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Morocco's Fusion AI and the Race for African AI Sovereignty
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (69+ words) SABC's financial woes: "Our commercial services shouldn't bear the burden of election ads' Morocco's Fusion AI and the Race for African AI Sovereignty Volkswagen and BMW Drive the Electric Revolution Ahead of Auto China 2026 No Helium, No Chips: How One…...
Jojo Robinson shares an emotional goodbye to her back tattoo ahead of skin cancer surgery
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (374+ words) South African reality TV star Jojo Robinson is heading into surgery on Friday, April 10, to remove six skin cancers from her back, sharing the emotional journey with her followers on Instagram. Robinson recently revealed her diagnosis, describing it as "invasive…...
Cash Paymaster Services ordered to repay R81 million: Key takeaways from the Constitutional Court ruling
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (926+ words) The Constitutional Court (Con Court) has ordered the Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) to pay the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) more than R81 million in profit gained from the contract that was declared unlawful." The ruling came after 12 years of…...
Gemfields' G-Factor for Natural Resources to enhance transparency in mining contributions
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (582+ words) Gemfields declared a lower "G-Factor for Natural Resources" for its 2025 year due to weak markets, illegal mining and other disruptions at its coloured stone mining operations. For many decades, mining groups have come under fire in Africa from politicians and…...
Here's why ESR Halo Lock power banks are being recalled
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (321+ words) The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has called the ESR Halo Lock Wireless Power Banks." This was after the Commission was notified by Waymeet Limited." The NCC's spokesperson, Pheto Ntaba, said the affected products were imported from China and sold through…...
BRICS+ Series: What Russian Scientists Just Did With a Spruce Tree
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (84+ words) Past chairman of the BRICS Business Council and co-chairman of the BRICS Media Forum and the BRNN Associate at BRICS+ Consulting Group Russia & Middle East Specialist BRICS+ Series: What Russian Scientists Just Did With a Spruce Tree WATCH | Woman pulled…...
VIDEO | One dead, three arrested after drive-by shooting in Salt River, Cape Town
7+ hour, 17+ min ago (257+ words) A 26-year-old man was killed and another was wounded in a drive-by shooting in Salt River, Cape Town, on Wednesday night. Three people have since been arrested. Police spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala said a group of men were sitting at…...
'A custodian of vision': Manamela welcomes Pandor as Nelson Mandela University Chancellor
8+ hour, 43+ min ago (334+ words) The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has welcomed the inauguration of Dr Naledi Pandor as Chancellor of Nelson Mandela University (NMU), describing the appointment as a significant moment for leadership and transformation in the higher education sector....
US Ambassador Brent Bozell condemns hate speech, reaffirms respect for South Africa's sovereignty
1+ day, 57+ min ago (928+ words) US Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III said he was focused on building a positive, constructive relationship between the United States and South Africa. Bozell made the remarks on the sidelines of the Credentials Ceremony at Sefako Makgatho…...
How South Africans are redefining social culture by leading the global sobriety revolution
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (859+ words) For decades, the South African social calendar has been anchored by a cold beer or a glass of Pinotage. Whether it's a Sunday braai, a mid-week football match or the legendary "Ke Dezemba Boss" vibes, alcohol has been the default…...