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Another 500 people are missing, while thousands more have been injured, after a cyclone hit the region.

South Africa’s Pick n Pay said on Monday its CFO, Lerena Olivier, will step down after the retailer’s annual general meeting next year, as the retailer battles mounting losses and fierce competition.

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Former Ekurhuleni municipal manager, Imogen Mashazi, addressed the Madlanga commission, highlighting her efforts to empower women and combat sexual abuse within the municipality.

The Annual World AIDS Day commemoration will be held at Ga-Masemola Stadium on Monday.

ChatGPT-5 is offering unsafe and sometimes dangerous advice to people who appear to be in mental health crises, according to new research from King’s College London (KCL) and the Association of Clinical Psychologists UK (ACP). In a study conducted in partnership with the Guardian, researchers found that the AI chatbot failed to identify high-risk behavior […]

In 2000, online pet retailer Pets.com spent millions of dollars on a Super Bowl commercial featuring a sock puppet. The ad became a cultural hit. Nine months later, the company collapsed. Its stock, once trading at $11, was nearly worthless. The dot-com bubble had burst, and the puppet became a symbol of an era when […]

A wave of low-quality, AI-generated content is spreading across social media, prompting worry among users and creators who say it is making online spaces feel less authentic. The trend, often called AI “slop,” includes grainy clips of unlikely events — such as dogs rescuing children from bears, rabbits bouncing on trampolines or Christmas markets set […]

NPR’s A Martinez speaks with historian Oleksa Drachewych about the Kremlin’s position on a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.

It will be the first official visit to Ireland by a Ukrainian president and first lady.

For the first time Aditya-L1 will be able to watch the Sun in its maximum activity cycle.

Zambia’s government is accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as fallout from ex-president’s death deepens.

The defendants were accused of attempting a coup – but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

Heavyweight Jeamie TKV and his father share a most fascinating family story shaped by poisoning, plots and presidents.

Santam has received final approvals to set up a UK-based Syndicate, with it looking to underwrite businesses.

President Cyril Ramaphosa sent a warning to those in South Africa spreading misinformation, further straining relations with the US.

Ofcom has fined Virgin Media after an investigation found it had left thousands of vulnerable telecare customers at risk.

Ata Capital Fund II has successfully exited its investment in Novare Holdings, a diversified financial services company.

Critics have accused AfriForum of spreading disinformation in the US following its trip to the US.

The hearings into the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumes.

The Commission will wrap-up its public hearings for the year on Friday.

The President thanked South Africans for the hospitality they extended to the summit’s delegates.

With the 2027 World Cup draw taking place this week, a nightmare scenario for the Springboks would be this group with these opponents.

Premier Soccer League newcomers Durban City have parted ways with coach Gavin Hunt, just four months since his appointment on 9 July.

Down man Charlie Smyth says he was “absolutely buzzing” for his NFL debut for New Orleans Saints in their defeat to Miami Dolphins.

A fourth 1-0 win in six league games has revived Aberdeen’s fortunes – can Jimmy Thelin’s shot-shy side keep up the momentum?

Oh, Christmas tree… real or artificial this year, what will it be? Let’s weigh up the pros and cons, folks!

The second of three games between SA and India will be played in Raipur on Wednesday.

‘This is a competition where if you get a point away, you take two points away from the opponent,’ he said.

Miguel Cardoso’s side are clear favourites as they visit Siwelele.

The couple tied the knot on 30 November, 2001, and Shona passed away in 2021.

A local solar panel company has accused 18 foreign companies of sidestepping South Africa’s localisation requirements.

You don’t need to spend a lot to save on WIRED-approved gear.

Amazon’s Cyber Monday sales are live. Here are the best deals on Echo speakers, Fire TVs, and Kindles.

Industry leaders at the 20th ICT Summit warn that SA must urgently prepare for a future shaped by AI, autonomous digital systems and converged digital infrastructure, or risk being left behind.

New data from the police and insurance companies has revealed the 10 most stolen cars in South Africa.

A South African company has created a 6-wheeled version of the popular Toyota Land Cruiser and Ford Ranger bakkies.

The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women.

Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him “despair”.