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This influence goes beyond funding. It shows up in how systems for decision-making are designed, how public policies are shaped and even who sits at the table. Over time, this creates a situation where African initiatives remain African in name but are partly shaped by external actors in how they function

Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.

Woman tells CCMA she was embarrassed while having her period because she couldn’t get to the bathroom

Party admits that relentlessly slamming ANC is wrong approach when it is part of national government itself

The bus had 29 undocumented individuals, including 7 minors and 26 passengers were documented.

A shooting incident in the Free State has left 3 family members dead including 1 police officer

South Africa’s Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has challenged young people across BRICS nations to take the lead in setting global standards for artificial intelligence governance, warning that the technology risks deepening inequality rather than advancing equity if left ungoverned by diverse voices. Delivering the keynote address at the fourth […]

A new survey of African media organizations reveals a striking paradox: while generative AI has been adopted universally among respondents, the formal strategies, in-house expertise and regulatory frameworks needed to govern its use are largely absent. The AI and Transformation of Media — Africa Readiness Survey 2026, released by Broadcast Media Africa, captured perspectives from […]

Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump’s former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.

Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.

The Iran war could not have come at a worse time for Sri Lanka, reeling from devastating floods and an economic crisis.

The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.

Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has “zero tolerance” for corruption, which he says is “worse than cancer”.

A convoy of vans, lorries, tractors, and even a limousine took part in a slow moving protest around the town centre on Saturday afternoon.

A French luxury cafe with 164 years of history has opened its doors in South Africa.

Volvo says that the interest in electric cars is growing, adding that the benefits extend beyond the fuel savings.

Foreign retirees who are increasingly looking to South Africa now face stricter rules in order to be approved for a retirement visa. 

The Democratic Alliance’s new leadership is expected to steer the party into its next chapter

The DA is holding its Federal Congress at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand

NFP committee found its KZN chairperson Mbali Shinga guilty of violating party instructions

The two-day gathering is expected to elect new leaders and adopt a raft of some policy proposals.

Ex-world heavyweight champion David Haye describes Tyson Fury’s win over Arslanbek Makhmudov in his comeback fight as an “optimal performance”.

Cameron Young moves into the joint lead of the of the Masters with Rory McIlroy after a super round of seven-under on day three at Augusta.

Scottie Scheffler and Shane Lowry’s hole-in-one feature in the best shots from day three at the 2026 Masters at Augusta.

Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy debate whether 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha should start for Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final second leg against PSG, after starring and scoring in the Reds’ 2-0 win over Fulham.

Barely two months after leaving South Africa, Rachel John has returned to the country to reunite with her boyfriend, Siya Kolisi…

NPO Dignity South Africa has filed a High Court application to legalise medically-assisted euthanasia in the country…

Actress and radio host Thato Immaculate shares an emotional personal update about her marriage with fans.

Anele Tembe – fiancée of the late rapper AKA, – has been remembered on the fifth anniversary of her mysterious fatal fall.

Meet the country’s top spinners before they go head-to-head at Suncoast Casino for Red Bull Shay iMoto in a battle to qualify for the top eight.

“Being my former team, I always look forward to playing TS Galaxy,” said Msimango.

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Confined quarters, rising tensions and no escape: the astronauts were trained for it. I had a desk, a drawer and a long-running feud over a window that pushed me to my limits

Four people have joined the tiny percentage of humans who can say they have come back to Earth with a bump, literally. Welcome home, Artemis II crew: you have much to be proud of after following in the illustrious...

South Africa is home to a good number of off-road SUVs, but not too many budget options.

Tesla recently launched in an African country with a car market less than half the size of South Africa’s.

Keeping your tyres in good condition could help you save money on fuel.

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.