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Museveni leads in tense election marred by internet shutdown and voting interfer

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country for 40 years, had an early lead Friday

Dozens of people killed in torrential rains and floods across southern Africa

Heavy rains have hit northeastern South Africa since late last year, killing at least 30 people in t

Members of a newly formed Palestinian technocrat to be involved in running Gaza

Members of a newly formed Palestinian technocratic committee to be involved in the running of Gaza d

AI Dispatch: Daily Trends and Innovations - January 16, 2026 (Featured: Matthew

Table of contentsIntroduction - the four axes of this dispatch Story 1 - Celebrity IP vs deepfakes:

Meat may play an unexpected role in helping people reach 100

Longevity diets often focus on going plant-based, but a study in China has linked eating meat to a l

How to finally get a grasp on quantum computing

If your New Years resolution is to understand quantum computing this year, take a cue from a 9-year-

OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT

OpenAI announced Friday it will begin testing advertisements on ChatGPT in the coming weeks, as the

Gaza air strike by Israel kills Hamas commander and four others

An Israeli air strike in Gaza killed five, including a commander of Hamas' Al Qassam Brigades. Hamas

AFCON 2025: Who is leading the Golden Boot race?

Brahim Daz continues to lead the Golden Boot race at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nation

Musk seeks up to $134 bln from OpenAI, Microsoft in wrongful gains

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing he deserves the wrongful

Pension Funds Adjudicator: protecting your pension and resolving your complaints

Few consumers knew about the existence of the Pension Funds Adjudicator before the two-pot retiremen

Rare twins born in DRC raise cautious hope for endangered mountain gorillas

Virunga park ranger says babies are well cared for by mother Mafuko but high infant mortality makes

How to build wealth during uncertain times

There is no question that we live in uncertain times. And we know that uncertain times affect our in

BATSA begins talks with workers, unions amid factory shut down

British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) says it has begun engaging workers and unions in the S

Cape Town sees visitor surge as govt, aviation efforts pay off

The City of Cape Town says the increased visitor numbers in the city are a strong indicator that co-

SA government officials set to participate in WEF Annual Meeting

The Government of South Africa represented by Cabinet Ministers and senior government officials, wil

Zimbabwean tycoon Mutumwa Mawere dies at 66 after storied business career

Mutumwa Dziva Mawere, the Zimbabwean South African industrialist who assembled one of the most influ

Keeping the spirit of dialogue alive

The official themes for the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual Davos meetings have usually been an ac

Ramaphosa calls for citizen-led National Dialogue

President Cyril Ramaphosa has told the new members of the National Dialogue Steering Committee to en

Military veterans are architects of the future: Mashatile

African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, says failing to preserve and eleva

Zuma, Mbeki lawyers call for Khampepe to step aside over bias claims

Lawyers for former Presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki have argued that Chairperson of the TRC Cas

PAC threatens to pull out of the GNU with ANC in Gauteng

The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) has threatened to pull out of the Government of National

Was Cyril Ramaphosa's Iran order ignored? Angie Motshekga launches inquiry

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga has established a Board of Inquiry into alleg

MKLWV organisation says SA will not be bullied by USA

The African National Congress (ANC) Umkhonto we Sizwe Liberation War Veterans organization says Sout

Correctional Services hits back at Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya over electricity c

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has accused Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya of disingenu

ActionSA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo to hand himself over to pol

ActionSA's mayoral candidate in Ekurhuleni, Xolani Khumalo, is set to voluntarily hand himself over

Calls grow for Groenewald to lead South Africa

POLITICS - Some social media enthusiasts, black and white, want Minister of Correctional Services Pi

Anticipated films of 2026: A year of sequels and fresh adventures

2026 promises to be a thrilling year for cinema, featuring a mix of beloved sequels and innovative n

Felix Hlophe returns to Gagasi FM after personal hiatus

Felix Hlophe is set to return to Gagasi FM on 19 January 2026 after addressing personal matters. The

