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Second such disruption to Liege airport in a week following mysterious drone sightings on Tuesday evening.

Injured are taken to hospital after an explosion occurred during Friday prayers at a mosque inside a school complex.

The listing of AI-powered fintech group Optasia on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has made history as one of South Africa’s biggest technology IPOs — and one of its most lucrative for investment bankers. The blockbuster debut raised R6.5 billion, valuing Optasia at R24.5 billion, with shares closing at R19.38 on Tuesday — the upper […]

The 19-year-old student was allegedly stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend in her home.

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has announced that the country is leveraging digital systems and artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen its early warning and disaster preparedness capabilities, as climate-related disasters grow more frequent and severe. Speaking in Geneva at a high-level panel on Early Warning for All Initiatives and the Role of National Meteorological and Hydrological […]

Discovery has announced the global launch of Vitality AI, an advanced health intelligence system developed in partnership with Google Cloud, built on technology that traces its roots to South Africa. The new platform will combine Google Cloud’s AI and analytics capabilities with Vitality’s extensive health datasets and behavioural change models, aiming to help millions of […]

The building the package was opened in was evacuated and those taken ill were found to be stable.

The action, announced Thursday, is largely seen as symbolic. Kazakhstan has had diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992.

This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority – which Pretoria denies.

The West Ham boss says he is “honoured” to act as a role model and believes there are “a lot” of talented black coaches who can follow in his footsteps.

The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.

One of South Africa’s major mining and ferrochrome companies warned that it may have to consider significant operational changes, including the possible closure of its remaining furnaces.

Final sale for 2025 boasts prime commercial, retail, industrial, agricultural and vacant land lots.

The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 2 severe storm warning.

With the countdown to Black Friday on, leisure and travel groups are taking advantage of the buzz and have launched various packages for those looking to book some time off.

Malusi Gigaba handed himself over to police in Pretoria on Friday morning.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been accused of meddling in police investigations.

Ekurhuleni metro police chief Jabulani Mapiyeye continues to testify before the Madlanga Commission

The High Court in Pretoria sentenced Angelo Agrizzi to a 10-year jail term on Thursday.

Former NFL star Antonio Brown is extradited from Dubai to the United States to face a charge of second degree attempted murder relating to a shooting incident in May.

Here is everything you need to know as the Springboks prepare for a blockbuster battle against France in Paris on Saturday night.

England prop Ellis Genge says rugby’s confrontations and physicality are a key to its appeal now “society has gone quite soft”.

Five things to keep an eye on in the EFL this weekend, including managers facing their old team, promoted sides finding their feet and bosses under pressure.

Cultural figures hope proposed shake-up of curriculum can reverse years of ‘madness’ in which arts were devalued

For years, Britain’s leading cultural figures have warned that substandard arts provision in schools is devaluing the sector and creating an increasingly elite industry. But the government’s proposed shake-up of the national curriculum, which includes scrapping the English...

When I heard it was dumbing down education, my heart sank. In fact, it’s outspoken about the chaos of Michael Gove’s reforms and the changes needed

Schooling in Britain today is where medicine was in the days of bleeding and leeches. It is trapped in the past, between teachers wedded to their subjects and politicians obsessed with tests. Doctors generally know if they have cured you, lawyers...

A pilot scheme where students eat nutritious breakfasts using donated surplus food builds on the ‘folkhem’ welfare model to boost health and sustainability

Students at Mariebergsskolan, a secondary school in Karlstad, Sweden, make their way to the canteen to grab a juice shot. This morning’s options include ginger and lemon, apple, golden milk, lemon and mint, or strawberry and orange....

Every spring, Pretoria transforms into a haze of lavender and lilac as more than 70 000 jacaranda trees burst into bloom.

Rhodes Memorial in Cape Town is both controversial and iconic. Here’s how this monument came to be and why some people wish to get rid of it.

South Africans are getting tripped up on pronunciation. Here’s the full list of the words that are leaving us scratching our heads.

The bank will offer Home Affairs services at 20 additional branches from early 2026, making public services more accessible to South Africans.

SMS delivers real-time banking notifications with 98% open rates, regardless of internet connectivity.

The HUAWEI nova 14 Pro’s Ultra Chroma Camera captures multispectral light data to produce true-to-life colour and depth.

GovTech 2025 focused on how to create positive outcomes for the public sector’s digital transformation strategy and implementation.

Locally made X3 range now offers four and six-cylinder petrol, turbodiesel and plug-in hybrid powertrain options.

Introduction of the 2.3-litre EcoBoost in 2026 will be bolstered further by the expansion of the 3.0-litre Lion turbodiesel V6 to more variants.

CX-30 continues for another year without any mechanical or dynamic alterations.

From the A45 S to the AMG GT63 S E Performance, all the three-pointed star’s track monsters will be underpinned by Continental’s SportContact 7 tyre.

Dr Mark Watson is suspended for licking beer from a younger colleague’s cleavage.

Rules about administering drugs such as Botox and Mounjaro have not kept up, says Wales’ regulator.