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Japan will pay ‘painful price’ if steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says
Japan will pay ‘painful price’ if steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says
THURSDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 2025, 13:05
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Japan will pay ‘painful price’ if steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says

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The actress is staying with family after an operation removed her leg below the knee, she said on TikTok.
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Trump says South Africa won’t get 2026 G20 invite, South Africa calls it punitive
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SA looks beyond US G20 presidency as Trump moves to block participation

South Africa
Matlala says the problems he had with his SAPS contract prompted his meeting with Mkhwanazi.

South Africa
Mark Lifman murder trial has been postponed to 10 December 2025 in George Regional Court in W Cape

South Africa
WC Education Minister David Maynier appealed to parents to ensure children understand the risks
South Africa
Ford South Africa has revised its Ranger line-up for 2026, forcing even the most die-hard Ranger aficionados to relearn their Ranger facts and specs.

World
The affected carriers ceased flying to Venezuela after the US warned of heightened military activity.
World
The Miss Universe beauty pageant was hit by fresh scandal days after it ended, with the Mexican co-owner of the contest accused of trafficking drugs and arms and his Thai counterpart accused of fraud.
World
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey faces another legal battle in London next year over civil sexual assault allegations, three years after he was cleared of criminal charges.

World
A massive fire tore through a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Authorities say at least 44 people have died in the fire and 279 people are still missing.

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.

Africa
The opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.

Business
SPAR has taken its first step into South Africa’s high-end food retail market with the launch of its first-ever SPAR Gourmet store.

Business
SPAR has opened its first-ever luxury grocery store in South Africa.

Business
Discovery CEO Adrian Gore recently outlined the four pillars on which Discovery Bank was built that have made it a formidable competitor to the country’s traditional banking elite.

Business
The Tyme Group is expanding across Southeast Asia, and has signed a new partnership with Visa.

Politics
MK Party is challenging President Ramaphosa’s decision to place Mchunu on a leave of absence.
Politics
The MK Party has snatched yet another ward from the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal, signalling that the momentum from the general election continues for the party.

Politics
The MK Party is challenging President Ramaphosa’s decision to place Mchunu on special leave.

Politics
Alleged criminal cartel kingpin Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala testifies before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
In less than 12 months, 17-year-old Lennart Karl has gone from playing youth football to starting Champions League games for Bayern Munich and being in contention to go to the World Cup.

Sport
Title-holders Notts will start the 2026 County Championship with an away game against Somerset, while One-Day Cup winners Worcestershire face Derbyshire in their opening match.

Sport
BBC Sport has secures the rights to show La Liga highlights in the UK in a deal which runs until 2027.

Sport
McLaren say the problem that caused the disqualifications of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri from the Las Vegas GP was a concern from the beginning of the race.
Education
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — PARENTS across the country have been urged to encourage their children to adopt the culture of reading useful online books and support the government’s goal of using information and communication technology (ICT) in teaching and learning for modern literacy development.
Education
[Vanguard] Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to deepen investments in education, attract investors, create jobs, and strengthen inclusive governance across every part of the state.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Digital Banking Team of Access Bank Ghana has screened 879 pupils from Camp 2 Basic School and Teshie Presby Bethlehem School.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Out of 94 private universities operating in the country, only 24 have successfully obtained a charter as required under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), the Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
With the holiday season picking up steam, the Nelson Mandela Capture Site has received major upgrades to boost tourism.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Black Friday is one day. Cell C Fibre’s Black November runs until 28 February 2026, giving you months to secure the best fibre deal in South Africa without the rush and still enjoy your Summer plans.

Science/Tech
We’ve tested hundreds of the top hybrid, memory foam, and cooling mattresses to find the best combination of support and pressure relief.

Science/Tech
The South African Reserve Bank has flagged cryptocurrencies as a possible risk to domestic fiscal stability.

Science/Tech
WIRED brought 10 of the most popular artificial Christmas trees into a studio and got three interior designers to pick the best through blind judging. For extra trimming, we checked in on how those trees fared once they were taken home and decorated.
Motoring

Motoring
Bespoke changes translate to 540kg downforce at 285km/h, albeit only in race mode and on a circuit.

Motoring
FlySafair has warned consumers to be vigilant when booking flights ahead of Black Friday.

Motoring
Toyota has made several improvements to its cheapest 7-seater vehicle in South Africa.

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.