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Don’t ask if AI will take your jobs, ask who wants it to
The real challenge is not how to stop AI, but how to ensure that its power is shaped in the public interest.
FRIDAY, 17 APRIL 2026, 08:55

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The real challenge is not how to stop AI, but how to ensure that its power is shaped in the public interest.

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Seres’ plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.
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SARS is ramping up enforcement on its R500 billion tax debt book through urgent demands and shortening deadlines, leaving taxpayers exposed to escalating penalties, civil judgments, and possible prosecution.

South Africa
The Ndimande brothers, accused in the murders of AKA and Tibz, are due in court.

South Africa
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi was implicated through Fannie Nkosi’s testimony.

South Africa
The attempted murder case against Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused resumes…

South Africa
The Nkabinde Enquiry is set to rule on Shamila Batohi’s request to consult legal counsel.

World
A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

World
The escape of Neukgu, a two-year-old wolf, from a zoo in the city of Daejon captured national attention.

World
Six months into a ceasefire that promised an end to the war and a surge of aid for Gaza, people say recovery hasn’t even yet begun.

World
The U.N. looks for a quick solution to get cargo ships with fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz, to prevent a global food crisis.

Africa
The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.

Africa
Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Africa
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

Business
Xiaomi’s latest vacuum cleaners combine power, automation, and efficiency for modern South African homes.

Business
Prosus has sold a stake in Germany’s Delivery Hero to Uber Technologies to comply with an order from the European Commission.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 17 April.

Business
Two of South Africa’s major labour unions have accepted state power utility Eskom’s 7% wage increase offer, and one has rejected it, demanding more.

Politics
Malema made the claims while addressing supporters outside the KuGompo City Regional Court

Politics
Julius Malema was sentenced to five years imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm.

Politics
The party says Malema else has the constitutional right to challenge the sentence.

Politics
EFF have denied claims that their members forced businesses to close in the Johannesburg CBD.

Sport
Jay-Jay Wilson stunned the Belfast crowd with a devastating first-round knockout of Donegal’s Darragh Kelly, handing the Irishman his first professional defeat in just 37 seconds.

Sport
Keep track of the live scoring as the Bulls tackle the Dragons in a must-win URC game away from home on Friday night.

Sport
Three-time world champion Mark Williams says he has no intention of retiring as he returns for his 29th appearance at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Sport
Mark Williams could cause traffic chaos on the motorway if he surpasses Ronnie O’Sullivan as the oldest ever world champion.
Education
[Namibian] Pupils at Leevi Hakusembe Senior Secondary School in the Kavango West region have been barred from bringing food to the hostel.
Education
The actress stars as a haunted genius opposite Don Cheadle as her father in David Auburn’s 2001 drama. This revival, though, exposes the play’s lack of rigor.
Education
We want to understand how international students are navigating the current job market in the United States.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has called for the expansion of emergency medical response training to all personnel of the Ghana Police Service, stressing that lifesaving skills were now essential to modern policing.

Lifestyle
Brooklyn said his parents tried to “ruin” his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz Beckham and that he had no wish to reconcile with his family.

Lifestyle
The SA Navy Festival returns to Simon’s Town for a three-day, family-fun-filled showcase. Here’s everything you need to know…

Lifestyle
US Mega Millions currently pays out 2 000-times more than our PowerBall, which has South Africans asking if they can get in on the action?

Lifestyle
EFF leader Julius Malema was joined by his wife Mantoa Matlala for a performance of ‘Kill The Boer’ after his court sentence verdict…

Entertainment
A number of exciting clashes are in store this weekend.
Entertainment

Entertainment
It’s less than 2 weeks before Showmax ends. Binge it now before bye. But there’s a lot of good TV on right now, here’s what to watch.

Entertainment
No charges have been brought against Maumela yet.

Science/Tech
It is in the database that the most consequential access occurs and the most sensitive data is extracted, says Johan Lamberts, MD of Ascent Technology.

Science/Tech
For secondary education leaders, the issue is no longer whether AI matters, but how to ensure all graduates can use it effectively.

Science/Tech
When done well, F&A BPO drives deeper engagement, stronger trust, higher CSATs and sustainable value, says Sean Burr, associate director: head of GBS Finance & Accounting at SoluGrowth.

Science/Tech
The organisations seeing real value from AI aren’t skipping steps, they’re getting the fundamentals right first.

Motoring
Mahindra is looking to upgrade its bakkie-building plant in South Africa.

Motoring
South Africa only has a handful of cars that cost less than R4,500 per month.
Motoring

Motoring
An Indian carmaker with a factory in South Africa recently completed its 12,000th vehicle.

Health
Alexandra Morris said women can be dismissed by doctors when describing symptoms of endometriosis.

Health
Steph Richards’ endometriosis charity work was criticised by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
Health
On top of the daily toll of treating patients, the show’s medical providers bring their own scars to the E.R.
Health
Dr. Erica Schwartz is seen as a highly qualified traditional choice and tapping her the strongest signal yet that the administration is veering away from vaccine skepticism this election year.