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Journey to Kenya: Sudan’s Jiu-jitsu Team Defies the Odds
In 2019, a Sudanese jiu-jitsu team travelled by land from Sudan to Kenya, no funding, no backing, just determination.

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Israel sets up checkpoint in Syria’s Quneitra in new breach of sovereignty
Israel has conducted more than 1,000 air strikes and more than 400 ground incursions in Syria since al-Assad overthrow.

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UN chief says Gaza needs UN mandate for security force
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says Gaza should have a UN mandate for a peacekeeping force.

South Africa
Police question teenager in connection with Reiger Park shooting
Six people, including three women, were killed and three others were injured.
South Africa
City of Tshwane commended for swift response to Typhoid outbreak
City of Tshwane commended for swift response to Typhoid outbreak
The Ministry of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has commended the swift action undertaken by the City of Tshwane (CoT), DWS, and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) following the recent typhoid cases reported in the Hammanskraal and Bronkhorstspruit areas.
Since January 2025, a total of 48 typhoid fever...

South Africa
AI Data Centre Rush Raises Alarm Over Construction Supply Chain
Data centre developers worldwide are rapidly shifting their focus to the construction of facilities capable of supporting artificial intelligence (AI) workloads – but sector experts are warning that the complex requirements of these new data centres may be outpacing supply chain preparedness. The 2025-2026 Data Centre Construction Cost Indexfrom global professional services company, Turner &...

South Africa
SAP Expands AI-Powered Developer Tools And Pledges To Train 12 Million People In AI skills By 2030
SAP has unveiled a suite of AI-driven capabilities across its SAP Build platform while announcing a global commitment to train 12 million people in AI skills by 2030, reinforcing its push to help enterprises and developers build and scale intelligent applications. The company’s expanded skills initiative will roll out hands-on training, certifications, and new learning […]

World
Prosecutors seize yachts, luxury cars from man accused of running Cambodia cyberscams
Prosecutors in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore seized hundreds of millions of dollars in assets belonging to a Cambodian businessman whom the U.S. accuses of heading a global scam syndicate.
World
News24 | Zohran Mamdani’s New York win boosts Democrats as voters respond to Trump presidency
Democrats swept a trio of races in the first major elections since Donald Trump regained the presidency, elevating a new generation of leaders and giving the beleaguered party a shot of momentum ahead of next year’s congressional elections.

World
‘We wanna live in peace’: Attacks on Palestinian olive harvesters leave them in fear
The number of Israeli settler attacks on Palestinian olive harvesters is at a five-year high. Groves have been vandalized, and many farmers are too frightened to collect their olives.

World
In Mamdani’s New York win, India’s Nehru finds an echo
At his New York victory rally, Zohran Mamdani gave a nod to Nehru’s iconic speech marking India’s independence.

Africa
Anti-migrant group ordered to stop blocking foreigners from South African healthcare
Operation Dudula has been picketing clinics and hospital, turning away those without South African papers.

Africa
Morocco declares public holiday to mark UN approval of its Western Sahara plan
Morocco controls much of Western Sahara, although part of it is controlled by a pro-independence movement.

Africa
‘My skin was peeling’ – the African women tricked into making Russian drones
A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.

Africa
Line-up for expanded 16-team Wafcon 2026 decided
Cameroon, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Mali become the final four qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations based on their world rankings.

Business
Woolworths owners get Australian company for free
Those who would like to buy Woolworths shares are set to get “free” businesses on top of its food business.

Business
Why South African Investors should be considering Hedge Funds right now
After an exceptional run in both local and global equity markets, investors could be forgiven for feeling optimistic.

Business
School meals to increase by almost 20%
The cost of a school dinner for primary and special school pupils will go up by 50p from £2.50 to £3.00.

Business
Triple tax for South Africa is coming
South African taxpayers face a future of triple taxes to access healthcare in the country, with income tax, surcharges and the removal of rebates on the way.

Politics
Stalemate between Khumalo, Sibiya delays filling of critical posts
General Khumalo has testified that General Sibiya did not support his preferred set of panel.
Politics
News24 | Western Cape ANC secretary Neville Delport joins DA
Western Cape ANC secretary Neville Delport has left the ANC to join the DA.

