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Arab, Muslim leaders unite at Doha summit following Israeli attack
Israel’s attack on Hamas negotiators in Doha brought together dozens of Arab and Muslim leaders for a show of unity.

Top Stories
Trump says US struck another Venezuelan drug vessel, killing three
This is a breaking news story.

South Africa
SOS Coalition welcomes BMIT appointment to develop SABC funding model
SOS Coalition has raised concerns about the SABC Bill being passed without a funding model

South Africa
Police officer accused of Chesnay Keppler’s murder forfeits R20k bail
Accused police officer, Buthelezi’s expected back in court next month.

South Africa
Mayor says City of Joburg has master plan to resolve water crisis
They have a master plan aimed resolving the water crisis.

South Africa
SA’s healthcare system is at crisis point: Mark Heywood
Public healthcare faces staff shortages, shrinking budgets, and mounting debt says Mark Heywood.

World
Does Israel face a ‘South Africa moment’ over Gaza?
BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa.
World
News24 | Israel attack aimed to halt Gaza talks, Qatar emir tells emergency summit
Qatar’s emir accused Israel of trying to derail Gaza ceasefire efforts with its attack on Hamas in Doha, as Arab and Muslim leaders held emergency talks on Monday to discuss a unified response.

World
Belarus and Russia stage joint military drills
The BBC’s Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, reports from joint manoeuvres by Russia and Belarus, as part of the Zapad 2025 (West 2025) military drills.

World
Officials announce a ‘framework’ for keeping TikTok online in the U.S.
U.S. officials have announced a “framework” that would let Chinese-owned short video platform TikTok continue operations in the United States, although the two countries are still working out the details.

Africa
Police forcibly remove Gambian auditor general in reshuffle row
Momodou Ceesay rejected the president’s decision to oust him from the post.

Africa
Two men jailed for attempting to bewitch and kill Zambia’s president
The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.

Africa
Are we using the wrong world map?
This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

Africa
Zulu king challenges critic to stick fight
King Misuzulu was crowned in 2022, after a year-long feud following the death of his father.
Business

Business
Trump renews push to end companies’ quarterly reports
The US president urges regulators to adopt a semi-annual schedule for financial reports.

Business
Battle of the banks 2025: Capitec vs Standard Bank vs FNB vs Absa vs Nedbank
BusinessTech looked at the “big five” and measured their heft across 13 key metrics to determine which can truly call themselves the “biggest of the big banks”.

Business
Musk buys $1bn worth of Tesla shares
The purchases, the billionaire’s first since 2020, boost his investment in the firm.

Politics
ANC’s return to power depends on its councillors: Ramaphosa
The plan seeks to revitalise local government and make it work better for the people.

Politics
ACDP in support of BMIT’s appointment to develop SABC funding model
The Minister announced on Friday last week that BMIT had been appointed.

Politics
Madlanga Commission a waste of taxpayer’s money: MKP
MK Party is set to challenge the legality of the commission before the High Court in Pretoria.

Politics
ANC must be decisive when dealing with corruption: Analyst
The plan seeks to revitalise local government that is facing serious service delivery failures.

Sport
‘Almighty crisis’ could follow Welsh rugby changes
Ex-WRU chair Gareth Davies says an “almighty crisis” could follow current regime plans that could see the professional tier reduced from four to two clubs.

Sport
France’s Berthoumieu given 12-match ban for biting
France back row Axelle Berthoumieu has been banned for 12 matches after being cited for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer – and misses Saturday’s semi-final against England.

Sport
Italian skier Franzoso dies after training crash
Italian skier Matteo Franzoso dies following a training crash in Chile on Saturday in which he suffered a major head injury.

Sport
Clubs need funding to create ‘safe environment’ – Heatley
Carrick Rangers forward Paul Heatley says he hopes his injury against Bangor on Saturday will highlight the urgent need to release funding to clubs to upgrade stadium facilities across Northern Ireland.

