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In a world growing increasingly reliant on AI, OpenAI’s ChatGPT’s widespread adoption has sparked heated debate. This AI technology has grown rapidly and is witnessing a revolution across many different industries at present because of its limitless potential. Despite this universal appreciation for its capabilities, there is growing fear about job losses and the...
A significant judgment by the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court resulted in severe punishment for dishonest real estate agent Sabata Israel Papane. The judge judged Papane guilty of dishonest behaviour and gave him a fitting penalty. Given the seriousness of his crimes, the judge imposed a lengthy term of 23 years in prison without the possibility...
Cape Town’s history, culture, and booming metropolitan energy have been woven together in a special way that continues to attract both inhabitants and visitors. Despite this, a new beat is being generated at its centre: technological progress. This beloved Mother centre is not only writing a new chapter as a thriving global computing centre,...
A South African electrical engineer known on Twitter as @Yanga_Co drew widespread attention when he claimed to have gotten a tax refund of more than R66,000. Users of social media were riveted by this news. The revelation, which the taxpayer described as “Christmas in July,” has sparked a broader discussion about the transparency and...
The Miss South Africa 2023 pageant has become embroiled in controversy after one of the Top 12 contestants, Levern José, chose to withdraw from the competition following claims of bullying in high school. Allegations are Made Public The allegations against José arose around a week ago, and at least two witnesses have come forward...
Here in South Africa, we are well aware of the many outstanding people who have found success in a wide range of endeavours thanks to their extraordinary qualities. After a tragic accident in April, a promising young chef named Anele ‘Nelli’ Tembe passed away. Nationwide, many were saddened by her passing. Nelli Tembe was...
In a country where cabs are used by over 60% of the population on a daily basis, the potential impact of digital accessibility inside this space is hard to ignore. The WiTaxi project was launched by the telecoms firm Vodacom and the Internet service provider Netstar to address this issue of inaccessibility. Riders of...
A Pretoria man claimed to have won the R42 million 2016 lotto jackpot, an unexpected spin on the “get rich quick” ideal. Lack of evidence, specifically the original winning coupon, led the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) and the Public Protector’s Office to reject the claim. What Happened to the Dream? The lottery machine reportedly...
The Seizure of a Biltong Bounty A South African man’s epic journey to the United States ended when his aspirations of enjoying a taste of home were thwarted. At customs in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the Mzansi native lost his whole vacuum-sealed collection of biltong, worth more than R37,000. Yes, you read that right:...