SA begins extradition bid for Kruger tourist murder suspects
Suspects appeared in a Mozambican court over the murder of Mossel Bay couple Dina and Ernst Mara.
South Africa
Slow water supply recovery continues in parts of Johannesburg
Several areas across Johannesburg are still experiencing a slow recovery in water supply.
The ‘ultimate objective’ is a prosperous South Africa for all – President Ramaphosa
The ‘ultimate objective’ is a prosperous South Africa for all – President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has affirmed that the Presidency is resolutely focused on driving economic growth to transform the lives of all South Africans.The President delivered his reply to the Presidency Budget Vote debate in Parliament on Wednesday.
He emphasised that economic growth is not an...
IEC says building public trust in elections remains a challenge
IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya says the initiative also strengthens regional cooperation.
Teenager sentenced to 25 years for rape, murder of 79-year-old woman
In July last year, the accused brutally attacked the woman on a farm in the Little Karoo.
Hlabisa urges caution amid severe weather warnings
Hlabisa urges caution amid severe weather warnings
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged communities to exercise extra caution following severe weather warnings issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) in parts of the Eastern Cape and Western Cape.According to SAWS, the weather system is expected to bring widespread...
Usindiso fire case judgment set for July 21 pending report
Alleged arsonist Sthembiso Mdlalose faces 76 murder charges over the deadly 2023 CBD fire.
Former ANCYL SG Sindiso Magaqa murder case adjourned to August
The case against three men accused of the murder of Sindiso Magaqa will resume in August.
Police arrest suspect in Mossel Bay teen murder
Police arrest suspect in Mossel Bay teen murder
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged murder of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo in Mossel Bay, Western Cape.
Initial reports claimed that Sambo was targeted during protests against illegal migration. However, police have confirmed that there is no evidence linking his death to...
South African Children Forming Emotional Bonds With AI Chatbots, Sparking Calls for Stricter Safeguards
South African children are increasingly forming emotional relationships with AI chatbots, alongside rising concerns over screen addiction, deepfake abuse and the broader impact of technology on developing minds, social media law expert Emma Sadleir has warned. The warning comes as the Department of Basic Education works on formal screen time guidelines for children aged two […]
India and South Africa Strengthen Technology Partnership With AI and Digital Infrastructure at the Core
India and South Africa have agreed to strengthen their partnership in emerging technologies, with artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing identified as priority areas for joint development. The decision was taken during a bilateral meeting in New Delhi between Indian Union Minister Jitendra Singh and South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and...
AI Eye Screening Tools Roll Out in Kenya to Close Gap in Eye Care Specialists
AI-powered eye screening tools are being rolled out in Kenya in an effort to close a widening gap in eye care services, as the country grapples with a chronic shortage of specialists and an estimated 30% of the population in need of care to prevent vision impairment or blindness. Across Africa, blindness is an escalating […]
South African Workers Outpace Global Average on AI Adoption, BCG Report Finds
South African white-collar employees are outpacing the global average on AI adoption and reporting some of the strongest productivity gains anywhere in the world, according to Boston Consulting Group’s latest AI at Work report. The fourth annual BCG report, based on a survey of 11,749 workers across 14 markets including 503 South African respondents, found […]
Nigeria’s Gas Reserves Could Power the Global AI Boom, African Energy Chamber Says
The global artificial intelligence race is rapidly becoming an energy race, and Nigeria’s vast gas reserves could position the country to become a strategic partner for Big Tech as AI data centres demand reliable, large-scale power across multiple continents. As Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Oracle expand hyperscale data centres to support AI workloads, electricity has […]
Human settlements delivery depends on better coordination, says Simelane
Human settlements delivery depends on better coordination, says Simelane
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane says the future of human settlements delivery depends on the ability to align planning, infrastructure, financing, regulation, and implementation behind a common vision.
The Minister’s remarks come as the Department of Human Settlements faces significant budget...
Schooling in 3 EC districts suspended due to severe weather warning
A level eight severe weather warning has been issued by the Weather Service for the districts
Two arrested in Mozambique for murder of two Kruger National Park tourists
Two arrested in Mozambique for murder of two Kruger National Park tourists
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in Mozambique in connection with the brutal murder of two South African tourists.
The bodies of Dina and Ernst Marais were discovered nearly two weeks ago near a river area in the northern section...
Two suspects arrested for tourists murder at Kruger National Park
Dina and Ernst Marais bodies were found floating near Cross Corner both bearing multiple stab wounds
South Africa’s Child Protection Month wraps up in Ezibeleni, Eastern Cape
South Africa’s Child Protection Month wraps up in Ezibeleni, Eastern Cape
Social Development Acting Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga will, in the fight against the scourge of statutory rape in the country, lead the closing of the Child Protection Campaign in Ezibeleni, Eastern Cape, on Sunday.
The closing event will be held at Sinako Junior Primary School under the theme: “Working...
Government welcomes drop in diesel prices
Government welcomes drop in diesel prices
Government has welcomed the drop in diesel prices of between R2.62 and R3.25 per litre, effective Wednesday.
While motorists who use petrol will pay R1.43 more per litre at the pumps for both grades, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said the fuel levy relief announced by National Treasury will help cushion consumers...
Rand Water completes first phase of maintenance
Rand Water completes first phase of maintenance
Rand Water has successfully completed the first phase of its large-scale planned maintenance programme, with major pumping stations, including Mapleton and Eikenhof resuming operations at full capacity on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
The City of Ekurhuleni confirmed that both the primary maintenance work and associated opportunity projects...