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President outlines democratic gains and challenges in SA during keynote Freedom Day speech

Malaria cases are rising in South Africa despite winter approaching. Here’s why, where the risks remain, and how to stay protected.

Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130 billion in damages in a lawsuit that could shakeup the artificial intelligence landscape.

Local councilor Sthembiso Hlatshwayo says violent crime has become a weekly occurrence

McKenzie handed over a multipurpose sport facility, attire and sporting equipment to two schools

The National Artificial Intelligence Policy was found to contain fictitious academic references.

Meta said Monday that the transaction “complied fully with applicable law” and that it anticipates “an appropriate resolution to the inquiry.”

The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident is set to appear in federal court today. And, King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington today for a state visit.

Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups

Officials say a rebel leader known as “Marlon” ordered the attack in which 20 people were killed.

Clashes resumed in Kidal following coordinated attacks across Mali by armed groups on Saturday.

The activist has condemned France’s influence in West Africa and been accused of being a “Russian mouthpiece”.

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

South Africa loses R5.3 billion every year to telecommunications fraud, with nearly 60% of that linked to mobile banking fraud driven by SIM swaps.

An old 1930s power station has been turned into the 5-star hotel and spa in South Africa.

Geordin Hill-Lewis, the mayor of Cape Town, was elected as the new Federal Leader of South Africa’s second-biggest political party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), on 12 April 2025, succeeding John Steenhuisen.

Ohlange is where the founding president of the ANC, John Langalibalele Dube, is buried

Speaking at Freedom Day commemorations, Ramaphosa called on citizens to respect the rule of law.

IFP Gauteng chairperson says that citizens must vote for parties that will be able to restore hope.

Ramaphosa says Freedom Day is not only about the past, but also about building the future.

Securing Women’s Champions League football for next season is now out of Manchester United’s hands – so where does that leave manager Marc Skinner?

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says England have underachieved since their memorable World Cup win at Lord’s in 2017.

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for the El Clasico against rivals Barcelona next month because of a hamstring injury.

The Manchester ice hockey team will start next season in the AO Arena after more than two decades away.

Social media users slammed radio personality and podcaster DJ Speedsta for pulling his girlfriend, Shamiso Mosaka, at the Metro FM Awards.

Brother and sister-in-law Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt are getting honoured with their stars in the same day.

Here’s what to anticipate for the upcoming SASSA Workers’ Day long weekend, following agency’s Easter payment debacle …

A case of culpable homicide was opened with the Jeffreys Bay Saps.

Despite it being this writer’s first time on gravel, and a rally that threw up some mechanical challenges, we finished and banked valuable points in the championship.

Even two wins from their last home games will act as little consolation for a side not meeting its incredible potential.

The mischief offence carries a punishment of up to two years in jail on conviction and a fine

David Silver has a new billion-dollar company that aims to build AI “superlearners.”

Millions in eBucks were spent on fuel in South Africa over the past twelve months.

Hijackers in South Africa are now more active early in the week.

Motorists are paying substantially more to refuel their cars than they were only a few months ago.

South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority has cancelled the Vereeniging Airport’s licence.

A tribunal hearing criticised Janette Donnelly’s use of force at Millport Care Centre was “unnecessary”.