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Daniel Boakye was smuggled out of the UK in a lorry, the Metropolitan Police believes.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana used Standard Bank’s annual post Budget forum in Rosebank not simply to defend a projection but to define the test that now follows it. A week after tabling the 2026 Budget in Parliament he stood before bankers investors and corporate executives to argue that South Africa has reached an inflection point. […]

The exact cause of the incident is still unclear at this stage

Growth-stage startups across Africa can now apply for the latest edition of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, a three-month hybrid program focused on companies building artificial intelligence-driven solutions. The 12-week “AI First” initiative, known as Accelerator Africa 10, targets Series A startups based on the continent or developing Africa-focused products powered by artificial...

By Sir Roger Jantio I’ve been fortunate to invest in several AI funding rounds—from pre-seed to Series B to F—and to see up close how billions have flowed into algorithms so massive they may soon struggle under their own weight. But the real frontier of artificial intelligence isn’t about size; it’s about specialization, context, efficiency, and purpose. That’s […]

Macpherson says the owner of the building must be held responsible..

Its attack on Israel in support of Iran has led to fresh mass displacements and Israeli bombing, to the fury of many Lebanese.

Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.

“Nitto” Santapaola was believed to have masterminded the murder of one of Italy’s most famous anti-mafia prosecutors in 1992.

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes led the feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel until his death during a firefight in February.

Rwanda accused Washington’s move as “one sided” and politically motivated.

Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand

There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor’s Spring Statement, yet to take effect.

Advtech has secured the land to build a new private university in KwaZulu-Natal, with construction set to start next year.

Italtile has taken a big knock to profits, largely attributed to the influx of low-cost tiles entering the market.

General Mosikili has not been able to confirm the infiltration of SAPS by drug cartels.

ANC’s Bhengu says despite their March deadline, there will be an exception for challenged provinces

Senzo Mchunu ordered Fannie Masemola to act on Dec 31, 2025 directive. per ministry order.

ActionSA opposes the decision by eThekwini Municipality to allocate R22 million to statues project

Kaizer Chiefs defender Nkanyiso Shinga is finally making his debut against Richards Bay FC in Betway Premiership.

SAFA president Danny Jordaan has suggested that Hugo Broos could remain in charge of Bafana Bafana beyond FIFA World Cup 2026.

BBC Sport Ask Me Anything explains how to follow the Premier League on the BBC this week.

Kieran Tierney hopes the trophy winning experience of interim manager Martin O’Neill and some of his Celtic team-mates will give them the edge in what he admits is now a four-horse race for the Scottish title.

Increased tuition fees in England and Wales mean that students are likely to graduate with more debt.

The DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has trolled Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi in a billboard unveiled amid her campaign.

Cape Town officials have thanked residents for the recent drop in demand, however, the window to avoid water restrictions is narrowing.

Pick n Pay asap! now lets customers order clothing nationwide. Here’s how it works, delivery costs and what to expect from the new feature…

Chris Kempczinski can’t bring himself to eat the very product he’s promoting, and the internet has noticed.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

The man was 17 when he began abusing his toddler cousin.

South Africa are targeting a spot in the final at a second successive edition of the T20 World Cup.

The ripple effects of the escalating Middle East conflict are beginning to surface in global supply chains.

New York, USA  – Kivqoro, a cryptocurrency trading platform, today announces the completion of its beta testing phase and the introduction of its digital asset trading infrastructure. The platform combines hardware-level security standards with decentralized asset management protocols to provide retail and institutional users with a verifiable trading environment. Current market developments...

New York, USA – AequiSolva, a digital asset trading platform registered in the United States, today introduces its comprehensive security infrastructure designed to protect users in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. By deploying a hybrid wallet architecture powered by Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology, the AequiSolva exchange provides international traders and institutional...

Cape Town’s plan to build a new barrier along its most dangerous road has been criticized for “Apartheid-style spatial logic” meant to hide poverty.

A major political party is pushing for a price cap on airline tickets in South Africa.

One bakkie in South Africa sold an average of 120 units per day this February.

The TV presenter shares how counselling has given her new perspectives on life.

Emma-Louise Amanshia speaks to Anya Aggarwal, a mental health clinician who helps people using the Wysa AI chatbot.