Commission hears how EMPD officials stole precious stones worth 1.4m
The IPID assistant director Thulani Magagula was testifying before the Madlanga Commission.
South Africa
SASSA biometric system saves R300m, targets grant fraud: Tolashe
Currently, 28 million South Africans receive social grants.
‘HIV prevention injectable drug must go to people in need’
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a massive rollout of the Lenacapavir injectable drug.-
Phala Phala farm theft accused’s bank records scrutinized
The investigating officer says David started receiving large amounts of money after the break-in.
IPID disputes City of Ekurhuleni on EMPD theft case
Thulani Magagula says Ekurhuleni was aware of the issue involving the theft of cigarettes by EMPD
Egyptian-Born Tactful AI Raises $1 Million to Scale Agentic Customer Experience Platform
UK-registered, Egyptian-founded customer experience platform Tactful AI has raised $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round to expand its end-to-end, AI-driven customer service infrastructure built on agentic AI capabilities. The round was co-led by UAE-based venture capital firm Foras AI and investment firm M Empire. Deep-tech angel investors also participated, including Omar Gabr,...
Tunisia Advances Digital Health Reform With AI and National Cloud Strategy
Tunisia’s minister of health, Dr. Mustafa Al-Furjani, met with Assad bin Dyab, president and general manager of Tunisie Telecom, to accelerate the digitalization of healthcare services. The high-level meeting focused on expanding the use of technology to improve quality of care and bring health services closer to citizens. Officials identified several priorities for the next […]
Ghana Backs Responsible AI Use in Military at Global REAIM Summit
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence, particularly in military and security operations, as global scrutiny intensifies over the impact of emerging technologies on peace and stability. Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs James Gyakye Quayson represented Ghana at the Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM)...
Morocco Signs Eight Agreements to Launch AI-Powered Idarati X.0 Super-App
Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform has signed eight cooperation agreements with public institutions and private companies to launch Idarati X.0, a super-app designed to transform how citizens access public services. The government said the platform will integrate artificial intelligence, a national digital identity system and a national smart digital wallet to...
Government implements measures to accelerate water recovery
Government implements measures to accelerate water recovery
Government has announced a series of measures to fast-track the recovery of water supply in Gauteng following recent disruptions.
According to the Presidency, Rand Water has restored operations to full capacity. However, municipal systems—particularly in the City of Johannesburg—remain under strain due to low reservoir...
Mozambique Launches National Digital Transformation Drive With Five-Pillar Strategy
Mozambique has reaffirmed digital transformation as a central pillar of national development during the launch of its First National Conference on Digital Transformation. Speaking on behalf of the National Institute of Electronic Government, Deputy Director-General Sérgio Mapsanganhe said the country is entering a “new era” focused on digitizing public services to bring government closer to […]
Presidential Golf Challenge proceeds to boost education
Presidential Golf Challenge proceeds to boost education
Proceeds from this year’s Presidential Golf Challenge will support 622 adopted schools and contribute to improving education infrastructure, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday, as he teed off at the annual fundraising event.Held a day after he delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA), the golf challenge was held...
Johannesburg water crisis forces closure of guest houses, restaurants
In Melville, businesses and locals haven’t had water for the past 27 days.
I foresaw CPUT accomodation protest two weeks before SONA: Manamela
Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela inspected Ekhaya Student Accomodation on Thursday night.
SA joins the global community in commemorating World Radio Day
SA joins the global community in commemorating World Radio Day
Government joins the global community in commemorating World Radio Day, a day that recognises the enduring power of radio as a trusted and accessible source of information, education and entertainment.
Proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO member states and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, World Radio Day...
News24 | OPINION | Alarming new bill tries to ‘police’ nonprofit organisations
A new draft amendment bill proposes changes to the regulatory framework governing nonprofit organisations which would turn the Nonprofit Organisations Directorate from a largely facilitative body into an enforcement authority with punitive powers, Alison Tilley writes for GroundUp.
World Radio Day calls attention to use of AI as an innovative tool
World Radio Day focusing on AI as a tool for innovation in broadcasting this year.
Three killed in crash on R573 Moloto Road linking to Pretoria
A minibus-taxi collided with a car on R573 Moloto Road on Friday morning.
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 13 February 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
News24 | The prof who wouldn’t look away: Leslie London on poison, the ‘dop system’, and genocide
A fighter for human rights in the tumultuous years before South Africa’s first democratic elections, Leslie London qualified as a medical doctor in the 1980s.
SA’s industrial future hinges on decisive action
SA’s industrial future hinges on decisive action
Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau says South Africa’s industrial future will be defined by bold and collaborative decision-making,
Speaking at the Sasol Engagement Dinner on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba in Cape Town on Thursday, Tau outlined a vision of reindustrialisation built on a low-carbon economy.
The...