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Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment.

South African motorists are set for significant relief in January 2026, with petrol and diesel prices expected to fall, driven by sharply lower global oil prices amid a projected 2026 surplus and a resilient rand.

SANRAL said in its annual report that it repaired all potholes within two weeks in 2025.

Belfast Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga postpones Chitaizvi’s fraud case to 29 December 2025

Actors in the United Kingdom have voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning on set, escalating pressure on film and television producers to strengthen protections against the misuse of artificial intelligence. Equity, the UK’s largest acting union, announced the results of an indicative industrial action ballot on Thursday. With turnout exceeding 75%, more than 99% of […]

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence has generated an environmental footprint in 2025 comparable to that of New York City, according to new research that raises concerns about the climate and water impact of the technology. The study, published Wednesday in the academic journal Patterns, estimates that AI-related activity released up to 80 million tonnes […]

The agreement aims to resolve a yearslong standoff between the popular social media platform and the U.S. government over national security concerns tied to China’s parent company, ByteDance.

There are no official statistics surrounding suicide among Ukrainian soldiers, but they are thought to count in the hundreds.

Sunali Khatun was pregnant when she was deported to Bangladesh for allegedly being an illegal immigrant.

Two of African football’s biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

DR Congo’s government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.

The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.

Manchester Museum curators hope the exhibition of African items will provoke ‘honest conversation’.

Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Friday, 19 December 2025.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has seven bills on his desk awaiting his signature, including critical legislation needed for the budget and changes to South Africa’s immigration laws.

Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

John Hlophe was placed on precautionary suspension from all MKP positions last month

The National Dialogue Steering Committee will be responsible for setting strategic priorities.

KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survived a motion of no confidence on Monday.

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) was founded on December 16, 2023.

A tragic plane crash has claimed the life of NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, as well as his family, in North Carolina on Thursday.

The Proteas head into the final T20 against India on Friday needing a victory to level the series 2-2. Follow the live scoring here.

Kaizer Chiefs executives Kaizer Motaung Jr and Jessica Motaung are making quiet moves abroad after being spotted in Qatar.

Former Swallows and Marumo Gallants head coach Dylan Kerr claims he will win the league with the current Kaizer Chiefs squad.

SANParks is going above and beyond – literally! – to protect the influx of visitors to Table Mountain National Park this festive season.

Yurina Noguchi walked down the aisle to wed Lune Klaus Verdure, a version of a video game character that she created via ChatGPT.

The outlook for January 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants has improved suddenly, in light of a revised budget allocation from the agency …

It’s thirsty work directing traffic. Elves learn South African lingo of taking bribes at festive roadblocks.

A Gauteng gynaecologist says crushing paperwork, staff shortages and burnout are forcing doctors out of public service.

JP Pietersen is fired up for his first derby against the Bulls as coach of the Sharks, with both teams desperate for a morale boosting win.

Poor working conditions and staff shortages are driving specialists away, threatening the future of NHI.

A first-of-its-kind partnership is launching to build a complete, township-owned supply chain. SPAZA Supply+, an initiative by KasiKonnect, has teamed up with Soweto-based green logistics startup ShoveBike for a pioneering pilot programme. “Local product distribution and logistics is the critical link for a wholly owned kasi supply chain,” says Janice Scheckter, CEO of KasiKonnect. “We […]

As South Africa’s EV market accelerates, GridCars is positioning itself at the forefront of the country’s next chapter in electric mobility.

DStv’s dates for its annual price increase could change following the buyout by Groupe Canal+.

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South Africa plans to extend the validity of its driver’s licences from 5 to 8 years, but concerns have been raised about the potential loss of revenue.

NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.

A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.