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The world’s coral reefs, which sustain a quarter of all marine life, have come under severe stress as a result of violent tropical storms, pollution and mass 'bleaching' events.

Africa is increasingly becoming a source of ideas and use cases in technology, writes Arthur Goldstuck.

The AI revolution is already being poured into concrete, steel and transmission lines, writes Sinenhlanhla Zulu.

Anthropic said on Friday it will “abruptly disable” its most advanced AI models for all users after the US government ordered it to suspend access to the models for foreigners, citing national security concerns

Researchers said the Euphrates appears to have been born between 3.6-million and 1.6-million years ago as two earlier river systems merged due to tectonic activity in the Taurus Mountains in the southern part of modern-day Turkey.

AI in the music industry can’t replace human creativity and talent

The agenda will address the world’s crises and broad economic challenges

Of 289 bodies found in the sea, rivers, dams and swimming pools between 2017 and 2021, 26 left the Salt River Mortuary without a confirmed identity, says UCT associate professor Laura Heathfield.

Authorities said the sting was part of efforts to fight digital piracy

SpaceX raised a record $75bn in its initial public offering on Thursday

Tesla can roll out its technology after successfully carrying out tests in Belgium

Armed robbers in Limpopo forced a woman to transfer money using a card machine they brought, after holding her family hostage and stealing valuables

Electric vehicle sales in South Africa nearly doubled in the first quarter of 2026, with consumers increasingly turning to electric mobility as fuel prices rise and confidence in the country’s electricity supply improves.

The CEO of Xpeng said on Wednesday he will personally lead the company’s robotics business, as the Chinese EV maker pushes toward mass production by year-end.

South Africa plans to add to its automotive incentive programme minerals used in the manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries to boost local EV production and support related supply chains.