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A new tectonic plate boundary could be forming in southern Africa

Gases collected from boiling mineral springs in Zambia contain the chemical signature of having come

Khayelitsha school opens robotics and AI lab for learners

Inside a classroom at Joe Slovo Engineering High School in Khayelitsha, learners are no longer just

AI in Education: South Africa's 2026 Learning Shift

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes classrooms around the world, South Africa is being urged

UCT develops AI model for all 11 South African languages

For millions of South Africans, using artificial intelligence in their home language has often meant

Vodacom Boosts Digital Learning with New School of Excellence in KwaZulu-Natal

Vodacom has expanded its education-focused investment programme with the unveiling of Asibemunye Sec

MTN Publishes 13-Report Suite Detailing 2025 Growth, Fintech and Sustainability

MTN Group has announced the release of its 2025 annual reports, presented under the theme Accelerati

Santam Insurance Completes Major Cloud Migration of Guidewire InsuranceSuite

Santam Insurance has successfully completed a major cloud transformation project involving the adopt

MTN Foundation Supports STEM Education with Laptops for Teachers in Cloetesville

MTN South Africa has reinforced its commitment to advancing education through digital inclusion, sup

Heidi Launches in South Africa as Clinician-Led Adoption Surges Past 15,000

Heidi, the AI Care Partner for clinicians, today formally launched in South Africa after more than 1

Checkers Sixty60 suspended in Western Cape and parts of Eastern Cape

BUSINESS NEWS - Checkers Sixty60 has been suspended in the Western Cape and parts of the Eastern Cap

NSFAS releases private accommodation payments

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that payments for private student ac

Unemployment increased in all provinces except KZN

Data released by Statistics South Africa points to a reduction in both formal and informal sector em

Tourism Department sets target of 50 million tourists by 2030

Tourism Minister Patricia De Lille says South Africas tourism industry is aiming to attract 50 milli

Food price increases are coming, warns Boxer CEO

After trading in a deflationary environment for the past year, during which its internal measure sho

Sars shifts focus to escalating penalties for non-compliant trusts

A major drive for the South African Revenue Service (Sars) under the leadership of new commissioner

Unemployment increases as 258 000 youth lost jobs at beginning of 2026

After declining in the third and fourth quarters of 2025, South Africas unemployment rate reversed c

Global uncertainty, African opportunity: Wars and instability steer tourists to

Africas 2026 Travel Indaba officially opened on 12 May at Durbans Inkosi Albert Luthuli Internationa

Eskom says grid stable despite cold weather

Eskom reported on Friday that the power grid remains stable despite increased evening demand driven

Struggle icon Dr Matjoa praised for dedication to liberation

Dr. Pule Elias Matjoa has been hailed as a revolutionary, a healer and an embodiment of values and p

Public Works largest landowner in SA, yet we lease for R6 bln yearly: Macpherson

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson says there are continued attempts b

Nelson Mandela Metro warned to fix infrastructure before crisis

African National Congress (ANC) National Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe, has advised the Nelson Mandela

Unresolved TRC cases a terrible stain in SAs history

Former Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Commissioner Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza says the supp

Freedom without opportunity: The reality for many South Africans

South Africa commemorates Freedom Day on Monday, 27 April, marking 32 years since the country's firs

Freedom Day celebrated at site of Mandela's first democratic vote

African National Congress (ANC) supporters have gathered to celebrate Freedom Day at Ohlange High Sc

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi arrested

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has reporte

Limpopo families seek justice 40 years after apartheid executions

The families of two anti-apartheid activists from Ga-Maupa village outside Giyani in Limpopo are cal

TRC marks 30 years since South Africas first hearings

Thirty years ago, South Africa witnessed the first hearings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissi

Durban's dancing prodigy: Sanavi Jiah Chimmunchlam's journey of heritage, passio

Eleven-year-old Sanavi Jiah Chimmunchlam is Durban's fearless dance prodigy, blending cultural herit

Siya Kolisi shares heartfelt memories of his late mother on Mother's Day

On Mother's Day, South African rugby star Siya Kolisi shares a heartfelt tribute to his late mother,

