Smarter operations take centre stage at Electra Mining Africa 2026

Competitive advantage in industry now comes from connecting technologies well, not from owning more of them.

Humanoid robots poised for their 'ChatGPT moment'

The CEO of humanoid robot unicorn Unitree says the industry is edging towards a "ChatGPT moment" for robot brains.

Death toll rises above 100 in Central African Republic mine collapse

The death toll from a gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic has risen above 100, with several others still missing or trapped underground. The disaster struck an artisanal mine near the Cameroon border, highlighting the dangers facing thousands of informal miners.

Russian ballistic missiles kill 12 in Ukraine's Kyiv, spark fires

The Russian-Ukrainian war began in February 2014 and is ongoing.

Court to hear Mapisa-Nqakula's bid to have corruption charges dropped

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula pleaded not guilty to 12 counts of corruption.

Jayden-Lee Meek murder: Transport driver lost business after accusations

Khumalo told the court the accusation strained relationships well beyond his business.

SpaceX breaks cover at Icasa satellite spectrum hearings

SpaceX used Icasa's fee hearings on Wednesday to press the regulator on the ownership rules blocking Starlink.

Saleng's agent says the Sundowns star is struggling psychologically

Monnapule Saleng is facing a difficult period away from the Mamelodi Sundowns first team, with his agent revealing that his struggles go beyond disciplinary issues.

Protest over electricity shutdowns: Avoid these roads in Ekurhuleni

No major incidents have been reported.

MAFS Mzansi's Lesiba shares his experience as a husband

Mzansi Magic caught up with Lesiba for a quick-fire round of questions about his experience on the show.

Daily Snow Report: the fire risk that's building while the rest of the country cools off

Thursday's Daily Snow Report has most of the country looking fine, but SAWS has flagged something specific worth knowing before you head out.

Why dialogue between March and March and AfriForum is not betrayal

Movements like March and March emerged because the state failed to enforce immigration policy and address unemployment concerns.

Africa's tech leapfrog: From mobile to banking to AI revolution

South Africa leapfrogged landlines in the 1990s, moving straight to mobile networks.

Former Eskom buyer, associates convicted in R8.5m fraud and money laundering scheme

Nozipho Ntuli, a former Eskom buyer, abused her position by fraudulently awarding tenders to companies connected to people close to her.

Senegal opposition presses president to set local election date

Senegalâ s opposition is urging President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to set a date for local elections, turning the vote into a potential early showdown with former ally Ousmane Sonko.

Man nabbed for girlfriend's murder in Klerksdorp

The suspect was arrested within hours after his details were released.

Kenya tourist helicopter crash kills 7

All seven people - six passengers and one pilot - were killed, authorities said.

KZN Agri nears 80% Foot-and-Mouth vaccination goal

KwaZulu-Natal is one of the worst affected provinces in the Foot-and-mouth outbreak.

Mkhwanazi, five others face court again over Mbense killing

Julius Mkhwanazi and his co-accused facing charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice.

Chidimma Adetshina's future in South Africa hangs in the balance following court setback