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Why are scientists rushing to study a comet from deep space?
The comet is the third interstellar object from deep space ever recorded to pass through Earth’s solar system.
FRIDAY, 07 NOVEMBER 2025, 10:03

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The comet is the third interstellar object from deep space ever recorded to pass through Earth’s solar system.

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The Fujian is considered a symbol of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s overhaul and rapid expansion of China’s military.

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The short-range weapon is believed to have flown 700km and landed in the East Sea, otherwise known as the Sea of Japan.

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The talks focus on ITV’s Media and Entertainment division, which include its TV channels as well as its streaming service, ITV X.

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria

South Africa
State alleges use of alternate phone in 2014 murder as suspicious with so many airtime purchases.

South Africa
Former Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba says he will cooperate fully with the NPA.
South Africa
Firefighters are monitoring multiple blazes in the Cape Winelands.

World
The building the package was opened in was evacuated and those taken ill were found to be stable.
World
US President Donald Trump expects a US-coordinated international stabilisation force to be on the ground in Gaza “very soon”, following two years of war in the territory between Israel and Hamas.

World
The action, announced Thursday, is largely seen as symbolic. Kazakhstan has had diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992.
World
Typhoon Kalmaegi churned across Vietnam, claiming five more lives after its devastating passage through the Philippines where the death toll rose to 188.

Africa
This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.

Africa
The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority – which Pretoria denies.

Africa
The West Ham boss says he is “honoured” to act as a role model and believes there are “a lot” of talented black coaches who can follow in his footsteps.

Africa
The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.

Business
The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 2 severe storm warning.

Business
With the countdown to Black Friday on, leisure and travel groups are taking advantage of the buzz and have launched various packages for those looking to book some time off.
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Business
As Australia prepares to host two of the world’s most globally watched sporting events, South Africa has emerged as a leading talent source.

Politics
Ekurhuleni metro police chief Jabulani Mapiyeye continues to testify before the Madlanga Commission

Politics
The High Court in Pretoria sentenced Angelo Agrizzi to a 10-year jail term on Thursday.

Politics
Amid on-going gang violence in the Cape Flats, NUM and SACP protest against crime and violence.

Politics
President Ramaphosa was answering questions in the National Assembly on Thursday.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs new striker Flavio Silva has impressed since scoring on his debut back in August against Golden Arrows.

Sport
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Tadhg Beirne’s disciplinary hearing was a “distraction” for the player this week.

Sport
On the Ireland Rugby Social, Japan head coach Eddie Jones outlines his plan to fix rugby, from the club game to on-pitch issues.

Sport
Greenock Morton manager Dougie Imrie tells BBC Scotland about the loss he feels after losing his baby daughter and the support shown him by the Scottish football community.

Education
A pilot scheme where students eat nutritious breakfasts using donated surplus food builds on the ‘folkhem’ welfare model to boost health and sustainability
Students at Mariebergsskolan, a secondary school in Karlstad, Sweden, make their way to the canteen to grab a juice shot. This morning’s options include ginger and lemon, apple, golden milk, lemon and mint, or strawberry and orange....
Education
[Daily Trust] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, Lagos State, even though the Federal Government had previously imposed a seven-year ban on creating new federal tertiary institutions.
Education
[Daily Trust] The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a seven-year freeze on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
Education
There has been a shift in campus culture. We want to hear from faculty members across the United States.

Lifestyle
South Africans are getting tripped up on pronunciation. Here’s the full list of the words that are leaving us scratching our heads.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The Festival of Lights is set to transform the Johannesburg Zoo into a dazzling wonderland of festive splendour.
Lifestyle
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Science/Tech
Dell Technologies EMEA President Adrian McDonald says the next wave of artificial intelligence could make it possible for a single individual to build and run a company worth $100 million.

Science/Tech
The online automotive marketplace sees a spike in sales leads after integrating its new AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot.

Science/Tech
The Foschini Group on Friday said online sales neared 15% of total retail sales in the half-year ended 30 September 2025.

Science/Tech
SIM Worx offers a centralised platform that gives South African companies total control over their SIM cards, connectivity, and costs.

Motoring
Introduction of the 2.3-litre EcoBoost in 2026 will be bolstered further by the expansion of the 3.0-litre Lion turbodiesel V6 to more variants.

Motoring
CX-30 continues for another year without any mechanical or dynamic alterations.

Motoring
From the A45 S to the AMG GT63 S E Performance, all the three-pointed star’s track monsters will be underpinned by Continental’s SportContact 7 tyre.
Motoring
Health
Seven complaints, filed on Thursday, claim the popular chatbot encouraged dangerous discussions and led to mental breakdowns.
Health
The president’s agreement with drug companies involves a range of prices, depending on dose, product and how you’re paying.
Health
Lab-grown “reductionist replicas” of the human brain are helping scientists understand fetal development and cognitive disorders, including autism. But ethical questions loom.
Health
President Trump announced a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower prices on hugely popular weight-loss drugs for Medicare, Medicaid and American patients who pay with their own money.
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.