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Home Office sources say Wednesday’s return flight included the man who returned to the UK last month.

Zohran Mamdani has fans among South Africa’s leftists, with the Economic Freedom Fighters labelling his election win ‘progressive’.

Putin has touted cruise missile Burevestnik and torpedo Poseidon as game-changing weapons as the Ukraine war rages on.

State assemblyman goes from a political unknown to the next mayor of New York City.

Data centre developers worldwide are rapidly shifting their focus to the construction of facilities capable of supporting artificial intelligence (AI) workloads – but sector experts are warning that the complex requirements of these new data centres may be outpacing supply chain preparedness. The 2025-2026 Data Centre Construction Cost Indexfrom global professional services company, Turner &...

SAP has unveiled a suite of AI-driven capabilities across its SAP Build platform while announcing a global commitment to train 12 million people in AI skills by 2030, reinforcing its push to help enterprises and developers build and scale intelligent applications. The company’s expanded skills initiative will roll out hands-on training, certifications, and new learning […]

South African companies are emerging as global frontrunners in responsible artificial intelligence adoption, with 92.6% of businesses already on their AI journey and a strong emphasis on privacy and ethics shaped by the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). New research from Zoho, titled “The AI Privacy Equation: Cautious Innovation in South Africa,” shows that […]

South African healthcare professionals are more confident in artificial intelligence than their global peers, with 91% believing AI and predictive analytics will reduce hospital admissions compared to the global average of 75%. This optimism positions South Africa as a potential leader in adopting AI-driven healthcare solutions across diverse settings, from major hospitals to rural clinics. […]

Prosecutors in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore seized hundreds of millions of dollars in assets belonging to a Cambodian businessman whom the U.S. accuses of heading a global scam syndicate.

The number of Israeli settler attacks on Palestinian olive harvesters is at a five-year high. Groves have been vandalized, and many farmers are too frightened to collect their olives.

At his New York victory rally, Zohran Mamdani gave a nod to Nehru’s iconic speech marking India’s independence.

Operation Dudula has been picketing clinics and hospital, turning away those without South African papers.

Morocco controls much of Western Sahara, although part of it is controlled by a pro-independence movement.

A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.

Cameroon, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Mali become the final four qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations based on their world rankings.

The cost of a school dinner for primary and special school pupils will go up by 50p from £2.50 to £3.00.

South African taxpayers face a future of triple taxes to access healthcare in the country, with income tax, surcharges and the removal of rebates on the way.

In South Africa, healthcare professionals believe AI-powered predictive analytics and remote monitoring can reduce avoidable hospital admissions and save lives through earlier interventions

SARS has secured a provisional sequestration order against a taxpayer to the tune of R155 million for tax non-compliance.

Assembly debates One Stop Border Post Bill to boost trade, streamline crossings and address security

Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia appears before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Allegations of political interference and corruption on the spotlight at the commission.

Makhehlene Makhaula has not featured for Orlando Pirates since the injury he suffered in the Nedbank Cup final against Kaizer Chiefs.

Craig Bellamy “understands” why his name has been linked with the vacant managerial role at ex-club Celtic but is “fully committed” to Wales.

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and Golden Arrows star Siyanda Ndlovu are the biggest names in South African football right now.

When Siya Kolisi runs out for his 100th Springbok cap, he will further solidify his standing as the most influential rugby player of all time.

A report shared exclusively with the Guardian documents how a civil rights law has become a tool to impose ideological priorities on US schools

US government investigations into universities over antisemitism allegations surged following the 7 October 2023 attacks and Israel’s subsequent war in Gaza, with more investigations open in the last two months of that year than in the two decades...

Discover why South Africans say “just now” and “now-now,” what they mean, and how these time phrases reveal our unique sense of time.

Confidence is flowing back into Ethereum, the blockchain that continues to attract big players even in uncertain times. When a firm like BitMine drops $300 million on ETH, it’s more than just a trade; it’s a statement that the market’s conviction is returning.  As investors look for what’s next, the spotlight shifts toward emerging community-driven […]

LLH Capital targets high-growth, founder-led businesses with a focus on financial services and telecommunications.

Cyber security leaders have until 12 December to submit presentation proposals for ITWeb Security Summit 2026.

Where to lock in, power down, and actually enjoy your business trip.

Ahead of the formal arrival of the much delayed Q9 next year, Audi has indicated that the future of its…

Puma debuted in South Africa to extensive criticism for arriving four years after going on sale in Europe, and for its lofty price tag.

The mother refused vaccinations out of her belief there is a link between the jabs and autism.

Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show.