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Rob Jetten’s electoral success has come as a surprise, but politically, all the stars were aligned for him to achieve it.
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Rob Jetten’s electoral success has come as a surprise, but politically, all the stars were aligned for him to achieve it.

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The testing is necessary to keep pace with weapons programmes in China and Russia, according to Trump.

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Katherine Rees said her mum, 80, had fallen ill during a hike on a remote Australian island and was told to return to the ship by herself.

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The possibility of tax rises at the Budget and a trial of prostate cancer screening lead Thursday’s papers.
South Africa
SA–Swiss relations set to grow stronger following historic State Visit
By Dikeledi Molobela
Bern, Switzerland – President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his State Visit to Switzerland – the first official visit by a South African Head of State since the dawn of democracy – as a milestone in the enduring relationship between the two countries.
Speaking during a press conference in...
South Africa
Switzerland returns sacred cultural artefacts to SA’s Nkuna royal family
By Dikeledi Molobela
Bern, Switzerland – In a deeply symbolic gesture of cultural respect and friendship, Switzerland has voluntarily returned three sacred cultural artefacts belonging to South Africa’s Nkuna royal family.
The handover, conducted during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State Visit to...
South Africa
SA, Switzerland deepen ties with five cooperation agreements
By Dikeledi Molobela
Bern, Switzerland – South Africa and Switzerland on Wednesday signed five cooperation agreements aimed at deepening bilateral relations across key sectors including trade, education, culture, sustainable development, and peace mediation.
This comes as President Cyril Ramaphosa is on a two-day State...

South Africa
NUMSA demands government halt business with certain private security companies.

World
Soyinka, the first African to win the Nobel Prize in literature, believes his non-resident visa could have been rejected because he likened President Trump to a former Ugandan dictator.

World
It’s unclear how involved the U.S. would be or what the timeline for such a project would be.

World
Residents of Cortina, Italy, worry about the effects of the 2026 Winter Olympics on their town.

World
Rob Jetten’s D66 party takes a shock lead, two years after his party languished in sixth place in the last vote.

Africa
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

Africa
Investigations point to a circuit breaker failure, however, foul play is suspected

Africa
Two WFP officials are give 72 hours to leave without explanation – days after a key city falls to the RSF.

Africa
Opposition supporters accuse the government undermining democracy, and say the elections are not free and fair.

Business
Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies.

Business
Spending on Halloween now tops £1bn and UK shoppers are looking beyond sweet treats and pumpkins

Business
Earnings reports from Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft reaffirm that giants are ramping up their spending on artificial intelligence, as they rush to reap the benefits of an AI boom.

Business
Central bank votes to lower cost of borrowing even as US government shutdown limits data for decision

Politics
Witness C did not finish testifying last week because he was writing exams.

Politics
Hawks’ Barry Kruger and Lesiba Mokoena appeared before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday.

Politics
Parli’s Ad Hoc committee will ask for an extension on its revised deadline of the end of November.

Politics
ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, has announced the disbandment of ANC Western Cape PEC.

Sport
Is Tito a candidate to start vs Sundowns?

Sport
Martin O’Neill says he overcame pre-match nerves in his Celtic return as his side beat Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership.

Sport
Hearts showed resilience to claim a point at St Mirren, but can they now build their lead over the next 10 days?

Sport
Women’s sport was watched by record female audiences in the UK this summer, according to a report by the Women’s Sport Trust.
Education
Two professors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign said they grew suspicious after receiving identical apologies from dozens of students they had accused of academic dishonesty.
Education
Three other rhesus monkeys were still on the loose as of Wednesday after the truck carrying them rolled over on a highway in Mississippi, law enforcement officials said.
Education
The governor’s announcement follows a Trump administration plan to charge institutions $100,000 to bring in workers from other countries using the visas.
Education
[Nyasa Times] In a bold step toward transforming the country’s education landscape, the Malawi Institute of Education (MIE) has unveiled a new National Curriculum Framework that promises to redefine how Malawians learn, teach, and build futures — aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which calls for inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for...

Lifestyle
Saudi Arabia is building the world’s first 350-metre-high sky stadium, a futuristic and sustainable venue for the 2034 World Cup

Lifestyle
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s youngest son, Tumelo, has shown off his expansive ankole herd he breeds, like his businessman dad…

Lifestyle
From designer bags to luxury liquor: Here’s what you can expect to bid on for the next round of auctions of MaMkhize’s assets…

Lifestyle
Should she or shouldn’t she? Rachel Kolisi has been questioned for her decision to use her ex, Siya Kolisi’s surname amid their divorce.
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Science/Tech
OKB price prediction remains cautiously bullish despite bearish sentiment indicators, with analysts forecasting a rise to $190.12 by November 28, 2025 – a 16.29% gain from current levels. OKB is currently trading at $163.86, holding a market cap of $3.44B with a 21M max supply. However, trading volume has dropped by over 11% in the […]
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: In March, three months after being forced out of his position as the CEO of Intel and sued by shareholders, Patrick Gelsinger took the reins at Gloo, a technology company made for what he calls the “faith ecosystem” — think Salesforce for churches, plus chatbots and AI assistants for automating pastoral work and ministry support. […] Now...

Science/Tech
The best cryptos to buy now are driving the latest surge in digital finance, as investors look for assets that merge innovation, scarcity, and real-world value. Among the trending tokens leading this movement are MoonBull ($MOBU), Ripple (XRP), BullZilla (BZIL), La Culex (CULEX), and Cardano (ADA). Each project represents a different strength – utility, tokenomics, […]

Science/Tech
Three of the biggest US tech companies reported record profits and record infrastructure spending on Wednesday, fueling speculation about a possible AI market bubble.

Motoring
Brand-new SUV a spiritual, but not direct successor to the popular FJ Cruiser.
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Motoring
Flagship single cab D-Max finally had the opportunity to show its true credentials as a workhorse.
Health
The agency announced moves to cut regulatory obstacles for the makers of biosimilar drugs, which are akin to generics and may help lower drug costs.
Health
The government website now shows consumers how much their health insurance costs will increase next year, as Congress remains at an impasse over the plans’ subsidies.

Health
An NHS trust failed to act upon recommendations made in 2016, a report into child surgeries finds.
Health
Dr. Hatfill said he was pushed out by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s chief of staff, who fired him when he refused to resign.
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.