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Nineteen-year-old Bokamoso Moraga had only been working as a taxi driver for two months when he was shot and killed in a suspected taxi-violence attack in Zonkizizwe, Ekurhuleni, on Tuesday evening.

Former England and Chelsea captain Millie Bright speaks to BBC Sport a day after announcing her retirement.

A group shouted “Keir Starmer, Jew harmer” as his car entered a building where the prime minister met with emergency services.

Ten women compete for the affection of a Soweto taxi driver

Northern Cape residents have been urged to exercise extreme caution amid heavy rainfall.

The department says some innovations are unable to prosper because of lack of funding.

Artificial intelligence and automation could put more than 1.3 million Moroccan jobs at net risk of displacement by 2030, according to a new report from the African Center for Strategic Studies and Digitalization, which frames the challenge as a structural transformation requiring urgent national coordination across education, industry and public policy. The report identifies nearly […]

Code for Africa has opened applications for the 2026 AI for Good Fellowship, a program supporting African technologists to apply artificial intelligence in strengthening the work of human rights defender organizations across the continent. The fellowship is offered under the Digitalize Youth consortium. The program will support six technologists to collaborate with human rights defenders […]

The Pentagon estimates the war with Iran has cost $25 billion so far. And, the Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana’s 2024 election map was “an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.”

In southern Lebanon, towns near the border with Israel have been largely destroyed by Israeli demolitions and strikes. Israel says it has been attacking Hezbollah infrastructure, but civilian infrastructure has also been significantly affected.

President Trump said he talked to Russian President Putin Wednesday about the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

Activists sailing on dozens of boats attempting to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver aid say Israeli forces intercepted them, detaining the crews while the flotilla was sailing near the Greek island of Crete.

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.

Botswana’s Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.

The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the official date for the 2026 local government elections.

A new Private Members’ Bill is coming to Parliament, looking to stop employers from using past salaries to determine pay for new hires.

Suspended Director for Asset Protection Services at the TMPD is testifying at Madlanga Commission.

Ramaphosa announced the date at the extended President’s Coordinating Council Meeting.

Ramaphosa addressed leaders from the three spheres of govt at the Presidential Coordinating Council

Mmamoloko Kubayi announced a year-long programme to mark the 30th anniversary of the Constitution.

Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng says playing against Kaizer Chiefs is always difficult but a draw was a fair result.

Dricus du Plessis banked millions during his reign as UFC middleweight champion. Here is how much he made as the belt holder.

It’s relegation judgement night on the final Friday of the Scottish Championship season proper, with Morton, Airdrieonians and Ross County all at risk of being sucked into League 1 before the night is out.

Banyana Banyana have advanced to the second round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers after receiving a bye in the first round.

Minister Gayton McKenzie has faced backlash after announcing the department would fund Mi Casa and Mafikizolo’s trips to the FIFA World Cup.

The Patriotic Alliance drastically increased it voter share from the previous municipal elections, although overall voter turnout was low.

Let’s take a look back at some of our favourite South African cultural icons from ‘Top Billing’ and where they are now.

Saps mobilised maximum resources in the immediate aftermath of the shooting to pursue the suspects.

Oliphant responded by criticising Tolashe’s performance as minister.

Boomi, the data activation company, today announced continued analyst recognition across multiple strategic technology categories, underscoring the company’s momentum as enterprises look for a unified foundation to connect data, applications, APIs, automation, and AI.

Amazon and WomHub select 35 women entrepreneurs for the Amazon Sustainable Sellers Incubator, focused on manufacturing.

Three SA high school learners will showcase research in AI, astrophysics and biomedical science at the Regeneron ISEF in the US next month.

South Africa will hold its next municipal elections on 4 November, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a post on X.

Audi confirmed the A1 is reaching the end of its life cycle.

Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity to put your brand top of mind for South Africa’s active automotive industry spenders.

Mike Nesbitt says Northern Ireland’s first regional mother and baby unit in should open within the next three years.

Dr Xand shares the latest information on testosterone

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Ministers say the new law in England gives power to local people who want to help others.