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Dramatic footage shows wheel falling off a British Airways aircraft shortly after take-off from Harry Reid International airport.

Engen Petroleum has initiated an internal review of one of its franchises in Mamelodi after petrol attendants alleged they were being forced to do gardening work.

The Outpatient Department sustained extensive damage.

As AI Investments Surge, CEOs Take the Lead on Decision Making and Upskilling Themselves: With Africa leading in workforce readiness Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and will not pull back, with companies planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1.7% of revenues, more than twice the increase for […]

Pinterest said Tuesday it plans to lay off less than 15% of its workforce and reduce office space as it accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence. In a securities filing, the company said it expects the job cuts to be completed by the end of its third quarter in late September. Pinterest shares fell about […]

Announced in Cape Town, a new collaboration between Cassava Technologies and Axon Networks will see Axon’s AI-ready, real-time, multi-tenant platform deployed across Cassava’s fibre backbone. The initiative is aimed at supporting artificial intelligence adoption, digital transformation and new service models for businesses and telecommunications providers across the continent. The platform...

Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

The EU foreign policy chief’s remarks come days after Nato’s secretary general said Europe needed the US for its defence.

Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, reshaped Maharashtra’s politics in surprising ways.

Ghana’s foreign minister says the influencer is a “worthy ambassador”, but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.

Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.

Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to “past business relationships”.

Gus Attridge and Stephen Saad started a pharmaceutical company in Australia almost three decades ago, and that company is now being sold for R26.5 billion.

Webometrics published its 2026 global higher education ranking, listing 124 institutions from South Africa, including all 26 public universities.

Senona says that he doesn’t know why the documents were sent to him.  

Mathys demands a report on the summoning of Paul O’Sullivan. 

The two-day gathering is called to discuss plans and priorities for the year.

Matlala’s R360 million SAPS contract was cancelled last year.

Interim manager Martin O’Neill is “disappointed” the Scottish FA fast-track panel rejected Celtic’s appeal against Auston Trusty’s red card on Sunday.

West Ham sign 28-year-old defender Tuva Hansen from Bayern Munich with the Norway international bringing a wealth of experience.

A record £20.7m ($28.6m) was spent globally on transfers in the women’s professional game in 2025 – an increase of 83.6% from 2024 – according to a report published by Fifa.

Hellas Verona are keen on Kieron Bowie – so will the Hibernian striker be the next Scot to shine in Serie A?

Snap inspection of Brunel academy took place after it withdrew invitation to pro-Israel Labour MP Damien Egan

A snap inspection of a Bristol secondary school criticised for postponing a visit by an MP who is a member of a group that advocates for Israel has found “no evidence of partisan political views”.

Ofsted inspectors arrived at Bristol Brunel academy earlier this month after reports that...

South African shoppers can now find products on Amazon purely through visuals, thanks to an image-based shopping tool built into the app.

A spike in properties for sale in Orania – South Africa’s whites-only town – has sparked speculation on social media…

Nearly 500 residents have taken part in the City of Cape Town’s online survey on the future of Miller’s Point.

MotoGP star wants to find his mojo by letting his natural ability take over instead of thinking too much.

With one simple notice, the minister of labour and employment changed the prospects of thousands of employees by empowering labour inspectors.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 29 January 2026.

The company said the potentially affected employees earn on average 160% above the published Motor Industry Bargaining Council in South Africa

Former election clerk Tina Peters is a hero to conspiracy theorists, and even received an empty “pardon” from the president. Colorado’s governor has held firm against commuting her sentence—so far.

Founded 26 years ago, specialist retailer Solenco South Africa has carved out a digital niche for itself by diversifying its presence across the country’s largest e-commerce platforms, including Takealot.

The Department of Roads and Transport is making it easier to renew licences in Gauteng.

The Toyota Corolla Cross has received a poor rating after being tested for crash safety by Global NCAP.

It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers.

Some floor cleaners contain PFAS – chemicals that never break down. Here’s how to spot them – and what you can use as alternative.

A coroner wrote to the DWP to express her concerns after the death of Tamara Logan in Tameside.

Tammy McDaid describes how she had a panic attack after waking up on Tate’s birthday.