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Avon and Somerset Police said the incident was not believed to be terrorism related.

For years, South Africans have lived with an uneasy feeling that parts of the SAPS have been infiltrated by criminal networks

After making the bold decision to pursue stand-up comedy full time in 2023, funnyman Rae du Plooy has the last laugh.

More than 500 people were evacuated to the Setshabelo Primary School after their homes were flooded.

Huawei has hosted its AI Data Center Innovation Summit in Egypt as part of the Huawei Intelligent Africa Congress 2026, releasing the Northern Africa AIDC Reference Design White Paper to provide design and construction guidance for AI data center facilities across the region. Themed “Advancing Industrial All Intelligence for Africa,” the summit brought together customers […]

Banks around the world are bracing for a new wave of AI-powered cyberattacks, with regulators and policymakers issuing fresh warnings about the technology’s potential to exploit longstanding vulnerabilities in financial systems. The concern centers on Mythos, the latest and most capable AI model from Anthropic, the company behind the Claude chatbot. The model is not […]

Two senior South African Department of Communications officials have been identified as the focus of the investigation into AI-hallucinated references in the withdrawn Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy, according to government sources cited by Sunday newspaper Rapport. The officials are Dumisani Sondlo, the department’s AI policy head, and Mlindi Mashologu, deputy director-general...

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees say withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

Shakira’s appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

Germany’s defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon’s decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.

More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

South Africans are slowly starting to think twice about living abroad, with a small but notable number of expats returning home.

The Garden Route is no longer just appealing to local movers, with international buyers also interested in the coastal area.

Sectional titles and complexes in South Africa are seeing a massive influx of short-term rentals, which can cause serious issues with scheme rules.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Sunday, 3 May 2026.

Debate grows over the effectiveness of SANDF support to SAPS amid rising crime concerns

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday announced that the local elections will be held on November 4

IEC’s Masego Sheburi says they will be launching 2026 election campaign later in May

Herman Mashaba described the announcement as the beginning of a brighter future for South Africans

Watford sack head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road following the team’s failure to reach the play-offs.

Golden Tempo comes from the back of the field to win a thrilling Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the first victorious female trainer.

The Lipton Cup, stolen from a Glasgow museum, is valued at nearly £500,000 but as a symbol of sportsmanship some regard it as priceless.

Orlando Pirates boss Abdeslam Ouaddou has highlighted physical battles as a major challenge for his side this season.

Education is being targeted across Palestine, with the murder of 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan only the latest in a spree of violence

The Israeli reservist shot 14-year-old Aws al-Naasan in the head just outside the western gate of the Mughayyir boys’ secondary school, where he was studying in ninth grade.

Aws collapsed instantly, bleeding heavily. More shots rang out as his friends ran to his...

The Cape Town suburb of Pinelands and its ‘dry’ status face a fresh test as residents weigh in on a new liquor licence application.

Chris Brown is a father to three older children from previous relationships.

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Singer Chris Brown says he was just as surprised to hear news reports about a shooting near his house.

‘The stripped-down lifestyle is quite liberating. You realise how little you actually need.’

Solid sedan has a lot of competition not only in its own stable, but from the whole of the industry.

“The medical staff are very positive that he will recover in time. If he does everything correctly, Cobus will be ready for the England Test.”

Bongani Baloyi became the youngest mayor in South Africa in 2013 when he was elected in Midvaal at the age of 26.

These hardworking travel totes handle everything from a work trip to a weekend getaway.

The kitchen appliance titan changed up its beloved base-model stand mixer for the first time in over 70 years. It was worth the wait.

Coway’s most popular air purifier gets an upgrade in looks and purification strength, though I wish it had wheels and an app.

China’s bullet trains are fast, quiet, and punctual, and I’d easily take one over a plane if given the opportunity.

Audi’s F1 boss said entering the sport via a legacy team has proved more difficult than starting with a clean slate, as the German carmaker runs up against more established rivals.

The sudden resignation of SAA’s CEO and reports of criminal syndicates stealing aircraft parts have cast doubts over the airline’s viability.

TopAuto got behind the wheel of the South African-bound iCaur V27 on a recent trip to China.