Matipandile Sotheni’s lawyer intends to withdraw from murder case
During Sotheni’s last appearance, he said that he didn’t know Attorney Eric Bryer.
South Africa
SAPS says disciplinary processes underway against Sergeant Nkosi
I had emerged that Sergeant Nkosi allegedly worked with alleged criminal cartel leaders.
More than 16,000 suspects arrested for various crimes
The suspects were nabbed during operation Shanela from Monday last week to Sunday.
North West raises alarm over illegal mining, chrome wash plants
North West raises alarm over illegal mining, chrome wash plants
The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism has raised serious concerns over the growing number of illegal mining activities and unauthorised chrome wash plants across the province, particularly in the Bojanala and Madibeng areas.
The...
MEC Chiloane visits Daveyton family following tragic school wall collapse
MEC Chiloane visits Daveyton family following tragic school wall collapse
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, has visited the family of a Grade 3 learner, who died following a wall collapse at Lerutle Primary School, last week.
The visit took place on Monday at the family home in Daveyton, days after the tragic incident that claimed the life of the young boy, identified by his...
Bus drivers urged to prioritise safety ahead of Easter weekend
The Gauteng Traffic Police is urging bus drivers to take full responsibility for road safety.
Former Ghana VP Bawumia Warns High Data Costs Could Lock Africa Out of AI Revolution
Former Ghanaian Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has warned that the high cost of mobile data remains one of the most significant barriers to Africa’s meaningful participation in the artificial intelligence revolution, urging governments to treat connectivity affordability as a foundational policy priority. Delivering a keynote address at the LSE Africa Summit 2026 in London on […]
Absa on Next-Generation AI in Banking
Rewind just a few years and large language models and generative artificial intelligence were barely on the public radar, yet the technology has already evolved into its next iteration: agentic AI, a new breed of systems that are semi- or fully autonomous and able to reason and act on their own. And adoption has skyrocketed, […]
African Broadcast Newsrooms Embrace AI But Lack Policies to Govern It, Industry Forum Warns
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping broadcast newsrooms across Africa, but a critical gap in institutional policy and national regulation is threatening the credibility of the continent’s media landscape, senior editorial and technology leaders warned at an industry webinar last month. The Broadcast Media Africa webinar, titled “Reworking Broadcast Newsroom Operations for the Age...
24-Year-Old South African Entrepreneur Builds AI Tool to Expose Tender Corruption and Streamline Bidding
A 24-year-old Swedish-South African entrepreneur has built an artificial intelligence platform designed to make South Africa’s tender system more transparent and competitive, arguing that wider visibility of tender opportunities could help curb corruption by ensuring more legitimate bidders participate. Lars Gumede, founder of Axel Technologies, launched NowNow in January 2025 as an AI...
Nigerian Film “Makemation” Brings African Perspective to Global AI Conversation
A Nigerian feature film is making its international rounds after a successful domestic theatrical run, offering a coming-of-age story that centers artificial intelligence within an African context and challenges the Western narratives that dominate global technology discourse. “Makemation,” directed by Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji — a Nigerian filmmaker with a background in AI development —...
TNPA advances SA’s food security
TNPA advances SA’s food security
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has taken a decisive step to advance South Africa’s food security and improve global trade competitiveness through two landmark concession awards at the Maydon Wharf Precinct, in the Port of Durban.
These transactions will unlock more than R1 billion in private sector investment in modernising port...
NYDA calls for a youth-centred economic response
NYDA calls for a youth-centred economic response
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has called for a more coordinated and youth-focused economic response amid rising global uncertainty and domestic constraints.
The call comes after the latest decision by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%, against a...
ActionSA concerned about power disconnection at Eldorado Park schools
The party says the schools had their electricity cut on Friday due to outstanding arrears.
Majodina to release Green Drop Report
Majodina to release Green Drop Report
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will on Tuesday release the Green Drop Report, alongside progress reports on the Blue Drop and No Drop programmes, providing a comprehensive update on South Africa’s drinking water quality, service provision, and wastewater management.
The Green, Blue and No Drop Certification programmes are...
Thunderstorms expected in northern KwaZulu-Natal
Thunderstorms expected in northern KwaZulu-Natal
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in several areas in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
The service warned of localised damage to infrastructure and settlements, localised flooding of roads and bridges and possible minor motor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads and poor visibility.
The...
One person killed in accident on M7 in Durban
One person has been killed and another injured in a horrific accident on the M7 in Durban, KZN.
AmaXhosa Royal Family vow to protect sovereignty of EC people
A protest is under way against an unauthorised coronation of the Nigerian Igbo King in KuGompo.
SAPS hosts camp for children of members who died in line of duty
SAPS hosts 3-day leadership camp for children of members who died in the line of duty
NSFAS directed to activate forensic unit to work with SIU
NSFAS directed to activate forensic unit to work with SIU
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has directed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board to activate its forensic unit immediately to work with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on cases already under investigation, and refer identified instances of fraud and misrepresentation to the...
President Ramaphosa states SA investment case ahead of SAIC
President Ramaphosa states SA investment case ahead of SAIC
The South African government will pursue its commitment to fiscal discipline and reform implementation as the upcoming South African Investment Conference (SAIC) provides a pivotal moment to translate recent economic gains into tangible investment outcomes.
This according President Cyril Ramaposa’s weekly newsletter,...