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Mpumalanga health MEC Sasekani Manzini says it is a cause for concern that 9,712 teenagers gave birth in Mpumalanga in 2025.

Nvidia has identified Morocco as a priority market in its expanding push to build artificial intelligence infrastructure across Africa. The move follows Nvidia’s entry into South Africa in June, where it partnered with Cassava Technologies to launch what the companies described as Africa’s first AI factory. Nvidia has since said it plans to roll out […]

Traffic authorities say roadblocks will continue at various spots

South Africa’s financial regulator has warned that artificial intelligence presents both significant opportunities and serious risks for the country’s financial system, particularly in the area of information security. In a report titled Artificial Intelligence in the South African Financial Sector, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority said AI could improve efficiency and innovation but...

A collaboration between the University of Cape Town’s Holistic Drug Discovery and Development Centre and AI partner Ersilia Open Source Initiative has produced a new computational pipeline designed to adapt malaria and tuberculosis treatment to Africa’s genetic diversity. The research, published in Nature Communications, aims to improve drug safety and effectiveness by accounting for genetic […]

A New Year’s party at a Swiss Alpine bar turned into a tragedy after about 40 people died in a fire and another roughly 115 were injured, many in their teens to mid-20s.

The incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has “definitely not” played his last game for the Cherries.

TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.

Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicates that substantial price cuts for petrol and diesel are all but confirmed for January 2026, with the changes expected to take effect next week.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa for Friday, 2 January 2026.

The price of Ram – once one of the cheapest computer parts – has more than doubled since October 2025.

Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

Nyhontso says the PAC is ready to contest fully in the upcoming elections.

Political parties will head to the polls in the municipal elections, expected later this year.

President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke during his New Year’s message earlier Wednesday afternoon.

The President also highlighted the importance of respecting women and young girls.

More than 40 000 spectators are expected to attend the Stormers vs Bulls URC clash at the Cape Town Stadium game this Saturday.

Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright is poised to leave Dragons and join Leicester at the end of this season.

Boubacar Kamara is Aston Villa’s unassuming star and has quietly evolved into one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.

From Tom Aspinall to Paddy Pimblett to Dakota Ditcheva – BBC Sport looks at how the big stories in MMA may play out in 2026.

Health worker Naushaba Roonjho was ostracised by her family in Pakistan for wanting to work but now she is campaigning for political office

When Naushaba Roonjho became the first girl anyone in her district knew to have passed Pakistan’s national secondary school exam, the news was not celebrated. At home, in her village of Sheikh Soomar in southern Sindh, her father told her: “This is...

American streamer iShowSpeed has sparked another viral moment after taking part in a live shark-diving broadcast off South Africa’s coast.

Multi-award-winning musician Makhadzi is “recovering well” in hospital following a road incident on the N1 outside Mokopane in Limpopo.

72-year-old media mogul Oprah Winfrey opens up about her weight loss journey on GLP-1 medication.

Mzukisi Ndara purchased what he thought was a new car in 2004, but it turned out to be a used one with extras he did not ask for.

Transalloys issues section 189 notice.

There is a slight difference in unemployment rate of this year and the previous one.

Masuku defeated Dada Morero to become the first woman to lead the Johannesburg region of the ANC.

Starlink owner SpaceX has called on South Africans interested in its satellite broadband services to email ICASA to voice their support.

An empowerment policy deadlock clouds telecoms reform that could create thousands of jobs through billions in investments.

A look at South Africa’s leading names in the IT, telecommunications, banking, and financial sectors reveals a shared approach.

The carmaker delivered 4.6 million vehicles last year, up 7.7% from 2024.

These are the must-have items every bakkie enthusiast needs on their car in South Africa.

The average price of cars in South Africa has seen considerable increases over the last few years, though even the most notable of these is far from the price tag for the country’s most expensive cars.

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.

The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.