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Palestine Action’s legal challenge against UK government ban begins
Cofounder Huda Ammori calls into question the pro-Palestine group’s ban under ‘antiterrorism’ laws.
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THE CONVERSATION: Worried about turning 60? Science says that’s when many of us actually peak
Worried about turning 60? Science says that’s when many of us actually peak

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What we know about the Hong Kong apartment fires
At least 13 people have been killed in the huge blaze, but what caused it is still unclear.

South Africa
Tshwane residents cautioned after partially treated effluent found in Rietvlei Dam
Tshwane urges caution as partially treated effluent enters Rietvlei Dam; water testing under way.

South Africa
Jerome Booysen murder trial postponed to next year
The trial of alleged crime boss Jerome Booysen and 11 co-accused over a 2017 murder is postponed.

South Africa
‘Gwabini’ Zungu denies hosting gathering the day Meyiwa was murdered
‘Gwabini’ Zungu has been on the stand at the High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Ageing infrastructure, water leaks remain a challenge: Joburg Water
The utility showcased its leak detection programme to the media.

World
Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call with Russian aide. And, Thanksgiving air travel
Leaked call transcripts between special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Putin advisor could derail Trump’s progress on peace in Ukraine. And, air travel is back to normal just in time for Thanksgiving.

World
Leaked call transcripts reveal U.S. envoy coaching Putin aide on pitching peace plan
Leaked call transcripts between special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Putin advisor could derail President Trump’s progress, as they show Witkoff coaching Moscow on pitching a Russia-friendly peace plan.

World
Former ambassador on Ukraine’s stance on latest peace deal
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink about Ukraine’s posture toward a peace deal.

World
No real intent in Moscow to engage in peace talks, says von der Leyen
The European Commission chief said the EU would stand with Ukraine and support it “in every way”.

Africa
Trump envoy denies bias as he pushes for Sudan peace plan
Efforts to negotiate an end to the war, which has displaced 12 million people, remain unfruitful.

Africa
Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest
The opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.

Africa
Ethiopian volcano eruption sends ash to Delhi, hitting flight operations
India’s aviation regulator has asked airline operators to “strictly avoid” volcanic ash affected areas.

Africa
Gueye sent off for striking team-mate – but Moyes ‘quite likes’ it
Everton’s Idrissa Gueye is sent off for striking team-mate Michael Keane during their Premier League victory at Manchester United.

Business
Properties worth more than £2m face new tax
The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.

Business
Watch: ‘Mind-blowing’ – BBC correspondents react as OBR releases Budget details early
In the lead up to the Chancellor delivering her Budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility published their report early in error.

Business
Another 128 businesses shut their doors in South Africa
The latest data from Stats SA on liquidations in South Africa shows that another 128 liquidations have been added onto the pile, taking the total to over 1,300 for the year so far.

Business
Electric vehicle owners to face pay-per-mile tax
Drivers of electric cars will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile from April 2028.

Politics
SCOPA seeks concurrence to prosecute RAF’s Letsoalo
This is after Letsoalo has defied summons issued to him by SCOPA.

Politics
Matlala resists answering questions that he says can incriminate him
Matlala is currently giving evidence before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
I didn’t know about the hospital tender: Matlala
Attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Preparations are finalised for 2025 National Members’ Assembly at ICC
The Assembly brings together leaders from 257 municipalities to formulate policies and strategies

Sport
Amdavad confirmed as Commonwealth Games 2030 host
The Indian city of Amdavad has vowed to “lay the foundation for the next 100 years” after being confirmed as the host for the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030 amid a riot of colour and noise in Glasgow.

Sport
‘I’m ready for my next move’ – Dow announces shock retirement
England’s World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow has announced her retirement from rugby at the age of 28, saying she plans to return to her career in mechanical engineering.

Sport
World Cup twist: Bafana could meet co-hosts Mexico
Bafana Bafana and Mexico could potentially meet each other in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and here’s why.

