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South Africa won’t have a formal AI policy until 2027. Its “middle-of-the-road” approach may leave citizens’ data and rights unprotected.

Iranians talk about what is happening inside the country, despite an almost total internet blackout.

Outgoing DA leader John Steenhuisen has accepted that his political future now rests with the party’s next leader — but he is not planning a quiet exit and hopes to remain on as minister of agriculture.

Police are on the look-out as out-of-contract security guards in Limpopo demand to be rehired.

Mashatile was addressing delegates at the 2nd Frank Dialogue on B-BBEE in Durban

FEDSAS says the decision to slash funding for private schools was implemented unilaterally

Reports indicate that the fire happened in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The U.S. and Israel launched military strikes in Iran, targeting Khamenei and the Iranian president. “Operation Epic Fury” will be “massive and ongoing,” President Trump said Saturday morning.

In Tehran, panicked residents rushed home to shelter and terrified children poured out of classrooms as U.S. air strikes hit the capitol.

In Kyiv’s darkened high-rises, as Russian strikes batter the Ukrainian capital, older residents endure freezing nights and power cuts, relying on volunteers, pets and faith to survive another winter.

US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an “unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States”.

The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

New data shows that this small Eastern Cape town recorded one of the highest numbers of sales in 2025. 

Airlines and authorities have confirmed that flights are being disrupted and cancelled following US and Israeli military action in Iran.

The Greengate Lifestyle Centre is under construction and is a key part of the Mooikloof Smart City.

While the national rollout of the AARTO system is in question, experts warn that speeding fines won’t just disappear.

The DA is taking aim at issues surrounding roads, infrastructure and the water supply.

The EFF accuses Xhakaza of trying to push it out of its governance responsibilities in the metro.

DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.

The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

Sahibzada Farhan hits his second century of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, to boost Pakistan’s chances of a wide margin victory over Sri Lanka to secure a place in the semi-finals.

Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 in the Soweto derby at the FNB Stadium, lifting the Buccaneers to the top of the Betway Premiership table.

The GAA’s Annual Congress at Croke Park is disrupted by a protest calling for the association to cut ties with sponsor Allianz.

Corners and second yellow cards are added to the scope of the video assistant referee for this summer’s World Cup.

The education secretary wants a fairer system and the Tories have leapt in with their own plan – but why now?

For anyone who attended university in England in the last 15 or so years, the idea of student loans feeling like some sort of debt trap is hardly news. But three weeks ago, when the journalist Oli Dugmore discussed this on the BBC’s Question Time, it felt like a moment.

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It is the UK’s National Year of Reading. Specifically, this government-led scheme is about “reading for pleasure” and “the joy of reading”. This is not a matter of whimsy. Research has linked reading for pleasure in childhood to a host of positive...

Idris Elba got his role on ‘The Wire’ after his savings had long run out.

Demi Moore is a chameleon who stays on trend and defies age in every decade.

Lupita Nyong’o is campaigning for ‘Make Fibroids Count’.

Once operational, the new MyCiti south-east service will connect commuters from Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha with Wynberg and Claremont.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 1 March 2026.

City Power said a large portion of the revenue came from addressing incorrectly programmed meters, illegal connections, unbilled accounts and technical discrepancies

The Lions win over the Stormers puts them at the top of the SA Shield standings, which they will win if the Sharks lose to the Bulls at Loftus.

The deputy president also said that fronting weakens trust in B-BBEE

As Iranian missiles targeted US-linked sites across the Gulf, the UAE’s missile shield was activated in real-time.

The latest Xiaomi flagship is a beast and comes in a specially co-designed Leica edition that’s picture-perfect.

Our team evaluated a ton of toiletry bags to find the best storage, organization, and design options for all your essentials.

Petrol and diesel prices are set to increase more than previously anticipated this March.

Two iconic Italian sports cars are heading back to South Africa, but there’s a catch.

South Africa’s most wanted car right now is not an SUV or bakkie.

With 107kW of power on tap from the 1 300cc boxer engine, you’ll never run out of power.

Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.

Kerry Watson takes more than 100 tablets a week to deal with the pain caused by a vaginal mesh implant.