Cape Town disaster management on standby for weather-related issues
This comes as the Western Cape anticipates heavy rainfall, damaging winds and rough sea conditions.
South Africa
Limpopo MEC saddened by deadly N1 bus crash near Louis Trichardt
MEC Violet Mathye has sent condolences to the families who lost loved ones Limpopo accident.
Mother, newborn rescued in Little Karoo after being trapped by floods
The child was born last night after the woman went into labour.
South Africa to mark International Day of Plant Health in Mpumalanga
South Africa to mark International Day of Plant Health in Mpumalanga
The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, will commemorate the 2026 International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) in Mbombela.
The International Day of Plant Health is observed annually on 12 May to raise global...
Constitution laid the foundation for a democratic SA
Constitution laid the foundation for a democratic SA
As South Africa marks 30 years since the South African Constitution was adopted by the National Assembly, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli said the milestone “invites all of us, especially young people, to reflect on where this country comes from and where it is going”.
Speaking during the handing over of Cyber...
Steenhuisen welcomes new PPECB board ahead of centenary milestone
Steenhuisen welcomes new PPECB board ahead of centenary milestone
As the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in June, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has congratulated and welcomed the organisation’s newly appointed board members.
Established in June 1926, the PPECB is entering its second century of service as a linchpin...
Deputy President underscores development of rural communities as key to prosperous SA
Deputy President underscores development of rural communities as key to prosperous SA
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for an end to the dualistic rural economy, where a few commercial farmers dominate output while millions of smallholder farmers remain excluded from sharing in the gains of the economy.
“We must link subsistence farmers to markets, foster partnerships,...
Kouga Dam operating safely despite high inflows
Kouga Dam operating safely despite high inflows
The Department of Water and Sanitation has assured the public that the Kouga Dam remains structurally safe and fully operational despite water levels exceeding capacity following heavy rainfall in its catchment area.
This comes amid growing public concern as the current water levels at Kouga Dam reached approximately 120.6% following...
President Ramaphosa respects Constitutional Court judgment in EFF matter
President Ramaphosa respects Constitutional Court judgment in EFF matter
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his commitment to the Constitution, the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law following a Constitutional Court judgment in a matter brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
In a statement issued on Friday, the Presidency said it had noted the...
DA questions Ramaphosa’s Zimbabwe visit
DA wants to determine whether public funds were used for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Zimbabwe visit.
‘Non-negotiables’ set as KZN Treasury cracks down on municipal failures
‘Non-negotiables’ set as KZN Treasury cracks down on municipal failures
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has outlined a set of “non-negotiable” measures aimed at restoring financial discipline and accountability in municipalities across the province.
Tabling the third-quarter municipal performance report on Thursday, Rodgers warned that continued underperformance and...
EFF push for immediate Phala Phala impeachment process
Julius Malema has welcomed the Constitutional Court’s judgment on the Phala Phala matter
Sport boosts SA’s global image, drives tourism impact: Brand SA
Sporting success continues to unite SA and boosts the country’s tourism appeal says BrandSA.
Finds Kenya’s AI-Powered Health Premium System Overcharges the Poor and Undercharges the Wealthy
An AI-driven system used to determine how much Kenyans must pay for healthcare has systematically driven up costs for the country’s poorest households, an investigation has found, with the algorithm overestimating the incomes of low-income families while underestimating those of wealthier households. The system underpins Kenya’s Social Health Authority, launched in October 2024 as a […]
Algeria’s CERIST Launches Deeptech Innovation Hub to Convert Research Into Scalable AI and Cybersecurity Ventures
Algeria’s national research centre CERIST has launched the Deeptech Innovation Hub, a new acceleration platform designed to convert advanced research into scalable ventures by combining decades of national IT leadership with modern AI infrastructure. The hub, supervised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, is intended to support startups, connect industry and investors, […]
Kenya’s $1 Billion Microsoft-G42 Data Centre Project Stalls Over Power Supply Constraints
A flagship $1 billion Microsoft and G42 data centre project in Kenya has stalled over power supply constraints, with President William Ruto acknowledging that the country’s electricity system cannot accommodate the scale of the proposed facility without disrupting service to households and industry. The project was first announced during Ruto’s state visit to Washington in […]
Mop-up operations continue at Garden Route National Park following flooding
Mop-up operations continue at Garden Route National Park following flooding
The South African National Parks (SANParks) says teams and stakeholders are working tirelessly to restore access to the Garden Route National Park after persistent rainfall caused widespread damage to infrastructure.
In the Wilderness Section, several roads remain eroded and inaccessible, while mudslides and...
Masakhane African Languages Hub Joins Microsoft, Gates Foundation and Google.org to Launch LINGUA Africa
The Kenya-based Masakhane African Languages Hub has joined forces with Microsoft AI for Good Lab, the Gates Foundation and Google.org to launch LINGUA Africa, an open call for proposals designed to strengthen the language foundations needed for inclusive AI across the continent. Selected projects can apply for funding of up to $250,000 in cash and […]
KZN municipalities show mixed financial performance in third quarter
KZN municipalities show mixed financial performance in third quarter
KwaZulu-Natal municipalities have recorded mixed financial performance in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, with signs of stability in revenue collection overshadowed by persistent structural challenges.
Tabling the Consolidated Municipal Budget Performance Report on Thursday, 7 May 2026, MEC for...
Concerning CoJ finances, debt and liquidity revealed
Finance Minister raised serious concerns about the CoJ’s finances, citing debt, liquidity challenges
New bridge brings relief to Steelpoort residents
Residents in Steelpoort say a newly constructed bridge has improved transport and safety.