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ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile has urged the ANC to consider allowing its members to openly use money to campaign for positions at conferences.

A new South African Depression and Anxiety Group survey has shown a growing mental health crisis among men during the festive season.

South Africans wanting to emigrate are looking to international hotspots such as Mauritius, Dubai and Greece for lifestyle, work, and investment opportunities.

The media regulator Ofcom said AVS Group Ltd had started age checks on some of its porn websites.

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai says no company, including Google, would be immune if the artificial intelligence market were to suffer a valuation correction. In an exclusive interview with BBC News at Google’s California headquarters, Pichai said the rapid surge in AI investment is “an extraordinary moment,” but he acknowledged “irrationality” in parts of the market. […]

Bill Gates has cautioned that some of the world’s most highly valued artificial intelligence companies are unlikely to sustain their current worth, even as the technology reshapes major industries. Speaking at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Gates said the AI sector is “hyper competitive,” and many companies with elevated valuations will not emerge as winners. “AI […]

McDonald’s has removed a Christmas advertisement generated with artificial intelligence after receiving criticism online. The 45-second ad was published on Dec. 6 on the McDonald’s Netherlands YouTube channel and featured generative AI clips. Viewers on social media denounced the video, with one commenter calling it “the most god-awful ad I’ve seen this year.” On Dec. […]

New research from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development and Cisco shows South Africa is among the world’s fastest adopters of generative artificial intelligence, with 45.4 percent of adults using the technology. The study also highlights generational differences and well-being concerns. According to the research, young adults globally are heavy digital consumers, with those […]

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

Machado — who has been in hiding for nearly a year — was still expected in Oslo later in the day.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, is reportedly safe and on her way to Oslo.

The two four-storey buildings that came down in Fez contained eight families, state media report.

Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

Denny Mushrooms has been sold by Libstar in a deal that could reach a loss on sale before tax of up to R55 million.

Transnet has signed a concession agreement with a company headed by Filipino billionaire Enrique Razon to expand the main terminal at the continent’s top container hub in Durban.

The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and “very damaging”.

The National Minimum Wage Commission has recommended that bottom-line pay for workers in South Africa be hiked by a little over headline CPI next year.

Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, was assassinated on Friday outside of his home.

US President Donald Trump says he will not be inviting SA to the Miami meeting.

The NA adopted a report that establishes a committee that will play oversight over the Presidency.

“It’s going to get worse. What the MK did to them, in 2026 it’s going to get worse,” asserts Swana.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was wrong to say he has been “thrown under the bus” by the club, says former captain Steven Gerrard.

The former world number one from Newbury is awarded the honour for his services to sport.

The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in Morocco on 21 December and wraps up on 18 January 2026.

Welsh rugby is in danger of losing Wales captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake with Gloucester in contention to sign the Ospreys duo.

They face long hours, mediocre pay and, at worst, no job, but their optimism is astonishing – let’s support them better

Prof Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

When I mentioned to colleagues in the NHS that I was helping with admissions interviews for medical students, several responded with the same wry smile and weary shrug: “Do they know what...

Jermaine Dupris was in Johannesburg with his group DVSN, which performed to a full and excited crowd.

Homeowners in eThekwini Municipality should prepare for an important update coming in early 2026. Here’s what to expect…

Botswana bans vegetable imports from South Africa after lifting the ban in November 2024.

Kia South Africa is yet for formally confirm the Seltos for the local market.

The IMF believes that South Africa still has much to do to accelerate economic growth, such as upgrading infrastructure and reducing public debt.

‘He is a black guy but when he comes out of my room he will be white (with fear),’ said the Bafana head coach.

Amazon’s latest e-reader and digital notebook combos bring new features, but they may not be enough in a crowded market.

The Sunday Times has referred to Moola as the “Steve Jobs of South Africa” for his many academic achievements and work in bridging the digital divide through online coding boot camps.

In the battle for your attention, Instagram is betting that more control over the algorithm could keep you scrolling on Reels.

The BYD Sealion 5 is the first plug-in hybrid SUV in South Africa to cost less than R500,000.

The all-new Honda Amaze offers feature-rich motoring, standout pricing, and impressive practicality.

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists has announced the semi-finalists for the 2026 Car of the Year competition.

GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.

Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.