Inside Big Brother Mzansi: Drama and Romance in the Bazozwa House

Discover the unfolding drama in Big Brother Mzansi Season 6 as tensions rise, unexpected alliances f

Why People We Meet on Vacation' is the meet-cute romcom that has fans swooning

Discover the enchanting world of 'People We Meet On Vacation', a romcom that beautifully explores th

Experience Calum Scott's 'Avenoir Tour' live in Pretoria

Join internationally acclaimed singer Calum Scott as he returns to South Africa for his Avenoir Tour

Romance ignites in 'Big Brother Mzansi' season 6: First kisses and budding relat

Romance is already brewing in the first week of 'Big Brother Mzansi' season 6, with housemates Ofent

Marcia Cia' Morata leaves Big Brother Mzansi' season 6 over health concerns

In a surprising turn of events, Marcia 'Cia' Morata has left 'Big Brother Mzansi' season 6, citing h

Rea Gopane on AI and creativity as his music finds streaming success

Rea Gopane, once known for his controversial podcasting, is reinventing himself through soulful musi

What Arya Stark's journey could reveal about her rumoured spin-off

As the Game of Thrones universe expands with new spin-offs, all eyes are on fan-favourite Arya Stark

Vaibhav Suryavanshi creates history against Bangladesh in ICC U19 World Cup

India and Bangladesh faced off in the ICC Under-19 World Cup on Saturday. In this match, 14-year-old

Super Eagles Ready to Seal Third Spot Against Egypt

Nigeria and Egypt face off in the AFCON 2025 third-place playoff, both sides seeking consolation aft

Odumodublvck Voices AFCON Pain With "I SEE OJORO I SAY AHHHHHH!!!!"

Nigeria's painful AFCON 2025 semifinal exit to Morocco on penalties did more than end a title dream.

Dembele's Stunning Finish Lights Up Fan Reactions After PSG Win

Paris Saint-Germain's 3-0 victory over Lille did more than extend their Ligue 1 lead. It ignited a w

Manchester United Release Starting XI for Derby Clash Against Man City

Manchester United have released their starting lineup for the Manchester derby clash against Manches

Arteta Urges Arsenal to Keep Building Momentum Ahead of Nottingham Forest Test

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has struck a confident but measured tone as the Gunners prepare for a c

Manchester City Announce Starting XI for Manchester Derby Clash

Manchester City have announced their starting lineup for the Manchester derby against Manchester Uni

Kick-Off Times for Man City vs Man United Across the World

The highly anticipated Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City will take plac

What is Shubman Gill's record at Indore in ODIs?

Indian ODI captain Shubman Gill has once again found himself at the center of attention ahead of the

Great news for Vodacom users who want to stream AFCON final on SABC Plus

Vodacom subscribers will be able to live stream Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) games data-free on SAB

Op soek na kuns in die dorp

GEORGE NUUS - Die jaar se ratte is stadig aan die draai met die laaste vakansienaweek agter die rug.

Fantastic February beckons

GEORGE NEWS - January in the Garden Route rolls by like a hangover from Christmas and New Year. Peop

Top achievers buck national trend

Although the 2025 matric results have raised concerns about learners performance in science, technol

Stagnating matric maths pass rate a sobering reality

The decline in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric maths pass rate is not the result of a s

Top learners reveal drivers of success in NPO-run schools

South Africas 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results have once again highlighted strong acad

Fashion forecast 2026: Runway trends you must wear!

Fashion in 2026 is having a confident moment. After seasons of quiet luxury and minimalist restraint

Balance is key to avoiding the perils of the January trap

LIFESTYLE NEWS - As South Africans settle into 2026, many of us see this as an ideal opportunity to

On Fire: The Garden Route's experts on fireplaces and braais

LIFESTYLE NEWS - On Fire, the Western Cape s experts on fireplaces and braais, has launched the bigg