News South Africa

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles.

Ian Cameron, Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, said South Africa needs more than the army deployment to win the war on crime.

Sygnia founder and CEO Magda Wierzycka is launching a venture capital fund to invest in South African startups developing artificial intelligence tools, as she warns the country risks losing its best engineering talent and intellectual property to overseas investors. Wierzycka, reported to be South Africa’s wealthiest self-made female billionaire, plans to formally announce the fund […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a five-year agreement with U.S. firm Atlas Park to use artificial intelligence for advanced geological mapping of the country’s vast mineral resources, the companies announced at the Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town. Under the agreement, Atlas Park will analyze historical geological records and conduct new surveys across […]

Egypt concluded its first regional edition of the AI Everything Middle East & Africa Summit last week, marking a significant step in the country’s effort to establish itself as a hub for artificial intelligence, innovation and digital investment in the region. Held Feb. 11-12 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center under the patronage of President […]

Concerns are mounting across South Africa’s higher education sector as universities struggle to contain the rapid spread of artificial intelligence tools among students. The University of South Africa has reported a marked increase in AI-assisted submissions, contributing to rising plagiarism levels and a growing backlog of disciplinary cases. The development is intensifying anxiety among...

One of the world’s most wanted drug traffickers — a Mexican cartel boss known as “El Mencho” — was killed by Mexican security forces. After his death, widespread violence erupted across Mexico.

After the arrest of the former Prince Andrew, British institutions from the media to Parliament are asking whether they should have scrutinized the royals more. Is an age of deference now over?

China says it is making a “full assessment” of the U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff ruling and urged Washington to lift “relevant unilateral tariff measures” on its trading partners.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep asks former U.S. Trade Representative Mike Froman how other countries might view President Trump’s tariff defeat at the Supreme Court.

Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

Cape Town International Airport is set for a massive R10 billion upgrade, with improvements to the terminals and runway.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cleared up the intent behind deploying the army inside South Africa, and the role the soldiers will play.

SARS is targeting two purchases said to mask additional financial flows, and warned that they will be a focus area this year.

Makhubele’s departure follows months of internal leadership changes in Jacob Zuma’s party

Former NDPP Silas Ramaite appears before the TRC Cases Inquiry

Colleen Makhubele’s letter states that her resignation will take effect at the end of February.

Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya in giving evidence at the Madlanga Commission.

Rory McIlroy shoots a four-under-par 67 but it’s not enough to overhaul winner Jacob Bridgeman, who wins by one shot at the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles.

Rugby Special’s John Barclay analyses the “huge influence” Antoine Dupont had in France’s 33-8 win over Italy, highlighting the scrum-half’s vision and toughness.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has revealed the Proteas men’s international fixtures for the 2026/27 home season.

The latest update on a forgotten Orlando Pirates star suggest his current contract is unlikely to be extended at the Buccaneers.

New special educational needs regime to result in far fewer children being given education, health and care plans

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Hundreds of thousands fewer children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) will be given education, health and care plans (EHCPs) as a result of long-awaited changes announced by the education secretary on Monday.

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Finance campaigner marches on to set and tells Tory leader her policy to cut interest rates will only help top earners

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Kemi Badenoch has faced what could be described as the stuff of nightmares for a UK politician being interviewed about a personal finance policy: being ambushed and contradicted live on air by Martin Lewis.

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An exceptionally small Cape Town apartment has gone viral on social media. Take a look inside – and why locals are irate over it…

A new poll’s findings claimed an overwhelming number of South Africans do not want Elon Musk to be deported to the country.

Beloved songstress Bucie made a powerful return to the stage over the weekend.

Four people were injured in a crash involving two trucks, one carrying 30 000 litres of diesel.

Home affairs will shut down manual visa processing at missions abroad, routing all applications through its electronic platform.

The regulator said it was fining 8579 LLC for failing to introduce proper age verification measures.

Digital entertainment platforms continue to grow rapidly, and many users now prefer services that support cryptocurrency payments due to lower transaction costs and smoother processing. Interactive online gaming has evolved significantly over the years. Modern platforms now offer visually immersive environments, engaging sound design, and advanced mechanics that rival console-quality...

History was unmade last year, as engineers began the massive project of ripping the first-ever transoceanic fiber-optic cable from the ocean floor. Just don’t mention sharks.

An important avenue for tourists in South Africa, the Pilanesberg International Airport, is being rebuilt.

The Honda Elevate offers superb performance and comfort at an affordable price – making it a standout choice in the South African SUV market.

Renault expects profitability to decline this year as it grapples with rising competition from Chinese rivals.

Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.

The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.