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The 77-year-old says the milestone is a “personal blessing” and testimony to advances in cancer care.

The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein’s estate.

Nearly 11,000 people have signed a Parliamentary e-petition calling for a new law to report collisions.

Farmers have staged protests in several parts of France in recent days after vets culled a herd suffering from the disease.

One person has been confirmed dead, and others are still trapped under the concrete rubble.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has signed a memorandum of understanding and licensing agreement with PromptBio, a California-based data and life sciences company, to strengthen artificial intelligence-driven multiome data analysis in Africa. According to a statement, the partnership will enhance integrated multiome data analysis and AI-powered insights for the Clinical...

The African Development Bank has released a new report outlining a strategic roadmap to unlock the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, the report, Africa’s AI Productivity Gain: Pathways to Labour Efficiency, Economic Growth and Inclusive Transformation, examines how artificial intelligence could...

Community health workers have long played a critical role in delivering health services in Malawi, particularly in remote areas where access to clinics is limited. Despite their importance, many community volunteers receive minimal training and limited ongoing mentorship. Recent advances in artificial intelligence are beginning to address this gap. Dimagi has developed an interactive chatbot […]

Ukraine’s president has blamed Russia for the attack as Turkey called for a suspension of strikes on shipping and ports.

As they mark the first anniversary of toppling Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Syrians also celebrate another coming milestone: the lifting of sanctions, which could help give the country a new start.

The leaders of the two countries have not commented on Trump’s announcement which follows days of hostilities.

Eritrea says it has been targetted by Igad and that the bloc is failing its founding principles.

BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.

Investigations show individuals receiving multiple salaries, with one case involving five salaries paid to a single ID

Some stallholders and event organisers are angry about cheap goods being sold as ‘handmade’ items.

A family raising money to fund a suitable home for their son is among those driving a revival in honesty boxes.

GEMS member contributions remain among the most affordable in the sector because of the low starting base.

Despite this growing interest, about 80% of the 411 houses in a small coastal town between Mossel Bay and Stilbaai stand empty for most of the year.

Suspended Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke undergoing an inquiry into his fitness to hold office.

The EFF said it would support the motion, while the MKP continues to seek support

Ekurhuleni HR Head was suspended with immediate effect following a council resolution.

ANC NGC resolves that SACP members must recuse themselves from ANC discussions ahead of 2026 LGE

Leinster fight back from nine points behind at half-time to beat a determined Leicester Tigers side 23-15 in the Champions Cup pool stage.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt has surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung sustained during dry needle treatment.

Gayton McKenzie has called for clarity from after Hugo Broos’ explosive comments about defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi sparked public outrage.

England women’s hockey side concede a late goal to lose 2-1 to Belgium and continue their poor start to the Pro League.

Franco Mostert is the latest Springbok to develop a side hustle. Here’s the low-down on the lock’s new venture…

Elon Musk is one step closer to bringing Starlink to SA, after Minister Solly Malatsi gazetted a policy amending BEE laws in the ICT sector.

Feeling festive-season stress? Discover the surprising benefits of stargazing in South Africa and reconnect under the night sky.

A new hotel has quietly joined the Camps Bay skyline, adding another upmarket stop to Cape Town’s most popular beachfront stretch.

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AFU and DPCI seized properties and vehicles belonging to key illegal mining syndicate members. Over R12 million in assets were frozen.

Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Pick n Pay asap! has experienced significant growth over the past year, becoming increasingly competitive with South Africa’s biggest delivery services.

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Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here’s how to spot the symptons.

The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide.