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Elon Musk’s Grok AI alters images of women to digitally remove their clothes
The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.
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The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.
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This Christmas story dates back to World War 2. When the surviving Polish children of Oudtshoorn are gone, the memories, the monument, the history, heritage and culinary traditions will live on.

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Families are appealing for information about children as young as 15 who are thought to have been at the bar.

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Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane says it has been a “crazy” 24 hours since replacing Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge.

South Africa
The crash claimed the life of the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft.
South Africa
Police have launched a manhunt for two men who violently assaulted a woman at a tavern in Pietermaritzburg earlier this week.

South Africa
The N3TC has expressed concern over the high number of motorists who are caught speeding.

South Africa
The suspect was arrested while allegedly raping a woman at a graveside in Mangaung.

World
The French government says it granted George and Amal Clooney citizenship because of their contributions to its international influence. Their family has primarily lived in France since 2021.

World
A confrontation between the Gulf powers over southern Yemen has left the country’s future in the balance.

World
President Trump warned Iran not to kill protesters. A top Iranian official fired back to stay out of it, alleging the U.S. and Israel were stoking the economic protests sweeping parts of Iran.
World
US President Donald Trump blamed aspirin for large bruises on his hand and denied falling asleep while attending public meetings in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published.

Africa
The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

Africa
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

Africa
Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has “definitely not” played his last game for the Cherries.

Africa
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

Business
The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

Business
The start of the 2026 year of schooling is just around the corner, and these are the important dates, including a ‘special’ holiday.

Business
PSV Holdings Limited will delist from the JSE, years after it was placed into business rescue six years ago.

Business
President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the nation’s plans for 2026, with several signs of improvement for the country.

Politics
The Presidential Climate Commissioners (PCC) will serve for the 2026–2030 tenure.

Politics
Minister Willie Aucamp has alleged that George possibly abused state resources.

Politics
Former Transport Deputy Minister Dikeledi Magadzi died on Sunday at the age of 70.

Politics
Nyhontso says the PAC is ready to contest fully in the upcoming elections.

Sport
Cameroon hold a special place in the history of Bafana Bafana. The 10th match between the two nations will take place on Sunday evening.

Sport
Thomas Frank says he understands and shares the frustration of Tottenham fans after he was booed following Thursday’s Premier League draw at Brentford.

Sport
Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics – all in one place.

Sport
The South African men’s selection panel has announced the 15-player squad for next month’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Education
Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.
Education
Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten the options in 2026. Experts say take action now to get help.
Education
[SNA] – Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Lt. Gen. Engineer Ibrahim Jabir, paid tribute to the pioneering generation of professors and students at the University of Khartoum for their contributions to Sudan’s national movement, political awareness, and the development of Sudanese professionals worldwide.

Education
Despite longstanding concerns over pay and conditions, more young graduates are entering the classroom
Joseph Curatolo was studying architecture four years ago when he took a summer job, teaching music to middle school students. When he told them he might leave the program to focus on his studies, he said, they burst into tears.
“The fact that I had such an impact on these kids led me to...
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The Consumer Tribunal also fined various companies, including many used car dealers, for disregarding consumers’ rights in terms of the Consumer Protection Act.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 3 January 2026.

Entertainment
Police in Lephalale arrested a 19-year-old suspect after two girls aged 14 and 15 were found pregnant at a local hospital following police investigations.
Science/Tech
Yann LeCun, Meta’s outgoing chief AI scientist and one of the pioneers credited with laying the groundwork for modern AI, has acknowledged that the company’s Llama 4 language model had its benchmark results manipulated before its April 2025 release. In an interview with the Financial Times, LeCun said the “results were fudged a little bit” and that the team “used different models for different...
Science/Tech
Ghana has decided to deal with the viral spread of prophetic content on social media by setting up an official reporting mechanism for sensitive predictions, a move triggered by the August 2025 helicopter crash that killed the country’s defence and environment ministers along with six others. After the accident, TikTok clips circulated showing pastors who claimed to have foreseen the disaster...
Science/Tech
Full-year electric vehicle sales figures have dropped for 2025, revealing China’s BYD is now officially global top dog.

Science/Tech
Elixirr Academy’s Data & AI course equips participants with the skills for successful IT careers.

Motoring
There is a R13.3 million price difference between the cheapest and most expensive cars in South Africa.

Motoring
There are many venerable car brands in the world, but there is one that holds the title for the oldest, and it isn’t Ford.
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Motoring
The carmaker delivered 4.6 million vehicles last year, up 7.7% from 2024.

Health
From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.
Health
As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance.
Health
Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H. funding was cut.

Health
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.