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The seven-time world champion has made it clear he is fully motivated again after a disappointing first season with the Italian team

AmaZulu owner says he won’t campaign for any position

Sygnia founder and CEO Magda Wierzycka is launching a venture capital fund to invest in South African startups developing artificial intelligence tools, as she warns the country risks losing its best engineering talent and intellectual property to overseas investors. Wierzycka, reported to be South Africa’s wealthiest self-made female billionaire, plans to formally announce the fund […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a five-year agreement with U.S. firm Atlas Park to use artificial intelligence for advanced geological mapping of the country’s vast mineral resources, the companies announced at the Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town. Under the agreement, Atlas Park will analyze historical geological records and conduct new surveys across […]

Egypt concluded its first regional edition of the AI Everything Middle East & Africa Summit last week, marking a significant step in the country’s effort to establish itself as a hub for artificial intelligence, innovation and digital investment in the region. Held Feb. 11-12 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center under the patronage of President […]

Concerns are mounting across South Africa’s higher education sector as universities struggle to contain the rapid spread of artificial intelligence tools among students. The University of South Africa has reported a marked increase in AI-assisted submissions, contributing to rising plagiarism levels and a growing backlog of disciplinary cases. The development is intensifying anxiety among...

One of the world’s most wanted drug traffickers — a Mexican cartel boss known as “El Mencho” — was killed by Mexican security forces. After his death, widespread violence erupted across Mexico.

After the arrest of the former Prince Andrew, British institutions from the media to Parliament are asking whether they should have scrutinized the royals more. Is an age of deference now over?

China says it is making a “full assessment” of the U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff ruling and urged Washington to lift “relevant unilateral tariff measures” on its trading partners.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep asks former U.S. Trade Representative Mike Froman how other countries might view President Trump’s tariff defeat at the Supreme Court.

Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cleared up the intent behind deploying the army inside South Africa, and the role the soldiers will play.

SARS is targeting two purchases said to mask additional financial flows, and warned that they will be a focus area this year.

Ted Sarandos says his company’s offer is better for industry growth as it is “buying assets we don’t currently have”.

Former NDPP Silas Ramaite appears before the TRC Cases Inquiry

Colleen Makhubele’s letter states that her resignation will take effect at the end of February.

Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya in giving evidence at the Madlanga Commission.

Ad Hoc Committee is probing allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system.

The latest update on a forgotten Orlando Pirates star suggest his current contract is unlikely to be extended at the Buccaneers.

Maties’ 2026 Varsity Cup campaign kicked off with a deflating 11-point defeat on the road in Round 1. How will the do in Round 2?

The Springboks could soon be eligible to select two capped stars who previously represented rival nations, England and New Zealand.

Wayne Rooney discusses the possibility of Tottenham Hotspur getting relegated this season.

New special educational needs regime to result in far fewer children being given education, health and care plans

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Hundreds of thousands fewer children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) will be given education, health and care plans (EHCPs) as a result of long-awaited changes announced by the education secretary on Monday.

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Finance campaigner marches on to set and tells Tory leader her policy to cut interest rates will only help top earners

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Kemi Badenoch has faced what could be described as the stuff of nightmares for a UK politician being interviewed about a personal finance policy: being ambushed and contradicted live on air by Martin Lewis.

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An exceptionally small Cape Town apartment has gone viral on social media. Take a look inside – and why locals are irate over it…

A new poll’s findings claimed an overwhelming number of South Africans do not want Elon Musk to be deported to the country.

‘When the SANDF was formed in 1994 it marked a decisive break from the use of the defence force to perpetuate apartheid oppression,’said Ramaphosa in his weekly newsletter.

Australia, Bangladesh and England will all tour to South Africa over the summer festive period for Tests, ODIs and T20s.

Group says ‘highly competitive’ market in SA will mean lower gross profit margins …

Digital entertainment platforms continue to grow rapidly, and many users now prefer services that support cryptocurrency payments due to lower transaction costs and smoother processing. Interactive online gaming has evolved significantly over the years. Modern platforms now offer visually immersive environments, engaging sound design, and advanced mechanics that rival console-quality...

History was unmade last year, as engineers began the massive project of ripping the first-ever transoceanic fiber-optic cable from the ocean floor. Just don’t mention sharks.

Hear why Altron believes that AI’s greatest value lies in deep human collaboration, not automation or replacement.

Amazon Web Services places 20 unemployed IT graduates within home affairs offices across Gauteng.

An important avenue for tourists in South Africa, the Pilanesberg International Airport, is being rebuilt.

The Honda Elevate offers superb performance and comfort at an affordable price – making it a standout choice in the South African SUV market.

Renault expects profitability to decline this year as it grapples with rising competition from Chinese rivals.

Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.

The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.