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A presentation seen by Reuters said tests done by South Africa’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases revealed that the Andes strain was the cause of infection in the Dutch woman who died in Johannesburg as well as in the British man who is still

Those that are able to combine that local understanding with the level of speed and execution capability expected by international participants are the ones more likely to succeed over time. 

Coach Pogiso Makhoye says a win against AmaZulu and draw with Stellenbosch are needed

Police mourn loss of two tactical response sergeants in a car accident

Gerhard Otto has warned people not to park under big trees as the high speed winds can be dangerous.

Lagos, Nigeria | 30 May – 13 June 2026 Young People In Tech (YPIT) presents The Artificial Future, a three-week programme bringing together builders, students, founders, researchers, and investors to answer one question: what does AI look like when Africans are the ones building it? The programme runs across workshops, a hackathon, and a full-day […]

The inclusion of AI-fabricated research in the draft South Africa National AI Policy was a serious embarrassment for the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, but the speed with which Minister Solly Malatsi withdrew the document deserves recognition, according to Adams & Adams partner Darren Olivier. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies published the […]

A Nigerian startup is building what its founder describes as a healthcare operating system — an AI-powered platform designed to address fragmentation, diagnostic errors and access gaps across Africa’s healthcare systems — born out of his own near-fatal misdiagnosis. Monte Sereno Health was founded in 2021 by Clement Okoh, who walked into a Lagos hospital […]

Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran’s foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the Gaza war, devastating one extended family. A year and a half later, the survivors find their loved ones’ remains.

U.S. and allies hold their largest drills yet in the Philippines near Taiwan, showcasing new tactics and alliances to deter China—while Beijing stages its own exercises nearby.

Zelenskyy rebuked Moscow for what he said was its “utter cynicism” in launching the attacks after Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire over two days later this week.

DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

South African students are flocking to Europe to study medicine, but many plan to return home following their studies.

Severe weather conditions have forced the temporary closure of dozens of schools in the Western Cape.

Standard Bank’s Smart ID rollout has reached a milestone of 50 branches, making it the second-most prolific bank in the partnership with Home Affairs, after Capitec.

Members of the NCC have gathered for a prayer in their constituency office in Westridge, Cape Flats

Mncedisi Maphisa has been suspended by the party after a recording of a phone call that was leaked

Adams’ lawyer says he’s likely to appear in court tomorrow, as he has not yet been formally charged

Fadiel Adams faces charges of fraud and defeating and or obstruction the course of justice.

When considering who could take over the captaincy from Siya Kolisi one day, a former Springbok has made a bold prediction.

Sipho Chaine reached a major milestone as Orlando Pirates secured a Betway Premiership win over Stellenbosch FC at Athlone Stadium.

Orlando Pirates confirmed their spot in next season’s CAF Champions League as they can no longer finish outside the top two in the final standings.

Tickets for the blockbuster Betway Premiership showdown between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs have officially sold out.

Robben Island Museum is now hiring for key roles after announcing its plan to introduce tourist accommodation on the heritage site.

Move over, Big Five! Spice up your safari adventure by watching out for these six amazing animals. Take a look…

Darries died in hospital on Tuesday morning.

Both members were attached to the eManguzi Task Team in northern KwaZulu-Natal, where they were involved in combating cross-border crime.

Budget beater undercuts JMC Vigus and Foton Tunland G7 by a whopping R50 000.

If you bought an iPhone 15 or 16 in the US, you could be set to pocket up to $95 per device as Apple settles class-action lawsuit.

TrendAI’s Zaheer Ebrahim says South Africa’s patching problem is about to be compounded by agentic AI.

The Focal Mu-so Hekla can almost replace a multi-speaker surround-sound setup.

Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.

Prasa has more than 268 passenger train coaches ready to be deployed on South Africa’s rail network.

FlySafair is hosting its annual birthday sale today with tickets going for as little as R12.

Ferrari has seen a recent drop in both orders and share value.

A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city’s parks.