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Ofcom investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
The watchdog said it had received reports of the platform’s Grok AI chatbot creating undressed images of people.
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The watchdog said it had received reports of the platform’s Grok AI chatbot creating undressed images of people.
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Ministers in the government of national unity (GNU) have spent about R450m of taxpayers’ money on travel and accommodation during their first 18 months in office.

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The Democratic Alliance has filed a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) application after President Cyril Ramaphosa refused to release the report guiding his decision to appoint Andy Mothibi as the national director of public prosecutions.

South Africa
40 learners from seven Pretoria schools have been identified to have benefited from the leak.

South Africa
Gwarube will announce the national matric results at the Mosaiek Church in Fairland, Monday evening.
South Africa
‘South Africa is proud of you’ – Education Minister hails top 2025 matriculants
South Africa’s top matriculants should be celebrated not just for their results, but for the determined pursuit of excellence that drove them to the top of the 2025 Matric class.
This according to Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, who addressed the Ministerial Breakfast celebrating the...
South Africa
City of Johannesburg officials have raided a plush home in Bryanston Drive, just days after a raid on a mansion in the same area.

World
Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l’Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.
World
US President Donald Trump has named himself acting Venezuelan president, more than a week after the US military invaded the country and captured its president, Nicolás Maduro.

World
Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners in what the government calls a goodwill gesture, days after the U.S. seized President Nicolás Maduro.

World
Iran warned the U.S. and Israel against military action as activists said at least 203 people have been killed in the nationwide protests, a toll they say is likely far higher.

Africa
Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Africa
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Africa
Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Business
Veteran investor David Shapiro believes South Africa has lost the kind of business titans who once helped shape the country’s economy.

Business
South Africa is widely expected to see interest rate cuts in the near future, with South Africa benefitting from developments in the US.

Business
The South African rand strengthened significantly against the US Dollar in 2005, reaching its highest level in over three years at the end of the year.

Business
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is expected to crack down on individual expats who remain non-compliant.

Politics
The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

Politics
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not dying and will bounce back.

Politics
A nationwide campaign to rebuild every branch of the ANC will be undertaken in 2026, says Ramaphosa.

Politics
SACP’s Masuku has described the African National Congress as the leader of society.

Sport
No fewer than 15 Springboks have made the cut for the Bulls’ touring squad ahead of their vital Champions Cup and URC fixtures.

Sport
The All Blacks’ high performance chief Mike Anthony is switching from rugby to football to join Premier League side Brighton.

Sport
Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns have officially confirmed signing Colombian striker Brayan Leon in a deal worth around R57 million.

Sport
The Stormers, Bulls and Sharks will be looking to bounce back in the Champions Cup this weekend, and here are their kick off times.
Education
[Scrolla] IEB matric class of 2025 records a 98.31 percent pass rate with most learners qualifying for university study. Nearly 17,500 pupils wrote the exams with top achievers recognised across schools mainly in Gauteng.
Education
An ancient classic is canceled in Texas.
Education
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a case that could affect laws in 27 states that bar transgender athletes from joining girls’ and women’s sports teams.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Totota — The Chief Quelmin Toto Rural Educational Foundation has successfully concluded a one day career development workshop in Konawolala District, Bong County.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi has warned South African officials not to grant Elon Musk’s Starlink an operating licence…
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Lifestyle
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Entertainment
A total 15 Springboks are included in the Bulls’ 32-man squad to play Pau and Edinburgh over the next two weeks.

Entertainment
A customer complaint that the couch she received did not match her order.

Entertainment
School uniforms place a heavy financial burden on parents, who must dig deep into their pockets for school fees, stationery, and other essentials.

Entertainment
‘Playing overseas taught me a lot, not just about football, but about professionalism,’ he told the Sundowns media team.

Science/Tech
We built an environmental sensor from electronics parts, and it turned out to be a significant undertaking.

Science/Tech
The University of Johannesburg lauds its online learning platform that’s attracted more than 20 000 learners since making its debut last May.
Science/Tech
Audiences can embark on a very different type of theatrical experience in a new play at the Shed, blending the physical world with digital content.

Science/Tech
Khusela Diko’s favouring of mobile networks over Starlink for rural school Internet fails to acknowledge the reality that the operators are far behind schedule in their rollouts.

Motoring
Motus has received backlash regarding its decision to retrench workers in South Africa.

Motoring
One of South Africa’s most popular cars saw a massive dip in sales last month.

Motoring
BMW plans to unveil three new models as part of a bid to dominate the world’s third-largest car market.

Motoring
Since arriving in South Africa, Chinese vehicles have ignited the local market with value-for-money offerings, as well as luxurious models poised to take on the heavyweights.
Health
An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.
Health
Comments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies suggest the revised schedule may presage an approach to immunization that prizes individual autonomy and downplays scientific expertise.

Health
Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.
Health
The death of a Sonoma County resident last week prompted public health officials to urge foragers not to consume wild mushrooms.