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Can you fathom the scale of Elon Musk’s pay rise?

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Jude Bellingham still has a point to prove despite being recalled to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Army-backed government yet to give an official response to Quad’s proposal for ceasefire leading to civilian rule.

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Musk will have to meet a series of milestones over the next decade to earn it.
South Africa
Global finance reform key for sustainable development
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called for urgent reforms to the international financial system so that multilateral banks can provide long-term and affordable capital for sustainable development and climate action.
According to the Global Stocktake, the collective global progress...

South Africa
Three men accused of murdering an ANC councillor face charges of murder and ammunition.

South Africa
Ministers will discuss AIDS eradication, equal pay, and ending workplace violence in healthcare.

South Africa
Morocco is on the brink of a sweeping digital transformation with the introduction of “Digital X.0,” a landmark framework law that will redefine how the country manages data, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital services across both public and private sectors. The draft legislation—currently under review by the General Secretariat of the Government—was presented by Amal […]
World
North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile, Seoul’s military said, around a week after US President Donald Trump approved South Korea’s plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine.
World
Republicans in the US Senate have voted down legislation that would have required US President Donald Trump to obtain congressional approval for any military attacks on Venezuela.

World
Authorities say the explosion occurred during Friday prayers at a mosque inside a high school complex.

World
For a decade, political support for Israel has come from conservative Christians. But now isolationism and antisemitism are changing the tone.

Africa
The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.

Africa
Some Kenyans have reportedly been killed, injured and others detained by Tanzanian security officers.

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.

Business
A Chinese car giant has doubled down on its plans to establish a vehicle assembly plant in South Africa.

Business
The South African Reserve Bank has sanctioned eZaga Remit for failing to comply with the FIC Act.

Business
Shares in the property website sink after it cuts profit forecasts to step up investment in AI.

Business
For South Africa’s investors, the ability to access global markets has never been more essential.

Politics
EMPD Chief Jabulani Mapiyeye is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
Malusi Gigaba handed himself over to police in Pretoria on Friday morning.

Politics
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been accused of meddling in police investigations.

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

Sport
Back row Olly Cracknell is poised to make his Wales debut on Sunday against Argentina aged 31 after being rewarded for his form with Leicester.

Sport
From the eighth tier of English football to the England squad – who is new Three Lions call-up Alex Scott?

Sport
Tommy Fleetwood hits a second round of 66 to share the lead of the Abu Dhabi Championship with fellow Englishman Aaron Rai.

Sport
Caelan Doris says he is refreshed and ready to lead Ireland again after doing a digital detox during the summer while he recovered from the injury that ruled him out of the British and Irish Lions tour.
Education
[This Day] In just one year, the TechMinds Girls Empowerment Foundation (TMG Empower) has positioned itself as one of Africa’s most inspiring movements for gender inclusion in technology.
Education
[Namibian] Namibia risks producing more graduates than the market can absorb if free tertiary education is not linked to employability and practical training, experts have warned.
Education
[Namibian] Two white pupils who dressed up in blackface at a Halloween party in Windhoek have been suspended following a public outcry. One of the pupils, a cyclist, has also lost his sponsorship following the incident.
Education
Many East Germans are more sympathetic toward Moscow than their western compatriots, reflecting decades of Soviet ties and disillusionment since reunification.

Lifestyle
DJ Zinhle says she ‘doesn’t want to have conflict’ amid rumours Mörda has cheated on her with a ’22-year-old’. Take a look…
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Every spring, Pretoria transforms into a haze of lavender and lilac as more than 70 000 jacaranda trees burst into bloom.
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Science/Tech
Bitcoin price is once again stealing headlines as gold begins to show cracks under pressure. Over the past week, gold has slipped below $4,000, sparking a rotation of capital into digital assets. Analysts warn that this could mark the early stages of a massive capital shift, one that could send the Bitcoin price to new […]

Science/Tech
The Cardano price is once again under pressure, sliding closer to the $0.50 range as traders lose faith in ADA’s long-term momentum. Despite years of network upgrades, the road to $3 now looks increasingly distant. Instead, analysts are shifting their attention to Remittix (RTX) at $0.1166, which has the potential to yield 30x returns due […]

Science/Tech
The latest Pi Network Price Prediction has caught the attention of traders as data signals a potential surge in value, with some projections pointing toward a 30x increase. This forecast has sparked renewed debate about whether Pi Coin can deliver on its early promises or if other payment-based cryptos like Remittix — now gaining traction […]

Science/Tech
Whether you need a roller bag for a work trip or a tote for a bachelorette, we tested the best bags to bring on a plane.

Motoring
In his first five premier class seasons, Red Bull KTM star has never finished lower than 11th.
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Going on-sale next year in Europe, the Twingo is not expected to return to South Africa at any stage.
Health
Even those opposed to President Trump were encouraged by his announcement of a discount on I.V.F. drugs, a policy that followed months of complex negotiations.

Health
Dr Mark Watson is suspended for licking beer from a younger colleague’s cleavage.

Health
Rules about administering drugs such as Botox and Mounjaro have not kept up, says Wales’ regulator.
Health
Seven complaints, filed on Thursday, claim the popular chatbot encouraged dangerous discussions and led to mental breakdowns.
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.
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The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
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Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.