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Two arrests after baby killed in XL bully dog attack
They are arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control after the attack.
FRIDAY, 07 NOVEMBER 2025, 13:06

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They are arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control after the attack.
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They have won nothing yet, but this Arsenal side reminds me of the ones I won three league titles with, writes Martin Keown.
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South Africa
Three men accused of murdering an ANC councillor face charges of murder and ammunition.

South Africa
Ministers will discuss AIDS eradication, equal pay, and ending workplace violence in healthcare.

South Africa
Morocco is on the brink of a sweeping digital transformation with the introduction of “Digital X.0,” a landmark framework law that will redefine how the country manages data, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital services across both public and private sectors. The draft legislation—currently under review by the General Secretariat of the Government—was presented by Amal […]

South Africa
The Johannesburg Emergency Services says it has activated its disaster management teams.

World
For a decade, political support for Israel has come from conservative Christians. But now isolationism and antisemitism are changing the tone.

World
NPR’s Israel correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israeli still requires a military escort.

World
The building the package was opened in was evacuated and those taken ill were found to be stable.
World
US lawmakers wrote to Britain’s disgraced former prince Andrew on Thursday requesting he sit for an interview about his friendship with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Africa
This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.

Africa
The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority – which Pretoria denies.

Africa
The West Ham boss says he is “honoured” to act as a role model and believes there are “a lot” of talented black coaches who can follow in his footsteps.

Africa
The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.

Business
ROSE Foundation works with AutoZone in a nationwide effort to make it easier than ever for motorists, workshops, and businesses to dispose of their used oil safely and sustainably.

Business
Jonathan Oppenheimer, scion of the family that built Anglo American and De Beers into global mining powerhouses, has urged the government to “get out of the way”.

Business
After a cut to fuel prices in November, rising global oil prices are catching up, putting local recoveries on the back foot at the start of the month.

Business
BusinessTech offers unmatched marketing ROI as it allows companies to reach a highly influential audience of South African decision-makers.

Politics
EMPD Chief Jabulani Mapiyeye is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
Malusi Gigaba handed himself over to police in Pretoria on Friday morning.

Politics
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been accused of meddling in police investigations.

Politics
Ekurhuleni metro police chief Jabulani Mapiyeye continues to testify before the Madlanga Commission

Sport
The Denver Broncos grind out a narrow 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders to maintain the best record in the NFL.

Sport
Bowler Mark Wood says he has “pulled up really well” from the England’s first days training in Australia as he bids to be ready for the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Sport
Rassie Erasmus has denied playing mind games ahead of the Springboks’ match against France.

Sport
Former NFL star Antonio Brown is extradited from Dubai to the United States to face a charge of second degree attempted murder relating to a shooting incident in May.
Education
Many East Germans are more sympathetic toward Moscow than their western compatriots, reflecting decades of Soviet ties and disillusionment since reunification.
Education
[263Chat] Tafara 5 Council Primary School in Mabvuku became the latest hub for the Green the Ghetto urban greening movement after hosting a lively tree-planting event and the official launch of the Mabvuku Chapter yesterday.

Education
Cultural figures hope proposed shake-up of curriculum can reverse years of ‘madness’ in which arts were devalued
For years, Britain’s leading cultural figures have warned that substandard arts provision in schools is devaluing the sector and creating an increasingly elite industry. But the government’s proposed shake-up of the national curriculum, which includes scrapping the English...

Education
When I heard it was dumbing down education, my heart sank. In fact, it’s outspoken about the chaos of Michael Gove’s reforms and the changes needed
Schooling in Britain today is where medicine was in the days of bleeding and leeches. It is trapped in the past, between teachers wedded to their subjects and politicians obsessed with tests. Doctors generally know if they have cured you, lawyers...

Lifestyle
Every spring, Pretoria transforms into a haze of lavender and lilac as more than 70 000 jacaranda trees burst into bloom.

Lifestyle
Rhodes Memorial in Cape Town is both controversial and iconic. Here’s how this monument came to be and why some people wish to get rid of it.

Lifestyle
South Africans are getting tripped up on pronunciation. Here’s the full list of the words that are leaving us scratching our heads.
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Science/Tech
Telkom’s copper-based DSL subscribers have almost all transitioned to newer technologies, signalling the end of South Africa’s oldest broadband technology.

Science/Tech
The CSIR has developed an online platform for banks and telecoms operators to report cybercrimes directly to the police.

Science/Tech
Chinese AI developer DeepSeek made its first public appearance in almost a year after it became a global sensation.

Science/Tech
Enterprise unit CSIR C3 makes strides in technology commercialisation, with sound financial performance achieved in the 2024/25 financial year.
Motoring

Motoring
Locally made X3 range now offers four and six-cylinder petrol, turbodiesel and plug-in hybrid powertrain options.

Motoring
Introduction of the 2.3-litre EcoBoost in 2026 will be bolstered further by the expansion of the 3.0-litre Lion turbodiesel V6 to more variants.

Motoring
CX-30 continues for another year without any mechanical or dynamic alterations.
Health
Even those opposed to President Trump were encouraged by his announcement of a discount on I.V.F. drugs, a policy that followed months of complex negotiations.

Health
Dr Mark Watson is suspended for licking beer from a younger colleague’s cleavage.

Health
Rules about administering drugs such as Botox and Mounjaro have not kept up, says Wales’ regulator.
Health
Seven complaints, filed on Thursday, claim the popular chatbot encouraged dangerous discussions and led to mental breakdowns.
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.