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Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds build on their opening Winter Olympics mixed doubles curling win as a four-point haul in the penultimate end secures victory over Estonia.

The 70-year-old has previously indicated he will plead not guilty to attacking his estranged wife.

Inquiry chair Sir Ross Cranston said “systemic failures” by authorities had led to the deadliest Channel small boat incident on record.

Google, working with research institutions across Africa, has introduced WAXAL, an open-access speech dataset designed to improve artificial intelligence technologies for African languages. The dataset includes voice samples from 21 Sub-Saharan African languages, among them Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Luganda, Swahili and Acholi. Google said WAXAL is intended to support more than 100 million speakers...

Police have identified the victim as Wiandre Pretorius.

Discussions on artificial intelligence and digital governance took center stage during the 5th General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organization and the International Digital Cooperation Forum, held under the theme “Inclusive Prosperity in the Age of AI.” The gathering brought together ministers, policymakers, technology leaders and international organizations to shape the future of...

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed industries from healthcare to finance, but one area where its influence is both promising and perilous is cybersecurity. On one hand, AI enables attackers to craft more sophisticated and autonomous threats than ever before. On the other hand, it empowers defenders with predictive analytics, automated decision systems, […]

A month after Maduro’s ousting, Venezuela’s Interim leader walks a tightrope between US demands and Chavista hardliners’ expectations.

Are the world’s superpowers back in an arms race now that the new START treaty has expired? NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with arms control expert Rose Gottemoeller.

The last major arms control treaty between Russia and the U.S. will expire on Thursday.

In Kyiv, dance parties on a frozen river keep spirits — and bodies — warm after Russian strikes shattered Ukraine’s energy grid.

Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Capitec has published its new fees taking effect from March 2026, with customers getting some welcome relief.

Financial pressure being felt by South Africans earning R25,000 or less a month after the festive season has set off serious alarm bells in the debt counselling industry.

Africa’s next phase of growth will depend less on policy announcements and more on its ability to mobilise capital at scale. Deep, liquid markets are no longer optional, they are the foundation for infrastructure, energy transition and long-term resilience.

Rachel Matjeng is responsible for Criminal Record , Crime Scene Management at the SAPS Forensic dept

President Cyril Ramaphosa is visiting the SARS Head Office in Pretoria.

DA MP Dianne Kohler Barnard testifies before the Ad Hoc Committee

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The Premier Soccer League has confirmed the dates, venues and kick-off times for the 2026 Nedbank Cup Round of 32.

Fixtures, how to follow on the BBC and venues as the Six Nations returns on Thursday, 5 February with defending champions France taking on Ireland.

That’s what big squads are for.

A seismic event, possibly an earthquake, was reported in parts of Johannesburg on Wednesday evening. Here’s what we know so far…

‘Tis the season for Cape Town Pride. To kick off the proceedings, the LEGACY Love Pride Ball is taking place this weekend.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

The Department of Defence failed to meet deadlines for feedback on various issues or address remedial actions related to irregular expenditure.

Kenoly passed away on Tuesday at the age of 81.

‘One day I will go and no one needs to push me and I just need to take this calmly and work,’ he said.

The fintech firm sees an uptick in demand after it increased its loan size from R2 000 to R4 000 and extended the terms from six to nine months.

Entertainment about or made with artificial intelligence has been missing the mark with viewers over the past year.

The JSE-listed firm cautions shareholders as it confirms advanced discussions to acquire the 75% shares in IHS it doesn’t already own.

South Africans can enjoy a new international travel destination thanks to Airlink.

Bramfield Developments is set to launch a new showroom in Ballito this year, offering dealerships an excellent chance to expand their networks.

Omoda is bringing its most affordable hybrid crossover to South Africa.

Two European automakers have teamed up to push back against the rise of Chinese imports.

Joe founded Dad’s War Room to support men struggling with mental health through tabletop gaming.