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A new boutique luxury estate, Hazel Oaks, is being developed in Constantia, offering six high-end homes amid strong demand in one of Cape Town’s most prestigious suburbs.

Business leaders have condemned the Bill, arguing that if enacted as is, it will effectively kill the tobacco industry. 

For many South African small and medium enterprises, that conventional IT model is quietly disappearing.

Argentina is pressing forward with a bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, which would take the event to South America for the first time.

Cassava Technologies has deployed its AI Factory, powered by the NVIDIA AI platform, in South Africa, with plans to expand to Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and Morocco as the company moves to build what it describes as a sovereign AI ecosystem for the continent. The company, which holds the distinction of being Africa’s first NVIDIA Cloud […]

HyperDev today announced the launch of its Version 1 generative AI coding platform, marking a significant milestone in how aspiring developers, tech-adjacent individuals, and entrepreneurs prototype and launch software.  Developed for a global market, HyperDev is positioned as a major entry into the AI-native coding space, signaling a shift for founders from technology consumption to […]

Optasia, an AI-powered financial infrastructure platform serving underbanked customers in emerging markets, today announced its results for the twelve-month period ended 31 December 2025 (“FY25”).  Salvador Anglada, Optasia’s CEO, commented: “2025 was a transformative year for Optasia. We successfully completed our category-defining listing on the JSE in November and welcomed FirstRand...

The cross-examination of Bongani Ntanzi is continuing in the Senzo Meyiwa trial.

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold the benchmark interest rate steady today amid economic uncertainty. And, Sen. Mullin faces a confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

A state-imposed internet blackout has obscured the reality of life in Iran as the war rages on. Those fleeing through neighboring countries share a rare glimpse of what life is like in Iran.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with journalist and author Scott Anderson about Iran’s power structure after the killing of Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

Iran launched a barrage of missiles after Israel killed two top Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. Israel also struck central Beirut.

Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.

Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

Mark and Dan Saltzman have sold shares in Dis-Chem worth over R600 million, as the Saltzman family’s ties to the business undergo a large change.

There is an ongoing court battle in the Vhembe District about legitimacy of conference results.

Hlophe returns to MK leadership roles months after suspension linked to caucus dispute

ANC Secretary- General Fikile Mbalula briefs the media about the People’s March

Last year, Mkhwanazi testified before MPs that Cele had regular communication with Matlala.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand names nine uncapped players in his Women’s Six Nations squad, but he is without key winger Amee Leigh Costigan.

Coach Corniel van Zyl holds positive talks with Cardiff after missing out on becoming boss of URC rivals Benetton.

New head coach Sione Fukofuka has names nine uncapped players in Scotland’s Women’s Six Nations training squad.

Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce talks to BBC Sport about her love for marine biology and nature and says “it’s important to have passions outside your job”.

Florida restricted teaching around sex, gender and race. Lux is now giving students a forum for these issues

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On a Tuesday night, at Florida’s only public liberal arts college, a small group of students gathered in a classroom to discuss issues deemed “controversial” on state campuses: transgender rights, feminism,...

Sociology faculty are refusing to alter syllabi, even as state targets how race, gender and inequality are taught

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Across Florida universities, some sociology professors are quietly choosing not to alter their courses in response to new state guidelines restricting how topics like race, gender and sexuality can be...

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.

This week, from 2022: Austerity, the pandemic and now the cost of living crisis have left many schools in a parlous state. How hard do staff have to work to give kids the chances they deserve?

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Cape Town’s recent heatwave may have felt extreme across the city, but it is likely that temperatures were not experienced equally.

During the interception, the driver fled the scene and is at large.

Prosecutors seek over seven years in prison for Marius Borg Hoiby over multiple rape allegations and other serious offences.

Reyneke was named Player of the Match after bashing 28 not out off just nine balls against the White Ferns in Hamilton.

There are still grounds for concern regarding the relationship between Cele and Matlala.

However, the government’s position is now unclear, saying it “no longer has a preferred option” for what to do next.

South Africa is taking a decisive step toward strengthening inclusive decision making through the introduction of the GBA Plus Course, developed by the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) and hosted by the Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) and supported by Orcaa AI. The initiative brings together government leadership and institutional expertise to […]

McDonald’s South Africa has announced its partnership with the Forbes Leading Women Summit 2026, reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing women’s leadership and creating pathways for growth across the business landscape in Africa. As part of the summit, senior women leaders from McDonald’s South Africa participated in two panel discussions, contributing perspectives on...

The Across is Suzuki’s newest affordable SUV in South Africa.

Mitsubishi’s all-new seven-seater SUV launches in South Africa later this month.

Khali Goodwin’s daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.