News South Africa

Southern Africa prepares for a landmark cricket spectacle as Cricket Council World Cup 2027 heads to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Ferrari has introduced a new Handling Speciale package for its Purosangue SUV.

Richard Manville has lived in the UK all his life, but now he’s leaving Salford for Israel because he says the antisemitism here is intolerable.

COSATU says the alliance has played a crucial role in workers rights in the country.

A global community built around AI-assisted software development has expanded into Nigeria, with the inaugural Lagos edition of Café Cursor connecting local developers to an international network that now spans more than 50 cities. Café Cursor is a city-based meetup format built around users of Cursor, an increasingly popular AI code editor that helps developers […]

MENA venture studio DeepMinds has launched DeepX, a regional deep tech venture-building summit aimed at converting scientific research into commercially viable businesses, with its inaugural event held in Algiers this week. The summit brought together researchers, AI experts, policymakers, founders and investors from the United States, Europe, Asia and across Africa. It is supported by […]

Egyptian artificial intelligence startup Sinai.ai has raised $1.45 million in a pre-seed funding round to develop a platform that converts traditional books into interactive digital formats, in a deal led by KAUST Innovation Ventures and DisrupTech Ventures. Maza Ventures, YOUXEL Ventures and a group of angel investors also participated in the round. The company was […]

Congress has ended the record-breaking shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. And, May Day demonstrations across the U.S. are expected to draw crowds protesting the Trump administration.

A tech worker in eastern China’s Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.

The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as “piracy”, while Israel’s foreign ministry called the flotilla a “PR stunt”.

The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) recently has announced Discovery CEO Adrian Gore has a new position in South Africa.

Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.

From 2 May, Postbank services will no longer be available at Post Office branches, marking a new era for the state-owned bank apart from its old parent.

Mashatile says the ANC is confident of victory in the upcoming local government elections.

Malatji was cross-examined over his failure to halt the Ad Hoc security contracts.

Mbalula says the ANC is geared up for the elections.

Hlabisa will soon proclaim it and get it certified in the government gazette.

Championship top scorer Zan Vipotnik says he will wait to see what the summer brings amid speculation over his future.

Mark Gould, the driving force behind the illegal streaming service Flawless TV, faces an added 10 years in prison if he fails to pay his share within three months.

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says an MMA fighter has been helping his players compete better in set-piece duels.

Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics – all in one place.

Josh Groban and Natalie McQueen have been together for over three years.

Singer and songwriter Josh Groban is next to join the privileged few who make it to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Ethan Adams, ⁠Jack Benade and Yaqeen Ahmed, who impressed against Argentina, retain their spots.

Manamela launched a scathing attack, accusing colleagues and national police commissioner Fannie Masemola

The T8 is likely to enter production at some point this year, powered by a reported hybrid powertrain.

Sunday offers Capetonians the most pleasant conditions of the weekend.

From tech to home goods, these giftable gadgets are as practical as they are cool.

The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists’ live dates and social media presence.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

The entry price of electric vehicles has fallen dramatically over the last year.

For around the same price as a VW Polo, South Africans can have a double-cab bakkie instead.

Bryony Gordon talks about her struggles with her mental health.

The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient’s condition is worsening.