THURSDAY, 07 MAY 2026, 07:47
New submitter spazmonkey writes: From a hidden GPS tracker polling your location every 4.5 minutes to JavaScript loaded from a random GitHub account, no SSL certificate pinning, and an in-app browser that silently strips cookie consent dialogs and paywalls from every page you visit, the new White House app seems to have a little bit of everything. A security researcher pulled the APK apart to...
Homeless shelters in Johannesburg are facing increased pressure as colder weather persists.
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History was made last month when a Chinese vehicle became South Africa’s most popular passenger car for the first time.
The Gautrain faces a pivotal transition in 2026 that could redefine how urban rail is funded and whether it continues to rely on big public subsidies. A comparison with Hong Kong’s MTR model highlights how capturing land value around stations could offer a more sustainable alternative to fare-dependent financing.
Persistent ICT system failures and governance instability see the National Student Financial Aid Scheme again placed under administration.
South African motorists, workshops, small businesses, and industrial operators have more convenient disposal options than ever, thanks to the ROSE Foundation.
When is the PSL trophy handover?
Sundowns will play their final league match on 12 May while Orlando Pirates will have to wait until 23 May.
While City officials and politicians celebrated the opening of the new Brixton reservoir and tower – a full year behind schedule – the city’s water issues remain a major challenge due to underinvestment and lack of money.
[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya — Students across the country are racing against time as the university and college placement portal closes at midnight today.
Enoch Godongwana has ordered Joburg’s mayor to stop the implementation of a budget-busting wage deal and warns it could affect the national economy.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te returned home yesterday from a surprise trip to Eswatini
Gerhard Otto has warned people not to park under big trees as the high speed winds can be dangerous.
If you bought an iPhone 15 or 16 in the US, you could be set to pocket up to $95 per device as Apple settles class-action lawsuit.
Darries died in hospital on Tuesday morning.
Lagos, Nigeria | 30 May – 13 June 2026 Young People In Tech (YPIT) presents The Artificial Future, a three-week programme bringing together builders, students, founders, researchers, and investors to answer one question: what does AI look like when Africans are the ones building it? The programme runs across workshops, a hackathon, and a full-day […]
When considering who could take over the captaincy from Siya Kolisi one day, a former Springbok has made a bold prediction.