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Students were pulled out of test venues as protests erupted at the Durban University of Technology on Monday over ongoing issues over National Student Financial Aid Scheme payment delays

Daily Investor asked Sim Tshabalala how he manages his time as CEO of Africa’s biggest bank.

In the text message, Matlala tells Nkosi to inform “our main guy” that police are raiding his home.

The Tanzanian government has announced plans to increase the number of specialists in information and communications technology, artificial intelligence and data science by sponsoring students to study abroad while also strengthening local training infrastructure. Minister for Education, Science and Technology Adolf Mkenda said the initiative is designed to prepare the country for growing...

A group of South African researchers is working to ensure that African languages are not left behind as artificial intelligence reshapes how people access information, communicate and learn. Researchers from the University of Cape Town have joined colleagues from three other universities in a national collaboration to develop AI tools that better understand and serve […]

A Nigerian artificial intelligence startup has introduced a large language model across six African countries, aiming to build AI systems tailored to African users, languages and cultural contexts that global platforms have largely overlooked. Veta Origin, founded by entrepreneur Ismail Waziri, launched the platform in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and Zambia. The model […]

Trump says he will deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports to help address delays. And, the president said he would delay strikes on Iranian power plants for five days.

Iran warned it could start striking power plants across the Gulf region, after President Trump threatened to hit Iran’s energy infrastructure unless Tehran opens the Strait of Hormuz when his 48 hour ultimatum expires on Monday.

The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju has led to claims he may have been abducted.

Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is “unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it”.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

Oil futures swung sharply after President Donald Trump said he held discussions about ending the conflict with Iran, though Tehran denied any such dialogue. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the NHI is coming, and will bring an end to South Africa’s public and private healthcare sectors operating in parallel.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued another severe storm warning for several parts of the country.

The Lottery funding for the Destination Ball Hill group will allow it to expand services for locals.

Former apartheid police commander Eugene de Kok is testifying at the Cradock Four inquest.

The AG findings on ETDP SETA revealed that R 637.6 million could not be substantiated.

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Tshwane ANC rejects DA’s bid to raise corruption allegations at Madlanga Commission

The Prem returned with a bang as Leicester ran it from deep, Finn Russell goaded and glided his way to victory and Harlequins slipped deeper into the mire.

Former France and West Ham attacking midfielder Dimitri Payet says his retirement from a 20-year professional career “is the end of a beautiful journey”.

A look at the latest Betway Premiership standings shows that there’s a made scramble on for lucrative MTN8 spots next season.

BBC Sport pundits Fara Williams and Nia Jones explain why Bunny Shaw is the best forward in the game right now.

A couple call for rule changes on teacher driving after 13 people from a Hagley school died.

There is good news for Older Person’s SASSA grant recipients in that they’ll be paid on Thursday, 2 April, prior to the Easter long weekend.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released its official social grant payment schedule for the 2026/27 financial year.

Evidence before the court detailed a steady deterioration in Lekota’s health over several years.

Witness C’s October testimony about Nkosi facilitating payments between Sibiya and Matlala has come back to haunt the sergeant, who denied all allegations.

Johannesburg’s municipality signed a seven-year lease extension for a property in Newtown to house six departments.

Health Ombud also revealed that a newborn died after medication was administered incorrectly

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HealthBridge CTO Anton Fatti discusses how AI is reshaping medical practices – and why the doctor-patient relationship must come first.

Hope Scottish pilot will result in heel prick test for rare genetic condition being approved across Britain

Scotland has become the first part of the UK to screen newborn babies for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle wastage.

Campaigners, who have long advocated for newborn testing because early detection is critical for treatment outcomes,...

Between pickup artists and juvenile pranksters, the wearable device is becoming associated with pests of all kinds.

The N3 between Johannesburg and Durban will soon accommodate more electric cars.

The Chinese bakkie brand Foton has started producing vehicles in South Africa.

Dr Liz O’Riordan says it is important women seek help from professionals not “Google and Chat GPT”.

Nichola Howell spent years going to doctors with “barbaric” pain but was constantly dismissed.