SA responds to notice of removal from AGOA

Minister Tau says AGOA remains important to South Africa.

Source: SABC News
https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/1174168-2/

Trump promised 'no more wars'. His foreign policy tells another story

Donald Trump promised an “America First” foreign policy and pledged to keep the US out of foreign wars. But since returning to the White House, his administration has been deeply involved in conflicts around the world. From the war in Ukraine and threats to Greenland and Canada, to the US intervention in Venezuela, Trump's shifting approach to the Middle East and war with Iran, Vedika Bahl examines his foreign policy record since returning to office.

Source: France 24 English
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/truth-or-fake/20261102-trump-promised-no-more-wars-his-foreign-policy-tells-another-story

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Polls hint Joburg could steady or topple coalitions from Tshwane to Nelson Mandela Bay

The coalition that emerges in Johannesburg will influence negotiations in councils across South Africa. Six polls offer different scenarios for the City.

Source: Daily Maverick
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-02-polls-hint-joburg-could-steady-or-topple-coalitions-from-tshwane-to-nelson-mandela-bay/

Rassie aims Bok big guns at Azzurri

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named an experienced match 23 for Saturday's Nations Championship Test against Italy in Turin. The post Rassie aims Bok big guns at Azzurri appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Source: SA Rugby Magazine
https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/rassie-aims-bok-big-guns-at-azzurri/

How to Reclaim 15GB of Storage After the iOS 27 Update, and What You Give Up

Apple Intelligence storage on iOS 27 is taking around 15GB on some iPhones, and switching the feature off doesn't give it back. You'll see the Siri language change users found, why it shrinks the AI files to about 100MB, what features you give up and how to reverse it. The post How to Reclaim 15GB of Storage After the iOS 27 Update, and What You Give Up appeared first on Memeburn.

Source: Memeburn
https://memeburn.com/apple-intelligence-storage-ios-27/

VIDEO: Poll Dancing: Watch Politically Aweh’s elections comedy special before you vote

KG Mokgadi wants to be your mayor. That’s how bad things have got. In Poll Dancing, Politically Aweh’s live elections comedy special, you can learn everything you need to know before 4 November: how your ballot works, who’s funding the parties, what the polls say, and one deeply regrettable AI pole dance.

Source: Daily Maverick
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-02-poll-dancing-watch-politically-awehs-elections-comedy-special-before-you-vote/

Migration is a moral issue for Burnham – but he also wants to tell a positive story

While PM is keen to support those making a contribution his backing of Shabana Mahmood’s hard line is no surpriseWhile out on the campaign trail in Makerfield, Andy Burnham gave a glimpse into where he might land on Labour’s plans for immigration reform, which had already been decried by the left of the party as unfair and the right as electorally necessary.Asked by the Guardian what he thought of Reform’s attack on “open borders Andy” – Nigel Farage’s early attempt to define him as soft on migration – the then Manchester mayor dismissed the charge as “ridiculous” and went on the defensive. Continue reading...

Source: The Guardian - World
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/02/migration-andy-burnham-shabana-mahmood-labour-immigration

Aspen sells European business unit for R3.6bn

‘We're not openly out there looking to sell our assets, but if we can unlock more value from a sale than by running it ourselves, those are the types of opportunities we look at – and it's really just one brand, and for the European market only’: Aspen Group CFO Sean Capazorio.

Source: Moneyweb
https://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-radio/safm-market-update/aspen-sells-european-business-unit-for-r3-6bn/

The sovereign and the ballot: An Islamic perspective

As South Africa heads to the polls, an important question confronts Muslim voters: does belief in Allah’s sovereignty support or discourage participation? The writer argues that voting can be a principled act of stewardship and accountability. By MOULANA EBRAHIM BHAM Affirmation that sovereignty belongs to Allah alone should not be reason to stay at home […]

Source: Muslim Views
https://muslimviews.co.za/the-sovereign-and-the-ballot-an-islamic-perspective/

Penguin Palooza brings conservation to the coast at Betty’s Bay

The post Penguin Palooza brings conservation to the coast at Betty’s Bay appeared first on Getaway Magazine.

Source: Getaway Magazine
https://www.getaway.co.za/wildlife/penguin-palooza-2026-stony-point-bettys-bay/

Why Grobbies good for World Cup, not tour

The Boks want to play Marco van Staden and Jan-Hendrik Wessels more in the second leg of the Nations Championship, hence the selection of only two specialist hookers. The post Why Grobbies good for World Cup, not tour appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Source: SA Rugby Magazine
https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/grobbies-good-world-cup-not-tour/

AI Bubble Wiped Out Hundreds of Billions in Two Days

AI bubble fears wiped about $475 billion off Alphabet on October 29 and roughly $130 billion off Intel a day later. You'll see where the money went, the three cracks that spooked investors, the case against a bubble and what the selloff means for your savings. The post AI Bubble Wiped Out Hundreds of Billions in Two Days appeared first on Memeburn.

Source: Memeburn
https://memeburn.com/ai-bubble-wiped-out-hundreds-of-billions/

Google launches FREE AI, digital skills hub in SA with isiZulu and isiXhosa support

Google's new learning hub offers South Africans free AI and digital skills training, with isiZulu and isiXhosa among the languages planned.

Source: The South African
https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/google-launches-free-ai-digital-skills-hub-in-sa-with-isizulu-and-isixhosa-support/

MAGA: Why Trump's most loyal supporters are turning against him?

Is Trump losing the support of the very coalition that brought him back to power? Just one day before the midterm elections, Trump's approval rating stands at 32%, one of the lowest ever recorded at this stage of a presidency. And discontent is growing beyond Democratic voters. Some of Trump's most loyal Republican and MAGA supporters are increasingly torn between political loyalty and economic reality. The war in Iran, rising costs linked to the Strait of Hormuz blockade, unfulfilled “America First” promises and other controversial issues, including the Epstein files scandal, are widening the rift between Trump and his electoral base. Can he regain control of the diverse coalition that makes up MAGA? FRANCE 24 journalist Stella Elgersma spoke to MAGA and Republican experts to explore how the movement has evolved, what its supporters want and what is driving their discontent. Watch the full youtube documentary : https://youtu.be/XkehRG77itY?si=iOfIl0PwrgyX-j0X

Source: France 24 English
https://www.france24.com/en/maga-why-trump-s-most-loyal-supporters-are-turning-against-him

Taking a step into the future with a ‘zero labour’ home

Nafisa Akabor, tech journalist and founder at Recharged.co.za, shares the new vision for smart home solutions, appliances that can be linked to your smart phone, and the benefits of moving to smart devices to save on bills.

Source: Moneyweb
https://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-radio/safm-market-update/taking-a-step-into-the-future-with-a-zero-labour-home/

Vaalwater game lodge named South Africa’s best luxury lodge

The post Vaalwater game lodge named South Africa’s best luxury lodge appeared first on Getaway Magazine.

Source: Getaway Magazine
https://www.getaway.co.za/travel-news/vaalwater-game-lodge-named-south-africas-best-luxury-lodge/

Paulie D can play nine like Kwagga

Paul de Villiers has the skills to cover in the backs for the Springboks, but will only be used there in an emergency in Italy on Saturday, according to Rassie Erasmus. The post Paulie D can play nine like Kwagga appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Source: SA Rugby Magazine
https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/paulie-d-can-play-nine-like-kwagga/