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The legendary striker contributed 107 goals and 27 assists in 228 competitive matches he played for Mamelodi Sundowns.

Nigeria has become the first OPEC member to join the International Energy Agency as an associate member, a step that deepens ties between the global energy watchdog and Africa’s largest oil producer.

Three Lesotho nationals were arrested and appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court.

Factorial, a European enterprise technology scale-up with a growing presence in African markets, has closed a $150 million Series D funding round led by General Catalyst, valuing the company at $2.5 billion. The round also included participation from existing investors Atomico and Four Rivers. Alongside the equity investment, General Catalyst will provide an additional $540 […]

As South African companies race to embrace artificial intelligence to improve productivity and cut costs, a leading workplace mental health expert has warned that the technology could be accelerating burnout rather than easing employees’ workloads. While AI has been widely celebrated for boosting efficiency and automating routine tasks, Prof Renata Schoeman, head of healthcare leadership […]

Africa must move beyond being merely a consumer of artificial intelligence and instead become an active global force in creating, shaping and governing the technology, Tanzania’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki, has argued. Delivering the keynote address at Hack the Law 2026, hosted by the King’s Entrepreneurship Lab at the University […]

The 19-year-old dual American-Estonian national has been extradited to the US, where he is facing federal charges.

They landed on Flight 164 just before the twin quakes. Family members are desperately searching for them.

At least one person was killed in the overnight airstrikes hours after President Zelensky said that Moscow was planning a “massive” attack.

Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department removed a AI-generated K-pop video, after facing backlash that it made substances look too appealing.

The prospect of facing World Cup record goalscorer Lionel Messi in a knockout game would strike fear into most defenders, but not Roberto Lopes, according to the Cape Verde defender’s mother.

Nigeria’s High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.

Sources inside the Egypt camp say Mohamed Salah is winning his race to overcome a hamstring injury and play in Friday’s last-32 game in Dallas.

The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.

The US has confirmed it will not extend the agreement for another 16 years, but stopped short of more dramatic action.

Many young people are choosing to spend money they would otherwise put into a pension, on trips now.

Holidaymakers face long waits under the EU’s new Entry-Exit System, the head of Berlin’s airport says.

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula briefs the media on issues around immigration.

Madlanga says a new date for Nku’s testimony will be announced in due course.

Hill-Lewis says the ANC needs to accept that it did not win a mandate to govern as it always had.

ActionSA filed the complaint with the Public Protector over alleged state capture-like conduct.

The Championships began this week, but while the first ball was struck at 11:00 local time on Monday, die‑hard fans were already at Wimbledon Park at 14:00 on Sunday to secure their place in the famous line.

Ribeiro has fueled rumours of a PSL return after following a number of Chiefs players, although a reunion with Sundowns remains a possibility.

Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson denies allegations of misconduct and rejects claims he was forced to leave several California golf clubs.

Ruben Love was given the nod on Thursday to start at flyhalf against France as new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie named his first New Zealand side for the Nations Championship opener in Christchurch on Saturday, 4 July. Kick-off is at 09:10 (SA time). Pivotal No 10 shirt The 25-year-old has played only five previous […]

A new meme is spreading on Russian social media in response to nationwide fuel shortages.

Parents and guardians receiving children’s grants should take note of SASSA’s confirmed payment timeline for this month.

Rachel Kolisi explains why she left the Kolisi Foundation and shares the vision behind her new Falling Forward Foundation.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature. Here’s what it’s all about and how you can protect our privacy and security…

Share prices of large companies largely declined, while a few small companies brought a bit of cheer.

The victim sustained gunshot wound while driving, but remained conscious as he drove himself to safety.

Porthen is one of three youngsters who will play in their ‘first really big Test match’, said Rassie Erasmus.

The Bublue BuVortex V5 ditches conventional skimming for a vortex-powered design that’s fascinating to watch, even if it’s severely impractical.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI), and especially large language models deployed as chatbots and digital assistants, are now part of everyday digital life. These models are being framed as a helpful assistant, a patient tutor, a customer service agent and even a source of emotional support. But what happens when even more human encounters are mediated […]

Slate is the latest automaker to transition to lower-cost batteries perfected in China, driven in part by the repeal of EV tax credits that required materials to be sourced domestically.

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