Angélique Kidjo Makes Hollywood History as First African Musician to Receive Walk of Fame Star
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo is set to become the first African musician and first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.... Read more.
WhatsApp Business in South Africa is about to get more expensive — here’s what companies will pay
WhatsApp Business Platform users in South Africa face new per-message charges from 1 October 2026, with utility messages costing about 12 cents and marketing messages... Read more.
Malmesbury Teen Arrested After International Intelligence Triggers SAPS Child Exploitation Investigation
A 16-year-old Malmesbury teenager has appeared in a Western Cape investigation following international intelligence alleging links to violent online child exploitation... Read more.
AI Model Designs 16 New Viruses in Stanford Experiment, Raising Fresh Biosecurity Questions
Scientists have used an AI model trained on DNA to generate previously unknown viruses that successfully infected E. coli, highlighting both the promise and risks... Read more.
Rooibos Goes Global: How South Africa’s Indigenous Tea Became a Worldwide Sensation
Rooibos has grown from an Indigenous South African tradition into a global tea industry, with exports surpassing 10,000 tonnes as demand rises despite climate and... Read more.
TikTok Influencer Dies After Livestream Incident as Online Harassment Claims Spark Concern
A 26-year-old K-pop influencer has died in Seoul after a livestream incident that reportedly prompted friends to contact police. Her death has renewed concerns about... Read more.
Malawi Ends Emergency Repatriation Programme After 56,723 Nationals Return From South Africa
Malawi has ended its government-funded voluntary repatriation programme, helping 56,723 nationals return from South Africa amid xenophobic tensions and safety concerns.... Read more.
Marvel’s VisionQuest Trailer Unleashes a New Chapter in Vision’s MCU Story
Marvel has released the official VisionQuest trailer ahead of its October 2026 Disney+ debut, bringing back Paul Bettany, James Spader and several familiar MCU characters.... Read more.
YouTube Brings Playables Games to South Africa as Gaming Platform Expands
YouTube has introduced its Playables gaming feature in South Africa, allowing users to play games directly on the platform without downloads or additional hardware.... Read more.
Max Verstappen’s Red Bull Exit Clause Activated as 2027 Future Enters New Territory
Max Verstappen has reportedly triggered a performance-based exit clause in his Red Bull contract, opening a potential route away from the team before the 2027 Formula... Read more.
