Police colonel denies receiving complaint over Ntanzi’s cellphone
Thoka revealed that he was not aware of any official complaint relating to the cellphone.
South Africa
Efforts underway to assist families affected by deadly Jhb fire
A 42-year-old man who attempted to rescue the children was injured and taken to hospital.
Some schools still remain closed in Garden Route district
Food hampers are still being distributed to flood cut off communities.
Two killed in collision allegedly involving Motsoaledi convoy vehicle
The convoy of Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, allegedly hit and killed two pedestrians.
Massive fire breaks out at Clairwood factory in KZN
The eThekwini Fire Department is at the scene of the incident.
Gauteng Health reaffirms support for healthcare workforce
Gauteng Department of Health reaffirms its commitment to strengthening healthcare workforce.
Twins die after a fire breaks out at informal settlement in Jhb
The fire is believed to have spread rapidly through the informal settlement.
Commonwealth Anti-Corruption Conference in Cameroon Sets Out Vision for AI-Powered Fight Against Corruption in Africa
The 16th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa has set out a shared vision for using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to strengthen the fight against corruption across the continent. The conference was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from May 4 to 8, bringing together senior anti-corruption leaders, policymakers and international experts […]
Two fatal accidents on N1 near Bela-Bela under investigation
Two fatal accidents on N1 near Bela-Bela under investigation
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that two separate fatal accidents on the N1 near Bela-Bela in Limpopo are under investigation, following a sequence of events involving the official vehicle of Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.
According to a SAPS statement issued on Tuesday, the incident involving...
Orange Targets 3 Million Youth and 500 Startups With Expanded AI and Digital Skills Commitments in Africa
Orange has announced a major expansion of its commitments to youth employability, entrepreneurship, digital inclusion, connectivity and inclusive artificial intelligence across Africa, including a target to train more than 3 million young people and support more than 500 new startups by 2030. The announcement was made at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, in […]
Simelane to lead delegation to urban forum in Azerbaijan
Simelane to lead delegation to urban forum in Azerbaijan
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane will lead South Africa’s delegation to the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13), scheduled to take place in Baku in the Republic of Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026.Convened under the theme: “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities”, the WUF13...
Google’s Hustle Academy Returns for 2026 With Sharper Focus on AI Skills for African Entrepreneurs and Students
Google’s Hustle Academy is returning in 2026 with a redesigned format and a sharper focus on artificial intelligence skills for African entrepreneurs and students, as the continent’s digital economy continues to scale faster than the talent pipeline needed to support it. Africa’s digital transformation market is projected to grow from $34 billion in 2025 to […]
South African CIOs Warn Against Over-Reliance on AI in Software Development, Call for Locally Built Models
South African IT leaders have called for a more deliberate approach to artificial intelligence in software development, urging organizations to treat the technology as “a power tool for skilled engineers” rather than a crutch for inexperience. Speaking at the 2026 CIO Day at the Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, technology leaders explored what leadership […]
AI Transcription Tools Struggle With South African Languages and Code-Switching, Industry Leaders Warn
AI transcription tools are struggling to accurately interpret South African dialects, code-switching and local languages, creating risks for businesses adopting these systems for customer service, compliance, healthcare administration and meeting intelligence. The challenge stems from how most AI models are trained. Because the leading models are built in English-speaking countries, they are...
SA increases export volumes to boost fiscus and economic growth
SA increases export volumes to boost fiscus and economic growth
As logistics and mobility reform remain one of the key pillars of government’s agenda for sustainable economic growth, South Africa plans to move up to 24 million tons of freight annually from 1 April next year.
“This will ensure more South African minerals, vehicles and agricultural produce reach international...
eThekwini Mayor urges residents to pay for services
eThekwini Mayor urges residents to pay for services
eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba has called on residents to pay for municipal services to help sustain service delivery and maintain infrastructure.
Xaba made the appeal while presenting the eThekwini Municipality’s proposed R74.7 billion 2026/27 Budget and Integrated Development Plan (IDP) during a public engagement at King Zwelithini...
Meyiwa trial delayed due to missing police occurrence book
Ramosepele says the missing occurrence book contains critical information.
Home Affairs wins Constitutional Court case against repeat asylum applications
Home Affairs wins Constitutional Court case against repeat asylum applications
The Department of Home Affairs has secured a significant victory against the abuse of the asylum system following a judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court in Director-General, Department of Home Affairs and Others v Irankunda and Another.
In its majority ruling, the apex court upheld the...
Africa’s Travel Indaba showcases tourism as driver of growth and jobs
Africa’s Travel Indaba showcases tourism as driver of growth and jobs
South Africa’s tourism sector is regaining momentum, with President Cyril Ramaphosa declaring that tourism is far more than an economic driver – it is “a living expression of people”.
Addressing delegates at Africa’s Travel Indaba currently underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban, the...
SA secures additional FMD vaccines as regional response gains momentum
SA secures additional FMD vaccines as regional response gains momentum
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has announced the arrival of a further two million doses of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine from Dollvet in Turkey, on Tuesday morning, bringing the total number of doses imported since late February to eight million.
The latest arrival forms part of an accelerated...
Government allocates nearly R31 billion to SANRAL
Government allocates nearly R31 billion to SANRAL
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) is expected to receive almost R31 billion this year to maintain, rehabilitate, upgrade and expand the road network.
“These funds will be used for capital expenditure on the non-toll network, the Gauteng Freeway Improvement project operations; the N2 Wild Coast route for ongoing...