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Five things you need to know about Behari’s testimony at the Madlanga commission
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.
Cadillac unveil split livery in Super Bowl advert
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.
POLICING IN CRISIS: Paul O’Sullivan set to challenge Mkhwanazi’s claims before Parliament’s ad hoc committee
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.
MURDER PLOT: Makhanda prison warden appears in court over alleged plan to kill Waainek Correctional Centre boss
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 Acquires Step, Expanding its Platform to Include Financial Services
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.
VIDEO: Watch — Inside a Zapiro Cartoon
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.
Airport safety concerns ground flights from remote British overseas island of St Helena
Residents on the remote British overseas territory have been left stranded after fire safety concerns grounded flights.
President offers words of comfort to Bishop Bolana’s family
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...
Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content
The online chat service, which has 200 million monthly users, will blur adult content by default.
Youth called to safeguard dignity in the digital age
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...
‘Furious’ derby is start to ’13 cup finals’ for leaders Hearts
Tuesday’s Edinburgh derby could go a long way to deciding whether Heart of Midlothian will end a 66-year wait to win another Scottish title.
A.I. Is Making Doctors Answer a Question: What Are They Really Good For?
Many physicians find chatbots threatening, but that doesn’t mean they’re giving up on medicine.
‘Rare sighting’ of walrus on rocks off Fife coast
The walrus was spotted near Elie on 31 January but it was not made public in order to protect the animal from onlookers and drones.
PwC Survey Finds AI Implementation Gap Slowing Africa’s Digital Transformation
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 […]
This is why Kaizer Chiefs are not scoring enough goals
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.
Proteas thump Canada in T20 World Cup opener
Top-order batter Aiden Markram contributed 59 runs and seam bowler Lungi Ngidi took 4/31, leading the SA team to victory.
Swipey AI Launches Interactive AI Companion Platform Focused on Personalised Digital Engagement
London, UK — Swipey AI today announced the launch of its interactive AI-powered companion platform, introducing a conversational experience designed to prioritise personalisation, user control, and immersive digital interaction. Unlike traditional digital entertainment platforms that rely heavily on static or pre-defined content, Swipey AI focuses on real-time interaction. The platform...
Bangladesh ask Pakistan to play India in World Cup
Bangladesh ask Pakistan to end their planned boycott of their T20 World Cup match against India, opening the door for the fixture to be played.