
Police captain arrested for alleged fraud worth millions
The arrest follows an internal investigation into suspicious transactions.
MONDAY, 06 APRIL 2026, 17:20

The arrest follows an internal investigation into suspicious transactions.

Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson, Maremane has urged motorists to follow the rules of the road

John Nkuna says another serious crash occurred on the R568 near Kwamhlanga

BMA Assistant Commissioner, Azwi Managa, says they have deployed enough personnel to the situation

While she welcomes the army’s presence, Wilson believes it is only part of the solution.

In the Durban CBD, fallen trees and debris are being cleared from roads.

In the Durban CBD, fallen trees and debris are being cleared from roads.

SACR is concerned that South Africa may not be able to fully enact the First Safe Country Principle

Pelonomi Moiloa has taken an unconventional path to becoming one of Africa’s most recognized figures in artificial intelligence — from biomedical engineering in Johannesburg to a master’s degree in Japan, through data science at one of South Africa’s largest banks, to co-founding a startup that is building multilingual AI systems for African languages. Moiloa co-founded […]

South African AI research platform Yazi has raised its first institutional funding round from 3 Capital Ventures at a pre-money valuation of 30 million rand ($1.6 million), the company announced. The amount of the investment was not disclosed. Yazi was founded in Cape Town in 2022 by Timothy Treagus, who serves as CEO, and Mzwandile […]

South African technology distributor Mustek is investing 7 million rand in artificial intelligence, launching a dedicated business-to-business AI marketplace as the company seeks new growth drivers following the collapse of its renewable energy hardware boom. Mustek, founded in 1987 and owner of South Africa’s Mecer PC brand, acquired a controlling stake in local startup Business […]

A UK-based creative technologist has developed an AI-powered speech learning platform designed specifically for African languages, aiming to help second-generation Africans in the diaspora reconnect with their linguistic heritage through tools that global language apps have largely failed to provide. Adebola Onabanjo, founder of Asalingo, said existing language learning applications offer...

Until recently, the modernisation of customs processes was a race to digitise paperwork and automate manual workflows. With that phase largely complete, we are entering a far more consequential era: the shift from automated systems to agentic ones. We are moving toward systems that not only follow rules, but also largely configure themselves, adapt to regulatory shifts in real-time, […]

Mazibuko passed away on early hours of Monday morning after battling illness.

This after the death of seven between a car and truck in Gqeberha on Sunday.
Government to engage residents on Vaal Special Economic Zone
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), the Gauteng Provincial Government and the Local Municipalities of Lesedi and Midvaal, will host public consultations on the planned designation of the Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
This follows the publication, on 3 March 2026, of the Minister of Trade,...

N3TC’S Thania Dhoogra explains the plans they’ve put in place to ensure the free flow of traffic.

This as traffic increases on the R71 linking Moria and Polokwane as well as the N1.
Emerging farmer thrives in tomato production
By More Matshediso
Tshililo Mafuka is a tomato farmer from Muswodi Dipeni in Musina, Limpopo, whose passion for agriculture began long before he launched his own farming business.
His rise in the agricultural sector is a story of resilience and a meaningful contribution to strengthening South Africa’s local food supply chain.
Mafuka...

BMA Commissioner Dr. Masiapato will oversee the Beitbridge border amid the post-Easter traffic surge
Specialised Committees – key to securing South Africa’s future
By Michael Currin
Just a few years ago South Africa’s energy situation looked bleak with power outages sometimes exceeding eight hours a day. Communities and businesses endured severe stages of load shedding, disrupting economic activity and eroding public confidence. It became distinctly clear that urgent and...