Tshwane Metro police major says Malatji’s claims are malicious
Phiri is accused of assigning contract work to private security firms without delegated authority.
South Africa
SARB seeks more data to assess Middle East war’s impact on economy
The central bank says it has some data to guide its assessment, but some uncertainty still lingers.
North West disaster management assesses damages after heavy rains
Public and private properties were destroyed in Rustenburg, Matlosana and Mahikeng.
SA, Mexico to renew rivalry in 2026 World Cup opener
SA, Mexico to renew rivalry in 2026 World Cup opener
When Bafana Bafana walk onto the pitch for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June, it will mark exactly 16 years since South Africa, as host nation, kicked off the first World Cup on African soil against Mexico in Johannesburg.
Fast forward to 11 June 2026, and history repeats itself — with the same two nations...
Six nabbed in Eastern Cape for manufacturing illicit alcohol
Police found five occupants producing and packaging various brands of counterfeit alcohol.
Boksburg Court hears of payments to secure release of Kagiso Lerutla
Mkhwanazi and Lerutla face charges of corruption, fraud and defeating the ends of justice.
Tolashe takes integrated services to vulnerable KZN communities
Tolashe takes integrated services to vulnerable KZN communities
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe will lead a service delivery outreach in Ngudwini, KwaZulu-Natal, as part of government efforts to improve living conditions for vulnerable communities.
The outreach, taking place on Friday, 24 April 2026, will be conducted through an Integrated Community Registration and...
SAWS warns of heavy rain, severe thunderstorms
SAWS warns of heavy rain, severe thunderstorms
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms, with heavy downpours expected in the North West on Thursday.
A Yellow Level 4 warning has been issued for severe thunderstorms that may bring strong, damaging winds, hail, excessive lightning and heavy...
Shebe Maburna back in court for bail bid
Shebe Maburna has not submitted any request for medical attention while in custody since November.
Growth outlook stalls as oil prices fuel inflation concerns
Old Mutual Investment Group warns that geopolitical tensions could delay South Africa’s growth path…
KZN forensic lab boosts criminal justice response to GBVF
KZN forensic lab boosts criminal justice response to GBVF
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has described the establishment of a new forensic science laboratory in Mayville, west of Durban, as a significant step toward strengthening the criminal justice response to Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).
The development follows a 2025 CGE investigation into the...
Algeria Launches First AI and Cybersecurity Startup Cluster at Sidi Abdellah Technology Hub
Algeria has inaugurated its first startup cluster dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, marking a structural shift in the country’s innovation policy toward organized ecosystems that bridge academic research and industrial application. The cluster was launched at the Scientific and Technological Pole “Chahid Abdelhafid-Ihaddaden” in Sidi Abdellah under the joint...
Postbank begins final SASSA Gold Card replacement drive
Postbank begins final SASSA Gold Card replacement drive
Postbank has announced that the replacement of remaining SASSA Gold Cards with new Postbank Black Cards will begin on 29 April, with beneficiaries urged to switch before the 31 August 2026 deadline.
The bank said social grant recipients who are still using Gold Cards must migrate to the new Black Cards before the cut-off date...
Lerutla tells court he’s not a flight risk, no history of criminality
They face charges of corruption, fraud and defeating the ends of justice.
Letsike calls for systematic inclusion and protection of human dignity
Letsike calls for systematic inclusion and protection of human dignity
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has warned that global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cannot be achieved while systemic exclusion persists.
Speaking at the Pride Caucus Breakfast, held on the sidelines of the 2026 Ottawa Civic Space...
SA requires R2 trillion investment to revitalise rail system
SA requires R2 trillion investment to revitalise rail system
South Africa will need nearly R2 trillion in public and private investment over the next 30 years to implement a plan positioning rail as the backbone of the country’s logistics and transport system.
This investment is expected to benefit the economy due to big infrastructure spending, with economic studies showing that...
AA warns of further fuel increases due to global tensions
AA warns that rising global tensions and limited fuel reserves could lead to further fuel increases.
South African Startups Loop and Vambo AI Join Google’s 10th African Accelerator Cohort
South African technology startups Loop and Vambo AI are among 15 African companies selected for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, chosen from nearly 2,600 applications. The selected companies will receive up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits and access to a global network of investors, partners and collaborators. The program, […]
Africa Must Build Its Own AI Factories or Risk Permanent Dependency, Enterprise Strategist Warns
The world’s most consequential technology organisations are no longer building software only − they are building factories. Not factories that produce goods, but factories that produce data-driven intelligence at scale. South African and African enterprise leaders who understand this distinction will capture disproportionate value. Those who do not will find themselves perpetually...
Three suspects arrested for kidnapping and killing 7 people in KZN
3 suspects have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and killing of 7 people in Newtown
Julius Mkhwanazi , Lerutla back in court for bail application
Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and city manager, Kagiso Lerutla are applying for bail