Politics
National Assembly debates Border Post Bill
Assembly debates One Stop Border Post Bill to boost trade, streamline crossings and address security

Politics
Parliament Ad Hoc Committee | 05 November 2025
Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia appears before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
‘A very good cricket team’ – Australia name experienced Ashes squad
Speaking to BBC Sport’s Jane Dougall, chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt says England must not be complacent heading into the first Ashes Test, after Australia named their squad for the first match – with only one player under the age of 30 included and no place for injured captain Pat Cummins.

Sport
Paul Willemse backs French pack, De Jager ready for fight
South African-born Paul Willemse believe French pack has the ability to overpower the Springboks.

Sport
Isak in but no Gyokeres in Potter’s Sweden squad
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres is not named in Graham Potter’s first Sweden squad, but Liverpool’s Alexander Isak is included.

Sport
Orlando Pirates fan-favourite set to return to action after SIX months
Makhehlene Makhaula has not featured for Orlando Pirates since the injury he suffered in the Nedbank Cup final against Kaizer Chiefs.

Education
Surge in antisemitism investigations at US universities after October 7 attacks, data shows
A report shared exclusively with the Guardian documents how a civil rights law has become a tool to impose ideological priorities on US schools
US government investigations into universities over antisemitism allegations surged following the 7 October 2023 attacks and Israel’s subsequent war in Gaza, with more investigations open in the last two months of that year than in the two decades...
Education
Kenya: Five Arrested for Impersonating Students During KCSE Exams – CS Ogamba
[Capital FM] At least five people have been arrested in Nairobi and other regions across the country for allegedly impersonating candidates in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.
Education
Ghana: Education Ministry Launches Flat to Enhance Teaching and Learning
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Education has launched the Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT) to improve teaching and learning outcomes at the basic education level.
Education
Ghana: Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Literacy and Foundational Learning
[Ghanaian Times] GHANA has renewed its commitment to promoting digital literacy, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), and strengthening foundational learning as part of efforts to transform its education system into a leading hub of academic excellence in Africa.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Only in Mzansi: Why ‘now-now’ does not mean right now
Discover why South Africans say “just now” and “now-now,” what they mean, and how these time phrases reveal our unique sense of time.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
The Best Messenger Bag for Modern Professionals’ Commute (2025)
From everyday canvas sacks to rainstorm-ready sling packs, these one-strap wonders shoulder the burden.

Science/Tech
Working at a South African game studio owned by the world’s second richest man
MyBroadband recently discussed the ins and outs of game development with Mia Brown, a full-time intermediate software developer at South African video game studio 24 Bit Games.

Science/Tech
Binance launches The Getting Crypto Show to demystify digital finance for South Africans
As cryptocurrency adoption accelerates across Africa, many South Africans still face a steep learning curve when it comes to blockchain, digital wallets, and decentralised finance (DeFi).

Science/Tech
Best Altcoins to Buy in November— As XRP Ledger Heats Up, New Projects Could Lead the Charge
Crypto prices have taken a turn this November due to the prolonged US Government shutdown. Most established cryptos are reporting losses, including XRP, which is down nearly 7% in the past 24 hours and more than 15% in the past week. Despite the losses, activity on the XRP Ledger has increased by 9% compared to […]
Motoring

Motoring
Audi unsure what the future holds for flagship A8/S8 sedan
Ahead of the formal arrival of the much delayed Q9 next year, Audi has indicated that the future of its…
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Council to vaccinate child in care after court win
The mother refused vaccinations out of her belief there is a link between the jabs and autism.

Health
Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Britain
Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show.
Health
The Workers Left Out of Trump’s Drug-Manufacturing Renaissance
President Trump wants pharmaceutical production to return to the United States. A shuttered factory in Louisiana shows how hard that will be for generic medicines.
Health
Six Dead and 27 Sickened in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Pasta
Prepared pasta sold at grocery chains across the country, including Albertsons and Trader Joe’s, were recalled after people in 18 states became ill, federal health officials said.
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.