South Africans Lose Faith in Democracy, Look to Military Rule

Almost half of South Africans say they would support military rule over their current democratic government, according to new findings that reveal deep disillusionment with the country’s political system. The results, reported by The Times UK,...

India poised to play key role at G20 Summit in Johannesburg

India, as the world's fastest-growing major economy, is poised to play a key role in steering the forthcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg in November 2025 toward realistic and inclusive solutions amid the global slowdown and trade tensions,...

Microsoft South Africa unveils Ikamva Digital to boost youth tech skills

Ikamva Digital - a digital learning platform that offers flexible, mobile-friendly learning pathways in high-demand skills - has officially been launched by Microsoft South Africa, in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale...

South African firms eye Chinese market at Shanghai expo

A total of 35 South African companies will showcase their products and services at the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai from Nov 5 to 10, as part of the country's push to expand export markets amid rising US tariffs. Zanele...

Researchers exploring Antarctica on kite skis

An explorer and a glaciologist have embarked on a three-month mission to cross part of Antarctica on kite skis in search of ice that is 130,000 years old. The goal of the French duo is to better understand the impact on world sea levels of any...

Cape Town Hosts Africa’s Largest Technology Showcase Next Month

South Africa prepares to host the 28th Africa Tech Festival from November 11 through 13 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, expecting over 15,000 technology leaders, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs to converge on the city...

South African Father-Son Duo Smash Quadcopter Speed Record at 363MPH!

As a South African, and despite it practically being our national sport, I'm not much one for patriotism or national pride. Yet, sometimes a fellow countryman does something so undeniably cool that I can't help but feel a little undeserved...

"Mostly Western Cape": Cape Town gent shows the most dangerous townships in SA

A Cape Town content creator showed the most dangerous townships in South Africa based on murder statistics The clip lists townships with the highest murder rates in 2025, starting at over 300 murders Social media users noticed a pattern as people...

South Africa’s Agrofi Egg targets growth with plans to double production by 2026

SOUTH AFRICA – Agrofi Egg, a poultry enterprise based in South Africa’s Western Cape, is positioning itself among the country’s fast-rising agribusinesses as it pursues plans to scale up egg production and broaden its farming operations. The...

Business News | UST Invests in AiOla to Scale Hands-free, Voice-agentic Automation for Frontline Operations

PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India] / Herzliya [Israel], November 4: UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has strengthened its presence at the intersection of human-AI interaction with its recent investment in...

South Africa Needs A Collaborative And Coordinated AI Skills Strategy

South Africa has the potential to harness the power of AI to positively transform the economy and society. The global shift driven by AI is affecting industries and altering how businesses function, promising to add an estimated $15.7 trillion to...

ONE PIECE Season 3 Casts Non-Binary Actor Cole Escola to Play Non-Binary Icon, Bon Clay

It’s an exciting day to be a queer One Piece fan. Season three of Netflix’s live-action One Piece just got a major piece of casting so right, it has us incredibly excited. Cole Escola, the first openly non-binary performer to win a Tony Award for...

City welcomes hundreds attending first SACO conference on future of creative economies

MORE than 250 academics, policymakers, creatives, and industry leaders from around the world will gather for the first time in the city when the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) International Conference gets underway at the Cape Town DHL...

The battle for rare earths: How China left the U.S. far behind

China continues to dominate the mining and processing of rare earth elements, a reality that remains a major headache for the United States. According to data published by Naked Science, based on figures from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence and the...

'Inequality crisis' threatens democracy, experts warn G20

Wealth inequality is a global emergency that threatens democracy and social cohesion, experts warned Tuesday, urging G20 leaders meeting in South Africa this month to establish a panel to tackle the crisis. The "inequality emergency" is leaving...

AI revolution in South Africa: Opportunities in a 2030 job market

AI is now common in the workplace, with 72% of users saving over an hour daily. While positivity towards AI is growing, adoption gaps remain. With a significant global workforce challenge by 2030, South African leaders must leverage AI effectively...

Future-Proofing South Africa's Infrastructure Workforce

South Africa's built environment sector has faced significant challenges, including an ageing workforce, a growing skills gap and the need for expertise to address deteriorating infrastructure across sectors such as water, energy and transport....

Rare Drone Footage Captures Orca Pod Hunting Down Great White Sharks To Dine On Their Liver

iStockphoto Great white sharks are widely viewed as apex predators that usually don’t have to worry about being targeted by other animals they share the ocean with. However, researchers have captured footage of a pod of orcas that roam the waters...

From bakkies to robots: A tourist’s guide to South Africanisms

South Africa is renowned for a variety of things: its storied history, stunning vistas, colourful cultures and, of course, its friendly people. It’s also known for its “South Africanisms” – words and phrases that are unique to the Rainbow Nation....

RITES shares in focus on Rs 373-crore order win in Bengaluru, more details

Shares of RITES Ltd, a state-owned engineering consultancy, are in news today after the firm announced it has been awarded a turnkey project management consultancy contract by the National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) for...