Mahikeng in shock following murder of social activist
Those who worked closely with him say, he was a leader who believed in truth.
South Africa
JCPS to convene urgent meeting to address rising immigration issues
The urgent meeting will be attended by all the security cluster Ministers and senior officials
Western Cape AI Cluster Launches as Province Moves Ahead on AI Ecosystem While National Policy Stalls
The South African AI Association and the Western Cape Government have launched the Western Cape AI Cluster, a three-year collaboration designed to research, develop and grow the province’s AI ecosystem — and to position the Western Cape as a globally significant AI hub. The cluster launches at a significant moment. South Africa’s planned National AI […]
Sage Rolls Out AI Suite Across Africa and Middle East to Tackle SMB Compliance and Productivity Gap
Global accounting and payroll technology company Sage has announced the rollout of Sage Ai across its solutions in South Africa, select pan-African markets and the Middle East, introducing a suite of AI tools designed to automate administrative processes, strengthen compliance and improve productivity for small and mid-sized businesses. The rollout includes Sage Copilot, a generative […]
Aumet Raises $12 Million Series A for AI-Powered Healthcare Procurement Platform Across MENA
AAIC Investment has announced that Aumet, a portfolio company of its Africa Innovation and Healthcare Fund II, has completed a Series A funding round raising $12 million. Aumet is a health-tech company that develops AI-powered healthcare procurement and supply chain platforms for the Middle East and North Africa region. Its proprietary platform integrates pharmaceutical and […]
Meta Report Projects AI Could Add R528 Billion to South Africa’s GDP as SMEs Build Livelihoods on Its Platforms
Meta’s platforms already contribute R16.5 billion annually to South Africa’s economy, and artificial intelligence could add a further R528 billion to GDP over the next decade, according to a new report by research firm Public First commissioned by Meta. The report, titled Meta’s Impact in South Africa, found that 910,000 small and medium enterprises are […]
South Africa’s Aura Shifts to Predictive AI Crime Prevention, Dispatching Security Before Incidents Occur
South African security company Aura says it has shifted from reacting to crimes to preventing them entirely, using large datasets and predictive AI models to forecast criminal activity before it occurs and automatically dispatch security personnel to those locations. Aura consolidated hundreds of independent armed response and medical emergency service providers across South Africa into […]
Crime remains high in Northern Cape despite decline in stats
A crime prevention group says violent crime remains high on the ground.
E-waste recycling programme launched in Mthatha
Recyclers in the region normally sell their waste in KwaZulu-Natal
Severe weather leaves several W Cape communities cut off
Eleven people died in one of the biggest and most destructive storms in decades in the province.
DA to monitor Charlotte Maxeke Hospital repair deadlines
Patients are still suffering from delays in repairs at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital.
North West MEC concerned over learner fatal crashes
MEC for education, Viola Motsumi has raised concerns over increasing learner-related accidents.
GP residents reassured not to panic ahead of Rand Water maintenance
The first phase of Rand Water maintenance will run from 29th of May to the 2nd of June.
SA host International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 in Boksburg
SA host International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 Global Flagship Event in Boksburg
Lamola champions bold collective action at SADC Foreign Ministers Retreat
Lamola champions bold collective action at SADC Foreign Ministers Retreat
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says the future of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will be determined by the region’s ability to act collectively in response to growing geopolitical and economic pressures.
Delivering closing remarks at the SADC Ministers of...
Steenhuisen calls on provinces to speed up FMD vaccinations
Steenhuisen announced that the first batch of a 3.5 million dose of FMD vaccines arrived on Sunday
SADC pushes for regional self-reliance amid energy, debt and migration pressures
SADC pushes for regional self-reliance amid energy, debt and migration pressures
Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders have called for greater regional self-reliance, collective investment and deeper economic integration as the region confronts mounting geopolitical and economic pressures.
This emerged during a media briefing at the conclusion of the SADC Ministers...
Body recovered following Plastic View shack fire
Body found after Plastic View informal settlement shack fire on Sunday morning in Pretoria
‘Bakkie belonging to murdered KNP couple exited through Mozambique’
The two bodies were discovered near a river on Friday by other tourists.
LIVE: One-on-one interview with former President Thabo Mbeki
Thabo Mbeki speaks on the current challenges facing the globe as well as South Africa.
Call to vaccinate as 3.5 million FMD vaccine doses arrive
Call to vaccinate as 3.5 million FMD vaccine doses arrive
With the arrival of the first batch of a 3.5 million-dose consignment of Biogénesis Bagó Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has called on all provincial departments to prioritise vaccinating as many animals as possible over the coming weeks.
The remainder of the record-breaking...