Cape Town storm sparks hilarious social media commentary from Yaseen Barnes

Cape Town's recent weather has taken a wild turn, prompting local comedian Yaseen Barnes to share hi

Manaka Ranaka shares emotional details about the day her daughter Katlego died

In a candid interview, actress Manaka Ranaka reveals the emotional turmoil she faced upon learning o

Denise Zimba gets candid about the pain of being away from her daughters on Moth

South African actress Denise Zimba expresses her heartbreak over being separated from her daughters

DJ PH takes fans inside MySol's extravagant housewarming party in Cape Town

DJ PH takes fans behind the scenes of MySol's extravagant housewarming and birthday party in Cape To

Amapiano festivals: South Africa's cultural phenomenon

With festival season upon us, major events are set to unite thousands of fans across Cape Town, Joha

Jerusha brings 'The Love Trilogy' to a powerful close with new single 'Ti Amo'

South African star Jerusha concludes her powerful Love Trilogy with 'Ti Amo', a cinematic anthem of

Hlengiwe Lushaba-Madlala brings layered matriarch MaMbokazi to life in Kwa Baba

Hlengiwe Lushaba-Madlala plays matriarch MaMbokazi in the new telenovela Kwa Baba. Set to premiere i

South Africa Women's T20 World Cup 2026 squad announced; Shabnim Ismail makes re

After a short delay, Cricket South Africa announced their squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 20

Jong skopbokser van Fochville is weer wereldkampioen

SPORT NUUS - n Jong skopbokser van Fochville het onlangs vir die tweede keer met n wereldtitel in di

Shabnim Ismail unretires to make it to South Africa Women's T20 World Cup 2026 s

South Africa Women have named their squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 and while

Fuel prices set to rise again in June: What motorists need to know

As South Africa faces yet another fuel hike in June, motorists must prepare for rising costs that co

Orlando Pirates eye Betway Premiership advantage as Mamelodi Sundowns face Galax

Orlando Pirates face a nervous wait as Mamelodi Sundowns travel to TS Galaxy on Tuesday. With a game

30 days to Fifa World Cup: Sangweni issues World Cup warning to Bafana

Former Bafana defender Siyabonga Sangweni urges Hugo Broos' squad to prioritise national pride over

Betway Premiership title race: Orlando Pirates pressure Mamelodi Sundowns as goa

Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates secure massive wins in a historic PSL weekend. With Sundowns'

30 days to Fifa World Cup: Dikgacoi recalls 2010 magic as Bafana return to World

Former Bafana midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi reflects on his role in Siphiwe Tshabalala's iconic 2010 go

Betway Premiership survival race: Four teams battle relegation in final fortnigh

The fight to stay in South Africa's top flight has reached a boiling point. Magesi FC, Orbit College

Cape Town firefighters honoured in Atlantis Firefighters Day event

Residents lined the streets of Atlantis this weekend as sirens echoed through the suburb - not in re

Do you know your baseline health status? Heres why it matters for your lifestyle

Every year on 10 May, Global Move for Health Day serves as a reminder that physical activity is not

Date and time for 2026 FlySafair birthday sale - 50,000 tickets for R12 each

Its that time of the year when local airline FlySafair runs its annual birthday sale and on Wednesda

Winter's uninvited guest - mould - and how to keep it out

With the dreaded winter rains approaching the Cape and unseasonally late rain falling across other p

Indoni Yamanzi: Decoding Lerato Kganyago Ndlalas 2026 Metro FM Awards style [PIC

Lerato Kganyago Ndlala served as one of the main hosts of the 2026 Metro FM Music Awards, held at th

Bonang Matheba shuts down the Devil Wears Prada 2 red carpet look in Thebe Magug

Bonang and Thebe Magugus Lesotho-inspired fashion moment is setting a new standard for African luxur

Create the ultimate Mother's Day lunch

Mother s Day is a moment to pause and celebrate the women who have shaped our lives with love, stren

Why Gauteng residents must not see malaria as a distant risk

For many South Africans, malaria is still seen as a distant risk, only associated with trips to the

Into the Cape Flats: One creator's bold journey beyond the fear narrative

When most visitors arrive in Cape Town , they're handed a familiar list of places to avoid. Areas li