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This guide provides critical steps for managing a car accident during holiday travel, emphasising preparation by reviewing insurance coverage, understanding inclusions and exclusions, and updating necessary documents.

Bloemfontein is emerging as South Africa’s most affordable major city, offering robust property activity, high first-time buyer participation, and strong long-term value across a wide range of price points.

A year after Freddy Fazbear’s nightmare, the town has turned the trauma into folklore, unleashing a new horror that refuses to stay forgotten.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how music is made. With platforms such as SUNO and Udio, it now takes only seconds to generate melodies, lyrics or even full songs. What once required studio time, musicians and long creative sessions can now be produced with a few prompts. For South African artists, this shift is both […]

South Africa’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, has urged greater vigilance in how scientific advancements are used as emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence become more widespread and more powerful. Speaking at the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) 2025 in Pretoria, Nzimande said the misuse of AI in global conflict underscores […]

Despite the persistence and scale of marketing from makers of mobile phones to push their AI products, new results from our 2025 Hypertext Mobile Survey shows that people in South Africa are still mostly split on the importance of AI software on smartphones. According to htxt’s readers, with over 800 surveyed, 52 percent said that […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India Thursday for the first time since launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.

A long-awaited U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda will be signed in Washington on Thursday — but the hardest work may only be beginning, with peace on the ground uncertain.

A long-awaited U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda will be signed in Washington on Thursday — but the reality on the ground tells a different story.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.

Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

Completed in 2017, the De Aar Wind Power Project remains a flagship example of China – South Africa cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.

South Africa’s largest retailer, Shoprite, has launched its first shop-in-shop for LEGO, as the group moves full steam to open over 220 new stores in the current financial year.

Sappi is working on a joint venture with Helsinki-headquartered UPM amid serious struggles for the graphic paper industry.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers an annual address to the NCOP

Deputy President Paul Mashatile addressed the Parliamentary Gallery Association (PGA) on Thursday.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is giving reasons for disbanding the PKTT at the Madlanga Inquiry.

French arms company Thales and former president Jacob Zuma back in court.

Sale Sharks women announce the signing of Canada wing Asia Hogan-Rochester from 1 January.

Kaizer Chiefs lost ground in the title race following their 0-0 draw with Chippa United. Will Amakhosi bounce back?

Australia prop Angus Bell is set to make his Ulster debut off the bench in Friday’s Challenge Cup opener against Racing 92 at Affidea Stadium.

The World Darts Championship is staying at Alexandra Palace until at least 2031 after a new five-year deal is agreed.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has invited the public to join him on a Christmas morning walk. Here are the details…

Judge Wilson said xenophobia is one of the greatest threats to democracy and human rights that the country presently faces,

‘The way the squad has been rotated is giving us a better chance of making it … But the focus will be on how we do next year. We can’t even think of the World Cup yet.’

“He just needs respect and that’s what I give to him,” Cardoso said.

The SA team will be looking to improve after last week’s disappointing showing in the Dubai Sevens.

The 2025 market is shaping up to be unpredictable yet loaded with opportunity, especially for investors hunting the best cryptos with most potential during a cycle defined by volatility, institutional inflows, and faster moving retail speculation. Digital assets are expanding into new categories, while early stage projects are emerging as some of the best cryptos […]

Altron, iOCO, Mustek, Datatec, and NTT Data achieved something no other group of top companies could: have three months without any negative reports on them.

Zanskar uses AI to identify hidden geothermal systems—and claims it has found one that could fuel a power plant, the first such discovery by industry in decades.

Ripple’s native asset has jolted back into the spotlight as ETF inflows surge and exchange supply sinks toward multi-year lows. The shift has traders revisiting bullish XRP price predictions, especially now that momentum is pushing the market’s gaze toward the coveted $3 zone. Liquidity tightening, a strengthening macro backdrop, and a revived appetite for large […]

Vehicle subscriptions are gaining popularity in South Africa as motorists struggle to keep pace with escalating car prices and ownership costs.

Lexus has added a new hybrid model to its flagship SUV series in South Africa.

This newly launched Chinese Adventure SUV sold 545 units in two weeks.

Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not about their own health.