Cape Town high school’s smartphone ban makes international headlines
A Cape Town high school’s bold decision to keep its classrooms and hallways smartphone-free has attracted media attention from abroad.
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Rise of robot colleagues fuels workplace loneliness
AI colleagues boost productivity but leave workers feeling disconnected as workplace relationships suffer collateral damage, research shows.
Nicki Minaj’s mansion at risk if she misses deadline to pay ex-employee over R8 million
US rapper Nicki Minaj is at the end of her grace period to come up with $503,000 to settle a lawsuit.
South Korea launches landmark laws to regulate AI
South Korea introduced on Thursday what it says is the world’s first comprehensive set of laws regulating artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to strengthen trust and safety in the sector — but startups fretted compliance could hold them back.
Pirates targeting maximum points against Sekhukhune
Pirates will reclaim their top spot with a win against Babina Noko.
WATCH LIVE: Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi appears before parliament’s ad hoc committee
Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi will appear before parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating corruption allegations linked Saps.
Two dead and several missing as New Zealand reels from deadly landslides
Heavy rains have ravaged the country’s North Island, with a minister comparing it to a “war zone”.
News24 | Driver, two children escape unharmed after scholar taxi goes up in flames in Vosloorus
Three people – two children and a driver – have escaped unharmed after a scholar transport taxi went up in flames in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, on Thursday morning.
Denel workers told January salaries will not be paid this Friday
Numsa says Denel workers are distressed after being informed they will not receive their salaries at the end of the month.
Over 60 scholar transport vehicles impounded in Lenasia operation
Two drivers have also been arrested for overloading.
JSE-listed retail giant faces staff revolt
Prominent automotive retailer Motus is facing employee backlash and legal action after cutting jobs and salaries by up to 30%, citing pressure from Chinese car brands and lower margins despite record sales.
JUST IN: Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash driver abandons bid for bail
Fourteen young children tragically died in the head-on scholar transport crash with a truck on the R553 Golden Highway in Vanderbijlpark.
WATCH LIVE | Julius Mkhwanazi appears before parliament’s ad hoc committee
Suspended Ekurhuleni metro police department deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi is on Thursday appearing before parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating corruption in the criminal justice system.
FSCA ‘clears’ Livestock Wealth of wrongdoing
Crowdfarming platform makes announcement before the regulator does.
Remax dismisses agent over leaked racist conversation with tenant
Remax has dismissed a contractor after his leaked racially-discriminative conversation with a prospective black tenant went viral.
Five fun ways to celebrate 367 years of South African wine
South Africa is celebrating 367 years of wine excellence in February. Here’s how you can make a toast to the special occasion.
The rise of the durable smartphone: How HONOR is making unbreakable toughness the new quality
Durability and repairability have becoming increasingly greater factors to consider in a tougher economy, says HONOR.
Dead woman’s family say barrister strike adding to their trauma
The body of 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell was recovered days after she went missing in June 2023.
ITWeb AI Summit 2026: AI value will define the next banking leaders
Revenue will come from better decisions rather than better algorithms, says Pragashani Reddy, executive director: Digital Business Banking at Absa Group.