News South Africa

England star Ellie Kildunne says a record Women’s Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium against Ireland is now becoming “the norm”.

Event organisers said it would show the “resistance” to the ban on the group was “stronger than ever”.

Nine points clear with six games to play – could Arsenal still really blow the Premier League title from that position?

It’s a historic day.

South Africa’s Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has challenged young people across BRICS nations to take the lead in setting global standards for artificial intelligence governance, warning that the technology risks deepening inequality rather than advancing equity if left ungoverned by diverse voices. Delivering the keynote address at the fourth […]

A new survey of African media organizations reveals a striking paradox: while generative AI has been adopted universally among respondents, the formal strategies, in-house expertise and regulatory frameworks needed to govern its use are largely absent. The AI and Transformation of Media — Africa Readiness Survey 2026, released by Broadcast Media Africa, captured perspectives from […]

OpenAI has introduced a $100 per month subscription tier for ChatGPT, filling a pricing gap between its existing $20 Plus plan and $200 Pro plan as the company moves to compete more directly with Anthropic’s Claude, which has long offered a $100 monthly option. The new tier is designed to support heavier daily usage of […]

Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, continues to support Optasia, a leading AI‑led fintech company with the largest fintech IPO on the JSE in 2025, through a joint underwrite and participation in the syndicated refinancing and upsizing of its term facilities of USD 180 million and bank guarantees of USD 150 million. The bank […]

In the first weeks of the war, the Chicago-born Leo was initially reluctant to publicly condemn the violence and limited his comments to muted appeals for peace and dialogue. But Leo stepped up his criticism starting on Palm Sunday.

India’s satirists are turning Prime Minister Narendra Modi into a punch line — and the government is hitting back.

NPR visits the last detention camp for ISIS wives and children in an increasingly precarious northeastern Syria.

Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.

Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

A convoy of vans, lorries, tractors, and even a limousine took part in a slow moving protest around the town centre on Saturday afternoon.

A French luxury cafe with 164 years of history has opened its doors in South Africa.

Volvo says that the interest in electric cars is growing, adding that the benefits extend beyond the fuel savings.

Foreign retirees who are increasingly looking to South Africa now face stricter rules in order to be approved for a retirement visa. 

The DA is holding its Federal Congress at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand

NFP committee found its KZN chairperson Mbali Shinga guilty of violating party instructions

The two-day gathering is expected to elect new leaders and adopt a raft of some policy proposals.

DA’s Leon Schreiber says they include service delivery issues in municipalities.

Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a 24-19 victory over Wales in Cardiff in the opening round of the Women’s Six Nations.

I Am Maximus trainer Willie Mullins says “it is a dream come true” as he reflects on winning the 2026 Grand National at Aintree.

Notts open up a commanding 450-run lead over Glamorgan thanks to fine bowling and a Joe Clarke century.

Pirates’ title hopes have taken a hit, and Papi Zothwane has warned the Buccaneers not to rely on Richards Bay to stop Mamelodi Sundowns.

Temporary limit in England and Wales won’t stop many facing higher charges from autumn due to jump in inflation from Iran war

Government caps some student loan interest at 6%

Some students and graduates are likely to pay slightly less interest on their student loans than expected as a result of action taken by the government this week.

But while many higher earners will benefit from the news...

The ICT Sector Code, governing BEE framework, is under review amid a pushback by Elon Musk, who seeks to implement Starlink in South Africa.

Cape Town residents are being urged to cut back on water use as dam levels continue to decline and a new winter consumption target takes effect.

Johannesburg will host its first Open Streets Sunday this weekend, following the success of Cape Town’s Bree Street initiative.

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Snake catcher Nick Evans was taken aback by how relaxed the homeowner was

South Africa is home to a good number of off-road SUVs, but not too many budget options.

Tesla recently launched in an African country with a car market less than half the size of South Africa’s.

Keeping your tyres in good condition could help you save money on fuel.

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.