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As public media funds officially dry up, local radio stations struggle
Local stations like the Allegheny Mountain Radio serve as a key resource for locals during times of stress.

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What we learned from Virginia Giuffre’s memoir
The 367-page-long book contains detailed accounts of Giuffre’s encounters with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew.

South Africa
General Shibiri accused of interfering in Armand Swart murder case
Three people were arrested for Swart’s murder in April 2024.

South Africa
Zim, Malawi to pay repatriation costs for Limpopo bus crash victims
Forty-four people were killed in a bus crash on the N1 near Louis Trichardt, Limpopo.

South Africa
Judgment reserved in Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala bail appeal
Matlala is the alleged mastermind who paid gunmen in the attempted hit on his former partner.

South Africa
Over 17 000 suspects arrested in week-long police Operation Shanela
Among those arrested are more than 2 000 most wanted suspects linked to serious and violent crimes.

World
Japan allows over-the-counter ‘morning after’ pill for the first time
Women will be able to get the pill without prescription, but a pharmacist will still need to be present.

World
Palestinian woman in hospital after being clubbed by masked Israeli settler
The attacker is seen striking the 55-year-old woman with a large wooden stick during the assault in the West Bank village of Turmus Ayaa.

World
Driver dies after Italian basketball fans’ bus attacked with stones
Local media reports the bus was targeted by fans from a rival team, after an earlier game.
World
News24 | ‘Stop right now at the battle lines’: Trump calls on Russia, Ukraine to halt war, ‘cut up’ Donbas
US President Donald Trump has called for Russia and Ukraine to freeze the war along current battle lines – a proposal that would see Moscow keep large areas of Ukrainian territory.

Africa
Nigerian police fire tear gas as protesters gather over separatist leader
The protesters are seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu who has been in detention since 2021 on terrorism charges.

Africa
The ‘radical’ Manchester event that changed Africa
A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.

Africa
Thousands of grief-stricken mourners attend Raila Odinga’s funeral
Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.

Africa
Plan to test Liberian schoolchildren for drugs blocked
The head of Liberia’s drug agency says all students should be tested as a way to combat drug abuse.

Business
The South African set to be the first woman to run a R1.7 trillion American giant
Gold gaint Newmont has named its South African-born COO, Natascha Viljoen, as its next president and CEO—a first in the American company’s 104-year history.
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Business
Warning for South Africans living in complexes and sectional titles
Sectional title schemes in South Africa are under pressure due to rising levy defaults, and new legal cases show that owners and tenants won’t be protected by the law.

Business
The new R15 billion city being built in South Africa
Westown, the new city of the West, is making progress after opening a 50,000 sqm mall earlier this year.

Politics
DA calls for scrapping of BEE, blames it for job losses, cronyism
The DA unveiled details of its Economic Inclusion for All Bill in Bruma, East Rand.
Politics
News24 | DA takes aim at BEE with bold new bill focusing on poverty, not race
In a move that will almost certainly rock an already precarious Government of National Unity, the DA has unveiled an “economic inclusion for all” bill, hoping it will one day replace the ANC’s Black Economic Empowerment policy.

Politics
Armand Swart murder helped investigators crack related cases
Witness A is testifying before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria.
Politics
News24 | ANC, Cosatu tackle governance, economic revival, alliance challenges ahead of elections
When senior leaders of the Congress of South African Trade Unions meet ANC officials on Monday, the state of governance, public service delivery, and economic revival are expected to be among the key topics of discussion.

Sport
Sinner to miss Italy’s Davis Cup title defence
Four-time Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner will not be part of the Italy team aiming to win a third consecutive Davis Cup title in November.

Sport
Deflected touchdowns headline NFL plays of the week
Deflected touchdowns from Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin and New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson headline the best plays from NFL week seven.

Sport
Zachary Porthen could add to list of Wynberg Boys’ Springboks
Should he selected to make his Springbok debut, Zachery Porthen will become the 16th Wynberg Old Boy to don the famed green and gold jersey.

Sport
Everton defender Branthwaite to have operation
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite needs an operation on an injured hamstring and is set for an extended spell on the sidelines.

Education
The right wants Charlie Kirk memorials across the US – but is it just an attempt to capitalize on his killing?
Critics say mandatory statues on college campuses and street renamings are a way to keep US culture wars going
Republicans and conservatives are campaigning to quickly build statues and other memorials across the United States for the slain rightwing activist Charlie Kirk in the wake of his assassination at a college event in Utah last month.
Political leaders in states such as Florida,...

Education
Starmer urged to apologise as MP says rioting by Maccabi Tel Aviv fans justifies their ban from Aston Villa game – UK politics live
Independent MP Ayoub Khan makes comments after Tel Aviv football derby between Hapoel and Maccabi called off after rioting
Another proposal in the white paper on post-16 education and skills is for a new system to replace the current one for pupils in England who fail maths or English at GCSE. The Department for Education says this reform will particularly help white working class pupils.
When...
Education
Tanzania: Out Launches Labs to Boost Stem Education
[Daily News] Njombe — THE Open University of Tanzania (OUT) has launched modern science laboratories in Njombe Region, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education for youth across the country.

Education
‘It’s a bit clandestine, a bit punk’: the guerrilla scheme letting skint artists mass-share gallery membership cards
Now 600 strong, the Artist Membership Project is helping young artists see exhibitions while dodging hefty entry fees at top British institutions. We meet the founder of the scheme
On a railing, not far from Tate Modern, is a lockbox. Enter a code and inside is a membership card to the museum, enabling free access to its temporary exhibitions. You get your ticket, you return the card.
The...

Lifestyle
Kayise Ngqula inspires girls with Dove’s empowering campaign
Kayise Ngqula stands with Dove, DBE and DBSA to encourage young girls to value their inner strength over appearance.
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Lifestyle
Lifestyle
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Entertainment
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Science/Tech
Peanut Allergies Have Plummeted in Children, Study Shows
Food allergies in children dropped sharply in the years after new guidelines encouraged parents to introduce infants to peanuts, a study has found. The New York Times: For decades, as food allergy rates climbed, experts recommended that parents avoid exposing their infants to common allergens. But a landmark trial in 2015 found that feeding peanuts to babies could cut their chances of...

Science/Tech
What caused the AWS outage – and why has it made the internet fall apart?
The outage at Amazon services has impacted over 1,000 companies and affected millions of internet users.
Science/Tech
India Draft Plan Reveals $21 Trillion Net-Zero Investment Need
India will need as much as $21 trillion to achieve its climate goals and lift its population out of poverty, according to a draft government plan seen by Bloomberg. From the report: The estimate offers a first glimpse of how the country intends to live up to its target of net zero emissions by 2070. The updated scenario implies hitting peak emissions in 2045, which is a decade earlier than the...

Science/Tech
13 Best White Elephant Gifts (2025): Coffee Pot Mug, Legos, Sushi Magnets, and More
Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year’s holiday party, from a bathrobe for a bottle of wine to magnets they’ll wish they could eat.
Motoring

Motoring
BMW 333i Homage set to be just as sought-after as original E30
Only five of the 33 limited-run models will be offered with six-speed manual transmission.
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.

Health
Community health centre to open after £2.2m revamp
The Grade-II listed St Dunstan’s House has been converted into a health and wellbeing.

Health
Fishing group ‘devastated’ after container fire
Craig Parkins says years of hard work has “just gone up in smoke”.

Health
Mother’s warning after son eats ‘cannabis gummies’
A 17 year-old is rushed to hospital after eating entire bag of illegal gummies.
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.