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Canal+, DStv owner, cuts over 300 jobs in South Africa

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how DStv is cutting over 300 jobs in South Africa, why Nigerians can

MTN Group fills three senior roles entirely from within as Ambition 2030 takes s

MTN Group has appointed three executives from within its own ranks to fill roles across its group co

AI Dispatch: Daily Trends and Innovations - June 2, 2026 | NVIDIA, Microsoft, St

AI is moving out of the "what if" phase and into the "what actually works" phase, and today's headli

Hidden store of manganese may have helped Earth get its oxygen

Computer simulations have uncovered a new manganese compound that could exist deep in Earths mantle

How the electromagnetic spectrum opened our eyes to the universe

Our understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum goes back to Isaac Newton, but astronomers are sti

New Scientist recommends Togetherness, a radical new view of life

An exploration of how biological cooperation underpins all life - and why weve overlooked its power

Hearing loss is bad for the whole body but new treatments are coming

From dementia to heart attacks, hearing loss has been linked to a wide range of effects across the b

Why you need to future proof your brain in middle age and how to start

Ages 40 to 65 see a period of turmoil in the brain that has previously been overlooked. But identify

South Africa Emerges as Africas AI Adoption Leader Amid Widening Global Digital

A newly released Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from the Microsoft AI Econom

Multimillionaire Gerrie Fourie says South Africa's dysfunction is exactly what m

Gerrie Fourie, the co-founder and former chief executive of Capitec Bank, has told South Africans co

Billionaire Christo Wiese's Shoprite just blew past its store opening target

Shoprite Holdings, Africa's largest food retailer and a company in which South African billionaire C

CT tourism generated R25bln in 2025

Cape Towns tourism industry generated over R24 billion in 2025. The industry says foreign visitors s

Innovation agency launches R1.2 bln fund to tackle youth unemployment

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has launched a massive R,2 billion Technology Innovation Fund

South African tycoon Iqbal Surve quits Sekunjalo as media subsidiary IOL launche

Iqbal Surve has stepped down as chairman of Sekunjalo Investment Holdings after more than two decade

Analysts predict positive growth figures for SAs first quarter

Economic analysts expect a positive set of economic growth figures for the first quarter of this yea

Traderbag debunks some myths about plastic shopping bags

BUSINESS NEWS - Every day, up to 80% of consumers forget to reuse plastic shopping bags, content tha

How to avoid costly vehicle breakdowns this winter

South Africans commonly experience winter-related vehicle breakdowns, which can be avoided with a fe

Fitch's decision to upgrade SA not surprising: Economist

Nedbank Senior Economist Isaac Matshego says rating agency Fitch's decision to upgrade South Africa

Parliament mourns MKP MP Muzikayise Ntshingila

The Presiding Officers of Parliament have conveyed their condolences following the death of the uMkh

IFP councillor Mbuso Mthimkhulu to be laid to rest in Ulundi

The Inkatha Freedom Partys (IFP) Chairperson in Gauteng, Bonginkosi Dhlamini, will deliver the eulog

Family of slain IFP councillor seeks justice

The family of late Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) councillor in the Rand West City Local Municipality i

JDA CEO Themba Mathibe off the hook as fraud case is struck off court roll

The Alexandra magistrates court has struck off the roll the fraud case against Johannesburg Developm

Nhlamulo Sambo murder in Mossel Bay unrelated to immigration unrest, police say

Police have confirmed that the murder of 18-year-old South African citizen Nhlamulo Sambo is unrelat

Police ballistics expert Makgotloe's bail bid delayed in Armand Swart murder cas

Captain Laurance Makgotloe, the police captain whose forensic analysis played a key role in the inve

MK Party announces another high-profile suspension - and puts Duduzile in her pl

MK Party says it has suspended its National Assembly Chief Whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondis party member

Afrika Mayibuye condemns the killing of Nhlamulo Sambo

The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has condemned the killing of a Xitsonga-speaking 19-year-old man from G

Intelligence officers dont engage in processing crime scenes: Sander

A Warrant Officer attached to the Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal says intelligence officers do not generally

South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies aged 91

South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim, who won global acclaim through his music career that spa

