
MPs question O’Sullivan’s Ipid control
The private forensic investigator denied having undue influence on the police, insisting he was just a concerned citizen who wanted to help in ‘uncapturing the criminal justice system’
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The private forensic investigator denied having undue influence on the police, insisting he was just a concerned citizen who wanted to help in ‘uncapturing the criminal justice system’
Feb 12 (Reuters) – OpenAI has warned U.S. lawmakers that Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is targeting the ChatGPT maker and the nation’s leading AI companies to replicate models and use them for its own training, a memo seen by Reuters showed.
WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) – The administration of President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the repeal of a scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, and eliminated federal tailpipe emissions standards for cars and trucks.
Whether driven by the upcoming local government elections or the president’s awareness that his term is drawing to a close and his legacy hangs in the balance, this year’s SONA was notably action-oriented compared to previous addresses.

On Under the Sun, Sun-El Musician lets go of perfection, embraces risk and steps boldly into his independent era

The renowned choreographer returns to the Baxter not as performer but architect, with Genesis, a daring meditation on beginnings, endings and Black consciousness

As the Joburg Film Festival returns in 2026, curator Nhlanhla Ndaba explains why craft, care and unseen labour are taking centre stage

‘From Indenture to Royalty’ traces Prince Ishwar’s journey from humble beginnings to philanthropy, wellness advocacy and cross-cultural leadership


The events celebrated women’s leadership, national milestones and cultural traditions, highlighting diplomacy’s role in fostering dialogue, unity and shared values across regions
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcements during Sona of a water committee and the deployment of the SANDF were welcomed by GNU partners, with focus now shifting to implementation.

The school said it acknowledged that the school’s cancellation of a tennis match against King David earlier this month ‘were deeply hurtful to the Jewish community’
Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address delivers a political balancing act, addressing diverse interests while avoiding contentious issues, showcasing the art of subtle governance.
At the 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa wore a different shade of tie than usual: blue.
The President’s business-friendly Sona confirms the end of Eskom’s monopoly and promises logistics reform and tariff protection.

South Africa’s creative sector went into the State of the Nation address with a clear demand: recognition, reform and rescue. What it received was silence. Just days before President Cyril Ramaphosa took to the podium, hundreds of film and television workers marched under the banner “Save SA Film Jobs”, warning that the industry was in […]

The focus is on manufacturing green products for global markets and modernising the country’s power system, the president says
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his 10th State of the Nation Address on Thursday, 12 February.
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his ninth state of the nation address at the Cape Town City Hall before a joint sitting of parliament on Thursday evening.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s renewed pledge to crack down on South Africa’s illicit cigarette trade comes too late to prevent BAT from closing its Heidelberg factory, as illegal cigarettes now dominate 75% of the market.