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312 Communications minister Solly Malatsi last week gazetted amendments to the Postal Services Act that have effectively removed the Post Office’s monopoly on the delivery of sub-1kg parcels. The rule allowing the…
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284 US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump enshrined the American goal to put humans back on the moon by 2028 and defend space from weapon threats in a sweeping executive…
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292 SpaceX’s Starlink said one of its satellites experienced an anomaly in space on Wednesday that created a “small number” of debris and cut off communications with the spacecraft at 418km in…
We Buy Cars hit with R2.5 million fine over consumer rights breaches
254 We Buy Cars hit with R2.5 million fine over consumer rights breaches Zuko Komisa We Buy Cars was fined R2.5 million and ordered to refund R3.4 million to 31 customers following…
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278 Between 2016 and 2024, there were 193 internet shutdowns imposed in 41 African countries. This form of social control is a growing trend in the continent, according to a new open-access…
Alleged killer of DJ Warras remanded in custody over Christmas period
260 Alleged killer of DJ Warras remanded in custody over Christmas period Zuko komisa Image | @kayanews/X The man accused of the premeditated murder of popular broadcaster and personality DJ Warras appeared…
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317As 2025 draws to a close, Ukhozi FM has officially unveiled its much-anticipated “Ingoma Ehlukanisa Unyaka” Top 10 Song of the Year list, celebrating the vibrant music that defined the year. This…
Netflix launches Afcon football show, hinting at bigger sports ambitions
245 Netflix has taken a small but significant step into the world of African sports entertainment with the launch of its first-ever daily highlights show for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon)…