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Hundreds of hospice beds unused amid financial crisis
Some 380 hospice beds lie empty in England because of financial pressures, say bosses.

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‘Rapid’ Wood bowls in nets to boost Ashes hopes
Mark Wood’s chances of playing in the first Ashes Test look to be increasing after the England paceman bowls a “rapid” spell in the nets in Perth on Tuesday.

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What now for Queen’s playhouse after Andrew evicted from Royal Lodge?
Y Bwthyn Bach is a beloved Wendy house gifted by the people of Wales to Princess Elizabeth in 1932.

South Africa
State to challenge credibility of defence witness in Meyiwa trial
Absalom Zungu has been testifying in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.

South Africa
Steynberg faces cross-examination on Zuma-Sambudla’s social media posts
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces charges of inciting terrorism, violence linked to the July 2021 unrest.
South Africa
News24 | Boy, 11, found murdered in Limpopo home
The body of an 11-year-old child has been found “in a pool of blood” in his home in Limpopo.

South Africa
Batohi to open testimony as Nkabinde Inquiry begins in Pretoria
The inquiry is looking into Adv Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.
World
News24 | Trump hails UN Security Council vote on Gaza plan as bringing ‘peace all over the world’
US President Donald Trump hailed the UN Security Council’s vote in favour of his Gaza peace plan, claiming it would lead to “further Peace all over the World”.
World
News24 | US House to pass Epstein Files Transparency Act following Trump face-saving retreat
US lawmakers are expected to advance a bill requiring the release of government records on millionaire sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, in defiance of Donald Trump’s attempts to keep a lid on one of modern America’s most notorious case files.
World
News24 | UN Security Council backs Gaza resolution in Trump’s peace plan
The United Nations Security Council has approved a resolution mandating a transitional administration and an International Stabilization Force in Gaza that envisions a “credible pathway” to Palestinian statehood.

World
Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers steps back from public role after Epstein email release
The former US treasury secretary says he is “ashamed” of his emails to Jeffrey Epstein.

Africa
South Africa to refuse charter flights of Palestinians over fears of ‘cleansing agenda’
Israel says South Africa had previously agreed to receive the 153 Palestinians who arrived last week.

Africa
Dozens die in DR Congo mine after makeshift bridge collapses
The structure fell after panicked miners reportedly fled from military gunfire.

Africa
US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia
Tens of thousands of people’s personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

Africa
Mass killings probe in Sudan will hold culprits to account, vows UN
“There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action,” says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.

Business
Eight firms under investigation over online pricing
The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices.

Business
End of an era for South Africa’s royal family of retail
Pick n Pay’s founding Ackerman family has sold about 64 million shares, dropping their stake to under 37% a year after promising to step back from controlling the group.

Business
South African investment legend backs struggling retailer
David Shapiro from Sasfin Securities has deemed The Foschini Group as hit “punt of the year,” with the investment legend expecting a rise in the stock price.

Business
Takealot Blue Dot Countdown Sale enters week 3 – Huge deals on laptops, TVs, and more
This week’s top picks include powerful laptops, awesome TVs, impressive appliances, and much more.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | Tuesday, 18 November 2025
North West businessman Brown Mogotsi is expected to appear before the commission.

Politics
US to oppose Leaders’ Declaration at G20 summit
The US says it will not attend the summit over its claims of a white genocide in South Africa.

Politics
ANC to announce mayoral candidates for 2026 LGE before year end
These revised rules are aimed at improving the capacity of its councillors.

Politics
Date set for Brown Mogotsi’s appearance before Madlanga Commission
The North West businessman has been placed in the centre of allegations of criminality

Sport
Is Donley ready to fill NI’s ‘problem position’?
After scoring his first senior international goal against Luxembourg on Monday, is Jamie Donley the right man to lead the line in Northern Ireland’s World Cup play-off?

Sport
‘It felt like God’s hand on my brain’ – the day England were humbled by teenager
BBC Sport’s From The Ashes series concludes with the inside story of Ashton Agar’s record-breaking introduction to Test cricket as a 19-year-old batting at number 11.

Sport
Springboks question red card decisions as Mostert hearing looms
The Springboks are waiting to hear if Franco Mostert will be suspended for a controversial red card, but they are not remaining silent.
Sport
When will the pain end? – Crabb on endometriosis
Wales lock Gwen Crabb has had four knee surgeries but nothing has hit her as hard as endometriosis and she is determined to help other sufferers.
Education
South Africa: Toilet Nightmare At Jeffrey’s Bay School Finally Gets Attention
[Scrolla] Pellsrus Primary School had just six toilets for 1,246 learners, leading to bladder infections, embarrassment and children wetting themselves in class. The education minister says a new contractor has taken over and the toilets will finally be rebuilt by January 2026.
Education
South Africa: Echoes of Segregation – – the Quintile School System Is a Mechanism of Continued Oppression
[Daily Maverick] The quintile classification system provides a legal framework allowing institutions to maintain privilege while appearing neutral.
Education
Education
Nigeria: Students Under Bilateral Agreement Scheme Facing Hardship Abroad – Parents
[Leadership] Parents of Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Scheme have raised fresh concerns over what they described as unbearable hardship caused by the federal government’s failure to pay stipends for nearly three years.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Here’s the PowerBall jackpot figure for Tuesday, 18 November 2025
The PowerBall jackpot is at an estimated R41 million, with the next draw set to take place on Tuesday, 18 November.

Lifestyle
Five prostate cancer myths DEBUNKED
There are many myths and misconceptions about prostate cancer that exist. It’s time to bust them wide open…
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Amazon adding used Ford cars to online store
Ford joins Hyundai Motor on the Amazon Autos portal, which allows car buyers to browse, finance and purchase a used car by clicking on the familiar “add to cart” icon.

Science/Tech
Honor displays human-centric innovation at Africa Tech Festival 2025
Crowds flocked to Honor’s stand, experiencing next-generation smart products blending creativity, intelligence and design excellence.
Science/Tech
UC Berkeley Scientists Hail Breakthrough In Decoding Whale Communication
UC Berkeley researchers working with Project CETI discovered that sperm whales produce vowel-like sounds embedded in their click codas, suggesting a far more complex communication system than previously understood. “It was striking just how structured the system was. I’ve never seen anything like that before with other animals,” Begus, a UC Berkeley linguistics professor and the linguistics...

Science/Tech
Dawn of a new era for solar power in South Africa
The load-shedding crisis has made way for an energy price crisis, ensuring self-generating solar power remains highly attractive in South Africa.

Motoring
Already priced Jetour T2’s specification sheet finally made public
Boxy Defender 110-styled T2 has a choice of three derivatives, but with the same powertrain options as the step down T1.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Jetour opens spec sheet of already priced T1
T1 range spans four models, two engine options, a single transmission and front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Health
C.D.C. Links Measles Outbreaks in Multiple States for First Time
If the outbreaks cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization.
Health
Sex Had Become a Chore. Then They Started Reading Romantasy.
The wildly popular fiction genre allows readers to talk openly about yearning, sex and desire. And it’s spilling over into their bedrooms.

Health
‘Price of sports bras shouldn’t stop us competing’
A former Team GB athlete is calling for free sports bras and fittings for secondary school girls.

Health
Mother had ‘agonising’ health test without consent
Dawn Lord says she had no idea what was happening to her during her “traumatic” hysteroscopy.
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.