Month: January 2026
News24 | EU investigates Elon Musk’s X over AI Chatbot creating sexualized deepfakes of children
The EU on Monday hit Elon Musk’s X with an investigation over AI chatbot Grok’s generation of sexualised deepfake images of women and minors, in the latest step of an international backlash against the tool.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Displaced Sudanese return home despite ongoing war as 3.3 million head back
More than three million Sudanese people displaced by nearly three years of war have returned home, the United Nations migration agency said on Monday, even as heavy fighting continues to tear through parts of the country.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Kamryn Smith | I napped through Geography. Now I work in renewable energy
While elements of sustainability exist in the curriculum, they are too often taught as isolated concepts rather than as economically relevant, real-world skills, writes Kamryn Smith.
Continue ReadingNews24 | PODCAST | The Lead: New cellphone data rollover rules explained. Plus: Oscars 2026
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Ex-interior minister defects to Reform UK over ‘failed’ immigration policy
The latest high-profile member of the struggling main opposition Conservative Party to jump ship on Monday announced she was defecting to the anti-immigrant Reform UK party.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Why there’s always room for dessert: An anatomist explains
Somehow, no matter how much you’ve eaten, there always seems to be room for dessert. Why? What is it about something sweet that tempts us into “oh, go on then”?
Continue ReadingNews24 | Tuesday’s weather: Heatwave in 4 provinces, with severe storms in multiple regions
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms and extreme heat in parts of the country. It also warned of flooding, hail, and strong winds in affected areas.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Man dies after Chappies crash; Batohi insists on own legal counsel: Today’s Top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
Continue ReadingNews24 | US military working with Nigeria as it turns to West Africa in hunt for Islamic State
The US military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria, Africom’s deputy commander told AFP, as part of a broader American push to work with African militaries to go after Islamic State-linked militants.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Temba woman held for killing neighbour’s 4-year-old while ‘testing’ gun
A 38-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly shooting and killing her neighbour’s four-year-old child in Temba, north of Pretoria.
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