‘Fallout’ Producer Jonathan Nolan on AI: ‘We’re in Such a Frothy Moment’
The Westworld showrunner thinks AI will be good for burgeoning filmmakers, but not for Hollywood blockbusters.
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Home Affairs employee scams insurance companies out of R334,000
The individual registered funeral policies using data from the National Population Register and then falsely declared them deceased to get the payout.
Blue Tag Sale offers – Unlock exclusive savings and premium offers
Samsung is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Blue Tag Sale Offers, bringing customers a new season of great value and exclusive rewards.
The Switch is Now Nintendo’s Best-Selling Console of All Time
The original Switch is officially Nintendo’s best-selling console of all time after surpassing the DS handheld in lifetime sales. From a report: In its latest earnings release, Nintendo reports that the Nintendo Switch has, as of December 31, 2025, sold 155.37 million units since its launch in 2017, compared to 154.02 million units for the 2004 Nintendo DS. In November, Nintendo reported that...
Nick Goepper’s Starter Pack: Winter Olympics 2026
What a three-time Olympic medalist packs for the Milano Cortina Winter Games.
12 Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics
History is already being made at the Milano Cortina Games—and they haven’t even started.
All the Sports You Won’t See at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The makeup of the Winter Olympics has changed many times in the 100-plus years of the Games. Here are some sports that haven’t stood the test of time.
Over 8 000 cellphones confiscated from SA prison raids
A total of 8 063 cellphones were confiscated at correctional centres across the country during the festive season, underscoring the ongoing challenge of mobile phone smuggling.
Over 8 000 cellphones confiscated in SA prison raids
A total of 8 063 cellphones were confiscated at correctional centres during the festive season, underscoring the challenge of mobile phone smuggling.
Biggest insurer in South Africa has a warning for people with solar power
Santam has clear corroborating evidence of increased lightning‑related risk to electrical and solar assets in South Africa.
Siemens Energy Bets $1 Billion That A.I. Power Demand Will Last
The German manufacturer announced plans to expand factories in several U.S. states and build a new plant in Mississippi.
How Data Brokers Can Fuel Violence Against Public Servants
A new report from the Public Service Alliance finds state privacy laws offer public servants few ways to protect their private data, even as threats against them are on the rise.
‘She Has a Presence’: The ‘Melania’ Superfans Who Turned Up for Opening Weekend
WIRED attended two documentary screening parties—one on each coast—for the First Lady’s film. What a time.
Register Domain SA launches new Node.js and Python app hosting service
Register Domain SA is a leading domain registrar with over 15 years of experience and has recently launched new app hosting services for Node.js and Python.
Vodacom pledges R6 million for flood relief in South Africa and Mozambique
Vodacom says the R6 million is in addition to its ongoing efforts to restore connectivity in affected areas.
Heavyweights backing ZARU, a new rand-based stablecoin
A partnership between four financial institutions has led to the launch of an “institutional-grade” stablecoin pegged to the rand.
SA’s hoteliers lag on AI adoption
AI adoption remains in early stages across local hotels, with hospitality leaders admitting to tech adoption gaps.
Rising Temperatures Are Taking a Toll on Sleep Health
As nights get hotter around the globe due to climate change, the prevalence of sleep apnea is expected to increase by as much as threefold.
China’s Haier takes aim at Samsung, LG and Hisense in South Africa
The entry of China’s Haier into South Africa looks set to sharpen competition in the local home appliance market.
Financial institutions launch Rand-backed stablecoin
Luno, Sanlam, EasyEquities and Lesaka launch institutional Rand stablecoin ZARU, to enable real‑time blockchain settlement and global trade.
Chaos in Minneapolis Exposes an Internet at War With Truth
Technological advances and an erosion of trust have transformed the way news unfolds online, distorting shared reality.