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Trade union Solidarity says the decision to close BAT’s Heidelberg factory has not adequately been explained to employees.

Residents of a 16-storey building in the Johannesburg CBD spent Friday sitting on the pavement with suitcases and plastic bags after a fire linked to a substation sent smoke through corridors and plunged the block into darkness.

Will the Seattle Seahawks of New England Patriots win Super Bowl 60? Our BBC Sport experts have their say plus you can make your pick.

The South African Forestry Company Limited (Safcol) is losing millions of rands from timber theft at its Mpumalanga plantations and its nature reserves are being damaged by illegal mining, threatening eco-tourism.

Egypt will host the inaugural Ai Everything Middle East and Africa (MEA) Egypt summit under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, marking a key milestone in the country’s digital transformation and its growing role in the global technology landscape. The event is scheduled for Feb. 11-12, 2026, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center and […]

Human rights activists have filed a petition at the High Court in Kerugoya seeking urgent orders to halt the deployment of what they describe as “high-risk artificial intelligence systems” in Kenya. The petitioners argue that the rapid and largely unregulated use of AI technologies poses serious threats to fundamental rights and constitutional freedoms. The case […]

Tanzania is stepping up investment in artificial intelligence and data science education as part of a broader strategy to position itself for the global fourth industrial revolution, government officials said. Through the Samia Scholarship DS/AI+ program, the government is funding 16 top-performing students to pursue undergraduate degrees in data science, artificial intelligence and related...

At least 31 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated a device at a Shia mosque, according to police.

Nearly 200 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home after officials investigated a foul smell.

Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.

The BBC’s Regan Morris is in Tucson, Arizona, where 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home almost one week ago.

Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.

Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.

The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

Owners in community schemes must be cautious when it comes to their levy payments.

New data shows what a person needs to earn per month to live a ‘decent’ life in South Africa in 2026.

More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.

The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.

Advocate Noko also revealed that the operation produced no arrests as the suspects were killed.

The committee chair also requested time frames for the finalisation of the funding model.  

A number of civic organisations and political parties have raised concerns about his appointment.

An UFC card to be staged on the White House South Lawn in June will have six or seven fights and about 3 000 to 4 000 people on site.

Granit Xhaka speaks to Kelly Somers to discuss why he chose to play for Sunderland and his relationship with his former Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

Siya Kolisi and Rassie Erasmus have both raised concerns about a controversial broadcast move that has cropped up in the Six Nations.

Watch highlights as St Mirren need extra time to beat Airdrieonians in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.

Move by Pete Hegseth marks latest escalation by Trump administration against the Ivy League school

The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has said the Pentagon is ending all military training, fellowships and certificate programs with Harvard University, marking the Trump administration’s latest escalation against the Ivy League school.

“The @DeptWar is formally ending ALL Professional...

Want to show some love and TLC for stray animals in Khayelitsha this Valentine’s Day? Here’s how you can…

Siya Kolisi opened up about his struggles with Afrikaans as he spoke about his son’s Afrikaans mark which he would have ‘done so much for.’

SASSA Child Support Grants in March 2026 will go ahead as scheduled, but there’s uncertainty on the way regarding future increases …

From a safari to Spur! Take a look inside Hollywood actor Jerry O’Connell’s trip to South Africa this month…

Chef Sihle Skwambane is inspired by life and by making a positive impact.

The longer unemployment continues, the easier it is for hope to thin out.

The pension fund claimed it was too expensive to find the beneficiary

New flagship van punches out 180kW of power compared to diesel version’s 146kW.

Business Leadership South Africa has warned that Eskom’s unbundling could jeopardise the country’s energy reforms.

The disgraced financier acted as a confidante for OneWeb’s founder Greg Wyler as the entrepreneur raced to secure funds after launching the company in 2012.

The iPhone is going further than any smartphone has travelled before.

Jaguar Land Rover is reeling from massive losses following a cyberattack that shut down its factories.

The cost of owning a car in South Africa goes beyond monthly premiums and fuel spend.

Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.

John tells Elis and Dave about his mind’s “resentment room”.