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Tornado flattens homes in Rio Bonito do Iguana, with one official describing the destruction as akin to a ‘war zone’.

London’s flatshare reality shocks young South Africans. Imagine paying R30 000 a month and not even getting a lounge.

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of ATP Finals after beating Lorenzo Musetti, but not before setting new hardcourt mark.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a core business priority for South African companies, according to new research by Dell Technologies, but the country’s organisations are struggling to translate ambition into full-scale implementation due to persistent challenges in skills, infrastructure, and security. The findings, released at the Dell Technologies Forum South Africa held on 6...

Business AI, a South African start-up backed by Mustek, has launched an AI marketplace designed to connect local enterprises with vetted, enterprise-ready artificial intelligence solutions and accredited service providers. The platform aims to simplify how African companies discover, evaluate, and deploy AI technologies while maintaining control over costs, data privacy, and AI sovereignty....

The race to build next-generation AI-capable data centres is straining global and African supply chains, with power availability emerging as the single greatest obstacle to timely delivery, according to Turner & Townsend’s 2025–2026 Data Centre Construction Cost Index. The professional services firm says 2025 marks an inflection point for the global data centre industry, as […]

African CEOs are showing renewed confidence and resilience amid global uncertainty, with generative AI, talent, ESG, and cybersecurity emerging as the top strategic priorities shaping business growth across the continent. According to the KPMG 2025 Africa CEO Outlook Survey, which gathered insights from 130 CEOs across Southern, East, and West Africa, 78% expressed strong confidence […]

The Syrian leader will meet the US President at the White House on Monday for security talks.

India’s new heroine is a come-back-kid who led her cricket team to world victory. She’s also a target for Hindu extremists because she wears her Christianity on her sleeve

The government wants to make it easier for employers to fire people and to limit some compassionate leave.

Police say they found Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, dead after she was shot on the front porch of a home in an Indianapolis suburb.

South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.

The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.

Eight banks have signed onto the Department of Home Affairs’ plan to expand Smart ID and passport services to more branches in South Africa

Parktown Boys’ alumni includes Bradley Carnell and Lyle Foster who are both making major marks in international soccer leagues.

Employers in South Africa may be left with no option but to remove paid maternal leave policies due to new changes mandated by the Constitutional Court.

There are eight cars from several brands that have reached the end of their production, as the brands have announced that they will be discontinued in 2025.

The ANC says it maintains that Mchunu has not been charged in any court of law.

The party has described Reverend Maphatsoe as a man of deep conviction who guided with humility.

Gigaba was not arrested after reports that he had handed himself to the police.

The report on Mkhwanazi was expected to be released last Thursday.

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer explains how Alejandro Garnacho played his “best game” in a Chelsea shirt in their 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

Match of the Day’s Alan Shearer praises the performance of Sunderland defender Dan Ballard in the Black Cats’ 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Stadium of Light.

Match of the Day’s Alan Shearer breaks down the performance of Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko who failed to capitalise on two very good opportunities in their 2-2 draw with Tottenham in the Premier League.

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen overcomes Beau Greaves in a thriller, while reigning champion Luke Littler opens his Grand Slam of Darts title defence with a victory.

Student, national and local groups across US organized day of action to condemn Trump’s assault on academic freedom

Students, faculty and staff at more than 100 campuses across the US rallied against the Trump administration’s assault on higher education on Friday – the first in a planned series of nationwide, coordinated protests that organizers hope will culminate in large-scale students...

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi thanked his biggest supporter – his saviour, Jesus – after his inspiring 100th test cap achievement…

Despite their divorce, Rachel Kolisi showed up to support her ex, Siya Kolisi who celebrated his 100th Springbok test cap in Paris…

A week after calling on government to ban BEE, golfer Gary Player has made another outspoken comment about the country he was born in..

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi wore his heart on his sleeve during the rendition of the national anthem in France, marking his 100th test cap.

Quick recovery follows the recent market bloodbath as the HYPE price regains $40. The LINK price also retests $15, prompting experts to consider the oracle-based coin a good crypto to buy now. Meanwhile, whale accumulation of Digitap ($TAP), the world’s first omni-bank, continues.  Set for a complete bullish reversal, HYPE and LINK are on the […]

Several major retailers in South Africa are using dark stores to expedite online shopping deliveries amid the growing popularity of on-demand services.

Aging off-roader still has the charm, versatility and added practicality for seven to rival its more rugged sibling, but at a cost.

All-wheel drive hybrid will pack a punch with a combined output of up to 301kW of power.

Self-charging hybrid is claimed to only sip 5.3 litres of petrol per 100km.

Chinese manufacturer is likely to drop the Himla moniker it uses in its homeland.