US pushes Security Council to back Gaza plan as Russia offers counter text
The US mission to the UN warned Palestinians could suffer “grave consequences” if the body did not back its plan soon.
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LIVE: Ukraine’s capital Kyiv comes under deadly Russian attack
At least one death and more than 24 injuries have been reported in the city by the country’s emergency services.
Fans call for arrest of man who grabbed Ariana Grande
Johnson Wen charged at the actress in Singapore, during the Asia-Pacific premiere of Wicked: For Good.
How many times has Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire?
Israeli forces continue to carry out attacks despite the ceasefire in Gaza, where hundreds of people have been killed.
News24 | FlySafair and cabin crew sign wage agreement
A two-week wage dispute between South Africa’s largest domestic airline, FlySafair, and the South African Cabin Crew Association has finally ended.
Calling all SA-UK SMEs: Join the Home Grown Futures campaign
We are launching Home Grown Futures – an ambitious campaign to create in excess of 500 quality jobs for South Africans in 2026.
Suspected fake admiral at Remembrance event investigated
Members of the Royal Naval Association in Llandudno spotted a man wearing an unusual uniform.
News24 | Godongwana not betting on rating upgrade today, hits out at ‘bias’
South Africa would welcome an upgrade of its credit score, but Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana — who says ratings-company bias against the continent is real — isn’t holding his breath.
‘Where do we look now?’ Heskey on lack of England strikers
Emile Heskey feels it is difficult to see who the next main England striker will be, following the decline of the traditional number nine.
France’s casualty ward overflows after Springbok stampede
If you thought the French Revolution was bloody, you should see Les Bleus’ medical room after Saturday’s encounter with the Springboks.
Epstein emails with author Wolff raise journalism ethics questions: Experts
While journalists build ties with sources to obtain information, scholars say certain boundaries must be maintained.
Calls to fix massive puddle outside London Euston station
The large pool of water forms on Euston Road when it rains, forcing pedestrians to wade across.
At least 2 dead, 21 missing in landslides in Indonesia’s Java island
A search and rescue operation is underway to look for the missing victims.
CITY REFLECTION: G20 power: Johannesburg cleans up its act for the bwanas’ visit
The City of Joburg has repaired potholes, repainted road signs and fixed street lights before the G20 summit. But the city needs a complete overhaul, not just a cosmetic change.
‘Massive enemy attack’: Russia pounds Ukraine’s Kyiv, killing one
The Ukrainian capital’s Mayor Vitaly Klitschko says a pregnant woman is among several injured and hospitalised.
News24 | BBC ‘sincerely regrets’ Trump doccie editing, but rejects $1bn defamation lawsuit
Britain’s public broadcaster, the BBC, has apologised to Donald Trump for editing a speech to make it look like he had advocated violence, seeking to ward off the United States president’s threat of legal action.
Mahmood expected to adopt ‘temporary stays only’ rule for successful asylum seekers
The Home Secretary is expected to announce asylum seekers can only stay in the UK temporarily.
READERS RESPOND: Lipstick on a pothole: Joburg’s G20 glow-up sparks pride — and fury
Joburg is glamming up its streets before the G20. Daily Maverick Joburg bureau leader Ferial Haffajee asked readers, ‘Are you like me on this: I’ll take it, even if it’s cynical politics? Or does the G20 pimp-my-city make you see red?’ Read their responses.
South Africa lets 153 Palestinians disembark following 12-hour plane ordeal
Chartered plane carrying group of Palestinian passengers was second to land in South Africa in recent weeks.
WEATHER: Heavy rain, hail and flooding set for SA this WEEKEND
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 14 November 2025.
BASIC EDUCATION : SA leads SADC in literacy and numeracy, but faces persistent learning challenges
A stark learning crisis across Africa, where only around 10% of children finish primary school with basic literacy and numeracy, has been revealed by the latest Unesco Global Education Monitoring Report. South Africa emerges as both a regional leader and a cautionary tale, showing ambitious reforms shadowed by persistent classroom challenges.