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Highlights from day 4 of the World Athletics Championships.

Offensive conducted as UN inquiry concludes that Israel’s nearly two-year war on Gaza amounts to genocide.

In 2012, the body of Agnes Wanjiru was found in a septic tank at the Lion’s Court Hotel in central Nanyuki.

Footage shows the moment a Russian drone struck an administrative building in central Kharkiv in Ukraine, injuring four.

Turn.io has launched its 2025 Chat for Health & AI Accelerator, a 24-week programme helping health organisations scale conversational AI services for underserved communities. Selected from more than 400 applicants, 10 organisations will receive over $500,000 in technology, mentorship, and support in partnership with IDinsight. Each will build a working AI-enabled solution by January 2026. […]

The Western Cape announced the closure of a number of routes following an increase in crime.

Redhill School will host its first Redefine Education Conference Oct. 17–19 at its Early Learning Centre in Sandton, bringing together educators, parents, and experts to explore child-centred learning and the role of technology in classrooms. The event will feature keynote speeches, workshops, and research presentations on artificial intelligence in schools, future skills, arts integration,...

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) participated in the 47th Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) in Seoul, South Korea, joining 148 data protection authorities and organizations from 95 countries. Led by National Commissioner Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the Nigerian delegation took part in discussions under the theme “Artificial Intelligence in Our Daily Lives: Data and Privacy Issues.” […]

The curious creature ransacked an office in its quest to find tasty treats.

The report issued Tuesday by experts commissioned by the United Nations’ Human Rights Council calls on the international community to end the genocide and take steps to punish those responsible.

For the first time in almost three decades Colombia loses its certification as a US ally in the war on drugs.

If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.

The young men are seen dancing to a remix of a campaign song, with altered lyrics.

Momodou Ceesay rejected the president’s decision to oust him from the post.

The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.

US safety regulators are probing Tesla’s electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped.

Renowned economist Dawie Roodt has a message for South Africans wanting to stay in the country—delivering a scathing assessment of the ANC.

A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles.

Minister Anton Bredell announced plans last week to put the Knysna Municipality under administration

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa urged councillors to emulate municipalities governed by the DA

Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the ANC’S service delivery action plan to the party’s councillors

The plan seeks to revitalise local government and make it work better for the people.

Which talented youngsters are on the chopping block?

Happy birthday to a legend!

Great Britain’s medal hopes suffer another blow at the World Championships as Matthew Hudson-Smith misses out on the men’s 400m final.

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says Zitha Kwinika never complained even when he was out of the squad.

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From autumn 2026 all schools and after-school clubs must collect and hold students’ phones until the end of the day

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Sweden is to implement a nationwide mobile phone ban in all schools in an attempt to improve security and study conditions for students.

From the next school year, starting in autumn 2026, it will be compulsory for all schools and after-school clubs to...

King Charles attended the funeral of the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral, while Queen Camilla missed the service due to sinusitis.

Robert Redford, the legendary Oscar-winning actor and director, passed away peacefully at his home near Provo, Utah, at the age of 89.

Through a play titled Phethogo, which means change or transformation, Molepo is fighting the scourge of bullying in schools.

“I was stressed out for two and a half to three months. I knew I had cancer in my body,” says Sabelo Gumede.

The documentary premiered on Friday, 12 September.

Former SMag cover star and Shaka iLembe actor, Luyanda Zuma, will have a second chance to be crowned Miss SA in Pretoria on October 25 after making the top 10 for the long-delayed 2025 instalment of the beauty pageant.

If you invested $100 into Shiba Inu in 2020, you’re likely sitting on gains of $10 million today as SHIB currently trades around $0.000013. That massive return continues to fuel dreams, but matching that kind of growth now seems far less probable.  Instead, a new contender called Remittix is getting noticed by those looking for […]

Investors are watching momentum and asking what lasts. Dogecoin and Pengu still trend, but many now want crypto with real utility and low gas fees. Remittix enters that talk as a PayFi build with a simple path to use. Readers also scan the next 100x crypto ideas, best DeFi projects 2025 picks, and top crypto […]

Cardano’s price is gaining attention as it continues to grow, especially with the successful Plomin Hard Fork and increasing institutional interest. Experts predict Cardano could hit $2.05 by 2025. However, many new crypto investors are also turning to a trending altcoin, Remittix (RTX), which is gaining traction for its real-world utility and growth potential. With […]

If approved, expect the subtle change to filter through to the South African-spec model sometime in 2026.

While set to rival the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado in the States, it remains to be seen whether Ram makes it a world model with right-hand-drive.

Psychologist and gaming expert Nick Ballou has five ways how gaming can boost your mental health and wellbeing.