Education
‘Our children matter’: parents protest against government’s Send overhaul plans
Concerns grow about potential cuts to educational support as Lib Dem leader addresses rally at Westminster
Parents fearful about the government’s plans to overhaul special needs education in England took their fight to parliament on Monday, where the Liberal Democrat leader, Ed Davey, warned the prime minister: “Get this wrong and you are out.”
Up to 700 parents, many carrying colourful,...
Education
Liberia: Orphans Concern Dedicates Renovated Comfort K. Toe Orphanage School in Christopolis
[Liberian Investigator] Published: September 15, 2025
Education
Liberia: UL Board Reaffirms Ban On Student Politics After Fresh Campus Violence
[Liberian Investigator] – The University of Liberia Board of Trustees has reaffirmed its ban on student political activities, citing renewed violence that disrupted academic life earlier this month.
Education
Liberia: Fact Check – Did Senators Dillon, Dopoe Get Facts Correct About Budget Allocations to the Education Sector?
[Liberian Investigator] On September 4, the administration of the University of Liberia (UL) appeared before the Senate Committee on Education to discuss pressing issues affecting the institution.

Lifestyle
The Kiffness ‘loses’ R500k deal over Charlie Kirk support
Outspoken muso The Kiffness claims he lost a half a million business deal over his support of right-wing US political activist Charlie Kirk.

Lifestyle
Former ‘Hectic On 3’ presenter Siphelo Bayana gets engaged
‘The journey of self-acceptance has been an incredible life lesson,” Siphelo Bayana opens up about his engagement and sexuality.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
SA bed company under fire over Charlie Kirk advert [watch]
Too soon, too insensitive? A South African bed company has come under fire for mocking Charlie Kirk’s death in an advertisement…

Entertainment
WATCH: Boom Shaka honoured at Basha Uhuru festival celebrating music, fashion and culture
The event was held at the Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg.

Entertainment
How Andile Bhala’s Indonesian exhibition pays tribute to his late mother
Bhala made history as the first African solo photographer to exhibit at Dia.lo.gue Artspace in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Entertainment
Bongani talks about love, abandonment and rejection on ‘Married at First Sight’ show
Married at First Sight SA has been screened for 11 weeks on Showmax, and each episode brings even more emotion and drama. The series follows four couples navigating married life in real time.

Entertainment
Lebo M reportedly calls off engagement to fiancée Malefu ‘Mel’ Ntsala again
The couple announced their engagement in June this year after rekindling their romance.
Science/Tech
TikTok Deal ‘Framework’ Reached With China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. and China have reached a tentative “framework” agreement on TikTok’s U.S. operations, with Presidents Trump and Xi set to finalize details Friday. “It’s between two private parties, but the commercial terms have been agreed upon,” he said. The update comes two days before TikTok parent company ByteDance faces a Sept. 17 deadline to divest...

Science/Tech
Save $40 on a Handmade Dutch Coffeemaker That’s Built for Life
Handmade in the Netherlands, the Moccamaster will kickstart your morning for years to come.
Science/Tech
Microsoft’s Office Apps Now Have Free Copilot Chat Features
Microsoft is adding the free Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and agents to Office apps for all Microsoft 365 business users today. From a report: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote are all being updated with a Copilot Chat sidebar that will help draft documents, analyze spreadsheets, and more without needing an additional Microsoft 365 Copilot license. “Copilot Chat is secure AI chat...

Science/Tech
WIRED Roundup: How Charlie Kirk Changed Conservative Media
On this episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the legacy of Charlie Kirk and the aftermath of his murder.

Motoring
Isuzu D-Max single cab soon to trade barrels for house moving
Being loaded with a pair of wine barrels as its first task proved easy, though a bigger job lies and wait.

Motoring
Progress rewarded, target almost made in Toyota GR Cup thriller
Penultimate round of the season saw dramatic action and a massive 10 second improvement in overall pace.
Motoring

Motoring
Ford recall notice expanded further over possible ABS failure
In the latest callback, 5 676 Rangers in four countries are being summoned.

Health
Why you might not need that magnesium supplement…
Drs Chris and Xand sit down with Professor Stella Volpe, the Head of the department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise at Virginia Tech in the US.
Health
When a Simple Swim Carries a Risk of Dangerous Illness
The parasitic infection schistosomiasis affects an estimated 200 million people globally, many of them children. But campaigns to identify and treat it face formidable hurdles.

Health
Fourteen NHS trusts’ maternity care to be investigated over ‘failures’
Families impacted have criticised the review, calling it “not fit for purpose”.

Health
Hospital opens room for miscarriage support
The space will provide “compassionate care during a profoundly difficult time”, says a ward sister.
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.