Despite some injury setbacks, South Africa are in high spirits ahead of the 2026 World Athletics Relays, which will take place in Botswana on 2 and 3 May. The South Africans are the defending champions in the 100m and 400m men’s team events.
With crude oil prices potentially reaching historical highs due to unprecedented market shocks, analysts forecast demand destruction as a response to soaring costs and dwindling supplies.
South Africa’s draft AI policy, withdrawn amid scandals, reflects enduring vulnerabilities that could facilitate State Capture, emphasising the need for robust governance before the integration of AI systems.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued their state visit to the US by attending a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial in New York City.
In late April, when South African literary giant JM Coetzee declined an invitation to a writers’ festival in Jerusalem, it meant a lot more than another throwaway tweet from a Hollywood celebrity. What it meant, whether people admitted it or not, was that one of the world’s greatest living authors was standing by the themes of his most important masterworks.
A growing share of South Africans are using AI to guide purchases, compare prices and avoid unnecessary spending altogether. New data shows digital tools are reshaping consumer behaviour, turning shoppers into more deliberate, value-driven decision-makers in a still-constrained economy.