transaction brings some of the continent’s most accomplished investors onto swiftVEE’s Cap Table, including HAVAÍC, Old Mutual’s former CEO Iain Williamson and private equity firm EXEO Capital. They […]

Motoring
Set to be revealed within the coming days or weeks, Opel has released the first official teaser image of the…

Motoring
Uber has announced the introduction of its first fleet of passenger electric vehicles in South Africa, called Uber Go Electric
Motoring
Motoring

Health
The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.
Health
The agency said it planned to craft a more comprehensive rule, but the move alarmed public health advocates, who have long worked to eliminate asbestos in consumer products.
Health
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Health
The State Department warned employees not to use government funds for the occasion and to “refrain from publicly promoting World AIDS Day through any communication channels.”
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.