Two killed, 19 injured in Eastern Cape crash
Residents of the village and motorists rushed to pull out people from the wreckages.
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Citizens urged to work with law agencies to curb illegal immigration
Several marches on illegal immigration have taken place in various cities around the country.
Western Cape urges caution on roads ahead of long weekend
Motorists and pedestrians are cautioned to stay alert and to make responsible decisions.
Limpopo MEC urges road safety ahead of May Day rallies
Limpopo MEC urges road safety ahead of May Day rallies
Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Violet Mathye, has called on motorists, public transport operators and workers travelling to the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) May Day event to prioritise road safety, as traffic volumes are expected to spike over this long weekend.
The Cosatu national May Day...
Ambushed KZN officers were on undercover operation: SAPS
One police officer was killed during an ambush in KwaZulu-Natal.
Manhunt on for attackers of Crime Intelligence officers
Manhunt on for attackers of Crime Intelligence officers
Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane says maximum resources have been mobilised to hunt down a group of criminals who attacked two Crime Intelligence officers this afternoon in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
The attack on the Crime Intelligence officers happened in the Mount Edgecombe area.
A member who was...
President sets 4 November 2026 as date for Local Government Elections
President sets 4 November 2026 as date for Local Government Elections
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially announced 4 November 2026 as the date for South Africa’s upcoming Local Government Elections, setting the stage for political parties and voters to begin preparations.
The President made the announcement on Thursday during the Extended Presidential Coordinating Council...
eThekwini mayor calls for special courts to tackle land invasions
eThekwini mayor calls for special courts to tackle land invasions
EThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has called for the establishment of special courts to address the growing problem of land invasions and property hijackings.
Xaba on Wednesday said he has approached Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, with the proposal, citing growing concern...
Northern Cape residents urged to avoid flooded areas
Northern Cape residents have been urged to exercise extreme caution amid heavy rainfall.
Investment needed from private sector to enhance innovation: Cele
The department says some innovations are unable to prosper because of lack of funding.
AI Could Displace More Than 1.3 Million Moroccan Jobs by 2030 Without Urgent Action
Artificial intelligence and automation could put more than 1.3 million Moroccan jobs at net risk of displacement by 2030, according to a new report from the African Center for Strategic Studies and Digitalization, which frames the challenge as a structural transformation requiring urgent national coordination across education, industry and public policy. The report identifies nearly […]
Community safety structures commended for strengthening democracy
Community safety structures commended for strengthening democracy
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has commended voluntary community safety structures for their role in protecting communities and strengthening democracy.
Ntuli was speaking at Zakheni B Community Hall in the Alfred Duma Local Municipality, where he officially welcomed newly trained members of community safety...
Code for Africa Opens Applications for 2026 AI for Good Fellowship Supporting Human Rights Defenders
Code for Africa has opened applications for the 2026 AI for Good Fellowship, a program supporting African technologists to apply artificial intelligence in strengthening the work of human rights defender organizations across the continent. The fellowship is offered under the Digitalize Youth consortium. The program will support six technologists to collaborate with human rights defenders […]
Nigerian Startup Cencori Builds Security Layer for AI Production Apps as Africa’s AI Ecosystem Matures
A Nigerian AI infrastructure startup has launched a platform designed to function as a security layer between AI applications and the models they depend on, addressing what its founders describe as a critical gap as African and global companies rush to ship AI-powered products without adequate guardrails. Cencori, founded in June 2025 by Bola Banjo, […]
AI Clinical Platform Heidi Officially Launches in South Africa After 15,000 Clinicians Adopt the Tool
AI clinical care platform Heidi has officially launched in South Africa following adoption by 15,000 clinicians in the country, as workforce shortages and administrative burden push healthcare systems toward AI tools that integrate with existing workflows. The launch comes after a wave of clinician-led demand, with adoption now extending beyond individual users into broader system […]
Milken Institute Report Says AI and Manufacturing Innovation Are Key to Africa’s Industrial Transformation
A new report from the Milken Institute argues that artificial intelligence and targeted manufacturing innovation are essential to unlocking Africa’s industrial transformation, with the continent on track to represent a quarter of the world’s population and $16 trillion in business and consumer spending by 2050 — but at risk of continuing to lag in production […]
IDC commended for developmental role in democratic SA
IDC commended for developmental role in democratic SA
As the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) celebrates 86 years of existence, Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Minister Parks Tau has lauded the role the institution has played in supporting the mandate of democratic South Africa.
“This role and responsibility is critical as we address challenges, which include slow...
Soweto shack fire claims two lives
The Emergency Management Services says firefighters responded to the blaze at around 5 am.
Manamela accepts NSFAS board resignations
Manamela accepts NSFAS board resignations
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has accepted a series of resignations from the board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), including the resignation of the interim Chairperson, Dr Mugwena Maluleke, with effect from 27 April 2026.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the department said Maluleke stepped...
Shebe Maburna denied bail
Lehlogonolo ‘Shebe Maburna’ Chauke is facing charges, including attempted murder.
Gender based violence cases raise concern over justice system
Concerns raised over accountability and protection as violence in SA persists.