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South Arica play the opening match of the World Cup against co-hosts Mexico at Estadio Azteca on Thursday

Kimi Antonelli says he still has a lot to prove despite the imposing championship lead he has established after just six races this season.

Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.

The five Maghreb countries in western and central North Africa — Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Mauritania — are making steady progress in developing artificial intelligence education and research within universities and beyond, with Algeria emerging as the regional pacesetter. Algeria launched its first AI and cybersecurity start-up cluster earlier this year, aimed at bridging […]

South African businesses are rolling out AI voice agents at speed, but most were built in the United States — sounding American, “thinking” in English and processing calls through servers on the other side of the world. Researchers at the University of Cape Town and Cape Town startup Untapped AI argue the problem runs deeper […]

Artificial intelligence is emerging as both an opportunity and a risk for African biodiversity conservation, with scientists warning that uncritical use of AI tools could undermine ecological insight and reinforce existing biases — even as the technology promises new ways to process the overwhelming volumes of data the field relies on. Conservationists routinely analyze decades […]

IEC in the W Cape says it is committed to working closely and consistently with community structures

The BBC’s Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.

The Trump administration in 2025 paused the use of the famous Haskell Library’s main entrance on the US side, which had been used by both countries for decades.

Why was a cook leading clients up the world’s highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master’s qualifications in the UK.

Many of the completed payments have gone to low income families with surging heating oil costs.

Workers and families held a demonstration with 167 jobs at risk at the site in Launceston.

The Madlanga Commission into crime, political interference and corruption continues hearing witness.

The Phala Phala farm burglary came under scrutiny from the Portfolio Committee on Police.

Sibonelo Nomvalo says the MK P believes some of its members are being targeted for political reasons

Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso set to take legal action againsts social activist Nkosinathi Ndabandaba

BBC Sport’s Annabel Croft says it is “impossible for tennis players to have a normal social life” because viewing peers as rivals restricts friendships and affects general happiness. Croft explains how tennis players often discover themselves after retirement, as they can figure out who they are away from court.

The wait is finally over. Mexico play host to Bafana Bafana in the opener of FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday, 11 June.

Kaizer Chiefs’ transfer plans are beginning to take shape. These players have emerged as targets for the Soweto giants this off-season.

Former British number one Dan Evans is to retire from tennis after this year’s Wimbledon.

More than one in five pupils in England – around 1.8 million children – get extra support in school.

Rassie Erasmus said contrary to the narrative, the Springboks are actually struggling to give players as many caps they want to.

The rapper is expected to return to court next month.

As South Africa’s Department of Basic Education develops national screen-time guidelines for young children, an expert says the real question is not how much time they spend on screens, but how healthy that screen time is.

Police have yet to confirm the motive behind the mass shooting.

The Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important energy transportation route, has once again become the focus of market attention. If the strait is blocked or transportation is disrupted, the global crude oil supply chain will face a huge impact, international oil prices may rise rapidly, and this could trigger sharp fluctuations in global capital […]

A New Era of Finance: Autonomous AI Agents Without Sacrificing Ownership, Privacy, or Control As artificial intelligence evolves from answering questions to actively managing financial decisions, Bluwhale today announced the launch of its AI-native financial operating system — a platform designed to automate and optimize users’ financial lives while ensuring they remain firmly in control […]

Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.

Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.

The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.