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Iqraam Rayners came off the bench to inspire Mamelodi Sundowns to a 3-1 victory over Sekhukhune United in their league match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday.

A new global study finds a widening gap between organizations that have embraced artificial intelligence and those that have not, with early adopters gaining measurable strategic advantages while most companies remain operationally unprepared to deploy the technology effectively. The report, released by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and North Carolina State...

Online travel agencies may be better positioned to benefit from artificial intelligence than widely feared, according to a Morgan Stanley research note that challenges the consensus view that AI agents will cut traditional booking platforms out of the transaction chain. The bank said early agentic AI travel tools are not bypassing online travel agencies but […]

A Nelson Mandela University researcher has called for a fundamental rethinking of how artificial intelligence and digital humanities frameworks are applied in African contexts, following his participation in an international workshop in Hannover, Germany. Dr. Johannes Sibeko, a senior lecturer in the Department of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics and newly elected vice president of the […]

A 1.5 million rand grant from the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority has given renewed hope to South Africa’s troubled technical and vocational education sector, funding two research projects designed to modernize the country’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges and align them with the demands of a rapidly changing economy. The grant […]

Fighting intensified in the Middle East during the Olympic truce, in effect through March 15. Flights are being disrupted as athletes and families converge on Italy for the Winter Paralympics.

Israel said on Sunday it had launched more attacks on Iran, while the Iranian government continued strikes on Israel and on U.S. targets in Gulf states, Iraq and Jordan.

The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

The disgraced financier was in talks to buy luxury abode Bin Ennakhi – but the purchase was never completed.

To start a student at a top private school for Grade R in 2026, yearly tuition can exceed R130,000, excluding additional fees.

Tongaat Hullet’s liquidation has faced heated opposition, with government and industry players hoping to stop the liquidation of the icon.

The UK Maritime Trade Organisation said a fire on the vessel was now under control.

The National Zoological Garden of South Africa, commonly known as the Pretoria Zoo, is in a dilapidated state despite millions spent on its rehabilitation.

The launch set for Monday, will take place at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg.

The DA is taking aim at issues surrounding roads, infrastructure and the water supply.

The EFF accuses Xhakaza of trying to push it out of its governance responsibilities in the metro.

DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.

Casey Jarvis secured back-to-back DP World Tour titles following a composed final round of 67 in an emotional 2026 South African Open victory.

The Bulls and Lions picked up impressive derby wins on Saturday, and here is how the URC log looks as the playoffs approach.

Sam Kerr scores her first international goal in 28 months as Australia open their Asian Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over the Philippines in Perth.

South Africa beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to finish top of Group 1 of the Super 8s stage, to set up a semi-final against New Zealand.

Dylan Lopez Contreras, a senior at Ellis Prep academy, was taken by ICE in May. The Guardian invited him and five of his classmates to share their lives and dreams

The students at Ellis Prep academy – like most high schoolers – have a lot on their mind right now.

Essay deadlines, college applications, younger siblings and dance rehearsals. But also, the immigration operations across the US and...

Experts say trusted adults must be brave and discuss issue or risk children looking for answers from unsafe sources

Teachers and parents in the UK need to be brave and discuss Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes with children and young people or risk them looking for answers from dubious or dangerous sources, according to experts who will host the first public seminar for schools on the issue.

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Prominent South African theatre and television personality Ian von Memerty has died after committing suicide at a Johannesburg hotel.

Influencer Eva Modika – who is stranded in Dubai – has appealed to SA authorities to assist her safe return home amid Iranian airstrikes.

Canvassing votes at the Soweto Derby? Helen Zille – the DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate – celebrated Orlando Pirates victory with soccer fans.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region.

Iqraam Rayners came off the bench to score a brace after Bradley Grobler had cancelled out Marcelo Allende’s first-half opener.

SA’s Casey Jarvis has earned his place at the Masters at Augusta and the Open at Royal Birkdale, with his win in the SA Open.

Jarvis has earned his place at the Masters at Augusta and the Open at Royal Birkdale.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most sensitive pressure points in the global economy. Conflict in Iran could put it at risk indefinitely.

Regulator says Prof Jacob George will no longer be involved after gender-criticial social media posts from last year

A health official who reportedly intervened to pause a clinical trial on the use of puberty blockers has been removed from any further involvement due to accusations of bias.

Prof Jacob George, who was appointed chief medical and scientific officer at the Medicines and Healthcare...

Palo Alto Networks, the world’s largest pureplay cybersecurity company, said it is betting big on South Africa.

Introducing Chinese car brands early is a strategy that proved to be a great success for one South African dealership.

The rapid rise of delivery services means it’s more important than ever for motorists and riders to be vigilant out on the roads.

Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.