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Video sparks outrage as man claims he collects rent from RDP beneficiaries in Roodepoort

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will receive the credentials of US Ambassador-designate Leo Brent Bozell III this week, a step that may signal a tentative easing of strained ties between the two countries.

SACR is concerned that South Africa may not be able to fully enact the First Safe Country Principle

Pelonomi Moiloa has taken an unconventional path to becoming one of Africa’s most recognized figures in artificial intelligence — from biomedical engineering in Johannesburg to a master’s degree in Japan, through data science at one of South Africa’s largest banks, to co-founding a startup that is building multilingual AI systems for African languages. Moiloa co-founded […]

South African AI research platform Yazi has raised its first institutional funding round from 3 Capital Ventures at a pre-money valuation of 30 million rand ($1.6 million), the company announced. The amount of the investment was not disclosed. Yazi was founded in Cape Town in 2022 by Timothy Treagus, who serves as CEO, and Mzwandile […]

South African technology distributor Mustek is investing 7 million rand in artificial intelligence, launching a dedicated business-to-business AI marketplace as the company seeks new growth drivers following the collapse of its renewable energy hardware boom. Mustek, founded in 1987 and owner of South Africa’s Mecer PC brand, acquired a controlling stake in local startup Business […]

Trump threatened to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz. And, NASA’s Artemis II crew prepares to make its closest approach to the moon.

Iran’s top officials pushed back against President Trump’s deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, striking a defiant tone as the warring sides traded missile attacks.

More than 100 people, mostly children, have been killed by measles since mid-March, officials suspect.

The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He’s gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis.

Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration has highlighted the government’s challenges in conducting lifestyle audits.

According to market research firm Euromonitor International, South Africa’s beauty market grew 7% year on year to reach to $3.9 billion in 2024, which is over R65 billion at current conversion rates, outpacing the 0.6% GDP growth at the time.

Sasris has relaunched Wrap Cover, five years after it was withdrawn following the July 2021 unrest.

The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran.

SANCO says Nkululeko Dunga’s appointment is an insult to Gauteng residents

Ndou adds that the inclusion of parties like the EFF would be a sign of unity for parties

The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg next weekend.

DA FC spokesperson says many young people have put up their hands up to serve in top positions

Rock League, the first-ever professional curling league, starts in Toronto later on Monday, with six mixed-gender global franchises playing in an unusual format.

One of the biggest weekends in SA road running – the Two Oceans Ultra and Half Marathons – will take place this weekend.

Manchester City assistant manager Pep Lijnders discusses captain Bernardo Silva’s future at the club, saying “every good story comes to an end”.

Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia joins the star-studded veteran team at Manchester club Wythenshawe AFC.

Albert Mazibuko from the iconic Ladysmith Black Mambazo has sadly passed away after a short illness aged 77.

Shauwn ‘MamMkhize’ Mkhize is turning 51 today, and what better way to celebrate than with the help of AI.

In a captivating Netflix documentary, former basketball player Lamar Odom shared what attracted him to reality TV star Khloé Kardashian.

The bus carried 32 undocumented foreign nationals in addition to 43 passengers properly processed at Beitbridge border.

Jockeys Zackey and Fourie were also in winning form.

There was a brief tornado that occurred in Bishopstowe on Sunday afternoon.

The acting head of the DOJ’s voting section told a judge last week that the agency had not touched the nonpublic voter roll data it has collected. That wasn’t true.

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With the rise of affordable and effective robot mowers, maintaining a pristine lawn has never been easier.

Your venomous serpent bites you, and the clock is ticking. America’s zookeepers—and a cooler full of rare antivenom—are your best chance of survival.

E-hailing giant Uber has committed to investing R5 billion in South Africa.

A multi-car pile-up is no different from any other accident as far as insurers are concerned.

Petrol exporting countries have committed to higher outputs from next month.

There are a few simple steps motorists can take to ensure their car is running smoothly and using less fuel.

Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.