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IEC flags generative AI and hyper-local disinformation as risk ahead of local elections

Yesterday at 14:46 PM, via SAnews

IEC flags generative AI and hyper-local disinformation as risk ahead of local elections

As South Africa prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections, the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its use in hyper-local disinformation campaigns has emerged as a key concern for the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).

IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya warned that the...

Government committed to localisation in ITP programme

Yesterday at 13:22 PM, via SAnews

Government committed to localisation in ITP programme

Government committed to localisation in ITP programme

Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy Samantha Graham-Maré has pushed back against misinformation in the public on the role of local players in South Africa’s Independent Transmission Project (ITP) Programme.

The Deputy Minister was speaking at the Disinformation Dialogue...

Steenhuisen calls for urgent resolution to secure sugar mills

Yesterday at 13:13 PM, via SAnews

Steenhuisen calls for urgent resolution to secure sugar mills

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has raised serious concern over the escalating crisis facing the sugar industry following the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett.

Steenhuisen said urgent intervention is needed to secure the operation of key sugar mills ahead of the April crushing season.

According to the Department of...

Dtic Minister commits to investigating governance issues

Yesterday at 12:31 PM, via SAnews

Dtic Minister commits to investigating governance issues

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says he remains committed to investigating issues related to governance and malfeasance as they relate to the Film and Television Production Incentive.

The Minister led a delegation of senior officials from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), including...

eThekwini Municipality reaffirms commitment to disability inclusion

Yesterday at 12:14 PM, via SAnews

eThekwini Municipality reaffirms commitment to disability inclusion

The eThekwini Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive, accessible, and people-centred city.

During a recent public consultation with the disability sector on the city’s Draft Annual Report 2024/25, the municipality underscored its focus on ensuring that service delivery responds...

SAPS, SANDF work to finalises deployment plan

Yesterday at 11:55 AM, via SAnews

SAPS, SANDF work to finalises deployment plan

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have met to finalise the deployment plan of the defence force in Gauteng and the Western Cape, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has said.“I can confirm that the SAPS National Commissioner General...

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