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New Epstein emails and files: What do they reveal about Trump?
The US House of Representatives will vote on releasing all files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein next week.

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Betting in Sport. More money, more problems?
Samantha Johnson explores the contradictions shaping today’s sports betting economy

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Royal outrider cleared over pedestrian’s death
Met Police officer PC Christopher Harrison was accused of causing death by careless driving.

South Africa
MTN Zambia and Huawei Launch Africa’s First AI-Powered Network Backup
MTN Zambia and Huawei have launched Africa’s first artificial intelligence-powered adaptive power backup system, designed to keep mobile networks running during extended electricity outages. The innovation, tested in regions affected by frequent power cuts, has successfully extended network uptime by up to six hours without relying on extra batteries or generators. According to MTN Zambia, […]

South Africa
Palestinians seeking refugee status arrive in South Africa
According to Gift of the Givers, Israel deliberately did not stamp the passports of the refugees.

South Africa
Suspected gang-related shooting leaves 3 dead in Cape Town
Another man was wounded and was taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

South Africa
Artists march to SAMRO over royalty corruption scandal
Musicians marched to SAMRO offices in Johannesburg, demanding action over alleged corruption.
World
News24 | US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain
The US government is set to return to life on Thursday after the longest shutdown in US history, which snarled air traffic, cut food assistance to low-income Americans, and forced more than 1 million workers to go unpaid for more than a month.

World
Israel deported Palestinian prisoners to Egypt. Some Israelis question the practice
Israel deported more than 150 freed Palestinian prisoners last month. Some experts in Israel warn it could have long-term consequences for Israeli security.

World
Iranian president warns the capital may have to be evacuated as drought continues
Iran is suffering its worst drought in decades, brought on by lack of rain, government mismanagement and crumbling infrastructure. The government warns it may have to evacuate its capital, Tehran.
World
News24 | Boeing ordered to pay $28.45 million to 737 MAX crash victim’s family
A US jury in the first civil trial over a fatal Boeing 737 MAX crash determined that the aircraft manufacturing giant owes $28.45 million to the family of a newly-wed Indian victim.

Africa
Nigeria cancels mother-tongue teaching in primary schools and reverts to English
Exam results from areas which dropped English have declined, the education minister says, announcing the U-turn.

Africa
Over 200 Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine – minister
Russian recruitment networks are targeting Kenyans with fake job offers, authorities say.

Africa
South Sudan president sacks powerful Vice-President Bol Mel
Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir’s successor.

Africa
Ramaphosa says ‘boycott politics doesn’t work’ over Trump’s decision to skip G20 summit
Trump said it was a “total disgrace” that South Africa was hosting this month’s summit.

Business
Top South African wine estate offers water tasting at R295 per person
The Fine Water Company is running the world’s first Fine Water Tasting Room at The Library at Lanzerac, charging R295 per person for a fine water tasting session.

Business
SARS is coming after these targets in South Africa hard
SARS is setting its sights squarely on the illicit economy in South Africa, which it says has grown to staggering levels.

Business
One South African institution the Finance Minister wants to close tomorrow
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said he would close the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) if it were up to him.
Business
Politics
News24 | US-SA differences don’t stop the sun from rising, says Ntshavheni on G20 boycott
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the absence of the US from the upcoming G20 Leaders Summit does not diminish the work that South Africa has put into the meeting.

Politics
MPs accuse Cedrick Nkabinde of misleading them
The committee is investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption, and interference.

Politics
Commission hears how Nciza was accused of leaking Mkhwanazi’s charge
Mkhwanazi is at the centre of allegations of infiltration of criminal syndicates within the metro.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 13 November 2025
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption.

Sport
Orlando Pirates’ scouting should be credited, says ex-Chiefs defender
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe has explained what sets Orlando Pirates apart from other teams.

Sport
McIlroy tightens grip on Race to Dubai title
Six-time Race to Dubai winner Rory McIlroy tightens his grip on another title with an impressive opening round in the UAE.

Sport
LIVE SCORING | Proteas v India: First Test
Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas take on India in the first Test, which gets underway at Eden Gardens on Friday.

Sport
Hansen & Prendergast start for Ireland v Australia
Mack Hansen returns from injury to be named at full-back for Ireland’s match against Australia, while Sam Prendergast is selected at fly-half.
Education
South Africa: Violent School Bullying Reflects South Africa’s Broken Society
[ISS] The school bullying crisis mirrors a society where violence is normalised, and parents and teachers play an important role.
Education
Nigeria: UAC Champions Early Childhood Education Across Lagos
[This Day] UAC of Nigeria Plc has successfully concluded the 2025 edition of its Annual Book Donation Drive, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to Early Childhood Education.
Education
Nigeria: Glo Innov8 Competition Enters Final Stage, 3 Schools in Race for N5m
[This Day] Three top finalists have emerged for the final event to be held at the Mike Adenug Globacom’s “Glo Innov8” National STEM competition for girls in Senior Secondary Schools across the country.
Education
Ghana: 1,000 Students Sensitised On Ecowas Protocols
[Ghanaian Times] ABOUT one thousand students from tertiary and second-cycle institutions in the Volta Region have completed a sensitisation workshop on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Protocols, where they were educated on the values, vision, and future prospects of ECOWAS.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Going grey? Science says it could actually protect you from cancer
University of Tokyo scientists uncover how DNA damage links hair greying and cancer risk, and why grey hair may protect you.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Bongi Mbonambi race quota post sparks backlash
An X post by the Institute o Race Relations (IRR) has received backlash. Here’s what they said about the Springbok star…
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Science/Tech
France Fully Lifts Travel Ban on Telegram Founder Durov
An anonymous reader shares a report: France has lifted its travel ban on Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who is under investigation over illegal content on his messaging app, judicial sources close to the case said Thursday. The entrepreneur, 41, was detained in Paris in 2024 and is under formal investigation by French authorities over the platform’s alleged complicity in criminal activity....

Science/Tech
British Churches Are Putting Their Faith in Heat Pumps
Ancient buildings and old bones aren’t getting in the way of the transition.

Science/Tech
True Please Call Me inventor says Nkosana Makate’s payout is a “great crime”
The man who invented, patented, and helped launch “Call Me” while on contract with MTN in November 2000, says Vodacom’s settlement with Nkosana Kenneth Makate is “absolutely unconscionable”.

Science/Tech
Spotify goes ‘lossless’ in South Africa, hikes prices again
For the second time in four months, Spotify is hiking prices in South Africa – this time, though, there’s more value on offer.

Motoring
Volvo EX30 Cross Country first electric car to conquer Sani Pass
Epic journey to 2 876km summit shows EVs can tackle toughest terrain in the eland.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Updated Haval Jolion Pro offers even better value for money
GWM gives SUV “fresh energy” by virtue of various styling and tech upgrades.

Health
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England are striking between 14 and 19 November, in their 13th walkout since 2023.

Health
NHS waiting list down after three months of rises
At the end of September, the backlog stood at 7.39 million in England.
Health
Arline Bronzaft, Who Campaigned for a Quieter City, Dies at 89
She studied the impact of noise on health and classroom learning and helped impose stricter regulations in New York City.

Health
Streeting accuses doctors’ union of acting ‘like cartel’
The health secretary launches strongest criticism yet of the union ahead of Friday’s strike by resident doctors.
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.