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Gumede, who has won international awards for digital innovation and was crowned Miss Tech Universe 2024-2025 in Thailand, stated that she aimed for IRIS to reach every classroom by the end of October. “IRIS does not belong to me. It belongs to everyone of us in South Africa, and that is the reason we need …
Staff Writer ·20 Aug 2025 South African households are overly reliant on short-term or payday loans to make ends meet, putting them in an extremely precarious position. The latest DebtBusters Debt Index for the second quarter of 2025 has revealed that households have buckled under financial pressure, with a 6% increase in demand for debt …
Project Kuiper, an Amazon competitor to Starlink, is estimated to be only seven or eight months away from an official launch in South Africa, if it partners with a local player to work within existing BEE rules. Veteran journalist Annika Larsen covered the topic in an episode of Annika Larsen Special Report, entitled Starlink: The …
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Prenelan Subrayen © Gallo Images South Africa face a setback in Australia with the offspinner’s action being reported. South Africa offspinner Prenelan Subrayen has been reported for a suspect bowling action in the first ODI against Australia played on Tuesday in Cairns. The match officials’ report specified concerns about the legality of Subrayen’s action. The …
Checkers has unveiled South Africa’s first smart trolley equipped with a range of technology designed to enhance the shopping experience. Called the Xpress Trolley, it lets shoppers scan as they shop and skip the checkout queue by paying directly on the cart. The trolleys are being trialled at two Checkers stores in the Western Cape. …
South Africa has unveiled its first artificial intelligence (AI) teaching robot, IRIS, which officials say will transform education and enhance learning in classrooms nationwide. Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Nomalungelo Gina launched IRIS in Durban, calling it a breakthrough that will “enable learners to reach their full potential.” Multilingual AI for All Classrooms …
Tata has officially re-entered South Africa’s passenger car market with four new models that showcase the brand’s latest design language. More specifically, the Indian carmaker’s initial lineup consists of the Tiago hatchback, the Punch crossover, the Curvv crossover coupe, and the Harrier midsize SUV. Tata has provided a short breakdown of each car’s specifications, though …
Local start-ups continue to encounter hindrances in accessing equity investment. Funding limitations within South Africa’s venture capital (VC) ecosystem have once again been thrust into the spotlight, with an executive openly stating it is undercapitalised. Patrick Krappie, executive: innovation enabling at the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), made the comments at a recent roundtable engagement it …
Staff Writer ·20 Aug 2025 The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission has issued a call for public input and submissions on adjustments to the NMW for 2026. The commission does an annual call to stakeholder for inputs, which it then compiles into a recommendation report for possible adjustments to the wage the next year. The …
Do not miss The Corrs’ first-ever tour in South Africa this November! Experience nostalgic hits live at two amazing venues. For the very first time, legendary Irish family band The Corrs are headed to South African shores. Fans can look forward to a double-dose of nostalgia and timeless hits when the group brings their Talk …
Vox, Switch Telecom, BitCo, and Euphoria are the most trusted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers in South Africa. This was one of the findings in Analytico’s latest Business Technology Survey, which was conducted in August 2025 and completed by 1,057 respondents. The survey results only included responses from people who were involved in selecting …
The South African government news agency, SAnews.gov.za, cites the minister as saying: “The figures speak for themselves. In the first quarter of 2025, South African agricultural exports to the United States were $118 million, up by 19% year-on-year. “This growth is not merely a statistical anomaly, but a reflection of a bountiful harvest; a surge …
by Ntsika Tshangela Hosting its first-ever conference, the Inaugural Linguistic Society of South Africa (LSSA) Conference was launched at the Birchwood Hotel on 19 August, bringing together scholars, practitioners and students for in-depth discussions on language, identity and culture in post-apartheid South Africa. The LSSA is hosting the four-day long conference in collaboration with several …
Donald Trump ruled out the deployment of American troops in Ukraine in his first interview after yesterday’s White House meeting with the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European leaders. Keir Starmer’s asylum plans have been plunged into turmoil after a high court ruling blocked people seeking refuge from being housed in an Essex hotel. Israel …
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Electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure company Charge (also called Zero Carbon Charge) has joined several others in appealing to the South African government to urgently reduce import taxes on electric cars. Charge has sent a formal letter to the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Parks Tau, warning that failure to act on this issue could …
South Africa Takes Centre Stage at TICAD 2025 As the world turns its attention to the upcoming 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9), South Africa is set to cement its presence on a global stage. From 20-22 August 2025 in Yokohama, Japan, TICAD-9, under the theme: “Co-creating Innovative Solutions With Africa”, promises to …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 19 August 2025, arrived in Japan to lead South Africa’s High Level Delegation participation to the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit (TICAD9). TICAD9 Summit will convene in Yokohama from 20 to 22 August 2025 under the theme Co-creating Innovative Solutions With Africa. The Summit is underpinned by …
What South African Cross Country Moto Round 3 ReportWhere Vryburg, Northwest ProvinceWhen Saturday 16 August 2025Community South Africa National Four wins, podiums galore at Cross Country National Everest Wealth Ridgeway Racing quite literally painted Vryburg blue on Saturday as the team returned from the tough Northwest semi desert South African Cross Country Motorcycle Championship round …
Staff Writer ·19 Aug 2025 The Constitutional Court will hear the Competition Commission’s bid to overturn a court ruling clearing major banks of wrongdoing in a decade-long rand manipulation case. The Constitutional Court laid out a summary of the case, which it will be heard from Tuesday, 19 August, to Friday, 22 August. It noted …
The author, Jessica Gbedemah When Elon Musk claimed earlier this year that Starlink was being blocked in South Africa because of black economic empowerment rules, it ignited a debate that went far beyond satellite internet. Communications regulator Icasa quickly countered that no application for a licence had been received. The clash has left South Africa …
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) tackled the critical South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) double-header in Parys this weekend, and while the results from Round 2 of the season remain under review, the team bagged a double-podium in Round 3, including a maiden victory for Saood Variawa and Francois Cazalet in the series. The race …