Klein Karoo Klassique 2026 bied gewigtige aanbod

OUDTSHOORN NUUS - Klein Karoo Klassique bring vanjaar n gewigtige aanbod van klassieke musiek na die

R&B star Kehlani returning to South Africa after Rocking the Daisies breakthroug

Kehlani's return to South Africa has fans buzzing with excitement as they await her soulful performa

She said yes! 'Die Kantoor' star Daniah de Villiers engaged after surprise propo

A scenic anniversary hike became an unforgettable moment for Daniah de Villiers when her partner sur

The Polygamist' sparks reading frenzy as Mzansi discovers author Sue Nyathi

Following the success of The Polygamist' on Netflix, South Africans are flocking to bookstores to di

What to do in Cape Town this Youth Day

From live music to museum tours and hands-on creativity, these Youth Day events in Cape Town offer s

50 years on, and the struggle continues

The police killing of protesters in Soweto on June 16 and 17 1976 had an impact much greater than th

CTIJF and Artscape collaborate to nurture the next generation of jazz talent

The collaboration between the Cape Town International Jazz Festival and Artscape has birthed the Fes

Mzansi performers make their mark at World Cup

The raunchy R B beats that have put South African artist Tyla on the global map are a far cry from t

Blou golf tref Heibi soos tsunami

HEIDELBERG NUUS - Die blou golf van Progress-rugbyklub van George het Heidelberg-rugbyklub (Heibi) S

SA duo secure record-breaking wins at Comrades Marathon

SPORT NEWS - Two new course records were set in both the men s and women s races at the Comrades Mar

Arende klou vas in Curriebeker-riller

RUGBY NUUS - As die openingswedstryd van die 2026 Carling Curriebeker Eerste Divisie n voorsmakie wa

Next-gen freight: Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils Actros Base and Line Haul for SA

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has unveiled its new Actros Base and Line Haul models, designed specifically fo

Comrades Marathon: Top 10 women's prize money, Gerda Steyn banks R2.3 million in

Gerda Steyn set a new up-run record at the Comrades Marathon, earning a total of R2.3 million in pri

No fairytale finish for Louis Massyn in his 51st Comrades Marathon

Louis Massyn, Comrades Marathon legend, ended his remarkable 51st finish bid with a Did Not Finish a

What would you do for R2.3m? George Kusche ignored nature's call all the way to

George Kusche defied nature's call to achieve a record-breaking Comrades Marathon victory, earning R

The legendary Comrades Marathon: A mythical force in South African culture

South Africa's passion for ultra-marathons, epitomised by the prestigious Comrades Marathon, highlig

School rugby results: Wynberg win Southern Suburbs Triple Crown

This weekends school rugby results saw Rondebosch secure a narrow away victory over Bishops, Stellen

1976 student uprising leader still haunted by rows of bodies in the mortuary'

Seth Mazibuko is part of a team heading the 1976 at 50 campaign to commemorate the day. I will nev

Mbali Motloung turns passion for healthcare into wellness clinic

It can be daunting setting out in the business world by yourself but for former nurse Mbali Motloung

Inside Johannesburgs luxury Japanese-inspired spa experience, everyone is sudden

The Hydying in Hyde Park blends Japanese wellness rituals, luxury beauty treatments, and immersive h

Diabetes: Why early recognition and timely treatment matter

LIFESTYLE NEWS - Diabetes is one of South Africa s most urgent and fastest-growing health challenges

The immediate strain smoking places on the heart every time you light up

LIFESTYLE NEWS - World No Tobacco Day (31 May) highlights how repeated smoking puts ongoing strain o

Social and systemic failures blamed for ongoing TB crisis

Tuberculosis continues to haunt South Africa despite decades of treatment advances, with health expe

You are what you eat and your digestive system tells you

Digestive system health is not gut health. And even though the latter is often confused for the form

The Betway Premiership curtain closes - here's how to prepare mentally for the W

With the Betway Premiership season wrapped up, South African fans must shift their focus to the Worl

Child Protection Week: Justice delayed is child protection denied

LIFESTYLE NEWS - As South Africa marks Child Protection Week from 29 May to 5 June, child protection