South Africa is on the cusp of a hyperscale data-centre boom that could add more than 1,200 MW to national electricity demand, driven by massive expansion plans from Teraco and newcomer Cavaleros, alongside Microsoft’s growing cloud and AI footprint. While the investments promise digital growth, they also raise urgent questions about power, water use and transparency in a country already...
Autodesk has sued Google in San Francisco federal court, alleging the search giant infringed its “Flow” trademark by launching competing AI-powered software for movie, TV and video game production in May 2025. Autodesk says it has used the Flow name since September 2022 and that Google assured it would not commercialize a product under the same name — then filed a trademark application in...
Suspended Ekurhuleni head of legal unit Adv Kemi Behari described as shocking allegations that he received a R600,000 salary increase as a bribe to protect Julius Mkhwanazi from disciplinary hearings related to the blue lights saga.
The new Cadillac F1 team launches a split livery in an advert costing a reputed £7.3m broadcast during the Super Bowl – and are being sued over it by Hollywood director Michael Bay.
Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan will be a witness before Parliament’s ad hoc committee on Tuesday, 10 February. His testimony is likely to delve into allegations of corruption at Crime Intelligence — and contradict what KwaZulu-Natal police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has told the public.
A Makhanda correctional services officer made a brief court appearance following his arrest for an alleged plot to murder the head of the Waainek Correctional Centre, as well as a unit manager, last week.
Beast Industries, the largest and most innovative creator based platform in the world, today announced the acquisition of Step, a financial technology company dedicated to making financial literacy and money management accessible to all.
In this video, Daily Maverick’s cartoonist Zapiro revisits a cartoon he published in December 2025, unpacking its symbolism and the political moment that informed it.
President offers words of comfort to Bishop Bolana’s family
President Cyril Ramphosa has visited the home of the late Bantu Church of Christ Bishop, Dr John Bolana, where he conveyed his condolences and words of comfort to the bereaved family.
The visit in Gqeberha on Monday reflected the nation’s shared sorrow and solidarity during this period of mourning, while honouring the...
Youth called to safeguard dignity in the digital age
Government has condemned the sharing of images and videos of individuals without their consent, underscoring the importance of protecting personal dignity and constitutional rights.
The call was made during the Pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Youth Dialogue held on Monday at the Desmond Tutu Hall in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, in...
A new report from PwC has identified a significant gap between ambition and execution in artificial intelligence adoption across Africa, warning that the shortfall is slowing the continent’s digital transformation and weakening competitiveness. Findings from PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey show that while 75% of African chief executives expressed strong intent to adopt AI in […]
Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan has explained why Amakhosi continue to struggle with goals in both the Betway Premiership and the CAF Confederation Cup.
