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For millions of people on the continent, motorcycles provide the most affordable and accessible form of transport, while also creating livelihoods for riders and small businesses

As AI adoption accelerates, organisations are rethinking the network infrastructure required to support data-intensive workload. Against this backdrop, Huawei’s OptiX Club 2026, hosted in Johannesburg focused on the role of optical networks in enabling faster, smarter digital environments. The event brought together more than 120 customers, partners and industry stakeholders to explore how AI...

The charges levelled against Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla and suspended deputy metro police chief Julius Mkhwanazi have exposed new depths of alleged corruption in the metro.

South Africa’s industrial policy debate often revolves around targets – ownership thresholds, localisation quotas, supplier development metrics and transformation scorecards. These are the ceilings of the system: visible, measurable and politically resonant. What receives far less attention is the floor. According to Thabo Moodie, chief operations officer at Oricred, the recurring fragility...

Fannie Masemola’s appearance is related to the R360 million SAPS health services irregular tender

The university’s main library remains closed, with damage reported to the infrastructure and books

The state in the Meyiwa trial has accused Bongani Ntanzi of fabricating his claims of assault.

Authorities have raised significant concerns about the church’s operations.

A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.

Cuba’s government confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions between the two sides remain high over the U.S. energy blockade of the Caribbean country.

The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan’s postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.

Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials.

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white.

The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda’s army says.

Ecologist Iroro Tanshi is one of six winners of the international Goldman Environmental Prize.

Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan’s defence ministry on behalf of Iran.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 21 April.

Customers receive tokens to claim up to 10 free items, from clothing to everyday home essentials.

The Devon charity shop lets food bank users select items rather than be given pre-prepared parcels.

City Manager Kagiso Lerutla faces charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.

The tender relates to a R2.9 billion security contract.

The party says all conferences will be held no later than March next year.

The party says communists will have to choose between the ANC and the SACP.

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt feels his team is not ready to face Orlando Pirates despite winning 3-1 against Sekhukhune United.

The Welsh winger who caused a serious injury to Springbok and Sharks star Ethan Hooker has provided his side of events.

The NHS Couch to 5k app is celebrating its 10-year anniversary having reached more than 8 million downloads.

Orlando Pirates could be set for a squad overhaul, with five players facing uncertain futures as contracts expire.

Government amendment to children’s wellbeing and schools bill to replace existing guidance with statutory ban

A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed.

The government will table an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill in the House of Lords after the bill was held up by...

Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create “a clear legal requirement for schools”.

Worth the pain? Experts have warned of the dangers of consuming spicy food challenges – like the viral Rocomamas Fire Wings Challenge…

To South Africans, Patrick Muldoon was best known for his roles on Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place.

From her career to her personal life, here are five things to know about late veteran actress and beauty queen Cynthia Shange.

There should be a “permanent Madlanga commission” that would have powers to immediately investigate reported ‘corridor whispers’.

Congestion, potholes and crime create ongoing irritation for motorists. Gestures or tone misread as hostility can trigger rapid, violent retaliation.

Matlala’s legal team are preparing a high court application to have him permanently transferred to Embongweni Correctional Facility.

Lilepo joined Amakhosi on a two-and-a-half deal from French club Valenciennes FC in January last year.

Anthropic has handed a select few US banks a powerful new tool – and left other institutions looking for answers.

Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, follows a thoughtful, long-term succession planning process. Cook will […]

The story of a screw with 10 extra grooves reveals how Apple’s next CEO, John Ternus, thinks about leadership.

South Africa will open a new 825-metre-long bridge this Wednesday.

South Africa’s steel production has more than halved since 2006.

The difference between a crossover and an SUV comes down to more than size.

Chery has announced that it will launch the new Q in South Africa later this year.

Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.

Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?