W Cape calls on parents to apply for Grade 8 placements urgently
The department says parents of 28 000 current Grade 7’s have not yet applied, with two weeks to go.
South Africa
South Africa continues to position itself as a destination of choice
South Africa continues to position itself as a destination of choice
By William Baloyi
The beauty of South Africa lies in our identity as a champion of peace, with the spirit of ubuntu serving as our defining signature to the world.
The world is once again arriving on our shores for the 6th South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC), scheduled to take place on 31 March 2026 at the...
SADAG calls for awareness on Bipolar Disorder
SADAG says stigma surrounding the condition can affect individuals’ confidence and well-being.
COGTA condemns violence over ‘Nigerian King’ claims
OGTA says the Nigerian Embassy has distanced itself from reports of a coronation in KuGompo.
SA Investment Conference opens in Sandton, with government targeting R2 trillion in new commitments
SA Investment Conference opens in Sandton, with government targeting R2 trillion in new commitments
It is a hive of activity at the Sandton Convention Centre, as delegates arrive for the long-awaited edition of the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC).
Inside the venue, companies are exhibiting their products and services, while Cabinet Ministers, business leaders and...
Scholar transport driver Ayanda Dludla to return to court on Thursday
The 22-year-old faces 14 counts of murder following the crash in which 14 learners died.
Wachumlilo clinches first major award after 20-year journey
Wacha Mkhukhu Wachumlilo has won the Best Gospel Group award at the Thobela FM Awards.
Ivory Park residents threaten election boycott over service delivery
Residents of Ivory Park have threatened to not participate in the elections.
Andrew Chauke says corruption allegations affected him
The enquiry is probing his fitness to hold office.
Mapulaneng testing centre temporarily closed following fire
Eye-testing machines, licencing equipment and documents were destroyed.
Mabuyane condemns violent protests and looting in KuGompo
Mabuyane calls on all parties to obey the laws of the country.
Matipandile Sotheni’s lawyer intends to withdraw from murder case
During Sotheni’s last appearance, he said that he didn’t know Attorney Eric Bryer.
SAPS says disciplinary processes underway against Sergeant Nkosi
I had emerged that Sergeant Nkosi allegedly worked with alleged criminal cartel leaders.
More than 16,000 suspects arrested for various crimes
The suspects were nabbed during operation Shanela from Monday last week to Sunday.
North West raises alarm over illegal mining, chrome wash plants
North West raises alarm over illegal mining, chrome wash plants
The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism has raised serious concerns over the growing number of illegal mining activities and unauthorised chrome wash plants across the province, particularly in the Bojanala and Madibeng areas.
The...
MEC Chiloane visits Daveyton family following tragic school wall collapse
MEC Chiloane visits Daveyton family following tragic school wall collapse
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, has visited the family of a Grade 3 learner, who died following a wall collapse at Lerutle Primary School, last week.
The visit took place on Monday at the family home in Daveyton, days after the tragic incident that claimed the life of the young boy, identified by his...
Bus drivers urged to prioritise safety ahead of Easter weekend
The Gauteng Traffic Police is urging bus drivers to take full responsibility for road safety.
President Ramaphosa to address Sixth South Africa Investment Conference
President Ramaphosa to address Sixth South Africa Investment Conference
At the heart of Johannesburg’s financial capital, the Sandton Convention Centre will once again take centre stage as global capital meets local ambition at the Sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC).
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday address an audience of international investors, business...
Former Ghana VP Bawumia Warns High Data Costs Could Lock Africa Out of AI Revolution
Former Ghanaian Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has warned that the high cost of mobile data remains one of the most significant barriers to Africa’s meaningful participation in the artificial intelligence revolution, urging governments to treat connectivity affordability as a foundational policy priority. Delivering a keynote address at the LSE Africa Summit 2026 in London on […]
Absa on Next-Generation AI in Banking
Rewind just a few years and large language models and generative artificial intelligence were barely on the public radar, yet the technology has already evolved into its next iteration: agentic AI, a new breed of systems that are semi- or fully autonomous and able to reason and act on their own. And adoption has skyrocketed, […]
African Broadcast Newsrooms Embrace AI But Lack Policies to Govern It, Industry Forum Warns
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping broadcast newsrooms across Africa, but a critical gap in institutional policy and national regulation is threatening the credibility of the continent’s media landscape, senior editorial and technology leaders warned at an industry webinar last month. The Broadcast Media Africa webinar, titled “Reworking Broadcast Newsroom Operations for the Age...