<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/world/2026-11-08-eisenkot-faces-tough-coalition-talks-after-deadlocked-vote/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T18:18:29.602Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/L64THISQGZGWPLG4VJIFW4IR7U.JPG?auth=7655b5b1c1096e8c01f7e3430e17a47e7725367c52ca97a41b06fedf6950c265&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot waves an Israeli flag in Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 28 2026. 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Picture: Reuters/Kylie Cooper]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/africa/2026-11-08-bashir-era-official-wanted-by-icc-detained-by-sudanese-army/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T14:31:59.089Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/T64CFASMTJPNHHVNUPV6IA4VHY.png?auth=5b0cac496727ee58901005d4e32460b18eab26fa9d1076ca7055b726be0398d0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ahmed Haroun is wanted by the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes and genocide in the Darfur region in the early 2000s. 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File picture: Sandile Ndlovu]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-11-08-how-lesotho-mathematician-is-using-maths-to-model-cancer-treatment/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T11:23:22.809Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/ODDQS6MSTNFODGME72J2Z3VIMQ.jpeg?auth=1916867a973778a8fd81a230a8138bae855b526c550e1d537e6ecbf649cf52ec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Likhang Thethe, 24, a lecturer in maths at the National University of Lesotho. Picture: Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-11-08-dna-ends-alleged-serial-rapists-16-year-spree/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T11:08:24.597Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/MF3I3MLUBNBRTL74ETJV4HOMWI.jpeg?auth=ada8b365280288228f95d771093384d294d2d2d257dc7e2e9c5de366a46e479a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DNA has linked Free State man James Juta Molakeng from Mangaung Village in Qwaqwa to 16 rape cases committed between 2008 and 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-11-08-sahrc-asks-court-to-halt-cape-town-land-sales/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T10:25:45.747Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/DD7BZHQ75VGKVAFA6FZPDFKISA.jpg?auth=c4144c5f5aa308116c4d07694cb7f630281a5fac555981e7ef07652c464831ef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The commission is asking the court to interdict the City of Cape Town, its mayor and city manager from taking any further steps to implement the disposal of the properties. Picture: 123RF/realfah]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-11-08-doctor-suspended-by-hpcsa-in-2012-arrested-after-found-treating-patients-in-gauteng/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T09:31:23.502Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/54SZLSHLFJPGHDG5OHUVVY64EQ.jpg?auth=baf615505a1b1877c72bf0150618d518c031e7fe9da486a390f53df83c90c5a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A doctor who has allegedly been treating patients despite being suspended 14 years ago is among six people arrested in a nationwide crackdown on illegal medical practitioners. File Picture/123RF/Atit Phetmuangtong]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/sport/2026-11-08-ouaddou-urges-more-efficiency-from-his-players/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T08:34:26.92Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/JOW7YPOQWFGPJJVFRNYXQZNQTI.jpg?auth=6b10d2dfda1c55a022f597f57f42a35180790985c0f2c324a93284691b9bf93d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mpho Padime of Orlando Pirates celebrates his goal with teammates during the Carling Knockout Cup 2026/27 quarterfinal match between Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on November 7 2026. ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/world/2026-11-08-egypt-reopens-embassy-in-libyas-tripoli-after-12-year-closure/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T07:29:08.806Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/J42GXRS7LFD6XCO3YULTE2J6VM.JPG?auth=f8d0f2f1de582020a132b3695b43f935dc022936ce56416865893c89c7525280&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Egypt’s embassy in Tripoli, Libya, reopened on Saturday after remaining closed for 12 years. Picture: Reuters/Ismail Zetouni]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/politics/2026-11-05-live-updates-cape-town-becomes-first-metro-with-majority-control/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T07:08:34.762Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/JR6FZAG4OVACBH5RFLHQUMLEYU.jpg?auth=1f2a7479c4c4f8e7e474efe34bef893a0104e177c8e89e61e3755348f74249a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[KwaZulu-Natal IEC electoral officer Ntombifuthi Masinga and national strategic liason officer Mawethu  Mosery at the results operation centre in Durban]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/business/2026-11-08-thomas-markle-father-of-meghan-charged-with-possession-of-child-sexual-abuse-photos/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T06:54:41.389Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/2KWOYGTQFNAIJMJSFUKZTLWCIM.jpg?auth=90641875c38488ce692d61c1ef63faca8efadef6e48f7351e4a07075e9d66d49&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, was arrested in Florida on a charge of possessing child sexual abuse material. File picture: Supplied/MEGA/GC Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-11-08-inside-johannesburgs-millionaire-mile-of-power-and-intrigue/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T05:39:27.806Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/4E4EAMKKDJBLBJ7ZBI7ANOZE3Y.jpg?auth=d1a2a77c8d35ba9d8ac32100be15b31124388a11fecbf21c968ef6f574660d7f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hangwani Morgan Maumela's multi-storey home in Sandhurst, which is among properties that were forfeited to the NPA. Picture: Thapelo Morebudi]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/opinion/2026-11-08-opinion-high-electricity-prices-cripple-municipalities-and-households/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T05:28:01.168Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/ACADCSTZYFALBPWSEVJXBIRZBA.jpg?auth=3f7904dacf19a2ccc367f98d7e9e7581ba2637d6b9e34e0e7a393056e2781f3f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The writers say municipal debt to Eskom has climbed at a worrying rate and must be dealt with, but the additional amount of R789bn paid by municipalities to Eskom since 2008 arising from the portion of the Eskom bulk price increases above inflation is close to eight times the total accumulated debt of all municipalities to Eskom. File picture: 123RF]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/politics/2026-11-08-anc-faces-coalition-challenge-as-sacp-asserts-independence/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T05:27:36.887Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/AM6C2VYWHZKAJMZOGAWT2WJIM4.jpg?auth=049627b2617d1e9aeddf9e5927bd3dec703538696c078a6b6979dc662c983c94&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[SACP spokesperson Alex Mashilo. File picture: Supplied  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-11-08-sars-threatens-to-seize-ria-ledwabas-assets/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T05:27:09.079Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/MESBXVMQN5LLXLXMUP64K4ZSXQ.png?auth=02ca4cfca5a11d67369dcf52caae01f3fd96c381a4d26c81f9e91154cd0ce654&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former SA Football Association vice-president Ria Ledwaba. File picture: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/opinion/columnists/2026-11-08-thami-nkosi-why-protecting-the-right-to-organise-matters/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T05:00:00.558Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/LJYGMGTGPZNU5AO2P4V4BL5ZQQ.jpg?auth=cb53aafb101a54429a40802b59b9c77ea0a72e40f2764bd8c5e15f4d95bf4d2d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ Individuals and community movements that organise, advocate and demand accountability are confronted by efforts to delegitimise their work, says the writer. Picture: Thulani Dlamini/File photo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/listen/2026-11-08-deeply-rooted-mmatema-gavu-on-knowing-god-personally-to-see-victories/</loc><lastmod>2026-11-08T04:00:00.445Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.sowetan.co.za/resizer/v2/IGZ4SNXFTZBUHD4XDEYGKJM7PE.JPG?auth=b6a5cb6c65af8c15be44b330013d9a16fde4a24e5c6272c4df5b898d0acf0736&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gospel artist Mmatema during the Deeply Rooted podcast with host Sinazo Kos]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>