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The feud between Democratic Alliance party leader John Steenhuisen and former Environment Minister Dion George shows no signs of slowing down, with George reportedly taking it to the office of the Public Protector.

South Africa risks becoming irrelevant in a world where powerful nations act unilaterally to pursue their interests, as its weakened economy, eroded industrial capacity, and diminished soft power leave it unable to meaningfully influence global events.

I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities… an ideal for which I am prepared to die – Nelson Mandela

Property tycoon Ralebala Mampuele’s R700m loan collapsed when a cash advance was declined.

About 16 000 candidates wrote their National Senior Certificate examinations in the Northern Cape.

Rising mobile adoption, higher data consumption and growing demand for advanced digital services are increasing pressure on African telecom operators to deliver better network performance and more engaging user experiences. One technology gaining traction as a potential solution is artificial intelligence-powered radio access networks, known as AI-RAN. By embedding artificial intelligence and...

Vodafone executives have released their annual technology and connectivity outlook for 2026, highlighting artificial intelligence and satellite connectivity as the innovations expected to have the greatest impact on Africa’s digital future. In a statement outlining the group’s predictions for the year ahead, Shameel Joosub, chief executive of Vodacom Group, said the two technologies are poised […]

Africa is accelerating its adoption of artificial intelligence, with South Africa emerging as the continent’s leading AI market while several other countries rapidly narrow the gap by applying AI across critical sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, finance and education. By 2025, South Africa’s combination of relatively strong digital infrastructure, evolving policy frameworks and...

Hundreds of protesters are believed to have been killed or injured, and many more detained.

Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another are the films competing at this year’s ceremony.

Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.

Bobi Wine – a former musician – has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

As South Africa’s class of 2025 gets ready for their results to be published this week, the Public Servants Association (PSA) has warned matriculants to be wary of ‘bogus’ colleges and education groups.

Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has reiterated the party’s plan to expropriate land without compensation, saying it should be implemented.

The V&A Waterfront is undergoing a series of upgrades, as it welcomes Graham Wood as its new CEO.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not dying and will bounce back.

A nationwide campaign to rebuild every branch of the ANC will be undertaken in 2026, says Ramaphosa.

SACP’s Masuku has described the African National Congress as the leader of society.

The ANC leader was delivering the party’s January 8 Statement at the Moruleng Stadium in North West

Monnapule Saleng made a stunning move from Orlando Pirates to Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend. The deal became the seventh of its kind.

Kaizer Chiefs icon Doctor Khumalo believes South Africa still produces footballers of his type. Two can be found at Orlando Pirates.

The NFL play-offs gets off to a thrilling start with the Los Angeles Rams needing a late touchdown to escape a huge upset at the Carolina Panthers.

Match of the Day’s Dion Dublin and Rob Green analyse Antoine Semenyo’s Manchester City debut as his new side thumped League One Exeter City 10-1 in the FA Cup third round.

NASUWT says evidence growing that unregulated access affects behaviour in school and harms mental health

One of the UK’s biggest teaching unions has called on the government to ban social media for under-16s over concerns about mental health and concentration.

The Teachers’ Union (NASUWT) wants legislation to be tightened so big tech firms would face penalties for allowing children to access...

Trinity Hall’s plan to target elite schools sends the message that privilege equals talent, when the reality is that poorer students are already on the back foot

A Cambridge college’s plan to target students from some of the country’s most elite private schools has struck a nerve. As reported by the Guardian, Trinity Hall justified the move by claiming that a focus only on “greater...

Prince Kaybee has praised Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s relationship with Rachel John, who is a decade younger than him…

Rachel Kolisi, the former wife of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, is showing off her luxury new set of wheels…

A massive sunfish weighing up to 1000 kgs was rescued from a dry dock in Cape Town after becoming trapped during harbour drainage operations.

The EFF have vowed to stop Elon Musk’s internet satellite company Starlink from operating in South Africa – at all costs…

Johan Ackermann warned missed-tackle offenders could be dropped, but the team remains resolute after their seventh straight defeat.

Should it always be the fault of the banking customer if their money is stolen from their bank accounts through cybercrime?

The government has resorted to a pre-1994 jobs programme and is still unable to execute it effectively.

Interim coach JP Pietersen selected a second-string side for this match, leaving a large Springbok contingent in Durban.

Ethereum is entering 2026 with renewed confidence from institutions, but that confidence is coming from a very specific corner of the market. While large players double down on ETH as infrastructure, retail investors are increasingly asking a different question: where does everyday adoption and growth come from next? In this regard, attention is shifting to […]

The BYD Dolphin Surf may primarily be for in-town runabouts, but for one Pretoria couple, it made for a great road tripper this past December.

BYD has created a new sub-brand designed to appeal to the e-hailing industry.

Japan’s iconic bullet trains are a world-leading transport service.

A growing number of new cars sold in South Africa feature electric door handles, but the technology is facing global scrutiny over safety concerns.

The American carmaker Jeep is slashing prices as part of a new turnaround strategy.