In Nelson Mandela Bay, crime statistics reveal a mixed bag: while murders and truck hijackings see a welcome decline, the troubling rise in kidnappings and rapes raises urgent concerns about public safety. What does this mean for the community’s fight against violent crime?
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has urged his players to stay humble after moving to the summit of the PSL table, thanks to their 2-0 win over Durban City at Moses Mabhida Stadium at the weekend.
A R22m sports complex in Limpopo that was meant to be a breeding ground for future athletes and sports champions is crumbling to the ground due to lack of maintenance.
Thousands of demonstrators including from the dominant Roman Catholic church clergy are protesting in the Philippines, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators.
President Cyril Ramaphosa used his address to the nation on Sunday evening to thank South Africans for showing up and standing by their country, “no matter the difficulties”.
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer says that Alexander Isak is showing positive signs but still needs to work on his connection with his Liverpool team-mates.
Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards analyses how Reece James produced a “sensational” midfield performance to help 10-man Chelsea hold Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer gives Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim credit for how his side improved their “effort” and “commitment” in the second half to secure a 2-1 comeback victory against Crystal Palace.
Cape Town City climbed the league standings following a decisive 3-0 victory over Pretoria University, marking their fourth consecutive match without defeat. Emile Witbooi contributed an assist to Therlo Moosa, while Njabulo Ngcobo scored, and an own goal secured the win for City. In other matches, Gomora United broke their seven-game winless streak by defeating […]
Tory special needs reforms upended council finances, but Labour’s plan to rebuild public provision won’t come cheap if it’s done properly
The crisis over special educational needs and disabilities in England is not just a question of cash. Children and parents spend months and years battling for support to which the law entitles them, schools lack the funding to meet needs, and specialist...
Kernewek to have greater protections, like Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic, so it can be used in education and legal hearings
The Cornish language is due to be given the same status as Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic after the government submitted it for greater protections under a European charter.
Kernewek, spoken as a first language by 563 people according to the last census, has...
Online gambling in South Africa is booming. The total gambling industry is worth around ZAR 75 billion a year, and the online share is growing at double‑digit rates, driven mainly by mobile play and easier digital payments. At the same time, South African law is strict: online sports betting with a licensed bookmaker is legal, […]
Some AI experts were reportedly shocked ChatGPT wasn’t fully tested for sycophancy by last spring. “OpenAI did not see the scale at which disturbing conversations were happening,” writes the New York Times — sharing what they learned after interviewing more than 40 current and former OpenAI employees, including safety engineers, executives, and researchers. The team responsible for ChatGPT’s...
It’s “a complex mix of internet access and physical execution,” says the chief informance security officer at Cequence Security. Long-time Slashdot reader schwit1 summarizes this article from The Wall Street Journal: By breaking into carriers’ online systems, cyber-powered criminals are making off with truckloads of electronics, beverages and other goods In the most recent tactics identified by...
Swatch will laser unique gold snowflakes on every new “Cold Moon” MoonSwatch, but there’s a catch—you’ll only be able to buy one when it’s snowing in Switzerland.
It is legal for homeowners’ associations in estates in South Africa to fine residents for speeding and other traffic violations committed by visitors and delivery people.