Mkhwanazi’s contract renewed: KZN Premier confirms
Ntuli announced this at a crime imbizo in the Pietermaritzburg area.
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Cartrack fined R5 million after consumer complaints
The NCT confirmed settlement between the NCC and Cartrack, including fines and refunds…
Severe thunderstorms expected over parts of SA
Severe thunderstorms expected over parts of SA
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several weather warnings for several provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Cape, over the course of the weekend.The weather service has issued a Yellow Level 4 Warning for severe thunderstorms for parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday.“Severe thunderstorms leading to...
Police probe Gugulethu, Philippi East shooting incidents
Police investigate two separate shooting incidents on the Cape Flats that left five people dead…
Joburg City Parks halts cremations over Easter holidays
City Parks says Muslim burials will continue in line with religious requirements
Over 3 400 officers deployed for KZN Easter road safety campaign
Over 3 400 officers deployed for KZN Easter road safety campaign
More than 3 483 law enforcement officers, supported by over 105 national traffic police officers, have been deployed across KwaZulu-Natal for the Easter holidays and Passover long weekend.
KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma announced the deployment during the launch of the province’s road...
South Africans urged to donate blood ahead of the Easter break
South Africans urged to donate blood ahead of the Easter break
As the Easter Holidays approach, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is calling on South Africans to donate blood, highlighting the critical need to maintain adequate supplies during the long weekend.The SANBS has set a national target of collecting 6 000 units of blood by today, Saturday, 28 March 2026, as...
Appeal to keep SA children safe on the roads during Easter holiday
RTMC spokesperson Simon Zwane says road safety must remain all road users’ primary focus.
City of Johannesburg disconnects defaulting government depts, SOEs
Jointly they owe the City of Johannesburg over R1.4 billion.
McKenzie gives Cachalia new info regarding Joshlin’s disappearance
McKenzie was speaking during a visit to Joshlin’s school in Saldanha.
CIT vehicle bombed in Newlands, KZN
It is not known at this stage if anyone was injured in the robbery.
Tshwane MMC Morodi removed after Madlanga Commission concerns
Executive mayor of Tshwane’s decision to remove her comes after an assessment of Morodi’s conduct.
Search for Joshlin Smith called off for Friday, police to pursue every lead
A renewed search for Joshlin was initiated following recent claims made by a community member.
Court sets July 6 for De Kock cross-examination in Cradock Four case
De Kock is expected back on the stand when the matter resumes in the Gqeberha High Court
State says relying on circumstantial evidence regarding siblings in Phala Phala robbery
The state says there is insufficient evidence linking the Joseph siblings to the farm on that day.
MEC Chiloane saddened by death of a learner
MEC Chiloane saddened by death of a learner
Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, has expressed shock and sadness following the tragic death of a Grade 3 boy learner from Lerutle Primary School in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, after a section of the school wall reportedly collapsed during breaktime on Thursday.
In a statement on Friday, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) said...
KZN Premier concerned over Mkhwanazi contract renewal delay
Legislation provides for a premier to endorse the appointment of a provincial commissioner
Shebe Maburna plans fresh bail bid citing new information
Advocate Michael Khumalo says he will request for a date for a bail hearing before the trial
Yellow Level Warning for several provinces
Yellow Level Warning for several provinces
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 Warning for severe thunderstorms on Friday, 27 March 2026.In an update, the weather service said the thunderstorms could lead to localised flooding of low-lying areas, susceptible roads and bridges as well as localised damage to infrastructure, settlements (informal),...
Africa’s AI Startup Scene Is Booming but Fragmented, With Five Hubs Driving Most Activity
Africa’s artificial intelligence revolution is not a continent-wide phenomenon but a fragmented one, concentrated in five distinct markets — Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco and Tunisia — each shaped by its own economic conditions, founder backgrounds and investor preferences, according to venture deal data tracking more than 350 startup transactions across the continent over the […]
MTN Joins $45 Million Round in AI-Native Radio Network Startup Alongside Nvidia, Cisco and Nokia
MTN Group’s digital infrastructure arm has joined a $45 million funding round in ORAN Development Company, a U.S.-based startup building AI-native radio access network technology, alongside Nvidia, Cisco, Nokia, AT&T and Telecom Italia. The Series A round, announced Thursday, positions ODC to develop software that would transform conventional cell towers into edge computing hubs capable […]