technology-innovation
A major international conference has formally declared that artificial intelligence will serve as a primary engine for Africa's sustainable development, positioning the continent at the forefront o…
Jul 4, 2026
education
Druski is set to become the youngest host in BET Awards history, organizers confirmed this week, marking a significant shift for the ceremony that will also honor music legends Lauryn Hill and Teya…
Jul 2, 2026
politics-governance
Australian authorities announced this week that penalties for platforms violating the nation's under-16 social media ban will double, intensifying pressure on companies like Snapchat and Facebook t…
Jul 1, 2026
infrastructure-cities
Police in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province have confirmed detailed security arrangements ahead of planned demonstrations in Durban on June 30. The protests, organised by a group identifying as…
Jun 30, 2026
infrastructure-cities
A Kick streamer identified as Clavicular has ignited a heated online debate after a scathing review of a French restaurant's organic burger went viral across social media platforms. The incident, w…
Jun 29, 2026
economy-business
South Africa's luxury resale market is experiencing a dramatic shift, with men emerging as the fastest-growing segment of buyers. Data from multiple platforms shows male shoppers are purchasing mor…
Jun 29, 2026
technology-innovation
When South Africans gather to debate how to fix their police force, the conversation rarely turns to surveillance cameras, facial recognition software, or body-worn devices. That gap is becoming ha…
Jun 25, 2026
technology-innovation
Reports emerged this week that Elon Musk is exploring a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla, a combination that would create one of the most valuable companies in American corporate history. …
Jun 25, 2026
infrastructure-cities
A technology correspondent has warned that while governments increasingly turn to social media bans as a tool for political and social control, such measures rarely deliver the comprehensive soluti…
Jun 22, 2026
culture-arts
South Africa's national football team found itself at the centre of a continent-wide social media storm after their World Cup campaign ended. Fans from across Africa descended on online platforms w…
Jun 20, 2026
politics-governance
When Elon Musk makes headlines for his political engagements and controversial statements, another SpaceX executive has quietly ensured that rockets still launch on time and contracts get fulfilled…
Jun 13, 2026
politics-governance
The South African newspaper has launched a reader survey focused on social grants administered by the South African Social Security Agency, with participants eligible to win a cash prize of R2,000.…
Jun 12, 2026
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