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Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems – but the gallery says its works are safe.

The EA says immediate steps were taken to contain the issue, but it cannot confirm whether any personal data has been affected.

Despite inflation-linked tax bracket adjustments in the 2026 Budget, rising costs mean many South African employees could see little to no increase in take-home pay, or even be worse off.

They were participating in a silent ecumenical procession with a cross through Durban

Tunisia and Algeria have launched a shared digital platform designed to accelerate collaboration in artificial intelligence research, connecting universities, research laboratories and institutions across both countries through common digital tools. The platform was announced by Moez Chafra, president of the University of Tunis El Manar, at the second International Forum on Emerging and...

A Mozambican researcher has been named among the world’s top 10 young scientists by UNESCO, marking a significant milestone for the country’s scientific community and highlighting the growing contribution of African researchers to global innovation. Alexandre de Fátima Cobre was recognized for his work applying artificial intelligence to improve diagnostics and healthcare delivery — a […]

Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with the United Nations Health Industry Foundation, based in Hangzhou, China, and the Prince Kimbugwe Foundation, with a target of equipping at least 50,000 Ugandan youths with digital and artificial intelligence skills. The agreement, signed at the ministry’s offices, rests on […]

The president’s new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.

A U.S. official confirmed the Iranian state media report and added that a search is underway by U.S. forces.

Ma Xingrui is a member of the party’s Central Committee and served as party secretary of the Xinjiang region in China’s northwest from 2021-2025.

President Trump announced yesterday that Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General. And, NASA’s Artemis II has left Earth’s orbit and is heading toward the moon.

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists “may be liable” for the killings.

The new Marc Jacobs Café in Hyde Park Corner, Johannesburg, officially opened its doors to South Africans on Friday, 27 March 2026, a first of its kind in the country and on the continent.

No shortage but Aurigny is spending 120% more on fuel than it was prior to the war, its boss says.

According to the Reserve Bank, gambling revenue has spiked massively in South Africa over the past decade, but households aren’t spending as much as the shocking figures imply.

Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

Mashatile says government is looking at increasing its capacity to refine crude oil

The ANCYL says Panyaza Lesufi’s pick of Nkululeko Dunga sidelines youth and ignores party rules

Mashatile is expected to be joined by Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, Health MEC Faith Mazibuko.

This week the court dismissed the application brought by Zuma and Mbeki for Khampepe’s recusal

Top Springboks, Proteas and Bafana Bafana stars are all paid handsomely. Here’s how much they earn in salaries and match bonuses.

Martin O’Neill says further dropped points by Celtic would make winning the Scottish Premiership “a difficult comeback” but “not impossible”.

Tiger Woods told police he was on the phone with “the President” immediately after his car crash in Florida, body camera video has showed.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have ‘”a very good relationship” with most national teams, despite 11 of his players withdrawing from international duty.

Effort to curb grade inflation, by limiting top marks to 20% of students in a course, is opposed by most students

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Harvard’s faculty is set to vote next week on a faculty committee proposal to cap the number of A grades per course in an effort to curb grade inflation.

The proposal, which was first reported earlier this...

Zimbabwean-born Chelsy Davy just welcomed her third child… who is the lady who dated Prince Harry for several years?

Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend, Chelsy Davy, who hails from Zimbabwe, announced that she welcomed her third child. Take a look…

Residents across several Cape Town suburbs should prepare for extensive water disruptions between 7 and 10 April 2026.

Struggling to fall pregnant? New research suggests that everyday diet patterns could affect our chances of conceiving.

Only one 18-year-old gave birth on the day at Nketoana Hospital.

Sassa said any beneficiary whose grant was not paid on these dates should not wait.

Inspections the previous day found many taxis operating without functional seatbelts, with belts covered during seat re-upholstering.

Compelling crossover package is let down by high clutch pedal and sticky gear lever.

The four astronauts on Nasa’s lunar mission have spoken about their experience of the journey so far via video. Their Orion capsules is approaching 100,000 miles from Earth as it heads towards the moon, putting them on track to reach the farthest distance humans have ever travelled in space

Artemis II astronauts approach 100,000 miles from Earth on voyage to the moon

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Body that funds Alan Turing Institute says it should offer better strategy and more value for money

The UK’s leading AI research institute has been told to make “significant” changes by its main source of taxpayer funding.

The warning comes after the Guardian revealed the board of the Alan Turing Institute was reminded of its legal duties last month by the charity watchdog after a whistleblower...

Incoming bakkie styled to resemble American ‘pick-up trucks’ with power to boot.

March turned out to be an incredible month for bakkie sales despite concerns over the skyrocketing cost of diesel.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy warned that there will be surprise roadblocks on highways and smaller roads this Easter weekend, and that cars will be impounded over certain issues.

“I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that,” the organisation’s founder says.

The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.

Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C