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England’s batters put in a disappointing display, as they lose by 30 runs to the West Indies in their second match of the T20 World Cup.

Mayor Cyril Xaba says there’s no crisis but has urged residents to use water sparingly.

A researcher at the University of Cape Town has received an international research grant to examine whether artificial intelligence can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa. Dr. Tim Köhler, a senior research officer at the Development Policy Research Unit in UCT’s School of Economics, is one of 19 early-career researchers selected […]

Using artificial intelligence chatbots to seek medical advice can be dangerous because of their tendency to provide inaccurate and inconsistent information, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford. The research, led by scientists from the Oxford Internet Institute and the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, was published in […]

AI is rapidly changing the nature of entry-level work. In South Africa, where youth unemployment hovers around 60%, this shift has serious implications. Entry-level roles have traditionally been the first rung on the ladder into meaningful employment, allowing young people to learn on the job, gain experience, and build careers. But as AI increasingly takes […]

Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.

Every week, more than 100,000 people ride bikes, skates and rollerblades past some of the most best-known parts of Mexico’s capital. And sometimes their dogs join them too.

The FAA said the area around the Texas border town would be closed for “special security reasons”.

Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

Instagram’s longtime lead Adam Mosseri arrived on Wednesday at a courtroom in Los Angeles.

The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.

A Market Rasen pub asks customers about the cost of Guinness ahead of a price increase in April.

Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.

O’Sullivan has refused to answer questions about his tertiary qualifications.

SABC News looks back at some of the promises President Ramaphosa made during his SONA 2025 speech.

The inquiry was urged to look at events that may have led to political interference before 2003.

IPID has referred the Emmanuel Mbense murder case to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Anza Beach in Agadir hosted the 2026 World Bodyboard Championship which brought elite international athletes to Morocco’s Atlantic coastline.

England will complete their World Cup preparations with matches against New Zealand and Costa Rica in Florida in June, before travelling to their base in Kansas City.

Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport at Milan-Cortina that does not have a women’s event. BBC Sport takes a look at why.

BBC Sport looks at the possible runners and riders as Tottenham go in search of a new manager after the sacking of Thomas Frank – plus have your say on the options.

Cruz Beckham is in a nostalgic mood as he pulls a picture from the family archives.

Ballistic evidence showed the fatal shots were fired from a distance, contradicting the accused’s claim of an accidental discharge.

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The Proteas edged an incredible match that saw two super overs, and they are now well on course to qualify for the Super Eight stage.

The financier recommended adding Margaret Thatcher to Tesla’s board even though she had been dead for five years.

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New crypto presales appear every week, but only a few show signs of lasting impact. Lessons from 2025 suggest that traders now value real-world use over hype, bringing projects like IPO Genie, Ruvi AI, and Nexchain into focus as notable picks in early 2026. IPO Genie, priced at $0.000119, opens access to private investment deals […]

Chinese brands have a long way to go in one of South Africa’s top segments.

The cheapest 7-seater family SUV in South Africa still clocks in at close to R400,000.

A new treatment being trialled at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital allows more patients to be treated and quicker recovery.

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use – and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?