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President Cyril Ramaphosa successfully led South Africa’s G20 presidency, earning praise for a seamless summit, despite domestic and international challenges.
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Relief and applause: How Ramaphosa delivered a milestone G20 moment
- President Cyril Ramaphosa is relieved and satisfied with the successful G20 Summit hosted in South Africa, despite domestic and international challenges.
- The summit focused on global economic challenges, climate change financing, elevating Africa’s role, and enhancing South Africa’s global standing.
- Ramaphosa’s leadership was praised by other world leaders, particularly for his handling of the US’ absence and for elevating South Africa’s global influence.
DA Party leader John Steenhuisen and federal chair Helen Zille.
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DA to probe top leadership feud as tensions between Steenhuisen, George erupt
- The DA’s federal legal commission will investigate a dispute between John Steenhuisen and Dion George, involving allegations of financial misconduct and misuse of international trips.
- The federal executive has instructed all involved parties to cease public disputes and allow the party’s internal processes to proceed.
- The investigation follows heightened tensions between Steenhuisen and George, with allegations of poor performance and financial mismanagement surfacing.
Anthracite coal mines have collapsed amid a smelter closure crisis in South Africa.
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Mines collapse as SA smelters vanish - 1m tonnes anthracite stranded, mass job losses
- More than 30 mines in South Africa have closed due to the smelter closure crisis, resulting in more than a million tonnes of stranded anthracite coal and thousands of job losses.
- The crisis is attributed to factors like the vanishing smelting industry, high production costs compared to China, and geopolitical challenges affecting the global coal market.
- The government’s failure to provide smelters with discounted electricity tariffs is exacerbating the situation, potentially leading to more smelter closures and further job losses.
Smoke rises following Russian glide bomb strikes on the front-line city of Kostiantynivka in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine on 21 March 2025. Eighteen South African men are trapped in Donbas after being lured under false pretences.
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‘Our lives are at risk’: Zuma sisters clash as SA man trapped in Ukraine war zone pleads for help
- Eighteen South African men are trapped in Ukraine’s Donbas region after being allegedly lured to Russia under false pretences of bodyguard training.
- Nkosazana Bonganini Zuma-Mncube has requested a formal investigation into her half-sister, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s, alleged involvement in the situation.
- The South African government is investigating the recruitment of the men and working to bring them home through diplomatic channels.
Hawks sergeant Papi Tsie (in the black jacket), accused of soliciting a R100 000 bribe to halt a Tembisa Hospital corruption probe, left the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court in tears after his first appearance on Monday.
Hawks sergeant cries in court after R100 000 Tembisa Hospital bribe arrest
- Hawks sergeant Papi Tsie and Tembisa Hospital official Zacharia Tsisele were arrested in a sting operation for alleged corruption related to a Tembisa Hospital investigation.
- Tsie is accused of soliciting a R100 000 bribe to quash the investigation, which is linked to the larger R2-billion Tembisa Hospital procurement fraud exposed by Babita Deokaran.
- The State requested a postponement of the bail application to investigate further and ensure witness protection, while the defence accused the State of laziness.
Argentina’s Juan Cruz Mallia is tackled by England’s Tom Curry of England, which resulted in an injury to the Pumas fullback at Twickenham on 23 November 2025.
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Pumas boss Contepomi labels Curry a ‘bully’ after England loss
- Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi accused England’s Tom Curry of being a “bully” after an alleged tunnel incident following their 27-23 loss.
- Contepomi claimed Curry shoved and swore at him after a late tackle on Juan Cruz Mallia, which left the fullback injured.
- England coach Steve Borthwick defended Curry, praising his “impeccable character” and “respectful” nature.
The Oranjezicht City Farm Market is relocating to a custom-built venue at Dock Road and Granger Bay Boulevard from 6 December.
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Cape Town’s Oranjezicht market is moving: Here’s where and when
- The Oranjezicht City Farm Market is moving to a new, custom-built location at Dock Road and Granger Bay Boulevard, opening on 6 December.
- Founded in 2012, the market has grown significantly, now supporting more than 100 traders and 3 500 livelihoods. The new venue offers improved amenities and accessibility.
- The relocation is a collaborative effort with the V&A Waterfront and investors, aiming to inspire similar fresh-produce markets nationwide and promote sustainable practices.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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