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Conservative activist and writer Leo Brent Bozell III has been sworn in as the United States’ ambassador to South Africa.

The department of basic education has identified officials at its headquarters as the source of the leak of matric final examination papers.

The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries’ sanctions list and is “suspected of carrying embargoed oil”, US officials said.

Jacques Moretti is being held as a potential flight risk, Swiss media reports say.

Nigeria has launched its first National Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence, marking a milestone in efforts to strengthen local AI research, develop skills and position the country as an active participant in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem. The centre was unveiled at the University of Jos during the institution’s 50th convocation ceremony by Bosun Tijani, […]

Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia is preparing to establish a dedicated artificial intelligence university, which would become only the second institution in the world focused exclusively on AI. Speaking at a forum held at Addis Ababa University, the prime minister said preparations for the new institution are underway and that it is expected to graduate up […]

The organisation has urged parents and guardians to ease pressure on the learners.

Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council and its institutions will be dismantled after weeks of unrest in southern areas and a day after its leader fled to the United Arab Emirates.

India said the US commerce secretary’s claims surrounding discussions with Trump were “not accurate”.

Venezuela released a number of imprisoned high-profile opposition figures, activists and journalists, in what the government described as a gesture to “seek peace”.

The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

The Royal Court found the funds were “more likely than not” proceeds from a corrupt scheme.

John Bennett, Isaac Fanin and guests look ahead to Mali v Senegal and Cameroon v Morocco.

Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

The National Freedom Party is leaving KZN’s Government of Provincial Unity, limiting the power of the coalition, and bringing huge uncertainty to the province.

Employment growth for the world’s largest economy eased significantly last year.

South Africans are on the hook to pay Eskom an additional R76 billion, which could see the planned price hikes for 2026 almost double.

Nzimande says he’s not defending his Cabinet job, insisting he no longer wants to hold office.

SACP says it remains committed to engagement with the ANC while still an independent party.

The National Freedom Party (NFP) has reaffirmed its decision to withdraw from the KZN GPU

ANC Treasurer General Dr Gwen Ramokgopa says party policies are immune from business influence. 

Everton manager David Moyes says the decision to reject their appeal against defender Michael Keane’s red card is “hugely disappointing”‘.

Betway Premiership giants Mamelodi Sundowns are expected to make a big splash in the latest transfer window again.

Ireland include opener Ross Adair in a 15-man squad for next month’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior calls for a “much bigger conversation” around cricket’s drinking culture.

Bosses at body that trained chef Jamie Oliver were awarded million-pound bonuses after sale to private firm

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The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into City & Guilds’ sale of its qualification awards business to a private company last year.

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Idols SA singer-turned-preacher Heinz Winckler believes ‘sin and rebellion’ are behind the wildfires that have ravaged the Western Cape.

From her age to her career, here’s what we know about DJ Black Coffee’s girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez, amid a new development in his divorce.

Beachgoers at Llandudno Beach were forced to leave the area earlier this week after a sewage overflow contaminated part of the shoreline.

Nobert Zapambela faces robbery charges after a viral video showed him snatching a woman’s cellphone in Brooklyn, Pretoria.

Coach John Dobson has slammed the quality of the surface of the Stormers’ home field.

Bozell’s swearing-in takes place against the backdrop of strained relations between the US and South Africa.

Possible overheating of the battery could lead to a spark.

X is only allowing “verified” users to create images with Grok. Experts say it represents the “monetization of abuse”—and anyone can still generate images on Grok’s app and website.

Results of research offer hope to older women – but it will be several years at least before technique is approved

Human eggs ‘rejuvenated’ in an advance that could boost IVF success rates

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South Africa is looking at another petrol price cut this February.

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In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI.