Big changes for traffic fines in South Africa
The Department of Transport has issued a tender to outsource the operation of South Africa’s new driving laws.
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Pentagon Threatens Anthropic Punishment
An anonymous reader shares a report: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is “close” to cutting business ties with Anthropic and designating the AI company a “supply chain risk” — meaning anyone who wants to do business with the U.S. military has to cut ties with the company, a senior Pentagon official told Axios. The senior official said: “It will be an enormous pain in the ass to disentangle, and...
Major own goal hits 1.5 million homeowners in South Africa’s richest province
Another collapse of the City of Johannesburg’s electronic billing and payments platform has triggered a major administrative own goal affecting roughly 1.5 million municipal accounts.
Only factory of its kind in South Africa to be shut down
Mpact is set to shut its Springs cartonboard mill at the end of March 2026, citing cheaper imports and weak demand, though ongoing electricity and water disruptions also significantly undermined the plant’s viability.
She’s coming? Beyoncé’s Valentine’s Day post sparks curiosity from fans
The Beyhive thinks Beyoncé has a project up her sleeve. Could it be music or a business venture? Only time will tell!
Meillard wins men’s slalom gold for Switzerland
Watch Switzerland’s Loic Meillard’s winning moment in the men’s slalom gold; Team GB’s Dave Ryding finishes 17th in fifth and final Games.
Ghana tomato traders among dead in Burkina Faso attack
Seven men from Ghana were “burnt beyond recognition” after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.
Hull KR’s Lewis free to play in World Club Challenge
Hull KR half-back Mikey Lewis avoids a suspension that would have ruled him out of Thursday’s World Club Challenge against Brisbane Broncos.
Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections
Ministers had planned to delay the polls until 2027 to help deliver a major reorganisation of local government.
Cloudflare Reports Issues as X and Amazon Web Services Are Disrupted
Cloudflare, the tech company that provides services for a wide range of apps and websites, said it was working to fix an internal issue.
EasyEquities makes big play in the Philippines
EasyEquities has begun onboarding live users to its Global Stocks offering in the Philippines through its partnership with GCash, with it seeing strong initial interest.
South Africans Abroad: Chivaviro nets his SEVENTH of the season
Ranga Chivaviro is doing the most for Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Adalah, and he has now scored six goals in his last six matches.
Swiss train derails, injuring five
Heavy snow and possible avalanche caused a train to derail exiting the Lötschberg rail tunnel, authorities say, during severe weather conditions.
Fire Attack singes early Durban July betting
Alec Laird’s colt is back to his best.
PHOTO ESSAY: Gold fever hits Gugulethu: Residents dig up a kraal in Springs
In the Gugulethu section of Payneville informal settlement in Springs, hundreds of residents have been digging up land they believe contains gold particles. This activity began earlier last week after rumours spread that someone had found gold. The area being dug up is used as a kraal (cattle enclosure).
Springboks add another fixture to 2026 season
The Springboks have added an unexpected 11th Test for the year to a season that will serve as key preparation for the 2027 World Cup.
Bucs newbie Ndaba embraces challenge of competing with veteran Hotto
Promising Orlando Pirates left-back Nkosikhona Ndaba says being forewarned about competing with the ever-green Deon Hotto motivated him to join the Buccaneers.
Billionaire Patrice Motsepe retires from the company he founded
Patrice Motsepe has resigned as the executive chairman of African Rainbow Minerals, but will still remain on the board.
Measles: how does it spread and how can I protect my child?
A measles outbreak among unvaccinated children in London comes amid a global increase in infections
A measles outbreak in London is affecting unvaccinated children under the age of 10, and comes amid an increase in infections globally.
The UK was among six countries to lose the measles-free status granted by the World Health Organization (WHO) last month. Experts are calling on governments to...