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Parents have become more vocal about how exclusive contracts increase costs, writes Siya Makunga.

Afrika Mayibuye Movement leader Floyd Shivambu celebrated his 43rd birthday by donating 105 pairs of school shoes to disadvantaged pupils at Winnie Mandela Primary School in Thembisa, Ekurhuleni.

Public policy represents the norms of society through whose expression we collectively say that certain contracts or clauses are undesirable and therefore invalid.

insureAI, an actuarial technology and consulting firm specializing in machine learning and deep learning for financial services, said it has become the first South African organization to receive accreditation under the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ Quality Assurance Scheme. The accreditation marks a milestone for the firm, which develops proprietary neural network architectures and...

AI-native retail technology platform Fynd has entered the South African market, marking its first expansion into Africa. The move is anchored by the onboarding of Surtee Group as Fynd’s first strategic customer in the region. Fynd is backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited and provides unified, AI-driven commerce infrastructure for retailers. Its South African launch […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a passing trend; it is reshaping industrial operations at every level. Nowhere is this transformation more visible than in the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supply chain, where AI is driving efficiency, predictive insight, and smarter decision-making. Industrial organisations have long relied on data to guide decisions, but […]

The Masakhane African Languages Hub (the Hub) has announced a major Request for Proposals (RFP) to address the severe underrepresentation of African languages in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Hub invites African researchers, linguists, startups, technologists and community organizations to build high-quality, inclusive and community-driven datasets for 50 African languages.  While Africa...

NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks to a man in Caracas about life in the city following the U.S. removing former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

The U.S. seized an oil tanker in the North Atlantic after a two-week pursuit spanning thousands of miles from the Caribbean. During the chase, the vessel changed its name and raised a Russian flag.

More than 1,000 stranded passengers spent the night at Amsterdam’s international airport as snow and ice that is pummeling parts of Europe grounded hundreds of flights.

Donald Trump’s administration has a zero-tolerance policy for waste, a US official tweeted.

Trackers in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.

Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.

At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

Economists are starting to shift their expectations to an interest rate cut this month, after previously pencilling in a hold through to March 2026.

The DA says the NFP’s withdrawal from the GPU does not signal a new government.

Organisations including Cosatu will picket outside the American Embassy in Pretoria .

The ANC will hold anniversary celebrations in the North West this weekend.

The statement was released as the party today began the disciplinary process to punish Mbali Shinga.

France defender Estelle Cascarino becomes Rita Guarino’s first signing since her appointment last month.

Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree says his side’s recent achievements have whetted their appetite for more success.

Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi has explained what new signing Andre de Jong will tick for Orlando Pirates in the second half of the season.

After a tumultuous week at Celtic and continued transfer talk at the champions and rivals Rangers, Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts appear well prepared for the second half of the season.

Cape Town residents are being urged to cut back on water use as dam levels fall and daily consumption climbs well above safe targets.

The province will stay largely stable, with heat and moisture sparking afternoon storms in Tshwane and Johannesburg.

Operations at all ports of entry across the country continue uninterrupted, despite heightened traveller volumes.

Uniform essentials, including a blazer, shirts, jersey and trousers or skirts, account for almost half of the total needed to start high school

The Durban-based side have a fight on their hands if they want to play in the SA20 knockout rounds.

The recall relates to potential fire risks when owners charge their vehicle’s batteries to high levels. Volvo recommends limiting charge levels to 70%.

How two big names in mainstream disaster preparedness helped sell Americans on fear, anxiety and a new generator.

Makers of smartwatches and other wearables have spent years trying to measure blood sugar without pricking your skin. The PreEvnt Issac does just that, and you wear it like a necklace.

OpenAI brings out dedicated health and wellness information feature with the roll out of ChatGPT Health.

The Pretoria High Court has handed down a declaratory order setting aside the controversial tender for South Africa’s new driver’s licence card printer.

Vehicle testing centres are allegedly accepting bribes to falsify car reports for e-hailing drivers in South Africa.

According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 59,733 women in NI are now on waiting lists.

Cathy Read will walk across Spain to support the charity that helped her recover.

Researchers are looking to see if there’s a link between hormonal fluctuations and gambling addiction.