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Police in the Western Cape have cautioned against what they described as the “irresponsible labelling” of the murder of 16-year-old Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi as homophobic, saying the motive for the crime has not yet been established.

South Africa’s recent 0-73 victory over Wales in Cardiff ranks as the country’s seventh-biggest test victory in history.

Tomase Koni disappeared on Sunday night, deepening anxiety in the province where several initiates have died during the current summer initiation season.

UK-based junior miner Aterian announced Dec. 9 that it has signed a binding memorandum of understanding with French start-up Lithosquare to launch a joint copper exploration program in Morocco and Botswana. Under the agreement, Aterian will use Lithosquare’s data science and artificial intelligence tools to identify high-potential copper targets, joining a growing number of mining […]

When Google rolled out its AI Mode search feature in March, it began offering AI-generated recipes. The results were often flawed. In one widely shared example, the system failed to recognize satire from The Onion and advised users to cook with non-toxic glue. The missteps highlight a growing concern among food bloggers whose recipes are […]

Three years after OpenAI ignited global enthusiasm for artificial intelligence with the launch of ChatGPT, investor confidence is showing signs of strain. While funding continues to pour into the sector, doubts are growing about whether current spending levels can deliver sustainable returns. Recent market moves have added to the unease. Nvidia shares have sold off, […]

NICE Ltd. has launched its CXone Mpower customer experience platform on a locally hosted cloud in South Africa, expanding its artificial intelligence footprint on the continent despite recent stock pressure. The Nasdaq-listed company announced on Dec. 10 that the platform is now supported by redundant data centers in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Hosting the system […]

A mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was “a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State,” Australia’s police said Tuesday.

Gunmen killed at least 15 people in a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday. At least 42 people have been hospitalized.

The next presidential election may seem a long way off, but current frictions within Trump’s coalition suggest the jockeying to succeed Trump is well under way

Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws.

At least 13 people are missing after armed men stormed a church, an official tells the BBC.

Benin arrive at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco looking to turn 2026 World Cup qualification heartbreak into a memorable continental campaign.

At least 70 homes have been inundated in Safi’s old city centre, officials say.

The armed forces accused Father Deusdedit Ssekabira of involvement in “violent subversive activities”.

South Africans can expect a stronger law-enforcement presence on the roads this festive season, and lawbreakers should expect consequences. 

Unemployment rises slightly as job vacancies flatline in a “subdued labour market”

The Cheylesmore Food Hub are appealing for donations in the winter months due to empty shelves.

On November 13, 153 Palestinians landed in Johannesburg with only 23 producing required documents.

KZN DA leader Rodgers says they will take action after chaotic scenes erupt at KZN Legislature.

ANCYL Secretary General Mntuwoxolo Ngudle has confirmed the registration of conference delegates.

Presidency says that South Africa will not ask G20 member countries to boycott the next meeting.

BBC Sport has everything you need to know about BBC Sport’s Personality of The Year 2025 and how to vote.

The Blue Bulls Company (BCCo) has confirmed the devastating news of the passing of Bulls Daisies captain, Lusanda Dumke.

Here are all the kick off times to note as the SA teams return to URC action this weekend, with two derbies on the cards.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says his team can take positives from their 4-4 draw at Manchester United, but that there are also “some things to correct” from the performance.

The number of ‘neets’ is skyrocketing in Britain, another Tory failure. Labour’s plans for apprenticeships and training funds will turn this around

• Pat McFadden is secretary of state for work and pensions

Neglect is a political choice, and one with deep human consequences.

That is what has struck me in the early months as secretary of state for work and pensions. Graph after graph, slide...

Forget the festive lights – the City of Cape Town has been spending most of its time (and budget) on streetlight maintenance.

US actress Angelina Jolie has revealed her double mastectomy scars in a photo shoot for Time France magazine.

Yacht enthusiasts, be sure to mark your calendars for the iconic Cape2Rio yacht race, which takes place later this month!

Amendments to the Companies Act will better show the discrepancy between what SA’s top 20 CEOs earn versus their lowest-paid workers …

The ANC Youth League has tabled a list of demands at its elective conference, placing youth unemployment and economic exclusion at the centre of its agenda.

The MK party has rejected both the process and the outcome of the sitting.

For many people, the holidays are a lonely and difficult time, and facing this can be emotionally draining.

A sudden change in feeding times, loneliness or unfamiliar environments can quickly trigger stress in pets that rely heavily on structure.

The oil and gas industry must be legally bound to cut methane emissions. With climate tipping points approaching, time is running out

• Mia Mottley is the prime minister of Barbados

The timing is brutal. Just as the world celebrates the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Paris climate agreement this month, new evidence shows that the world is crashing through the main defence that was...

In today’s newsletter: As species across the world struggle to keep pace with global warming, ​how ​do we report the rare glimmers of hope without downplaying the accelerating ecological ​crisis?

Good morning. Amid the constant drumbeat of bleak news about the planet’s environment and the accelerating climate emergency, the occasional bright spot still emerges. One example came last week,...

South Africa’s electricity ministry selected seven groups of companies as pre-qualified bidders for the country’s R440 billion transmission-grid expansion program.

Wherever you are going, you are likely to encounter an increased number of roadblocks, and the onus is on you to know your rights when pulled over.

The European Union is preparing to relax its impending ban on combustion engine vehicles, a decision that will influence the cars made by brands like BMW, Mercedes, and VW.

How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.