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The case had already been tried three times, and accuser Jessica Mann said she does not wish to go through with a fourth trial.

Guide Goodman Nkosi received bail after the fatal bush braai shooting that claimed a tourist’s life in Kruger.

Volkswagen has opened South African pre-orders for the new T7 Multivan Caravelle Style plug-in hybrid.

He has pleaded guilty to R228m tender charge, will turn state witness and serve eight years in jail

South Africa is rapidly positioning itself as the infrastructure backbone of digital economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa. With the local data centres reaching capacity and many new facilities planned, strategies around artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud are shaping the next chapter in the country’s progress. However, according to DFA, South Africa’s premier enterprise connectivity...

The data centre industry has evolved through successive waves of innovation, from virtualisation to cloud computing, and now to AI. According to Bloomberg, the market for generative AI is expected to reach USD 1.3 trillion by 2032, while PwC projects that AI could contribute up to USD 15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, […]

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Microsoft have entered a partnership aimed at helping promising African startups use artificial intelligence to improve their operations and prepare for expansion. The organizations signed a memorandum of understanding during the EBRD’s annual meetings in Amsterdam. The agreement establishes a framework for a pilot programme focused on […]

Africa’s mobile operators are deploying AI across a growing range of internal functions — including predictive maintenance, network optimization and AI-driven customer service — according to the Mobile Economy Africa 2026 report published this week by the GSMA. The report cited an Airtel initiative launched in Uganda in April 2025, which the telco described as […]

The quake comes less than six months after Venezuela’s then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

Prosecutors say Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala could provide evidence against “high-ranking officials”.

Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.

Previously, the airline had typically charged parents a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

Two years on, families of those killed during Kenya’s 2024 anti-government protests returned to Parliament to remember their loved ones and demand justice.

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over South Korea.

Protesters demand justice for more than 80 people killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year’s anniversary protests.

While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.

Could the US dollar lose its number one status?

SA government’s actions to deal with immigration tensions have emboldened vigilante groups

The party officially opened a criminal case of fraud against Mabuyane.

The public hearings into allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption continue

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis’ media briefing live .

Watch the best shots fro New Zealand’s Devon Conway as he makes his eighth Test century on day one of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge.

Tottenham confirm the signing of Netherlands midfielder Victoria Pelova following her exit from Arsenal.

Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup generates “more than enough” income and supporters should not have to pay higher prices.

The draw for the 2026-2027 EFL Trophy is made, with 16 invited Premier League U21 sides joining League One and League Two clubs.

Claims health of staff and children at risk as France struggles to adapt heat-trap school buildings

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Teachers in France are risking their own and students’ health in overheated schools as a severe heatwave sets new record temperatures, education unions said, urging staff to strike over “unacceptable working conditions”.

Several teaching unions on Thursday issued a...

It is the highest yearly increase in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) since they were introduced.

One South African has a radical idea for boosting the SASSA pension, and it does not involve government money at all.

Raise your glass Bafana, to victory with this festive World Cup Winter Irish Coffee!

Gareth Cliff commented on a statement made in Jacinta’s video about the state of affairs in South Africa.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Friday, 26 June 2026.

Kabza De Small, Kelvin Momo and DJ Maphorisa are among the most nominated artists at this year’s SAMA32.

DOVER, DELAWARE (PinionNewswire) — UK Financial Ltd today announced the successful deployment and verification of MAYA 3™, the company’s official multi-chain utility asset and liquidity gateway, utilizing a CREATE2 deployment architecture that allows the token to maintain one contract address across four major blockchain networks. The Fully Verified MAYA 3 Ecosystem which spans across 4 […]

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In 1981, Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from a yellow cartoon seagull and a catchy jingle.

Most routine and elective services will be cancelled but full emergency cover will remain in place.