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Bubble warning for South African investors
Fears of an AI bubble have grown in recent months, and experts say that while all the ingredients for a bubble are present, there are lessons to be learned from previous technology revolutions.
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Fears of an AI bubble have grown in recent months, and experts say that while all the ingredients for a bubble are present, there are lessons to be learned from previous technology revolutions.

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The Eastern Cape initiate death toll has risen to 23 since the 2025 summer traditional male initiation season started.

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Platinum miner navigates uncertainty and demerger from parent Anglo in style

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It comes after President Trump again said “we need Greenland from the standpoint of national security”.

South Africa
Education Activist Makaneta says this legal process is essential for providing regulatory certainty.
South Africa
NSFAS to brief on preparations for 2026 academic year
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is set to outline its comprehensive preparations for the 2026 academic year at a media briefing on Tuesday.“The briefing will outline NSFAS’s comprehensive preparations for the 2026 academic year, with a focus on funding disbursements and registration support for all...

South Africa
A High Court in December dismissed the Regulator’s bid to halt the publication of results in papers.
South Africa
Department gives update on West Coast red tide
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed that the event where large numbers of dead white mussel, whelks and other shellfish were washed out at St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai on the West Coast has remained confined to those two areas.
Observations by Fisheries Control Officers (FCOs) and satellite...

World
The U.S. forces’ capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas has left many people with questions. Here’s what we know so far, including who is running the country.

World
What’s next for the U.S. engagement in Venezuela? President Trump says the U.S. will run the country for now, but there are no American troops or diplomats in the country.

World
Three Venezuelans react to the U.S. operation that removed Nicolas Maduro from power and what U.S. involvement might mean in the long run.
World
A Paris court on Monday found 10 people guilty of the cyber-harassment of France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, for spreading false claims she is a transgender woman who was born male, French media reported.

Africa
It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

Africa
Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Africa
Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

Business
Stellantis South Africa is still trying to recall over 20 cars in South Africa amid a serious safety issue with their airbags.

Business
South African airline FlySafair has been named the most on-time airline in the Middle East and Africa, with an on-time score that surpasses that of the world’s official number one in the rankings.

Business
The Department of Basic Education has slammed the VF Plus for questioning the integrity of the 2025 matric exams.
Business

Politics
Lamola has emphasised SA’s commitment to principle-based leadership at home and abroad

Politics
The one-day meeting will discuss January 8 Statement preparations and the 114th anniversary rally.

Politics
Subsequent talks to persuade the Communist Party otherwise have since failed.

Politics
He retired from politics in 2004 and returned to his farm near Adelaide in the Eastern Cape.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs will be in action later this month as they look to challenge for the league but Pirates and Downs will have Bafana stars back.

Sport
Some Springboks have already begun to be phased out, and this year is likely to see three stars receive a deserved ‘farewell send off’.

Sport
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s fast feet light up the Rec despite Exeter’s defeat, while Leicester fly-half Billy Searle riles Saracens’ old guard

Sport
Poor results for Wales Under-21s are an unavoidable side-effect of producing players for the senior team, says the FAW’s Dave Adams.
Education
Lia Smith was a senior at Middlebury College, a transgender woman and, for a time, an athlete on the school’s diving team. But she struggled to feel accepted, and in October, she took her own life.

Education
Chris says a lack of placements for children being taken into care shows the strain on the system.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The MP, Mr Atta Issah being assisted by chiefs and stakeholders to break ground for work to commence
Education
[Leadership] Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transform the state’s education sector, with plans to recruit more teachers to improve the quality of learning across public schools.
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Entertainment
Refunds are offered if less than seven overs are bowled in a match that is called off.
Entertainment

Entertainment
The allegations were made by America’s Got Talent star and violinist Brian King Joseph, who has since filed a lawsuit against Smith.

Entertainment
The Limpopo-born hitmaker survived a serious car crash while travelling to perform, leaving fans shaken

Science/Tech
iOCO is stepping up its share repurchase programme, acquiring a further 2.34 million ordinary shares in December.

Science/Tech
Promises of better sleep—and better poops—are driving the magnesium supplements craze.

Science/Tech
The historical series Shogun was an international hit that won a record 18 Emmy Awards. With production on season 2 starting, the writer and executive producer talk about their new challenges.

Science/Tech
Petrol and diesel prices will be reducing substantially on Wednesday, which is especially great news for South Africans travelling back from holiday destinations from that day.

Motoring
South Africa plans to change the way speeding fines are issued nationwide.

Motoring
Stellantis has identified safety faults with 26 different models from six car brands.
Motoring

Motoring
Motorists are starting the new year with a considerable reduction in the price of petrol and diesel.

Health
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.
Health
Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.

Health
Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow – and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.

Health
From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.