Sport
Ryan handed three-week ban after red card upheld
Ireland second row James Ryan receives a three-week ban after the red card he was shown in the weekend defeat by South Africa was upheld.
Education
Nigeria: Katsina Pupils Learn in Collapsed Classrooms Despite Billions Spent On Education
[Premium Times] The state of disrepair at Tsintsiya Primary is more than an isolated infrastructural failure. It reflects systemic neglect
Education
Nigeria: No, Nigeria’s Education Ministry Did Not Order Closure of 47 Schools After Abductions
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education told Africa Check it did not shut down 47 schools and that a viral circular claiming otherwise should be disregarded.
Education
Ghana: Over 3,100 Basic Schools Receive Stem Kits in Nationwide B-Stem Rollout
[Ghanaian Times] More than 3,100 basic schools across Ghana are set to be equipped with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) resources, with 299 schools in 29 districts of the Greater Accra Region benefiting from the latest phase of the B-STEM rollout.
Education
Nigeria: Tackling the Misuse of Honorary Degrees
[Leadership] For decades, honorary degrees have served as a symbolic recognition of exceptional service, innovation, or influence in society.

Lifestyle
Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ season 3 begins production in Cape Town
Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Season 3 has officially started production in Cape Town, returning to the city’s locations for the live-action series.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Another famous TV hit gets a South African makeover
South African TV remakes are booming. A major international hit is getting a local Showmax reboot in 2026. Here is why it’s generating so much buzz.

Lifestyle
Checkers Sixty60 riders face crackdown this festive season
Checkers Sixty60 delivery riders urged to ‘stay in their lane,’ or face the full force of traffic enforcements this festive season …
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Science/Tech
Bolt steps up ride-hailing security in South Africa
A new Ipsos report, commissioned by Bolt, has confirmed that safety concerns are shaping rider behaviour.

Science/Tech
The company with enough data centre space to cover 10 rugby fields in South Africa
Teraco’s facilities can also draw power equivalent to what a coal-fired generating unit at one of Eskom’s older power stations can produce.
Science/Tech
Texas Buys $5 Million In BTC ETF As States Edge Toward First Government Crypto Reserves
Texas has purchased $5 million worth of BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF as an initial step toward creating the first state-level bitcoin reserve in the U.S.”[O]ther states having previously invested in such funds with public-employee retirement money,” notes CoinDesk. “Michigan has been building such an investment, and Wisconsin sold its $350 million pension-fund stake in the BlackRock ETF in May. From...

Science/Tech
12 Best Computer Monitors (2025): Budget, OLED, 4K, and More
The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you. So we reviewed those too (including a portable screen).

Motoring
Dakar-ready Defender D7X-R officially shows its competition self
Factory backed team will have a three-team entry for Dakar, led by 14-times winner, Stéphane Peterhansel.
Motoring

Motoring
Lid lifted on details of incoming updated Ford Everest
As with the Ranger, the Everest loses the bi-turbodiesel engine, but gains the 2.3 EcoBoost petrol while also reverting to a single-turbo oil-burning option.

Motoring
Tata Harrier in for a tough ride to rewrite brand’s perception
Sole availability of a turbodiesel engine isn’t enough, on it own, to lure buyers away from the better equipped and more affordable hybrid and plug-in hybrid Chinese offerings.

Health
Man donates kidney to woman he met after crash
Transplant donor says “anyone with a heart would give something to keep someone else alive”.
Health
U.S. Announces Negotiated Prices for 15 Drugs Under Medicare
The Trump administration said that had the new prices been in effect last year, Medicare would have saved $12 billion, which would have reduced its spending on those drugs by 44 percent.
Health
Postpartum Prescription of GLP-1 Drugs Has Increased Sharply, Study Finds
By mid-2024, the weight-loss drugs were prescribed for almost 2 percent of new mothers.
Health
C.D.C. Quietly Appoints Doctor Critical of Vaccines as Second in Command
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Ralph Lee Abraham promoted discredited treatments like ivermectin and, as Louisiana’s surgeon general, halted the state’s mass vaccination campaign.
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.