Agentic AI is turning WhatsApp into a sales channel
TechCentralby CM.com26 Aug 2026
South African businesses have spent years investing in apps, websites, call centres and chatbots.
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What African and EU firms must know about data residency
TechCentralby BBD26 Aug 2026
Cloud platforms are now the primary building block for how organisations build and run digital services.
Cape Town 'mountain people' accused of catfishing tourists [video]
The South Africanby Megan van den Heever26 Aug 2026
Cape Town ‘mountain people’ accused of catfishing tourists [video] A for effort? A group of South Africans in Cape Town are accused of duping tourists into believe that they are ‘mountain people’…...
top 64%Tito would have gone to the World Cup if he listened to me, Ouaddou says
The South Africanby Eliot Mahlase26 Aug 2026
Tito would have gone to the World Cup if he listened to me, Ouaddou says Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou strongly feels Patrick Tito Maswanganyi would have made the World Cup squad.
Malmesbury ‘764’ teen faces 15 charges ahead of bail hearing
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons26 Aug 2026
Malmesbury ‘764’ teen faces 15 charges ahead of bail hearing The Malmesbury teenager accused of links to the international “764” network now faces more charges as his next court appearance...
BUSINESS INSIGHTS: The sectional title bargain that comes with someone else’s bill
The South Africanby Grant Smee26 Aug 2026
BUSINESS INSIGHTS: The sectional title bargain that comes with someone else’s bill Buying sectional title? Always check the body corporate’s financials, levies, and special levies before you buy.
Mfundo Vilakazi: 'Bring on the Rich Boyz'
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley26 Aug 2026
Mfundo Vilakazi: ‘Bring on the Rich Boyz’ Mfundo Vilakazi believes the 2026/27 season can be a defining campaign in his development as he looks to establish himself as one of South Africa’s leading...
Orlando Pirates go clear after 'double' over Sekhukhune United
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley26 Aug 2026
Orlando Pirates go clear after ‘double’ over Sekhukhune United Orlando Pirates continued their impressive start to the Betway Premiership season with victory over Sekhukhune United on Tuesday...
This month's full moon has a name, and it's about to disappear
The South Africanby Nicole Burger26 Aug 2026
This month’s full moon has a name, and it’s about to disappear August’s full moon carries a traditional name most South Africans have never heard, and it’s set for a dramatic disappearing act this...
Rassie Erasmus: 'Springbok defeat was largely due to my mistakes'
The South Africanby Craig Lewis26 Aug 2026
Rassie Erasmus: ‘Springbok defeat was largely due to my mistakes’ Rassie Erasmus has accepted a large portion of responsibility for decisions and errors that cost the Springboks at Ellis Park.
SASSA R370 SRD grant: Millions at risk as 'we don't have the money'
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley26 Aug 2026
SASSA R370 SRD grant: Millions at risk as ‘we don’t have the money’ South Africa’s struggling economy may not be able to sustain the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in its current form.
All Blacks lose another player as injuries pile up
The South Africanby AFP26 Aug 2026
All Blacks lose another player as injuries pile up Loose forward Anton Segner will not play again on the All Blacks’ tour of South Africa, head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed.
Kingmakers: SA's 10 biggest sports betting sites ranked
The South Africanby Ray Leathern26 Aug 2026
Kingmakers: SA’s 10 biggest sports betting sites ranked SA’s 10 biggest sports betting sites generate more money than top JSE-listed companies.
Daily Snow Report: damaging winds at sea as most provinces stay warm and partly cloudy
The South Africanby Nicole Burger26 Aug 2026
Daily Snow Report: damaging winds at sea as most provinces stay warm and partly cloudy Wednesday, 26 August’s Daily Snow Report shows most of the country holding onto warm, partly cloudy...
Bryson DeChambeau hard launches new relationship with blonde bombshell (pics)
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley26 Aug 2026
Bryson DeChambeau hard launches new relationship with blonde bombshell (pics) Golf superstar Bryson DeChambeau appears to have found love in the arms of Canadian model and social media personality...
Two Zimbabweans arrested over P375 000 robbery in Botswana
The South Africanby Dumani Moyo26 Aug 2026
Two Zimbabweans arrested over P375 000 robbery in Botswana Two Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested in Botswana over an alleged P375 000 robbery in Maun and are facing criminal investigations.
‘SASSA should be privatised,’ argues frustrated pensioner
The South Africanby Ray Leathern26 Aug 2026
‘SASSA should be privatised,’ argues frustrated pensioner One elderly pensioner believes SASSA should be privatised to help resolve systemic issues with biometric verification and grant reviews …...
Betway Premiership delivers 11-goal action
The South Africanby Siseko Gwegwe26 Aug 2026
Betway Premiership delivers 11-goal action The Betway Premiership delivered another action-packed night on Tuesday, with four matches producing 11 goals across the country.
Dolly Parton’s cause of death revealed after death at 80
The South Africanby Tarryn-Leigh Solomons26 Aug 2026
Dolly Parton’s cause of death revealed after death at 80 Fresh details have emerged about Dolly Parton’s death at 80, revealing more about the country music icon’s final days.
Brave Lions go down to All Blacks at Ellis Park
The South Africanby Garrin Lambley25 Aug 2026
Brave Lions go down to All Blacks at Ellis Park The All Blacks remained unbeaten on their ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ tour after a narrow win over the Lions at Ellis Park on Tuesday evening.