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Deputy Minister of Water, David Mahlobo, announced measures to address Johannesburg’s severe water crisis, including soft restrictions and potential tariffs for excessive use. The crisis, exacerbated by infrastructure issues like aging asbestos pipes and a recent explosion at a water station, has left parts of the city without water for over 20 days. Residents are forced to buy water, leading...

Female Labour figures say the prime minister told them he understood the need to end a “boy’s club” mentality in No 10.

Mayor Cyril Xaba says there’s no crisis but has urged residents to use water sparingly.

A researcher at the University of Cape Town has received an international research grant to examine whether artificial intelligence can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa. Dr. Tim Köhler, a senior research officer at the Development Policy Research Unit in UCT’s School of Economics, is one of 19 early-career researchers selected […]

Using artificial intelligence chatbots to seek medical advice can be dangerous because of their tendency to provide inaccurate and inconsistent information, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford. The research, led by scientists from the Oxford Internet Institute and the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, was published in […]

AI is rapidly changing the nature of entry-level work. In South Africa, where youth unemployment hovers around 60%, this shift has serious implications. Entry-level roles have traditionally been the first rung on the ladder into meaningful employment, allowing young people to learn on the job, gain experience, and build careers. But as AI increasingly takes […]

Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.

Every week, more than 100,000 people ride bikes, skates and rollerblades past some of the most best-known parts of Mexico’s capital. And sometimes their dogs join them too.

The FAA said the area around the Texas border town would be closed for “special security reasons”.

Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.

A Market Rasen pub asks customers about the cost of Guinness ahead of a price increase in April.

Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.

Here are five great countries to travel to where the rand is stronger in 2026.

The inquiry was urged to look at events that may have led to political interference before 2003.

IPID has referred the Emmanuel Mbense murder case to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the SONA on Thursday evening at Parliament.

O’Sullivan is also a holder of passports from three different countries.

BBC Sport looks at the possible runners and riders as Tottenham go in search of a new manager after the sacking of Thomas Frank – plus have your say on the options.

Fans got a first look at all the 2026 Formula 1 cars on track on the first day of testing in Bahrain.

Real Madrid and Uefa say they are set to end their legal dispute over the failed European Super League project.

Ireland wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker says they team have not given up hope of making the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup despite losing their opening two group games.

Cruz Beckham is in a nostalgic mood as he pulls a picture from the family archives.

The Proteas edged an incredible match that saw two super overs, and they are now well on course to qualify for the Super Eight stage.

O’Sullivan also spoke about attending a braai at Radovan Krejčíř’s house with police officials

Capitec overtook FirstRand as the most valued bank.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 12 February 2026

US Border Patrol intelligence units will gain access to a face recognition tool built on billions of images scraped from the internet.

Orbex’s collapse puts 150 jobs at risk and dashes hopes of it launching first homegrown rocket from Scotland

A British space company hoping to launch the first homegrown rocket from Scotland is on the brink of collapse, threatening 150 jobs and throwing doubt over the UK’s extraterrestrial ambitions.

Orbex, which is based in the Scottish Highlands, is lining up administrators as hopes fade that...

Chinese brands have a long way to go in one of South Africa’s top segments.

The cheapest 7-seater family SUV in South Africa still clocks in at close to R400,000.

A new treatment being trialled at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital allows more patients to be treated and quicker recovery.

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use – and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?