Sibiya claims Matlala voice recording was AI generated
General Shadrack Sibiya is testifying before Madlanga Commission.
South Africa
Institutions warned against misusing internationalisation to evade immigration law
Institutions warned against misusing internationalisation to evade immigration law
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has warned universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges against using internationalisation as a reason to ignore South Africa’s immigration and labour laws.
The warning follows a recent joint meeting with the...
Five killed during shootout with police in Eastern Cape
Five suspects have been killed during a shootout with the police’s Technical Response Team
Mugabe, Matonhodze face two more charges over shooting case
Two additional charges have been added to Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused Tobias Matonhodze.
SA immigration system corrupt marketplace sold to highest bidder: SIU
The SIU has uncovered widespread corruption within the Department of Home Affairs.
R16m upgrade revitalises Kelvin Jones wastewater treatment plant
R16m upgrade revitalises Kelvin Jones wastewater treatment plant
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s commitment to improving water and sanitation infrastructure is bearing fruit with the R16 million refurbishment of the Kelvin Jones Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kariega.
The upgraded facility plays a critical role in supporting major industries within the metro, including...
Home Affairs implements reforms to root out corruption
Home Affairs implements reforms to root out corruption
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has assured citizens that the government is rolling out targeted interventions to curb corruption and hold officials accountable for manipulating systems to issue documents irregularly.
“I can today announce that disciplinary processes against all implicated individuals are ongoing. A total...
158 SAPS members convicted of serious crimes rape, murder in 5 years
IPID reports over five years show 158 SAPS members were convicted of crimes including rape.
Weather outlook: 23 February 2026 – 01 March 2026
Weather outlook: 23 February 2026 – 01 March 2026
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe thunderstorms over the central interior, accompanied by heavy rain on Monday.
A cut-off low is expected to approach the Eastern Cape from the northwestern interior, leading to significant cloud development with a chance for heavy downpours in places.
“As the cut-off...
SIU investigation details level of exploitation of immigration system
SIU investigation details level of exploitation of immigration system
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has recommended that Home Affairs considers the vetting of all employees of the department as one of the range of measures to address vulnerabilities in the country’s immigration system.
The SIU on Monday briefed media on the outcomes of the Home Affairs investigation which...
Sygnia CEO Launches Venture Capital Fund to Keep South African AI Startups at Home
Sygnia founder and CEO Magda Wierzycka is launching a venture capital fund to invest in South African startups developing artificial intelligence tools, as she warns the country risks losing its best engineering talent and intellectual property to overseas investors. Wierzycka, reported to be South Africa’s wealthiest self-made female billionaire, plans to formally announce the fund […]
Congo Signs Five-Year AI Mapping Deal With U.S. Firm to Unlock Mineral Potential
The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a five-year agreement with U.S. firm Atlas Park to use artificial intelligence for advanced geological mapping of the country’s vast mineral resources, the companies announced at the Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town. Under the agreement, Atlas Park will analyze historical geological records and conduct new surveys across […]
Egypt Hosts Regional AI Summit, Unveils National Language Model and Suite of Homegrown Tools
Egypt concluded its first regional edition of the AI Everything Middle East & Africa Summit last week, marking a significant step in the country’s effort to establish itself as a hub for artificial intelligence, innovation and digital investment in the region. Held Feb. 11-12 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center under the patronage of President […]
AI Cheating Cases Pile Up at South African Universities as Institutions Struggle to Respond
Concerns are mounting across South Africa’s higher education sector as universities struggle to contain the rapid spread of artificial intelligence tools among students. The University of South Africa has reported a marked increase in AI-assisted submissions, contributing to rising plagiarism levels and a growing backlog of disciplinary cases. The development is intensifying anxiety among...
Morocco, AXA Group Partner to Build National AI and Digital Skills Pipeline
Three Moroccan ministries and AXA Group signed a partnership agreement in Rabat on Feb. 16, establishing a framework to develop national expertise in artificial intelligence, data science and other high-demand technology fields. The accord brings together the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, the Ministry of Digital […]
Mugabe’s son, co-accused’s case postponed to March for bail hearing
Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Mutonje face charges of attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice
Three shot dead in Milnerton, Cape Town
Unidentified suspects opened fire at the deceased in front of a shack and fled the scene.
Power cut-offs for indigent households suspended in Thembisa
All disconnections are halted while an internal investigation takes place in Thembisa
South Africa to engage global leaders on agrarian reform
South Africa to engage global leaders on agrarian reform
Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso will lead a high-level South African delegation to Cartagena, Colombia, for the International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (ICARRD+20) this week.
The ICARRD+20 conference marks 20 years since the inaugural International Conference on Agrarian...
27 to appear in court over R100 million Mpumalanga Education fraud
21 suspects were arrested in Mpumalanga, 4 in Gauteng, 1 in Limpopo and 1 in the Western Cape.
DWS reaffirms commitment to expand water access in rural areas
DWS reaffirms commitment to expand water access in rural areas
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with municipalities to ensure that previously unserved communities have access to safe potable water.
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, accompanied by Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo, conducted an oversight visit on...