Meyer’s appointment as US ambassador deeply troubling: ATM
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Roelf Meyer as US ambassador on Wednesday night.
South Africa
Mkhwanazi grilled over alleged theft of precious stones
Mkhwanazi, Stols and McKenzie have been linked to an alleged rogue unit operating within the EMPD.
N1 closed in Limpopo after truck capsizes, no injuries reported
The N1 has been closed for traffic between Louis Trichardt and Williespoort turn-off.
President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visit to Spain
President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visit to Spain
President Cyril Ramaphosa undertook a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Spain on Wednesday night.“His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa is this evening undertaking a working visit to the Kingdom of Spain, where the President will have an audience with the King of Spain, His Majesty Felipe VI, and a bilateral engagement with...
Modack named ex-top cops in corruption claims: Witness
The defense is expected to call in another witness.
Emmanuel Mbense’s death takes centre stage at Madlanga Commission
The murder of businessman, Emmanuel Mbense, took centre stage at the Madlanga Commission.
The AI shift: Mapping South Africa’s growing AI skills economy
Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, including an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are evolving in South Africa. Based on data sourced from the company’s online recruitment platforms, the report shows that AI exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche […]
Balancing AI and Human Rights In The Modern Workplace
By Maureen Phiri, Director at Oxyon People Solutions The month of March sees South Africa observing Human Rights Day, and increasingly we are seeing discussions about dignity and fairness shifting into the modern workplace. At the same time, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly changing how organisations recruit, manage, and evaluate employees. While concerns about surveillance […]
SA medtech company AI Diagnostics raises R85 million to accelerate AI-powered TB screening
AI Diagnostics, a South African medtech company, has raised R85 million in a pre-Series A funding round to accelerate deployment of its AI-powered Ostium digital stethoscope, enabling early tuberculosis (TB) screening without specialist equipment or infrastructure. The round was led by The Steele Foundation for Hope, with participation from the iFSP Group, and Global Innovation […]
The Hidden Economics of Workplace AI
In many workplaces, the newest addition to virtual meetings isn’t a colleague, but an AI assistant like Granola or Otter. Suddenly no one has to scramble for action items or wonder who said what. The tool fades into the background while work gets a little smoother. And somewhere downstream, the precise record of how capable […]
State in Meyiwa trial rejects claims of repetitive questioning
Accused number two, Bongani Ntanzi, was on the stand at the Meyiwa trial on Wednesday.
Ramaphosa backs Roelf Meyer’s appointment as US Ambassador
President Ramaphosa has defended the appointment of Roelf Meyer as SA’s next ambassador.
SA gets first Lenacapavir doses as Mpumalanga waits in excitement
The injection is aimed at reducing the high number of HIV cases within the country
Mulilo invests R13bn in N Cape renewable projects
Mulilo Renewable Energy has created over 2000 jobs for locals
Court staggers bail proceedings in Limpopo insurance murders case
They accused allegedly orchestrated the deaths of nine insured victims.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s Albert Mazibuko honoured at memorial
Ladysmith Black Mambazo co-founder, Albert Mazibuko’s memorial service is underway in Durban.
Seitlholo raises concern over delays in Meyerton wastewater project
Seitlholo raises concern over delays in Meyerton wastewater project
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, has raised concerns over delays in the completion of the R220 million upgrade of the Meyerton Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW).
Seitlholo raised concerns during an oversight visit to the facility in the Midvaal Local Municipality, within the Sedibeng...
Roelf Meyer appointed US ambassador
Roelf Meyer appointed US ambassador
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, describing him as a seasoned and capable envoy suited to strengthening bilateral relations.
The President confirmed the appointment on the sidelines of the National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit in Boksburg on Wednesday.
“Roelf Meyer...
Skills programmes must deliver jobs, not just certificates: Gondwe
The Services SETA workshop currently underway in Pretoria is focusing on unemployment.
Failing municipalities are choking local economic growth, says President
Failing municipalities are choking local economic growth, says President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent reforms to unlock local economies, warning that poor governance at municipal level is undermining service delivery and stifling economic growth.
Delivering the keynote address at the 2026 National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit at the Birchwood Conference...
President drives red tape cuts and local business support to unlock township economies
President drives red tape cuts and local business support to unlock township economies
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for sweeping reforms to cut red tape and support small businesses, warning that bureaucratic delays at municipal level are driving away investment and limiting opportunities for township entrepreneurs.
Speaking at the 2026 National Local Economic Development...