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Artificial intelligence does not evolve gradually. It jumps. It produces quiet plateaus followed by discontinuities that shock incumbents, confuse forecasters and reorder competitive landscapes.

With oil prices climbing to $120 a barrel and the Strait of Hormuz shut, analysts say the G7 missed a critical opportunity to push for peace in the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict

The Electoral Commission is briefing the media on its state of readiness ahead of this year’s local government elections on Tuesday.

Two recent High Court rulings have made it clear that while SARS has broad powers, its decisions can be overturned.

Earlier, his lawyers sought another postponement but it was not granted.

Rachel Kutumela is accused of killing vulnerable people for insurance payouts.

Sadtu says this reversal negatively affects teachers who had already made retirement arrangements.

NPR’s Leila Fadel sits down with Iraq’s Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari to talk about the fallout from the US-Israel war against Iran, for Iraq and the region.

Cyber warfare is coming out of the shadows in the Iran war, from hacking phone apps to recruiting agents online to embracing AI as a weapon.

Towns in eastern Ukraine are putting up netting over sidewalks and roads to stop Russian drones from killing civilians and soldiers.

Lebanon says it’s ready to talk to Israel to end the fighting, as the war in Iran intensifies.

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Pivendren Naik has worked in the technology and finance space for over a decade and is a passionate advocate for skills development.

Hyprop is looking to lessen its exposure in Gauteng, which can be seen through the sale of Woodlands Boulevard in Pretoria.

The Hawks seized chemicals and counterfeit household cleaning products from an illegal detergent manufacturing site in Boksburg.

The IEC briefs the nation on its state of readiness for elections and the latest developments.

NCC’s Fadiel Adams returns to Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltrations.

Another memorial service will take place in Bloemfontein on Thursday.

Various organisations continue to visit the home of the late struggle stalwart, Mosiuoa Lekota

There is a new update on a double World Cup winning Springbok who has been forced to contemplate early retirement.

Sri Lanka have appointed former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men’s team on a two-year contract.

World indoor and outdoor silver medallist Kate O’Connor and Irish national champion Nick Griggs are named in Ireland’s team for the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

A talented forward, who was on the radar of the Springboks last year, is finally fit again and entering a key stage of his career.

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“Teams come prepared when they face Sundowns and it’s always tough,” he said.

Mashaba has accused Helen Zille of poaching his councillors.

Weaver Fintech’s revenue has jumped as its fast-growing fintech arm eclipses the retail business it was built on.

The increase reflects investment in new digital infrastructure capabilities, cyber security, data and cloud, says the bank.

The South Africa Wind Energy Association elected four new board members at its 2026 annual general meeting.

Absa has taken a R2.4-billion hit after a strategy shift left software assets with zero recoverable value.

Another sedan has been axed in South Africa as the industry pivots more and more towards SUVs.

A major Chinese brand may soon share a manufacturing plant with Mercedes-Benz in South Africa.

Before buying a new car, a few questions need to be answered.

Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.

Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for “urgent action” to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants.