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Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability.

For Earth Day, a different take on eco-friendly habits through the eyes of a reusable shopping bag and a plastic bottle.

Figures to be published on Thursday will give voters a final look at the NHS’ performance before election day.

Bristol Bears wing Millie David will win her first England cap against Wales on Saturday as the Red Roses shake up selection once more in the Women’s Six Nations.

French automotive technology company Valeo has opened an artificial intelligence development center in Cairo, marking the 20th anniversary of its Egypt operations and reinforcing the country’s position as a global software development hub. The launch was attended by Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy, Valeo Group CEO Christophe Périllat and...

Google has set aside $750 million to help its Cloud partners sell artificial intelligence agents to enterprise customers, the company announced at its Google Cloud Next conference in Las Vegas this week. The funding is available to partners ranging from startups to large consulting firms and can be used for costs including Gemini proof-of-concept projects, […]

A biotech startup founded by three scientists from a Nobel laureate’s Stanford laboratory has raised $4.8 million in seed funding to apply artificial intelligence to one of drug development’s most persistent bottlenecks: the characterization of molecular candidates before they can be tested and manufactured at scale. 10x Science, founded in December 2025, announced the round […]

Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to operational deployment across African enterprises, reshaping both how organisations function and the types of roles being created, according to Cloud23, a Johannesburg-based enterprise software and AI advisory firm. Cloud23 works across multiple African markets and provides enterprise digital transformation and AI implementation services...

Iran has cut off its access to the global internet. To find an internet connection, some Iranians are traveling across the border with Turkey — even just to make video calls and then go back home.

The park, near the venue where inconclusive Iran-U.S. peace talks took place this month, provides respite to those who visit it.

Two ships came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. And, Virginia voters approved a measure allowing Democrats to redraw the congressional map.

Two vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after the U.S. and Iran failed to meet in Pakistan for talks to end the war and as President Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire.

Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.

Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

The oldest family business in the world was founded in 719 AD in Japan, while South Africa’s oldest family-owned business, Boplaas 1743 Estate, is over 280 years old.

Legal experts have warned that the new earnings threshold taking effect next Friday (1 May) could have significant financial implications for employers in South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates the launch of the Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong, Lesotho

He was a member of the Raymond Mhlaba Branch in the Dr WB Rubusana Region.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry is chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe.

Fannie Masemola appeared in court on charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act.

Mamelodi Sundowns will turn their attention back to domestic duties after securing their place in the CAF Champions League final.

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are said to be facing formidable competition to sign Golden Arrows star midfielder Isaac Cisse ahead of next season.

Britain’s Tom Pidcock wins stage three of the Tour of the Alps less than a month after a “horror crash” in Spain.

There is a surprise leader on top of the latest SA Schools rugby rankings. Here are your top 20 First XV’s.

The new government ban should be welcomed. But teachers like me know that enforcement is time-consuming – and even, sometimes, dangerous

It seems unbelievable now, but a decade ago we were debating the potential positive merits of mobile phones in schools. Back then, some private school headteachers insisted these mini-computers were a “powerful resource” teachers should “harness”...

Independent inquiry into Bristol Brunel Academy found visit by Damien Egan was postponed solely on safeguarding grounds

An independent inquiry into a Bristol secondary school, which found itself at the centre of a media storm after postponing a visit by a local Jewish MP, has found no evidence of antisemitism or influence from lobby groups.

Damien Egan, the Labour MP for Bristol North East and...

In another Proudly South Africa moment, the Garden Route has been ranked the number one road trip in the world.

South African content creator, Siza Ndlovu, recently stepped out with her stunning mother as her plus one to an event in Rosebank.

Unathi Nkayi is determined to teach a young man a lesson after he disrespectfully called her and her friends ‘grannies.

A growing number of property buyers are turning to a quiet and scenic Limpopo town for its unique lifestyle appeal.

This comforting and satisfying dish is sure to become a new favourite for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Wednesday, 23 April 2026.

Former DA chair traded pothole snorkelling for a tennis racket. Video shows dilapidated clubhouse and four derelict courts owned by JPC.

The show will take place in June this year.

Google Cloud and Salesforce today announced an expanded partnership that will enable AI agents to execute end-to-end workflows across both platforms by solving the long-standing challenge of fragmented data and disconnected systems. With new integrations across Salesforce and Google Cloud, customers can deploy AI agents in tools like Slack and Google Workspace, while Agentforce and […]

Luxury hospitality has never been short on promises as properties often speak about comfort, experience, and design, yet the real test begins when guests arrive tired, delayed, or pressed for time. That is where the hospitality approach associated with Yasam Ayavefe starts to stand apart. It is not built around spectacle or trend cycles. Instead, […]

Political appointees wanted a quiet drawdown, the whistleblower says. DOGE wanted an execution.

South African air fares are some of the cheapest in the world.

South Africans may soon face a price hike at the pumps as the R3 cut to GFL comes to an end.

Motorists in South Africa have distinct preferences when choosing a pre-owned vehicle.

Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report – so what can you do about the pollen bomb?