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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce plans for police reform next week.

Women are more skeptical than men about artificial intelligence and its adoption in the workplace when the economic outcomes of the technology are uncertain, according to new research from Northeastern University published in the academic journal PNAS Nexus. Based on survey data from the United States and Canada, the study found that women consistently viewed […]

South African farmers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve productivity, manage farms more efficiently and overcome regulatory challenges, according to a GreenCape report on AI adoption in agriculture. The report defines agricultural technology, also known as agtech or agritech, as a broad set of innovations applied to farming. These include hardware such as drones, […]

The cause of the power outage is under investigation by a technical team.

The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are launching a $50 million partnership to help African countries use artificial intelligence to strengthen health systems and respond to the impact of international aid cuts, Bill Gates said Wednesday. The initiative, known as Horizon1000, will work with African governments to identify practical uses of AI in healthcare, beginning with […]

Prosecutors are reviewing dozens more suspected deaths linked to a former palliative care nurse.

Opposition parties are slamming the brakes on billions in defense funding as the China escalates military pressure.

The retreat of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the north-east marks the biggest change of control in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

The court was scheduled to hand down its ruling tomorrow on their application.

Marius van der Merwe was gunned down outside his house in Brakpan.

Mkhwanazi has testified that the donated vehicles were never handed over to the city.

Issue raised in the appeal is whether the assets privately owned by the pair are heritage resources.

Mamelodi Sundowns supporters will be able to watch the CAF Champions League clash against Al-Hilal live on SABC.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the two-time Olympic 400m hurdles champion, has announced she is expecting a child.

Welsh Fire sign former England international Chris Woakes for the 2026 season of The Hundred.

Kenya’s former marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei will compete for Turkey at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

An app comparing the prices of grocery items from four major food retailers will soon be available to South Africans…

Airlines may be benefiting from an unlikely source of improved fuel efficiency: lighter passengers. Here’s how …

Chris Noth has fallen out with the actress who plays the love of his life in ‘Sex and the City’, Sarah Jessica Parker.

The EMPD official further denied knowing Marius van der Merwe.

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The teams will cash in three Tests in South Africa before concluding their series in the USA.

8win, a leading global gaming brand, is proud to announce its new partnership with Leicester City Football Club. This agreement marks a key step in 8win’s strategy to broaden its international presence, with a particular focus on enhancing engagement in the rapidly growing Asian markets where the brand is active. As part of the collaboration, […]

The alleged risks of being publicly identified have not stopped DHS  and ICE employees from creating profiles on LinkedIn, even as Kristi Noem threatens to treat revealing agents’ identities as a crime.

Volvo has finally revealed the new EX60, a midsize electric SUV with a range of 810km.

The state of South Africa’s roads have been blamed for poor tourism performance.

These are five of the safest and most affordable cars suited for students and young professionals in South Africa.

Wes Streeting said he was “very worried” about the issue of rising demand for services.

BBC London’s political editor visits two east London hospitals as winter pressures continue to mount.