The hidden cost of South Africa’s AI boom
Growing debate over who pays the environmental and social costs of SA's data centre boom
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MAKHI FENI | No time for universities to manage hostility between councils and officials
Universities are experiencing growing governance challenges and conflicts, writes Makhi Feni
Boxing champion Zolani Tete shot dead in Mdantsane
A renowned boxing champion was fatally shot in Mdantsane on Friday evening, with a female victim rushed to hospital. Police have opened a murder investigation but have not released the identities.
Joburg settles R5.25bn debt to Eskom
The settlement follows a government-led mediation process to resolve a long-running billing dispute
Sowetan on the Move | Could Reformer Pilates be a runner’s secret weapon?
Thulani Mbele swaps the running track for the Reformer Pilates machine
France warns of 300,000 potentially unsafe condoms
The French agencies recalled about 260,000 condoms sold in pharmacies and shops after lab tests found two products presented risks of bursting or the presence of perforations
Former SANDF member sentenced to 18 years for killing girlfriend
Court finds defence force member guilty in intimate partner killing
Australian regulator sues Subaru over repair data access for independent mechanics
Competition regulator seeks penalties and court orders over alleged scheme violations
EXPLAINER | Labour inspectors shocked to find cats at Joburg butchery premises
A butchery in Hillbrow has come under scrutiny after labour and law enforcement inspectors found cats roaming around the premises, people sleeping at the business and several alleged compliance concerns during a joint inspection operation
ANC takes DA MP Mark Burke to the police over R4bn case
ANC chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli says police must probe allegations arising from a court judgment involving Burke’s company, Kastelo
China launches biggest ever car recall campaign over door handle safety
Eleven carmakers, including Tesla and Xiaomi, launched software updates and vehicle recalls on Friday in China’s largest-ever automotive recall campaign, as regulators tighten scrutiny of emergency door release systems in EVs
Ebola spreading exponentially in DRC as death toll tops 2,500: UN
Aid cuts and logistical challenges threaten humanitarian response
WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues
The trial of five men accused of murdering Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa in 2014 continues on Friday in the high court in Pretoria
WATCH LIVE | Fadiel Adams continues testimony at Madlanga commission
The cross-examination of National Coloured Congress leader and MP Fadiel Adams continues at the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Friday
Erasmus delves into minutiae as he plots Bok series victory against All Blacks
‘The pressure is certainly on. It’s a massive, massive Test series and how we start is very important’
READER LETTER | Motsepe for president
Don’t look at his wealth; look at the man.
READER LETTER | Aarto an illegal trap
This means if you receive an unfair or erroneous ticket and the state rejects your initial dispute, your primary legal safety net simply does not exist on the ground right now.
Dengue fever cases up 56% in Klang Valley, health ministry warns
Dengue cases in Kuala Lumpur and surroundings have surged 56%, raising death tolls and transmission risks
The AM Check-in | Your top 3 reads today
Sowetan’s choice of the top three reads you should not miss today
Hilux closes the gap, but Ranger still leads SA’s used-bakkie market
Ford’s bakkie retained a 394-unit lead at the top of the table
Tiananmen vigil group leaders face jail after conviction
Convictions mark latest crackdown on pro-democracy activism in the city
ITSHOKENG KEKANA | Public love affair with the Madlanga commission, but what comes next?
The Madlanga commission has provided the public with unprecedented visibility into the process of holding powerful figures accountable, writes Itshokeng Kekana