Mpumalanga MEC concerned about illegal mining in Barberton
More than 540 illegal miners have been arrested in Barberton, Mpumalanga since last week.
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Four accused in Meyiwa trial abandon bid to have charges dropped
Five men are on trial at the High Court in Pretoria for Senzo Meyiwa’s murder in 2014.
Four of the five accused in Meyiwa trial abandon bid to have charges dropped
Five men are on trial at the High Court in Pretoria for Senzo Meyiwa’s murder in 2014.
Parents of assaulted 4-year-old Eldorado Park girl arrested
The father was arrested on Wednesday after tenants reported hearing the child scream.
Toddler on life support following brutal assault
Gauteng police are yet to issue a formal statement on the incident.
UWC installs free pad vending machines to keep students in class
Organisers say this is one more attempt to end what they call “period poverty.
KZN service providers accuse MEC of favouring relative’s company
Finance MEC says the department has received appeals from over 900 service providers in KZN.
Court hears graphic crime scene details in Ngobozana mass murder
The accused are facing a string of charges, including murder, attempted murder
Charges withdrawn against Rudolf de Wet as State secures key witness
The charges were dropped after accused number two turned into state witness.
News24 | Cape Town cop killer sentenced to 8 years
Phindile Christopher Sonyabashe, 61, was sentenced to eight years imprisonment for the murder of Constable Xolani Xekethwana, 40.
KZN police claim significant breakthrough in fighting crime
Crimes related to murder, attempted murder and assault recorded the highest arrests at 3 741.
Mokopane N1 becomes hazardous conditions after sudden storm
Limpopo Transport department says heavy rain and hail are causing hazardous conditions on N1
McKenzie apologises to SABC over false podcast allegations
McKenzie apologises to the SABC after he accused the corporation of being involved in a podcast
Denosa calls for N Cape Health MEC, HOD’s heads over ombuds’ findings
Sak demands that the department address staff shortages, and more nursing students enrolled
Former police officer accused of insurance-related murder seeks bail
The state, as well as the accused’s lawyers, are expected to make their closing arguments.
South Africa Launches National AI Stakeholder Forum to Build Inclusive, People-Centered Tech Future
In a bold move to shape the country’s AI future, South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) today officially launched the National Artificial Intelligence Stakeholder Forum, bringing together researchers, technologists, ethicists, policymakers, and private sector leaders to co-create an inclusive, ethical, and sustainable AI ecosystem. Led by Deputy Minister...
VON’s DG Urges Ethical AI Adoption in African Broadcasting at West Africa 2025
The 2025 West Africa Broadcasting Convention kicked off with a keynote from Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), who called on African media leaders to embrace AI responsibly, with strong ethical safeguards and localized storytelling at the core. Speaking to an audience of media executives, tech leaders, and policymakers in Lagos, […]
SAA Champions AI in Customer Service and Aviation Skills at Nigeria-South Africa Forum
South African Airways (SAA) is taking bold steps to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into aviation, hosting the July 2025 Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Forum under the theme “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work.” Held at Eko Hotel and Suites, the event brought together thought leaders from aviation and technology to explore how […]
Charges dropped against one accused in Limpopo pig feeding case
De Wet has turned state witness, and charges against him have been withdrawn
Newclare residents pack court to support child in drug video case
The Newclare community was in court to support the four-year-old boy and his family.
The Future of Engineering: Driving Sustainability through AI and Automation
The future of civil engineering extends far beyond concrete and steel, it is increasingly shaped by data, digital tools, and intelligent decision-making. Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and advanced analytics are rapidly transforming how engineers plan, design, and maintain infrastructure. In South Africa, these tools bring tremendous opportunity but also carry...