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The City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services has issued a warning to residents and motorists to exercise caution due to ongoing heavy rainfall, which has made roads slippery and increased accident risks.

Proficient Tunisia post winning start to Afcon as Achouri scores twice, Skhiri adds another.

The Mastercard Economics Institute has released its Economic Outlook 2026, forecasting resilient growth across the Middle East and Africa despite a moderating global economy. The report projects global real GDP growth of 3.1% in 2026, while the Middle East and North Africa region is expected to expand at a faster pace of 3.6% year on […]

OpenAI is joining a growing list of subscription-based platforms by introducing a “year in review” feature for users of ChatGPT. Branded as Your Year with ChatGPT, the feature mirrors end-of-year recaps popularized by services such as Spotify and Sony. These summaries are designed to reflect user activity over the past year, relying on the extensive […]

An alleged extortionist was killed in an intelligence-led police operation targeting illegal guns.

Users of OpenAI’s ChatGPT can now fine-tune the chatbot’s personality, including how warm, enthusiastic or emoji-friendly its responses appear. OpenAI announced the update in a social media post, saying the new controls are available in ChatGPT’s Personalization menu. Users can adjust warmth, enthusiasm and emoji use by selecting More, Less or Default. Similar options are […]

The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints.

As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Jane Ansah is going in a private capacity but reports about the cost and entourage have riled people up.

Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women – some going without food for days.

The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals.

Engineering and construction giant Murray & Roberts Holdings has delivered its final message to shareholders as it announces it last day on the JSE, and the next steps of its liquidation in 2026.

South Africa’s decision to modify a plan to break up its state-owned power utility into three separate entities is encountering opposition from creditors and foreign government funders. 

Located in the popular Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), 30km north of Durban, this property can easily be converted into a state-of-the-art factory.

South African billionaire and media magnate Koos Bekker has sold over R2.5 billion worth of Naspers and Prosus shares over the past week or so.

Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday following an illness.

Mashatile called on South Africans to continue embracing the values of Ubuntu.

The Bitou Deputy Mayor was seen in a widely circulated video at the weekend, firing a gun.

Ben Stokes says he understands the criticism his side are facing during his “toughest time as England captain”, as their Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.

Indian teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes history as the youngest player to score a century in men’s List A cricket.

Ulster lock Cormac Izuchukwu says “pride in the province” is what helps make Irish derbies special as the side prepare to take on Connacht this weekend.

Mozambique believe they can reach the knockout stage at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, according to former international Manuel Bucuane.

New research suggests a surprising link between cheese and dementia risk. Here’s what a long-term study found and what it really means.

Hijacked buildings in the City of Johannesburg have been blamed for crime in many parts of the city.

The lotto jackpot soars to a massive R73 million tonight

Take the dull out of Christmas lunch conversation with these ten strange facts that you can whip out at the table. Here’s the lowdown.

This festive season is about celebrating the little moments, staying refreshed and enjoying flavours that feel both exciting and easy.

Researchers share the easy ways to uncover moments of festive discovery, proving you don’t need a lab coat to experiment this Christmas

Christmas may seem like a time for switching off and suspending disbelief but there are plenty of ways to introduce a little science into the celebrations.

We asked experts for their top home experiments to challenge friends and family.

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As online shopping is expected to increase in over the holidays, so is the risk of cybercrime and fraud.

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WeBuyCars has agreed to pay a fine of R2.5 million to the state, and R3.4 million to refund consumers.

South African buyers can access the Honda Elevate SUV for less this festive season thanks to strong finance offers and cash rebates.

TopAuto provides advertisers with direct access to 1.5 million active South African car researchers each month.

Suzuki expects its first all-electric car to be a major sales driver next year.

Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.