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Global data-centre provider Equinix plans to build more facilities in South Africa as part of a R7.5 billion plan to capitalise on the continent’s artificial-intelligence boom.

Ntshavheni emphasised that the recognition of traditional leadership in South Africa is governed by strict legal frameworks.

The NPA says the court’s decision reiterates that acts of domestic violence will not be tolerated.

Ntshavheni’s comments come amid rising fuel prices and supply challenges.

The City of Cape Town is seeking legal approval to introduce AI-powered cameras capable of automatically detecting motorists driving without seatbelts or using mobile phones behind the wheel, marking a significant shift in how traffic enforcement is managed in South Africa. The proposed system would move road safety monitoring from reactive, human-led enforcement toward automated, […]

The league criticised the appointment of Nkululeko Dunga from the EFF as Finance MEC.

The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.

The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader’s sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump’s comments about his marriage were “neither elegant nor up to standard”.

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists “may be liable” for the killings.

The army has been deployed to five of South Africa’s nine provinces for a year-long operation.

DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team’s 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.

The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

Security and insurance experts have sent a warning to homeowners and tenants travelling over the Easter long-weekend.

On 30 April, the 59 luxury homes of a prestigious new residential estate in Plattekloof will be released to the market — and exclusive sales agents Pam Golding are expecting rapid sales based on unmet demand for quality housing in this sought-after Northern Suburbs neighbourhood.

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the new commissioner of the South African Revenue Service, replacing Edward Kieswetter from 1 May 2026.

Violent protests erupted in parts of the SA, including KuGompo, this week following the coronation

Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) Gauteng Chairperson Nkululeko Dunga was appointed as Finance MEC.

Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced Dunga’s appointment during his cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday

PA leader Gayton McKenzie dismissed allegations that he is involved in organised crime as baseless

After a two-week break from the carnage, what’s next in one of the most gripping title fights in Europe?

Italy’s Edoardo Molinari will reprise his role as a vice-captain for Europe at the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland.

The dates, venues and kick-off times for the highly anticipated Nedbank Cup semi-finals have been confirmed for the Easter long weekend.

Africa will have record representation at FIFA World Cup 2026 with 10 teams from the continent set to participate in the expanded tournament.

Daniel Kebede tells delegates, government’s education policies fall short as he signals growing support for Greens’ among teachers

The leader of the UK’s biggest education union has torn into the government’s record on schools, accusing Labour of letting down the nation’s children and failing to deliver on its promises for education.

Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education...

‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ fans dragged MaCele for her insulting and insensitive remarks about MaKhumalo’s struggles with infertility.

Third and final season wrapped in an astonishing six days of filming, even quicker than season 2’s 16 episodes shot in 12 days.

The Bulls have opted for continuity, only making a handful of rotations after their victory over Munster.

Government has stressed that the country is not facing a fuel shortage.

Red flags of rabies-infected seals include snapping, biting foreign objects like rocks, and a complete lack of fear towards humans.

Some experts believe it highlights a social media shift as platforms boost short video.

The moonshot gave US spectacle a broader face with the first woman, first person of color and first non-American

It gave the appearance of a true all-American moment: a Nasa moon rocket blasting into a clear Florida sky on the US space agency’s first crewed lunar mission in more than half a century, and a prominent stars and stripes flag flapping in the breeze alongside an oversized countdown...

Gaps in network infrastructure, skills and data resilience could limit the scale of AI adoption, says Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Nasa mission enters its second day, with crew hoping to become first people to get close to the moon in 50 years

Four astronauts are preparing to leave Earth’s orbit and slingshot towards the moon as Nasa’s Artemis II mission enters its second day.

The high-stakes 10-day voyage will mark the first time humans leave space close to Earth and return to the vicinity of the moon in half a century....

April’s petrol price hikes kicked in right before motorists are expected to head out for the Easter weekend.

Cape Town will soon be home to electric minibus taxis.

Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C

Review finds care for some patients was “below the level that would have been expected”.

Debi Angell says the kits they make help women and girls who can not afford period products.