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Thousands of children queued at Orlando Stadium, Soweto, waiting for their turn to receive early Christmas gifts delivered by the Motsepe Foundation on Wednesday.

Over R1 billion of taxpayer money has been invested into animal livestock vaccine production since 2010, with nothing to show for it.

The renewed trade barrier deals a financial blow to South African vegetable farmers who depend on regional sales

Kaizer Chiefs last won the league in 2015, but Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou feels they are a threat in the title race this season.

The new amusement park will be built on the old Durban FunWorld site.

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai says no company, including Google, would be immune if the artificial intelligence market were to suffer a valuation correction. In an exclusive interview with BBC News at Google’s California headquarters, Pichai said the rapid surge in AI investment is “an extraordinary moment,” but he acknowledged “irrationality” in parts of the market. […]

Bill Gates has cautioned that some of the world’s most highly valued artificial intelligence companies are unlikely to sustain their current worth, even as the technology reshapes major industries. Speaking at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Gates said the AI sector is “hyper competitive,” and many companies with elevated valuations will not emerge as winners. “AI […]

McDonald’s has removed a Christmas advertisement generated with artificial intelligence after receiving criticism online. The 45-second ad was published on Dec. 6 on the McDonald’s Netherlands YouTube channel and featured generative AI clips. Viewers on social media denounced the video, with one commenter calling it “the most god-awful ad I’ve seen this year.” On Dec. […]

The US Treasury said the network of four entities and four individuals is primarily Colombian.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Machado — who has been in hiding for nearly a year — was still expected in Oslo later in the day.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, is reportedly safe and on her way to Oslo.

Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

A South African contruction gaint has been appointed as the contractor responsible for the new R8 billion Cape Winelands Airport.

Denny Mushrooms has been sold by Libstar in a deal that could reach a loss on sale before tax of up to R55 million.

Transnet has signed a concession agreement with a company headed by Filipino billionaire Enrique Razon to expand the main terminal at the continent’s top container hub in Durban.

Mbalula has dismissed rumours suggesting that he intends to run for the deputy president post.

Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, was assassinated on Friday outside of his home.

US President Donald Trump says he will not be inviting SA to the Miami meeting.

The NA adopted a report that establishes a committee that will play oversight over the Presidency.

The NFL will return to Munich to play regular-season games during the 2026 and 2028 seasons.

Why have a mini tactics board and a pair of trainers caused a stir within Scottish football this week?

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was wrong to say he has been “thrown under the bus” by the club, says former captain Steven Gerrard.

The former world number one from Newbury is awarded the honour for his services to sport.

They face long hours, mediocre pay and, at worst, no job, but their optimism is astonishing – let’s support them better

Prof Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

When I mentioned to colleagues in the NHS that I was helping with admissions interviews for medical students, several responded with the same wry smile and weary shrug: “Do they know what...

Jermaine Dupris was in Johannesburg with his group DVSN, which performed to a full and excited crowd.

Homeowners in eThekwini Municipality should prepare for an important update coming in early 2026. Here’s what to expect…

The pair said the prize would help them elevate their careers.

The complainant’s testimony was considered inadmissible.

DJ Cleo, real name Cleopas Monyepao, was elected as a composer board member.

Shaun Norris is the defending champion at Royal Johannesburg this week.

Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.

Shoprite, South Africa’s largest retailer, has launched a shop-in-shop for a beloved international brand as the company pushes to open 223 new stores in the current financial year.

This festive season, Vodacom World has unveiled a new lifestyle area that showcases top tech accessories and offers gifts for shoppers.

A contracting partner has been appointed for the technical development and construction of the new Cape Winelands Airport.

The BYD Sealion 5 is the first plug-in hybrid SUV in South Africa to cost less than R500,000.

The all-new Honda Amaze offers feature-rich motoring, standout pricing, and impressive practicality.

GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.

Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.