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Salt & Brook set up impressive England win over NZ
England crush New Zealand by 65 runs in the second T20 in Christchurch to give the tourists a 1-0 series lead with one match to play.
MONDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2025, 12:04
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England crush New Zealand by 65 runs in the second T20 in Christchurch to give the tourists a 1-0 series lead with one match to play.
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Connectivity issues for many companies around the world disrupted as outage hits Amazon’s cloud unit.
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The accident is one of the deadliest at Hong Kong International Airport since the hub opened in 1998.
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From township stages to national spotlights, pageants are shaping a new generation of South African leaders.
South Africa
The Western Cape Education Department says it has finalised preparations for matric exams.
South Africa
Hindus around the country will celebrate the Festival of Lights or Diwali on Monday.
South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues this morning at the High Court in Pretoria.
South Africa
SADTU urges provinces to encourage students to base subject choices on leading a successful career
World
The hunt was on Monday for the band of thieves who stole eight priceless royal pieces of jewellery from the Louvre Museum in the heart of Paris in broad daylight.
World
KK Park has been synonymous with online fraud, money laundering and human trafficking.
World
Russia’s foreign ministry said that any peace deal for Ukraine should address the root causes of the conflict to ensure a fundamental and long-term peace, the state TASS news agency reported.
World
A Chinese jet allegedly dropped a flare close to an Australian plane over the South China Sea.
Africa
A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.
Africa
Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.
Africa
The head of Liberia’s drug agency says all students should be tested as a way to combat drug abuse.
Africa
Chad had terminated its agreement with African Parks after accusing it of failing to curb poaching.
Business
Monday, 20 October, marks the final day for non-provisional taxpayers to file their tax returns for the 2025 tax season, with the South African Revenue Service warning of fines and penalties if not done in time.
Business
The South African rand was firm early on Monday, as investors looked ahead to inflation data and the possible removal of the country from the Financial Action Taskforce’s “grey” list.
Business
SA Youth connects over 4.5 million young South Africans to employment opportunities through an intelligent, mobile-first platform that is built for inclusion and scale.
Business
Spear REIT is spending R1 billion to acquire real estate assets, including Cape Town’s 25,000 sqm Maynard Mall.
Politics
The Inquest looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four continues in Eastern Cape.
Politics
DA makes a seminal announcement about the future of BEE in South Africa.
Politics
The Madlanga Inquiry into allegations of criminality in the in the criminal justice system continues
Politics
The second sitting of the third inquest into the deaths of the Cradock 4 is expected to continue.
Sport
Match of the Day’s Mark Chapman, Troy Deeney and Shay Given discuss what former Burnley and Everton boss Sean Dyche might bring to struggling Nottingham Forest.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have not won a league match since their humiliating 3-1 loss to Sekhukhune United a few weeks ago.
Sport
There’s only space on the plan for so many players.
Sport
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 36-man squad for their upcoming five-match end-of-year tour.
Education
At Arizona State University, residents pay about $500,000 in entrance fees to live on campus and take classes alongside undergraduates.
Education
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Oct. 20 — Somalia’s Minister of Education, Heritage and Higher Education, Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, chaired a special meeting of the National Relief Committee at the headquarters of the National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA).
Education
Education
[Shabelle] Copenhagen — A Somali student has lost a prestigious scholarship opportunity in Denmark after immigration authorities rejected his visa application, citing the non-recognition of his Somali passport.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie is accused of stoking xenophobia with comments calling for Nigeria not to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Science/Tech
Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says IRP 2025 will ensure South African residents never experience load-shedding again.
Science/Tech
FNB has entered into a partnership with fintech start-up VezoPay, the company behind South Africa’s first smart payment ring.
Science/Tech
The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority retains Yershen Pillay as CEO and welcomes a newly-constituted board.
Science/Tech
Leveraging digital technologies will be key to reducing Eskom’s operational costs and enhancing the overall customer experience, says Mteto Nyati.
Motoring
Chery-owned brand’s line-up already includes two models, with a third on the way.
Motoring
Details sketchy around the T1TP that converts from seven-seater to a double cab.
Motoring
Red Bull KTM man’s heroics not enough to see him hold onto 11th place in premier class title race.
Motoring
After initially called the C3, the Omoda C5’s smaller sibling will now be sold as the C4.
Health
Craig Parkins says years of hard work has “just gone up in smoke”.
Health
A 17 year-old is rushed to hospital after eating entire bag of illegal gummies.
Health
Katty Kay speaks to Dr Vivek Murthy about how to tackle the challenge posed by loneliness
Health
Rugby professional Jonny Murphy was forced to retire early on medical grounds at just 30 years old – so he turned to his second love, baking.
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.