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A leading carmaker says it will inject R10.4 billion into KwaZulu-Natal, as President Cyril Ramaphosa hails a new phase of economic growth.

The trio reflect on how they are the faces of change

U.S.-listed digital infrastructure firm Equinix plans to build additional data centers in Johannesburg and Cape Town, adding approximately 160 megawatts of capacity as global infrastructure firms position for Africa’s growing digital economy. Equinix opened its first South African data center in Johannesburg in 2024 and has since acquired additional land in both cities. Sandile Dube, […]

As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and power structures across Africa, women’s representation in leadership must translate into genuine influence over how the technology is designed and governed — not merely symbolic inclusion, senior leaders and young African women warned at a recent intergenerational dialogue convened by MTN Group. The forum brought together Sanda Ojiambo,...

Integrated marketing and communications agency Ascent Africa has acquired a stake in Clarence AI, an Africa-built artificial intelligence platform designed to help organizations monitor public narrative, analyze sentiment and manage digital engagement in real time. The acquisition marks Ascent Africa’s move into intelligence-led marketing and communications, integrating AI-powered insight...

Police says two men have been killed in a shooting incident on Wednesday in Hanover Park. 

After spending most of the full-scale war in Russian captivity, the former mayor of a frontline Ukrainian city recalls his ordeal as he returns to a hometown deeply transformed by modern warfare.

Iranians coming across the border into Turkey are less hopeful than they were at the beginning of the war.

NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics about the global economic impact of the Iran war.

BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

Solomon Ogbonna Eziko’s installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.

Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.

Following the launch of four new Smart ID branches in March, Standard Bank has now expanded the service to 30 branches nationwide.

Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed – with the rest to shut over the next six months.

Waterfall School of Business (WSB) has entered into a partnership with CompTIA in a development that is particularly significant for South African students seeking internationally recognised credentials.

Premier’s acquisition of RFG has led to 53 iconic South African brands now being housed in one massive listed entity.

The party had previously called for a relief of R3 in the fuel levy.

508 political parties have shown an interest in participating in the forthcoming polls.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs says operations for 2026 Easter will be mainly intelligence driven

Minority opposition parties in NMB to table a motion of no confidence against Mayor Babalwa Lobishe

Stellenberg produced one of the shock schoolboy results of the season when they defeated Grey College at the North-South tournament.

Emma Raducanu delays the start of her clay-court season as she continues to recover from a viral illness, according to her representatives.

Rassie Erasmus has offered a quick reminder of the date after a big reaction to an article stating he was leaving the Springboks for England.

Wales suffered World Cup heartbreak but Craig Bellamy must quickly move on to the task of qualifying for Euro 2028.

Why has the UK introduced a ban on student visas for four countries? Today in Focus talks to affected students in Sudan and Afghanistan, as well as our home affairs editor, Rajeev Syal

In early March, with little warning, the UK announced a ban on student visas for four countries: Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon.

It came as devastating news to Afra Elmahdi (pictured), an exceptional...

Jessica Nkosi shares excitement after announcing a new brand ambassador partnership.

A fire destroyed the Malachite Bird Hide on the evening of 26 March in the Wilderness section of the Garden Route National Park.

Joburg mayor Dada Morero has sheepishly confirmed a Douglasdale pothole repair, calling on Helen Zille not to repeat her viral actions…

Broos also did not rule out other players coming into the mix before he names his final World Cup squad on May 18.

Explosives were found during a taxi stop near Kranskop Toll Plaza, leading to Matseque’s sentence.

Trevor Mathiane and Julien Outrebon will assist the 47-year-old Moroccan.

A Workday and TechCentral roundtable reveals where SA mining’s execution gap really sits.

“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – April 01, 2026 – Following a landmark Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling and aggressive new directives from the National Gambling Board (NGB), the South African online gambling landscape has experienced its most dramatic shift in a decade. With local bookmakers now strictly barred from offering fixed-odds bets on casino games […]

Chery has officially confirmed that it will establish a vehicle production facility in South Africa, making the transition from an importer to a local manufacturer.

The global oil price recovered after Iran and the US signalled they were prepared to end the war.

Ford has overhauled the Ranger bakkie series in South Africa, with sweeping changes to the lineup.