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Who are the 57 members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation?
Representatives from the Arab and Muslim world have gathered in Doha to respond to Israel’s attack on Qatar.

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Trump is moving away from aiding Ukraine
“It’s the operational intelligence that the Europeans can’t duplicate fully that helped keep Ukraine in the game.”

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Constance Marten and Mark Gordon jailed for 14 years over baby’s death
The couple were found guilty in July after a lengthy retrial at the Old Bailey.

South Africa
Leigh Matthews’ killer Donovan Moodley recommended for parole
Moodley abducted Matthews from Bond University, and held her captive and demanded ransom.

South Africa
Rubio urges Qatar to keep helping with Gaza as Israel batters enclave
Qatar a U.S. ally has been co-mediating talks between Israel and the Palestinian militant group.
South Africa
News24 | You sing well, but capacity dololo, Mantashe tells ANC councillors
Scores of ANC councillors have gathered in a massive dome near FNB Stadium in Soweto.
South Africa
KZN Premier calls for thorough investigation into Imbali scholar transport tragedies
KZN Premier calls for thorough investigation into Imbali scholar transport tragedies
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for a thorough investigation into two scholar transport accidents in Pietermaritzburg’s Imbali Township last week.
On Thursday, a minibus taxi lost control and crashed into Senzokuhle Crèche and Pre-School in Imbali Unit 18, claiming the lives of...

World
Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport
Pedro Sánchez says Israel should be treated in the same way as Russia over its war in Ukraine.

World
In first interview, Pope Leo XIV takes on billionaires, polarization and war
Pope Leo XIV reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis and whether he sees himself as more U.S. American or Peruvian.

World
Trump says Venezuela ‘sending drugs, gang members’ as tensions rise
Tension has been running high between the two countries since the US deployed war ships to the South Caribbean.
World
News24 | China’s ‘false legal narratives’ on WWII are an attempt to put pressure on Taiwan, says US
China is intentionally mischaracterising World War Two-era documents to put pressure on and isolate Taiwan given those agreements made no determination of the island’s ultimate political status, the de facto US embassy in Taipei said.

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.

Africa
South Africa inflict record defeat on New Zealand
New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.

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.

Business
Beauty chain Bodycare to shut a further 30 stores
Administrators say they are hopeful the chain’s remaining 85 stores can be saved.

Business
Rand flexes as money floods into South Africa
The rand hit recent highs against the US dollar on Monday (15 September) as prospects for interest rate cuts in the United States sent investors pouring into emerging market bonds.

Politics
ANC councillors must be first to know what is happening in their wards: Ramaphosa
The plan seeks to revitalise local government that is facing serious service delivery failures.

Politics
Chief Zuma’s defence slams state over ‘illegally’ obtained evidence
Chief Simphiwe Zuma is accused of killing DA Chief Whip in the Umgeni municipality, Nhlalayenza Zuma

Politics
LIVE | ANC launches Service Delivery Action Plan
Ramaphosa says the plan is core in addressing service delivery failures.

Politics
Mbalula admits service delivery in Joburg is not up to scratch
ANC SG Fikile Mbalula’s comments come as Joburg residents have been battling water shortages

Sport
Cowboys beat Giants in OT after epic fourth quarter
Dallas Cowboys triumph in overtime after an outrageous fourth quarter battle with the New York Giants.

Sport
‘Trust us’ – winless, goalless Villa struggle with expectations
Four matches, no wins and no goals – but the message from Aston Villa is ‘trust us’ as they look to turn their fortunes around.

Sport
‘Wonderful’ Park strike and 40-yard screamer feature in WSL best goals
Manchester United’s Jess Park and Arsenal’s Alessia Russo are among the scorers of some of the best goals from week two of the Women’s Super League.

Sport
Nedbank Golf Challenge welcomes top Ryder Cup star to Sun City
Norwegian star Viktor Hovland will make his Nedbank Golf Challenge debut at the Gary Player Country Club from 4-7 December 2025.
Education
Liberia: UL Pays Arrears to Adjunct Faculty.
[New Dawn] -As normal academic activities kickoff today
Education
South Africa: Transforming Leadership and Schools, the Principals Academy Trust Is a Beacon of Hope
[Daily Maverick] In communities plagued by socioeconomic hardships and violence, school principals often face overwhelming challenges.
Education
South Africa: Matriculants Urged to Explore Multiple Career Pathways
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has urged matriculants to explore a range of post-school opportunities, as spaces at universities remain limited.
Education
Liberia: Keyara’s Gift Awards Scholarships to 175 Students
[New Dawn] Monrovia — Keyara’s Gift Incorporated, a nongovernmental organization, has awarded scholarships to 175 students ranging from elementary to college level across Liberia.

Lifestyle
Matriculants urged to explore multiple career options
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has urged matriculants to explore a range of post-school opportunities.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
You should NEVER cross your legs on a plane – here’s why
Flying soon? A physiotherapist has revealed why crossing your legs when seated on a plane isn’t the best idea…

Lifestyle
More German tourists rescued from Table Mountain
Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR) teams responded to an emergency call from three stranded German tourists on Table Mountain.

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
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.

Entertainment
How theatre production is tackling child trafficking
The play exposes the tactics traffickers use, while empowering pupils to spot red flags and protect themselves.

Entertainment
Key 2025 Emmy Awards moments: Children, Colbert, women and politics
Television’s best and brightest gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, the industry’s premier awards gala.

Science/Tech
The rise and fall of operating systems – a 45-year digital timelapse
From CP/M to Android, showcasing the most dominant desktop and mobile operating systems over four-and-a-half decades.

Science/Tech
Dogecoin Price Prediction; DOGE Holders Go All In On Remittix After PayFi Altcoin Set For Mega Monthly Gains
Dogecoin’s price is a burning issue once again as crypto interest picks up at the start of 2025. What had initially been regarded as a meme-based asset has proven surprising resilience, still being one of the most talked-about cryptocurrencies globally. Its longevity is a testament to how digital assets can outgrow their origins and continue […]
Science/Tech
‘USB-A Isn’t Going Anywhere, So Stop Removing the Port’
An anonymous reader shares a column: After nearly 30 years of USB-A connectivity, the market is now transitioning to the convenient USB-C standard, which makes sense given that it supports higher speeds, display data, and power delivery. The symmetrical connection is also smaller and more user-friendly, as it’s reversible and works with smartphones and tablets. I get that USB-C is inevitable,...

Science/Tech
Latest Crypto News: Winner Mining Subverts/Recasts the Definition of Cloud Mining
As the cryptocurrency market matures and investors increasingly seek passive income, cloud mining has become a popular way to earn daily cryptocurrency returns. WinnerMining, a leading cryptocurrency innovation company, has announced the launch of a new, free cloud mining platform featuring popular, latest, high-powered mining equipment and support for popular cryptocurrencies such as XRP, BTC,...

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.
Motoring
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.

Health
Woman loses faith in hospital after miscarriage
Emma Simmonds says she will never return to the hospital, this week rated England’s worst.
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.