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The Ukrainian president also said a large number of people were “officially missing”, meaning the total death toll is thought to be much higher.

Far from it being dead, community media is not only alive, but it keeps our democracy live, argues Shoeshoe Qhu, CEO of the Media Development & Diversity Agency.

An Engen filling station in Pretoria has faced allegations that it forced fuel attendants to perform non-job-related tasks, such as gardening.

Police say 16 bullets were identified on Pretorius’ vehicle and he was unharmed.

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.

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.

As Nigeria battles multiple security crises, a single attack in the west left more than 160 people dead and raises new questions about who’s really in control.

President Trump’s focus overseas may spare China for now, but Beijing still worries that his “America First” rhetoric hasn’t softened what it calls U.S. “military adventurism.”

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.

The 53-year-old, once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed by “our unknown gunmen”.

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

Airport organisation says queues could last up to six hours over the summer holidays

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.

Carrim must appear before the commission tomorrow after Judge Fisher struck his case off with costs.

EFF leader Julius Malema to request for the Ad Hoc Committee to be extended.

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.

Wales name Louis Rees-Zammit at full-back for the Six Nations opener against England at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend plays down a report that he has agreed to take over at Newcastle Red Bulls after the World Cup.

Niall Treacy says he will be racing for a better future for short track speed skating in Great Britain at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

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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.

Ndlozi is currently a radio presenter on Power FM.

Black Coffee is using his success to help flood-hit families rebuild their lives back home.

Commission chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga disputed the claim of a romantic relationship between Matjeng and Matlala.

The review of Sassa grants is aimed at ensuring only eligible beneficiaries are paid

South Africa has ambitions to develop and launch its own communications satellite system, which the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation says will save taxpayers billions every year.

UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to “focus and do fewer things better”.

Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying technologies.

Skip the sad grocery store bouquet this Valentine’s Day. These online flower delivery services do the heavy lifting for you—just don’t forget the card.

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.

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