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SANRAL said in its annual report that it repaired all potholes within two weeks in 2025.

Codehesion, voted South Africa’s most trusted software development company in 2025, helps companies fix their software projects and ensure things are done right.

Ukrainian had wanted the EU to use €200 billion of frozen Russian assets but Belgium opposed the move.

Actors in the United Kingdom have voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning on set, escalating pressure on film and television producers to strengthen protections against the misuse of artificial intelligence. Equity, the UK’s largest acting union, announced the results of an indicative industrial action ballot on Thursday. With turnout exceeding 75%, more than 99% of […]

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence has generated an environmental footprint in 2025 comparable to that of New York City, according to new research that raises concerns about the climate and water impact of the technology. The study, published Wednesday in the academic journal Patterns, estimates that AI-related activity released up to 80 million tonnes […]

A Woodmead-based workshop is equipping African digital creators with practical skills in artificial intelligence and digital twin technology, signalling a shift in how the continent’s creative economy competes on a global stage. The first Digital Twin and AI Creator Enablement Workshop on the continent brought together more than 20 award-winning South African digital creators who […]

The agreement aims to resolve a yearslong standoff between the popular social media platform and the U.S. government over national security concerns tied to China’s parent company, ByteDance.

There are no official statistics surrounding suicide among Ukrainian soldiers, but they are thought to count in the hundreds.

Sunali Khatun was pregnant when she was deported to Bangladesh for allegedly being an illegal immigrant.

Experts say Lee Jae Myung’s bid to insure hair loss treatment is a “strategic gesture targeting young male voters”.

Two of African football’s biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

DR Congo’s government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.

Manchester Museum curators hope the exhibition of African items will provoke ‘honest conversation’.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has seven bills on his desk awaiting his signature, including critical legislation needed for the budget and changes to South Africa’s immigration laws.

Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.

A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC.

John Hlophe was placed on precautionary suspension from all MKP positions last month

The National Dialogue Steering Committee will be responsible for setting strategic priorities.

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence on Monday.

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) was founded on December 16, 2023.

Kaizer Chiefs executives Kaizer Motaung Jr and Jessica Motaung are making quiet moves abroad after being spotted in Qatar.

Former Swallows and Marumo Gallants head coach Dylan Kerr claims he will win the league with the current Kaizer Chiefs squad.

England’s Brydon Carse dismisses Jake Weatherald lbw for one, but replays show the decision should have been overturned as Australia are made to regret their decision not to review, leaving the home side on 8-1, with a lead of 93, on day three of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Mitchell Starc bowls a “furious” Ben Stokes for 83, as his partnership with Jofra Archer is finally broken on 106 to leave England on 274-9 on day three of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Bestselling author says focus on ‘masterpieces’ puts children off as he promotes prison literacy scheme

Too much of the literature taught in UK schools is putting children off reading and thrillers should become part of the curriculum, one of the world’s biggest selling authors has argued.

Lee Child, the British writer of Jack Reacher novels, which have sold more than 100m copies worldwide,...

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The outlook for January 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants has improved suddenly, in light of a revised budget allocation from the agency …

An anonymous donor paid off over R136 000 in Pep Store lay-bys, containing items like baby clothes and school uniforms.

Former business associates to Priscilla Presley have made claims in their lawsuit to the wife of the late Rock and Roll king that have angered Presley.

Highly stressed doctors are under pressure emotionally and psychologically and want an easier, better-paid life.

The weather service says rain and thunderstorms are likely to continue through Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Judges found no legal basis to ban volunteer firefighting associations.

Trump used a live address to the nation to stage a political rally built on disputed economic claims and media spectacle.

DStv’s dates for its annual price increase could change following the buyout by Groupe Canal+.

NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.

A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.