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Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, including an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are evolving in South Africa. Based on data sourced from the company’s online recruitment platforms, the report shows that AI exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche […]
By Maureen Phiri, Director at Oxyon People Solutions The month of March sees South Africa observing Human Rights Day, and increasingly we are seeing discussions about dignity and fairness shifting into the modern workplace. At the same time, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly changing how organisations recruit, manage, and evaluate employees. While concerns about surveillance […]
AI Diagnostics, a South African medtech company, has raised R85 million in a pre-Series A funding round to accelerate deployment of its AI-powered Ostium digital stethoscope, enabling early tuberculosis (TB) screening without specialist equipment or infrastructure. The round was led by The Steele Foundation for Hope, with participation from the iFSP Group, and Global Innovation […]
In many workplaces, the newest addition to virtual meetings isn’t a colleague, but an AI assistant like Granola or Otter. Suddenly no one has to scramble for action items or wonder who said what. The tool fades into the background while work gets a little smoother. And somewhere downstream, the precise record of how capable […]
Accused number two, Bongani Ntanzi, was on the stand at the Meyiwa trial on Wednesday.
President Ramaphosa has defended the appointment of Roelf Meyer as SA’s next ambassador.
The injection is aimed at reducing the high number of HIV cases within the country
Mulilo Renewable Energy has created over 2000 jobs for locals
They accused allegedly orchestrated the deaths of nine insured victims.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo co-founder, Albert Mazibuko’s memorial service is underway in Durban.
Seitlholo raises concern over delays in Meyerton wastewater project
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, has raised concerns over delays in the completion of the R220 million upgrade of the Meyerton Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW).
Seitlholo raised concerns during an oversight visit to the facility in the Midvaal Local Municipality, within the Sedibeng...
Roelf Meyer appointed US ambassador
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, describing him as a seasoned and capable envoy suited to strengthening bilateral relations.
The President confirmed the appointment on the sidelines of the National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit in Boksburg on Wednesday.
“Roelf Meyer...
The Services SETA workshop currently underway in Pretoria is focusing on unemployment.
Failing municipalities are choking local economic growth, says President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent reforms to unlock local economies, warning that poor governance at municipal level is undermining service delivery and stifling economic growth.
Delivering the keynote address at the 2026 National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit at the Birchwood Conference...
President drives red tape cuts and local business support to unlock township economies
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for sweeping reforms to cut red tape and support small businesses, warning that bureaucratic delays at municipal level are driving away investment and limiting opportunities for township entrepreneurs.
Speaking at the 2026 National Local Economic Development...
SAWS warns of severe storms
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe storms over the extreme north-east of the Northern Cape, the North West, and the Free State on Wednesday.
Due to the upper air system (cut-off low), conditions are favourable for the development of severe storms, potentially leading to minor impacts.
Due to these conditions, there could be...
Adriaan Snyman was a co-accused alongside Julius Malema in 2018 in the firearm related case.
Douglas Mthukwane has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping a minor and three women in NC
Former KZN Hawks head Johan Booysen informed the Nkabinde Inquiry evidence leader of the decision.
KZN Treasury engages India on digital procurement reform
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has welcomed the comprehensive engagement held with the Government of India on its Government e-Marketplace (GeM) — a world-class digital public procurement platform designed to enhance transparency, efficiency and inclusivity in government procurement systems.
Rodgers noted the...
KZN Dept of Transport to introduce an initiative to fight what it describes as criminal syndicates