THURSDAY, 11 JUNE 2026, 17:29
The five Maghreb countries in western and central North Africa — Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Mauritania — are making steady progress in developing artificial intelligence education and research within universities and beyond, with Algeria emerging as the regional pacesetter. Algeria launched its first AI and cybersecurity start-up cluster earlier this year, aimed at bridging […]
South African businesses are rolling out AI voice agents at speed, but most were built in the United States — sounding American, “thinking” in English and processing calls through servers on the other side of the world. Researchers at the University of Cape Town and Cape Town startup Untapped AI argue the problem runs deeper […]
Artificial intelligence is emerging as both an opportunity and a risk for African biodiversity conservation, with scientists warning that uncritical use of AI tools could undermine ecological insight and reinforce existing biases — even as the technology promises new ways to process the overwhelming volumes of data the field relies on. Conservationists routinely analyze decades […]
IEC in the W Cape says it is committed to working closely and consistently with community structures
Home Affairs says 586 Nigerians residing in South Africa illegally, have been declared undesirable
Fuels industry pivotal to powering SA’s economy
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has called on the fuels industry to deepen collaboration with government as the State builds economic prosperity for South Africa.
The Minister was speaking at the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa Annual Imbizo held at the Sandton Convention Centre this week.
“We recognise that the fuel...
Home Affairs confirms repatriation of Nigerian nationals
The Department of Home Affairs on Thursday confirmed that it has processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in South Africa illegally. In its statement, the department said the first repatriation flight departed on Thursday morning, 11 June 2026, carrying 268 passengers. “All...
Kavita Belani commends the work done in promoting human rights and social cohesion
TVET pathways key to youth employment and professional inclusion
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, says Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates represent the bridge South Africa needs to connect skills development with economic opportunity.Addressing young built-environment professionals...
PeWG-backed service delivery gains boost investment in eThekwini
Improved service delivery and infrastructure investment, backed by the Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG), are helping restore business confidence in eThekwini, unlocking major private-sector investment and supporting job creation.
The city’s interventions in electricity, water and sanitation are...
MMC Mlungisi Mabaso is visiting Cleveland after the mass shooting on Tuesday.
Letsike calls for safe and accessible development
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has warned that development cannot be considered genuine progress if it results in unsafe, inaccessible, and unequal spaces.Letsike made the remarks while addressing the Institute of Building Inspectors Youth Sector Business...
The state alleges accused number six William Shokane was overheard making remarks about witnesses.
Charges against Makgotloe having been elevated from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 5 offence.
Case involving seven accused in the murders of AKA and Tibz has been postponed.
Nation urged to unite behind Bafana Bafana as World Cup excitement returns
As South Africans count down the hours to Bafana Bafana’s highly anticipated clash against Mexico tonight, eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has called on the nation to rally behind the national team and embrace the spirit that united the country during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
A wave of excitement is...
Call to do more to rid world of TB -Mashatile
While South Africa has made progress in fighting tuberculosis (TB), as part of Government’s priority to ensure access to effective healthcare, Deputy President Paul Mashtile has called for more action to rid the world of the disease.
“I fully agree with the Minister’s [Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi] sentiment that ending...
Madlanga Commission dons Bafana jersey ahead of World Cup game
In support of the Bafana Bafana opening match against Mexico at the FIFA World Cup, the Madlanga Commission on Thursday donned their Bafana jerseys.“As you all see, today we, the entire Commission, are donning the Bafana Bafana jersey. Since today is the opening of Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, it is fitting...
Pre-2009 qualifications remain valid, says Manamela
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has moved to reassure South Africans that qualifications obtained before 2009 remain valid and continue to be officially recognised, despite ongoing reforms to the country’s qualifications system.
Addressing a media briefing on developments relating to the National Qualifications...
Zimbabwean truck driver gets 20 years imprisonment for smuggle explosives worth R1 million
Mashaba says he knew by Thursday night that a possible drug trafficking will happen on Friday