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Banners of portraits of world leaders of G20 countries are displayed on the pillars of a highway overpass in Johannesburg on 20 November ahead of the G20 Leader's Summit.
SA tells US it is displeased at last-minute G20 summit decision
- South Africa expressed displeasure with the US’s late decision to attend the G20 at a diplomatic level after President Donald Trump initially vowed a boycott.
- The US chargé d’affaires will lead the delegation and seek accreditation for the closing ceremony, where South Africa aims to issue a leaders’ declaration.
- The US has threatened to reframe the declaration as a chair’s statement due to the country’s absence from negotiations, leading to ongoing discussions and potential obstruction.
Stranded South African men said they felt powerless as WhatsApp messages showed Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla trying to calm them while they were allegedly sent for military training and deployed to the Ukrainian frontlines.
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‘Powerless’: Inside the WhatsApp group chat of SA men trapped in Russia
- A group of South African men were allegedly conned into joining the war in Ukraine after being promised bodyguard training in Russia.
- Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, Jacob Zuma’s daughter, is implicated as the administrator of a WhatsApp group where the men reported threats and unsafe conditions.
- The men claim their phones were confiscated, bank accounts drained, and that they were pressured to sign contracts and fight on the front lines, prompting Jacob Zuma to appeal to the Russian defence minister for their removal.
ANC Youth League secretary-general Mntuwoxolo Ngudle and ANCYL President Collen Malatji.
ANC Youth League suspends its president Collen Malatji
- The ANC Youth League has suspended its president, Collen Malatji.
- The suspension stems from allegations that Malatji unilaterally convened a parallel meeting and misled structures.
- Secretary-general Mntuwoxolo Ngundle signed the letter addressed to the league’s structures.
Gender-based violence and femicide declared a national disaster
- Gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) have been officially declared a national disaster in South Africa.
- The head of the National Disaster Management Centre granted clearance to classify GBVF as a national disaster.
- This decision follows a reassessment of reports and submissions which concluded that GBVF meets the threshold of a potential disaster.
Sanral, the state-owned enterprise responsible for the country's road network, has been in the line of fire over contracts with Base Major.
Sanral reinstates suspended execs but won’t explain why
- Sanral has reinstated its chief procurement officer and chief audit executive, after suspending them last month, but won’t disclose the reason.
- The suspension was believed to be linked to a court order interdicting a contract awarded to a Chinese joint venture, Base Major, due to non-compliance with Construction Industry Development Board regulations.
- Sanral has a history of lengthy suspensions without disciplinary proceedings, but this matter was resolved quickly, though the agency won’t confirm if an investigation or hearing occurred.
South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje was last in action for the Proteas in the T20 Cricket World Cup in the West Indies and United States in 2024.
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Nortje returns to Proteas’ T20 squad as Conrad eyes World Cup combinations
- The Proteas announced their ODI and T20 squads for the upcoming tour of India, with Temba Bavuma captaining the ODI side and Aiden Markram leading the T20 team.
- Anrich Nortje returns to the T20 squad after recovering from injury, while Rubin Herman is included in the ODI squad, and David Miller rejoins the T20 side.
- Coach Shukri Conrad aims to finalise plans for the T20 World Cup in India next year and assess the team’s progress for the 2027 World Cup during this tour.
Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch (C) is crowned as she celebrates winning the 2025 Miss Universe pageant.
Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe after walkout and host drama
- Fatima Bosch, Miss Mexico, won Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand amid a series of controversies.
- The pageant was marred by drama, including Bosch’s earlier walkout after being allegedly insulted by the host, resigning judges, and claims of rigging.
- Several contestants also experienced mishaps, such as falls on stage, with Miss Jamaica being hospitalised after a fall.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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