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South Africans who try to secure home loans with fake bank statements or payslips risk severe consequences, including imprisonment and blacklisting.

Cardiff was claiming compensation of £104m for loss of income and other damages after Sala’s death.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has met the South African Medical Association — one of the organisations taking him to court about the National Health Insurance Act — to talk about “things we have in common”. President Cyril Ramaphosa is planning to meet Business Unity South Africa again after an initial meeting in 2024, during which they discussed alternatives to the NHI

Water security has increasingly become a defining factor shaping the future of economies, cities, and, most critically, food systems. Rising demand and growing pressure on water resources now require coordinated action from governments, the private sector, and civil society to address challenges that threaten sustainable and reliable supply. For governments in particular, water security is […]

Former Ghanaian Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has warned that the high cost of mobile data remains one of the most significant barriers to Africa’s meaningful participation in the artificial intelligence revolution, urging governments to treat connectivity affordability as a foundational policy priority. Delivering a keynote address at the LSE Africa Summit 2026 in London on […]

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping broadcast newsrooms across Africa, but a critical gap in institutional policy and national regulation is threatening the credibility of the continent’s media landscape, senior editorial and technology leaders warned at an industry webinar last month. The Broadcast Media Africa webinar, titled “Reworking Broadcast Newsroom Operations for the Age...

A 24-year-old Swedish-South African entrepreneur has built an artificial intelligence platform designed to make South Africa’s tender system more transparent and competitive, arguing that wider visibility of tender opportunities could help curb corruption by ensuring more legitimate bidders participate. Lars Gumede, founder of Axel Technologies, launched NowNow in January 2025 as an AI...

It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases in Andalusia.

TSA workers have now been without pay for more than 40 days, as Trump says he has a plan to pay them. And, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to expand the invasion of Lebanon.

The president said the U.S. could “take the oil in Iran” and that he was considering sending U.S. forces to seize Kharg Island’s oil terminal.

The tanker has reached Cuban waters just hours after Donald Trump said he had “no problem” with it arriving.

The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.

Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.

The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah could carry on playing until the age of 40 after the forward leaves Liverpool at the end of the season.

The MK Party has gazetted its intention to table a Private Members’ Bill in Parliament, seeking to remove the explicit right to self-determination in South Africa.

Late payments by the government are choking the life out of one of South Africa’s largest employers.

High Court in an electronic court order uploaded on caselines dismissed the part A application.

The court found that their failure to follow correct legal process rendered the application invalid.

The SACP has decided to contest independently in the upcoming Local Government Elections

The conference failed to proceed after the EC High Court issued an interim order against it.

Kenya’s Albert Korir has been banned for five years after he admitted using a banned performance-enhancing drug.

Lions cricketer Beyers Swanepoel has come under fire after abruptly leaving the field before the conclusion of the One-Day Cup final.

The details of the BBC’s television, radio and digital coverage of Tuesday’s friendly between Scotland and the Ivory Coast.

Ackermann has named a strong, Springbok-heavy squad as the Bulls prepare to take on Warriors in this weekend.

Pikitup rejects claims of an 18-day refuse collection delay in Joburg, insisting the longest disruption recorded was about one week.

Author Rachel Kolisi shared a glimpse into how she and her two kids spent the beginning of their Easter school holidays.

The Department of Basic Education previously identified at least 60 sex offenders working in schools.

Speaking to The Citizen, Moilwa said that, because the CPA exists, recalls are inevitable.

Two of the biggest holidays on the Christian calendar are Christmas and Easter, and both are celebrated with feasting.

They have been ordered to halt all unlawful operations.

Samsung explains why Real Quantum Dot technology is the key to choosing a high-performance television.

Cape Canaveral and Titusville, long ghost towns after 1969 moon landing, have witnessed space industry ‘renaissance’

Almost six decades have passed since the space coast of Florida experienced an atmosphere quite like this. On its beaches and in cities, there is an air of anticipation, excitement and anxiety to match the final days of Nasa’s storied Apollo moon program.

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Healthbridge, South Africa’s leading health technology company, has acquired Nora, an ambient AI medical scribe that converts doctor–patient conversations into structured clinical notes, reducing administrative burden and saving doctors up to three hours a day, allowing more time for patient care. The deal marks a significant AI acquisition in South African healthtech. Developed by Nora […]

Six outstanding tech leaders are shortlisted for the 2026 CIO of the Year Award, with the winner to be revealed on 16 April.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured motorists that the government is working on solutions to offset this month’s enormous petrol and diesel price hikes.

The South African agricultural industry is already struggling with diesel shortages as farmers prepare for the upcoming harvest season.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed that South Africa is on its way to receiving 8-year driver’s licence cards.

David Slater, 72, says ministers need to step up and sort out issues with the medication.

Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked.