Five key takeaways from the Trump–Xi state visit to Washington: pageantry over breakthroughs, AI divides, a brief trade truce extension, Iran talks and Taiwan warnings.
UDM deputy president Nqabayomzi Kwankwa apologised to Buffalo City mayor Princess Faku and condemned an AI-generated image showing him chasing her with a whip.
An AFP analysis estimates President Trump’s $5,000 pledge would cost $1.384 trillion. Potential funding sources and legal and inflation risks are under scrutiny.
Oil climbed toward $110 a barrel as Middle East strikes stoked supply fears; Asian stocks fell and US bond yields hit multi-year highs ahead of US...
A practical Joburg lunch guide drawn from Wanderlog’s picks across Rosebank, Melville, Maboneng, Parkhurst, Sandton and Fourways, with accuracy edits and visit notes.
A concise guide to notable brunch spots around Johannesburg from The Scribs and Nibs, with practical notes on times, standout dishes and booking tips.
Asian and US stocks rose and bond yields fell after Donald Trump suggested recent US strikes on Iran could be short-lived, easing oil-driven inflation fears.
The rand has strengthened to around R15.99–R16.01 against the US dollar. Global factors a weaker dollar, rising gold and oil moves are behind the shift.
Oil prices fell as investors awaited details of Donald Trump's plan to isolate Iran, while attention shifted to Nvidia earnings and AI spending outlook.
Investigators warn gift, music and betting vouchers, plus AI deepfakes and OTP scams, are fuelling digital fraud estimated to be rising about 40% annually.