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South Africa
Mpumalanga court sentence 34-year-old man to four life terms for rape
Bongani Nkosi had pleaded guilty to involvement in the rape of four females aged between 16 and 28.

South Africa
KZN urges strict by-laws enforcement against building near rivers
Flash floods swept away three people and damaged homes as well as roads.

South Africa
Hawks nab judge, church leader and two others for alleged corruption
The four suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Serious Commercial Crimes Court.

South Africa
Key witness in Booysen trial pressed on statement inconsistencies
In Booysen trial, key witness denies recalling 2017 police statements despite signed records.

World
Italy now recognizes the crime of femicide and punishes it with life in prison
Italy’s parliament on Tuesday approved a law that punishes femicide with life in prison. The vote coincided with the international day for the elimination of violence against women.

World
Watch: Moment researcher finds rare flower after 13-year search
Researcher Septian Andriki collapsed in tears upon discovering the rare Rafflesia hasseltii plant in Indonesia.

World
Teens launch High Court challenge to Australia’s social media ban
They argue the law – which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts – is unconstitutional.

World
Robert Irwin wins Dancing with the Stars, a decade after sister’s victory
Son of the late conservationist Steve Irwin, Robert was a fan favourite this season.

Africa
Trump envoy denies bias as he pushes for Sudan peace plan
Efforts to negotiate an end to the war, which has displaced 12 million people, remain unfruitful.

Africa
Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest
The opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.

Africa
Ethiopian volcano eruption sends ash to Delhi, hitting flight operations
India’s aviation regulator has asked airline operators to “strictly avoid” volcanic ash affected areas.

Africa
Abducted child’s father tells BBC he felt helpless as he saw mass Nigerian kidnapping
The raid on a Catholic school in the West African state came amid a surge in attacks by armed groups.

Business
End of an era for iconic food giant in South Africa
Packaged goods and food producer Tiger Brands has seen a significant increase in its earnings for the 2025 financial year, with the group undertaking a major brand refresh as it signals a new era.

Business
South Africa launches Plan B as relations with the US deteriorate
South Africa is betting on a new ‘butterfly strategy’ and trade agreements with other countries and economic blocs, as relations with the United States deteriorate.

Business
Business Talk – GIFS CEO Dr Kershen Pillay discusses the Global Goals 2030: Africa Scholarship
Pillay is the CEO of the Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences (GIFS) and boasts over a decade of experience in the financial services education sector.

Business
US workers confront holiday season hiring squeeze
Seasonal hiring is poised to drop to its lowest level since 2008, a sign of caution among US businesses in the face of tariffs and consumer angst.

Politics
New witness to testify at Madlanga Commission
Hawks member Paul Radebe told the Madlanga Commission that he first met Malcolm X in 2022.

Politics
Security tight at Kgosi Mampuru ahead of Matlala’s testimony
On Tuesday, Matlala’s lawyers’ attempts to get a postponement were unsuccessful.

Politics
Timely delivery of judgments remains a priority: Chief Justice Maya
Chief Justice Mandisa Maya presented the Annual Judiciary Report on Tuesday.

Politics
Oral arguments in Semenya’s TRC Inquiry recusal battle to be heard
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Cases inquiry is probing the two-decade delay.

Sport
FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Here’s when Bafana Bafana will know their opponents
The draw for FIFA World Cup 2026 is around the corner. Here’s when Bafana Bafana will know their tournament group opponents.

Sport
Khanye questions Sibisi’s defending despite Pirates win
Despite Orlando Pirates winning 2-0 against Chippa United, Junior Khanye slammed Nkosinathi Sibisi’s defending against Eva Nga.

Sport
RESULT | Proteas embarrass India to claim historic Test series win
South Africa romped to victory in the second Test for their first series win in India in 25 years on Wednesday.

Sport
From football to the Moon: FIVE things to keep an eye on in 2026
It’s a year set to hold lunar trips, footballing spectacles and a battle for control of the US Congress – among others.

Education
‘We’re a bit jealous of Kneecap’: how Europe’s minority tongues are facing the digital future | Stephen Burgen
What does it mean to lose a language? And what does it take to save it? Those were the big questions being asked in Barcelona recently
There’s an Irish saying, tír gan teanga, tír gan anam: a country without a language is a country without a soul. Representatives of some of Europe’s estimated 60 minority languages – or minoritised, as they define them – met in Barcelona recently to...
Education
Malawi: How Chithyola Banda Watered Down Mwanamvekha’s ‘Taxing’ Mid-Year Budget
[Nyasa Times] The barbs traded between the government and the opposition in Parliament on Monday, November 24, 2025 transported me back to childhood–those dusty afternoons after school when grudges were not settled with words but with bare-knuckles. if someone wronged or insulted you during class, the matter never ended in the classroom.
Education
Namibia: Namibia State of Skills and Demand Report Launched
[New Era] Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture in Namibia Dino Ballotti yesterday launched the Namibia State of Skills Demand and Supply report.
Education
Nigeria: Tinubu Welcomes Freed Kebbi Schoolgirls, Orders Push to Rescue Others
[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the Tuesday’s release of the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists in Maga, Danko-Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Cancer in the workplace forces South African businesses to rethink their policies in 2026
Cancer cases are set to double by 2030, businesses need clear policies to manage cancer in the workplace.

Lifestyle
Rescue dogs in Gqeberha invited to star in local dog show
This weekend, rescue dogs in Gqeberha have the chance to shine at Save-a-Pet’s Rescue Dog Show and Market.
Lifestyle
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Science/Tech
TRUENAV launches WhatsApp business calling for contact centres
New WhatsApp calling integration gives agents seamless voice, chat and social media tools in one platform.

Science/Tech
Crypto warning in South Africa
The South African Reserve Bank warned that a lack of comprehensive regulations for crypto assets and stablecoins has emerged as a new risk, posing a significant threat to the country’s financial sector.

Science/Tech
Absa offering cash back for Black Friday
Absa’s Black Friday promotion began on Monday, 24 November, and will run until Monday, 1 December 2025.

Science/Tech
Cheap data, phones key to South Africa’s e-commerce boom: Takealot boss
Cheaper smartphones and data are needed to unlock e-commerce’s potential to spur economic growth, says Frederik Zietsman.

Motoring
Tata Harrier in for a tough ride to rewrite brand’s perception
Sole availability of a turbodiesel engine isn’t enough, on it own, to lure buyers away from the better equipped and more affordable hybrid and plug-in hybrid Chinese offerings.

Motoring
Toyota Gazoo Racing seals Rally-Raid title with 1-2-3-4 finish
Title, effectively became decided after the first 10 km of the main event on Saturday.
Motoring
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Health
U.S. Announces Negotiated Prices for 15 Drugs Under Medicare
The Trump administration said that had the new prices been in effect last year, Medicare would have saved $12 billion, which would have reduced its spending on those drugs by 44 percent.
Health
Postpartum Prescription of GLP-1 Drugs Has Increased Sharply, Study Finds
By mid-2024, the weight-loss drugs were prescribed for almost 2 percent of new mothers.
Health
C.D.C. Quietly Appoints Doctor Critical of Vaccines as Second in Command
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Ralph Lee Abraham promoted discredited treatments like ivermectin and, as Louisiana’s surgeon general, halted the state’s mass vaccination campaign.

Health
Will my favourite drink cost more?
Packaged milk drinks, including some packaged coffees, will be included in the “sugar tax”, the Health Secretary has announced.
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.