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What did US and Saudi Arabia agree at White House summit?
Trump welcomed Saudi Arabia’s crown prince to the US, declaring the Kingdom a major non-NATO ally.

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Deadly Israeli attack on Gaza brings death toll since ceasefire to 280
The attack marks the latest of nearly 400 Israeli violations of a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

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Where to swim: Cape Town’s top Blue Flag beaches this summer
Looking for the ultimate Cape Town beach-cation this summer? Here are five top-rated Blue Flag beaches you have to visit in the city…

South Africa
Agentic AI blurs Line Between Tool And Teammate
Agentic AI – systems that can plan, act, and learn independently – is being adopted faster than traditional and generative AI, yet few organisations have developed the management frameworks to keep pace. In less than two years, 35% of companies are already exploring agentic AI, with another 44% of companies planning to deploy it soon. […]

South Africa
Members of four of top five KZN rhino poaching groups arrested
Ezemvelo says the fifth group has been put out of action permanently.

South Africa
Duduzile Zuma’s deleted social media posts recovered, court hears
One recovered video shows a person shooting at an election poster of ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa.

South Africa
FEDUSA calls for withdrawal of proposed hike of GEMS member contributions
GEMS has proposed a 9.8% increase for 2026 and the unions have rejected it.

World
Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after Epstein emails made public
The former US treasury secretary has faced a backlash over frequent messages to Epstein.

World
Ferry carrying 267 people runs aground in South Korea
The vessel is stuck on a reef and unable to move, but there is no risk of sinking, the Coast Guard said.
World
News24 | Two Philippines ministers resign amid corruption scandal, but Marcos Jr safe – for now
Two ministers in Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s cabinet resigned on Tuesday after being implicated in an ongoing investigation into “ghost” infrastructure and billions of dollars of missing government funds, deepening a crisis facing the country’s government over the corruption scandal.

World
Dems may have an advantage in the 2026 midterms. And, Trump defends Saudi crown prince
President Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House visit. And, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals the president’s low approval rating.

Africa
Arsenal to end sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda
Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Africa
Christians in Nigeria ‘driven from their homes and killed’, Nicki Minaj says
The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

Africa
‘It would have been better if they’d killed me’: A forgotten war destroying women’s lives
Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

Africa
Two schoolgirls escape Nigeria kidnap ordeal, official says
Fight “day and night” to rescue the rest of the missing children, a top general tells soldiers.

Business
The man heading South Africa’s 163-year-old banking giant, who started an NGO and loves reggae
David Hodnett has taken over as the CEO of Standard Bank South Africa, and has big plans for the bank’s local division.
Business

Business
Good news for CSIR – Achieves R40 million net profit
The CSIR continues to play a critical role in addressing South Africa’s developmental challenges – particularly poverty, unemployment and inequality.

Business
Capitec under siege
Two new South African banks, OM Bank and Pep Bank, are targeting Capitec’s market with affordable and convenient banking services.

Politics
DA in Gauteng plans to picket outside Lesufi’s office on Thursday
The DA is demanding criminal charges to be laid against those involved in Tembisa Hospital looting.

Politics
Nkabinde returns to Ad Hoc Committee with supplementary statements
Cedrick Nkabinde is back on the hot seat and is testifying before parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | Tuesday, 19 November 2025
North West businessman Brown Mogotsi, appears before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

Politics
ANC has resolved Limpopo elective conference disputes: Mbalula
ANC SG Fikile Mbalula says the party is looking forward to all Limpopo structures being integrated.

Sport
Arsenal to end partnership with Visit Rwanda
Premier League leaders Arsenal will end their current partnership deal with Rwanda at the end of this season.

Sport
Australia cap Hughes called up by Wales
Wales call up Melbourne City midfielder Laura Hughes, who has been capped by Australia, for their international camp in Spain.

Sport
‘It’s not about getting credit’ – Solskjaer reflects on time at Man Utd
Speaking to BBC Sport’s Kelly Somers, former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reflects on his time in charge at Old Trafford, insisting he “enjoyed” the pressure placed upon him while he was in the role.

Sport
Does Solskjaer deserve more respect for his time managing Man Utd?
Does Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deserve more respect for his time as Manchester United manager? BBC Sport’s Simon Stone takes a closer look at his reign.
Education
Namibia: Aroab Academy Chases National Dreams
[Namibian] From street football to competing fiercely in Namibia’s Second Division, Aroab Football Academy (AFA) aims to shape champions on and off the field.
Education
Nigeria: Girl-Child Education, Women Empowerment Key to Dev’t – – Zamfara Governor
[Vanguard] Governor Dauda Lawal has said that his administration is prioritising girl-child education and women’s financial empowerment to deepen development across Zamfara State.
Education
Nigeria: Governor Lawal Awards Full Scholarships to Zamfara Students At Zaria Aviation College
[Vanguard] Governor Dauda Lawal has approved full scholarships for students from Zamfara State to study at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria.
Education
Nigeria: UBA Foundation Names 13-Year-Old Igando Student Youngest-Ever Essay Competition Winner
[This Day] A 13-year-old Lagos student, Ebunoluwa Seth Oluwatimilehin, has become the youngest laureate in the 15-year history of UBA Foundation National Essay Competition, a milestone that also ended an eight-year streak of female winners.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Can’t braai on a budget? You haven’t tried these tricks yet
Braai on a budget? Try these affordable braai tricks, including meat cuts, money-saving fuel tips and sides that make your braai go further.
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Science/Tech
South Africans warned about public USB chargers
A recent proof-of-concept demonstrated a more advanced form of “juice jacking” could compromise users’ devices even without them granting data access to the connected USB device.

Science/Tech
Thrustmaster ESWAP X2 H.E. Controller Review
Harder, better, faster, modular. This truly amazing pro-tier controller can be finessed to do just about anything. But it will cost you.

Science/Tech
Bitcoin Price Breaches $93K Support as Bitcoin Hyper Gains Momentum in Retail Buy-the-Dip Strategies
The bitcoin price has dropped beneath the $93,000 support level, jolting the market and forcing traders to reassess their short-term outlook. This move has pushed BTC back into a well-watched demand zone, where volatility tends to spike and dip-buying behavior often resurfaces. Retail sentiment is already tilting toward accumulation, as many view this breakdown as […]

Science/Tech
Best Altcoins to Buy Now — Market Shear Hits $610 M, Top Picks Emerge from the Dust
The crypto market just took a beating. A liquidation wave of around $610 million hit leveraged positions, sending shock-waves across altcoins and shaking sentiment hard. Short‐term holders were wiped out. Fear and opportunity both surged. This kind of reset clears the decks for new plays and emerging narratives — especially presales where early entry still […]
Motoring

Motoring
Omoda prices streamlined and re-arranged C5 range
Line-up now spans four models instead of the previous six, but with standard forced assistance and still priced below R350 000.
Motoring

Motoring
Motorists warned to brace for massive petrol price hike in December
December and the festive season are times for giving, but motorists may need to dig deep into their pockets for fuel.

Health
Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn
It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.
Health
This Play Recruited Actors With Anorexia. Was That Ethical?
Some psychologists and parents argued that it risked glamorizing the condition, but one performer described the experience as empowering: “Onstage, I can be who I really am.”

Health
‘Traumatic wait’ for women facing breast cancer diagnoses
Dr Jilly O’Hagan says she is “hugely concerned” after three patients in her surgery received a late cancer diagnosis.

Health
Lawyers contact health secretary over botched ops
Solicitors for more than 50 former patients of surgeon Kuldeep Stohr write to Wes Streeting.
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.