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A bursting AI-driven tech bubble in the United States could trigger global financial tightening that hits South Africa especially hard, resulting in capital outflows and elevated market volatility.

The slope was also far too steep, and the dam was on unstable ground.

Acting Police Minister says murders and aggravated robberies dropped sharply in recent quarters.

The IEC says weakening public trust in state institutions is driving the drop in participation.

Researchers heard electric crackles on 28 hours of recordings made over two Martian years.

The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island Friday rose to 174 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said.

Syria’s foreign ministry said in a statement Friday that the attack was “a horrific massacre” and said women and children were among those killed.

Pedro Castillo and Martín Vizcarra are the latest in a series of Peruvian presidents to be sent to prison.

A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.

Police search ex-President Chakwera’s residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there.

The sale of Curro to the Jannie Mouton Foundation has received the go-ahead from the Competition Commission.

The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won’t have to pay income tax before 2030.

The Competion Commission has recommended that the sale of 50% of Morningside Shopping be approved.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has recorded a 4.9% decrease in reported serious crimes in the country, including a sizeable 11.5% drop in murders—but some of the most violent areas are still getting worse.

MKP says Zuma-Sambudla wants to shift focus on ensuring safe return of the 19 SA men in Ukraine.

Senthumule says Gen. Mkhwanazi should’ve been the first person to be informed of PKTT disbandment

The PKTT was disbanded by police Minister Senzo Mchunu on December 31, 2024.

Zuma-Sambudla has also resigned from all structures of the party

Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala has confirmed that current Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana star used to date his sister.

England will end another successful year with two friendly matches – but what changes might we see from manager Sarina Wiegman?

The British and Irish Lions will not play at Eden Park, New Zealand rugby’s spiritual home, on their landmark first women’s tour.

Patrick Mahomes, Dontayvion Wicks and Malik Davis pull out all the stops with some incredible highlight plays during Thanksgiving-night NFL action.

The Field of Dreams, part of Joburg CBD regeneration, restores pride and creates safe, inspiring spaces for youth in the inner city.

MEC Mamabolo urged the public to limit travel during severe weather conditions.

Forex trading has carved out a surprising place in South Africa’s financial industry.

‘The piano is my first love, so it felt like the most natural starting point for this project,’ Diteboho Kobedi says.

The Boks are looking for a fifth straight win on tour this month.

Here are the best deals on screens from Hisense, TCL, Samsung, Sony, and more this shopping holiday.

Estonia, Talinn (PinionNewswire) — Beginning in 2026, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) will become fully enforceable across the European Union, introducing unified rules for obtaining a crypto license, AML/CTF compliance and governance standards for all crypto-asset service providers. SBSB FinTech Lawyers has published an expert guideoutlining the Top 5 jurisdictions for crypto...

Harju, Estonia (PinionNewswire) — WorkQuest, the decentralized employment marketplace and workforce automation protocol, has successfully raised US $1.16 million in its seed round, led by Black Dragon Capital, one of the most established venture capital focused on software and technology. The round also includes participation from Prometeus Labs, TrustDAO Capital, Chain Ridge Capital, Kyros...

Ready to fully launch into cozy mode post-Turkey Day? Here are the Cozy Earth bedding and sleepwear deals we’re excited about.

The Automobile Association of South Africa expressed concerns that the new Aarto system will fail to reduce road accidents.

TopAuto is the best place to advertise to a South African motoring audience in 2026.

Kayleigh Griffiths says the alert came about because families had to keep retelling their stories.

More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told.

The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.