309 When an international internet star says something about South Africa, it rarely goes unnoticed. This time, it was a compliment that had timelines buzzing. American streamer IShowSpeed, whose real name is…
The data sovereignty paradox
371 Data sovereignty has become a top boardroom issue. Regulators demand it, customers expect it, and CIOs and chief technology officers are tasked with delivering it. The assumption is simple: if your…
On-going taxi violence in the Western Cape claims a 14-year-old girl’s life
295By Mapaballo Borotho Image @iStock images A 14-year-old girl and a taxi driver were killed in a mass shooting in Atlantis linked to ongoing taxi violence. MP Ian Cameron says the killings…
Motale warns Chiefs have danger
254 Saturday sees Kaizer Chiefs host Orlando Pirates in the first Soweto derby of this 2025/26 Betway Premiership. The games will kick off at 15:30 at the FNB Stadium. As the league…
Pressure mounts on Tshwane CFO over misconduct claims
317 Political parties push for probe into finance department amid claims of maladministration and statutory breaches. The push to dismiss City of Tshwane chief financial officer (CFO) Gareth Mnisi intensified yesterday as…
‘Over-optimistic Godongwana must step aside’
258 Economist Duma Gqubule argues that persistent weak growth reflects flawed fiscal assumptions. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and National Treasury had been over-optimistic about the economy for a long time but their…
Sacha FINALLY goes public with girlfriend
325 After a year of denying relationship rumours, Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has finally confirmed he is dating Sarah Langa. The rugby player is nine years younger than the influencer, who is also…
MTN Nigeria in dramatic full-year turnaround
360 MTN Nigeria Communications CEO Karl Toriola MTN Nigeria has reported a dramatic reversal in fortunes, swinging from a loss of ₦400.4-billion (R4.7-billion) in 2024 to a profit after tax of ₦1.1-trillion…
Global GPU shortage set to deepen gaming industry woes
341 Nvidia’s RTX 5090 GPU A global shortage of gaming chips could last until the end of this year, an Nvidia executive has said, signalling more pain for the videogame industry that…
Netflix walks away from ‘irrational’ Warner Bros deal
325 A Netflix building in Hollywood. Daniel Cole/Reuters Paramount Skydance emerged as the winner in a months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, after streaming giant Netflix on Thursday refused to raise…