News South Africa

South Africa’s Pick n Pay said on Monday its CFO, Lerena Olivier, will step down after the retailer’s annual general meeting next year, as the retailer battles mounting losses and fierce competition.

Former Ekurhuleni municipal manager, Imogen Mashazi, addressed the Madlanga commission, highlighting her efforts to empower women and combat sexual abuse within the municipality.

Brydon Carse believes England can once again hit Australia with pace in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, despite the expected absence of Mark Wood.

A senior SAfm broadcaster is among the people arrested for allegedly recruiting South Africans to be involved in the Russian-Ukraine war.

The Annual World AIDS Day commemoration will be held at Ga-Masemola Stadium on Monday.

ChatGPT-5 is offering unsafe and sometimes dangerous advice to people who appear to be in mental health crises, according to new research from King’s College London (KCL) and the Association of Clinical Psychologists UK (ACP). In a study conducted in partnership with the Guardian, researchers found that the AI chatbot failed to identify high-risk behavior […]

In 2000, online pet retailer Pets.com spent millions of dollars on a Super Bowl commercial featuring a sock puppet. The ad became a cultural hit. Nine months later, the company collapsed. Its stock, once trading at $11, was nearly worthless. The dot-com bubble had burst, and the puppet became a symbol of an era when […]

A wave of low-quality, AI-generated content is spreading across social media, prompting worry among users and creators who say it is making online spaces feel less authentic. The trend, often called AI “slop,” includes grainy clips of unlikely events — such as dogs rescuing children from bears, rabbits bouncing on trampolines or Christmas markets set […]

For the first time Aditya-L1 will be able to watch the Sun in its maximum activity cycle.

Thousands of demonstrators including from the dominant Roman Catholic church clergy are protesting in the Philippines, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators.

Anti-government demonstrators are likely to have been targeted with camite, our investigation finds.

Zambia’s government is accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as fallout from ex-president’s death deepens.

The defendants were accused of attempting a coup – but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

Heavyweight Jeamie TKV and his father share a most fascinating family story shaped by poisoning, plots and presidents.

Santam has received final approvals to set up a UK-based Syndicate, with it looking to underwrite businesses.

President Cyril Ramaphosa sent a warning to those in South Africa spreading misinformation, further straining relations with the US.

Ofcom has fined Virgin Media after an investigation found it had left thousands of vulnerable telecare customers at risk.

Ata Capital Fund II has successfully exited its investment in Novare Holdings, a diversified financial services company.

Critics have accused AfriForum of spreading disinformation in the US following its trip to the US.

The hearings into the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumes.

The Commission will wrap-up its public hearings for the year on Friday.

The President thanked South Africans for the hospitality they extended to the summit’s delegates.

With the 2027 World Cup draw taking place this week, a nightmare scenario for the Springboks would be this group with these opponents.

Premier Soccer League newcomers Durban City have parted ways with coach Gavin Hunt, just four months since his appointment on 9 July.

Down man Charlie Smyth says he was “absolutely buzzing” for his NFL debut for New Orleans Saints in their defeat to Miami Dolphins.

A fourth 1-0 win in six league games has revived Aberdeen’s fortunes – can Jimmy Thelin’s shot-shy side keep up the momentum?

Advocacy group tells education secretary ‘working smarter’ can protect staff wellbeing and help students

Campaigners have urged the government to pilot four-day working weeks in schools in England and Wales saying it would boost teacher wellbeing, retention and recruitment rates.

The 4 Day Week Foundation has written to the education secretary calling for greater autonomy for schools to pilot...

Oh, Christmas tree… real or artificial this year, what will it be? Let’s weigh up the pros and cons, folks!

Miguel Cardoso’s side are clear favourites as they visit Siwelele.

The couple tied the knot on 30 November, 2001, and Shona passed away in 2021.

Upset of the decade in Summer Cup.

The city measures water quality every two weeks and classifies results according to international beach-safety guidelines.

Amazon’s Cyber Monday sales are live. Here are the best deals on Echo speakers, Fire TVs, and Kindles.

HERMANUS, Western Cape – In a compelling address that balanced ambition with caution, Dr. Mmaki Jantjies, Telkom’s Group Executive for Innovation & Transformation and Chairperson of SATNAC 2025, issued an urgent call for responsible innovation, stressing that Africa’s digital progress must not come at the expense of its people or planet. Speaking at the Southern Africa […]

The Cyber Monday discount this weekend on the latest M5 MacBook Pro looks pretty good, but you should probably still get the MacBook Air.

Some of the best MacBooks, Chromebooks, and gaming laptops I’ve reviewed this year have steep discounts for Cyber Monday.

A South African company has created a 6-wheeled version of the popular Toyota Land Cruiser and Ford Ranger bakkies.

The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.

Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him “despair”.