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The Electoral Commission (IEC) has received applications for the formal registration of five new political parties, which if all are successful, would lead to 501 registered parties in South Africa.

‘He has been subpoenaed to appear tomorrow, and that is what we expect’

Google, working with research institutions across Africa, has introduced WAXAL, an open-access speech dataset designed to improve artificial intelligence technologies for African languages. The dataset includes voice samples from 21 Sub-Saharan African languages, among them Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Luganda, Swahili and Acholi. Google said WAXAL is intended to support more than 100 million speakers...

Police have identified the victim as Wiandre Pretorius.

Discussions on artificial intelligence and digital governance took center stage during the 5th General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organization and the International Digital Cooperation Forum, held under the theme “Inclusive Prosperity in the Age of AI.” The gathering brought together ministers, policymakers, technology leaders and international organizations to shape the future of...

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed industries from healthcare to finance, but one area where its influence is both promising and perilous is cybersecurity. On one hand, AI enables attackers to craft more sophisticated and autonomous threats than ever before. On the other hand, it empowers defenders with predictive analytics, automated decision systems, […]

President Trump’s focus overseas may spare China for now, but Beijing still worries that his “America First” rhetoric hasn’t softened what it calls U.S. “military adventurism.”

Until now, estimating how old a dinosaur was when it died has been a fairly simple process: Count up the growth rings in the fossilized bones. But new research into some of dinosaurs’ living relatives, like crocodiles, suggests that this method may not always work.

A month after Maduro’s ousting, Venezuela’s Interim leader walks a tightrope between US demands and Chavista hardliners’ expectations.

Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

Airport organisation says queues could last up to six hours over the summer holidays

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Capitec has published its new fees taking effect from March 2026, with customers getting some welcome relief.

Financial pressure being felt by South Africans earning R25,000 or less a month after the festive season has set off serious alarm bells in the debt counselling industry.

EFF leader Julius Malema to request for the Ad Hoc Committee to be extended.

Rachel Matjeng is responsible for Criminal Record , Crime Scene Management at the SAPS Forensic dept

President Cyril Ramaphosa is visiting the SARS Head Office in Pretoria.

DA MP Dianne Kohler Barnard testifies before the Ad Hoc Committee

Niall Treacy says he will be racing for a better future for short track speed skating in Great Britain at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

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The Premier Soccer League has confirmed the dates, venues and kick-off times for the 2026 Nedbank Cup Round of 32.

Fixtures, how to follow on the BBC and venues as the Six Nations returns on Thursday, 5 February with defending champions France taking on Ireland.

A seismic event, possibly an earthquake, was reported in parts of Johannesburg on Wednesday evening. Here’s what we know so far…

‘Tis the season for Cape Town Pride. To kick off the proceedings, the LEGACY Love Pride Ball is taking place this weekend.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

The review of Sassa grants is aimed at ensuring only eligible beneficiaries are paid

The Department of Defence failed to meet deadlines for feedback on various issues or address remedial actions related to irregular expenditure.

Kenoly passed away on Tuesday at the age of 81.

Uncapped, unshaped data with no fair use policies, Kiwi Wireless is about to change the face of connectivity.

DStv has responded to questions about whether SuperSport will show the Winter Olympic Games this year.

Huawei’s and Xiaomi’s flagship devices are packed with impressive features, but Apple is dominating the Chinese smartphone market again—for now.

The fintech firm sees an uptick in demand after it increased its loan size from R2 000 to R4 000 and extended the terms from six to nine months.

South Africans can enjoy a new international travel destination thanks to Airlink.

Bramfield Developments is set to launch a new showroom in Ballito this year, offering dealerships an excellent chance to expand their networks.

Omoda is bringing its most affordable hybrid crossover to South Africa.

Two European automakers have teamed up to push back against the rise of Chinese imports.

Joe founded Dad’s War Room to support men struggling with mental health through tabletop gaming.