Dispersed foreign nationals vow to spend night outside Durban Centre
On Tuesday police instructed the group to disperse, but the foreign nationals later protested
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SAQA removes over 1 100 outdated qualifications
SAQA has removed more than 1 100 outdated “legacy” qualifications.
Alleged suicide of 12-year-old in Verulam sparks child neglect claims
Shivaan Cumberledge died last week and neighbours allege was left alone with his younger sibling.
‘E Cape Liquor Board must be held liable for Enyobeni tragedy’
An advocate described the approval for the tavern to be licensed as an act of financial gain.
Prosecutor suspended over absence in Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni case
The prosecutor had allegedly cited safety issues as the reason behind his absence in court
New Research Reveals SA Organisations Must Redesign Work; Not Just Adopt AI
Businesses worldwide have poured investment into artificial intelligence, yet fewer than 40% report meaningful productivity gains. A new report from Top Employers Institute reveals why: nearly half of workers say they do not understand how AI is supposed to help them perform better, even as 96% of senior leaders expect it to do exactly that. The gap between expectation and reality is not […]
Applications open for the 2027 Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa AI Startup Program
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) (https://Meltwater.org), has opened applications for the second edition of the MEST AI Startup Program, a fully-funded, immersive experience designed to equip Africa’s most promising AI entrepreneurs with the technical, business, product, and leadership skills to build and scale globally competitive AI startups. Over a seven-month...
Life Healthcare Warns AI Symptom Checkers Risk Triage Errors as Patients Bypass Clinical Judgement
Why more information doesn’t always lead to better healthcare decisions. For years, “Dr Google” has been a familiar part of the healthcare journey. Research suggests that 65% of people search online before contacting a doctor, often arriving at consultations with pre-formed ideas about their symptoms. Today, that behaviour is evolving, with AI-powered tools increasingly becoming […]
NPA moves to re-enroll Madoda “Joe Ferrari” Sibanyoni case
NPA says it will re-enroll the court matter involving prominent taxi boss Madoda Sibanyoni.
Judgment reserved in fatal Usindiso fire case
The case has been postponed to the 3rd of June for judgment in the High Court in Johannesburg.
New chapter for flood victims as homes handed over in Cornubia
New chapter for flood victims as homes handed over in Cornubia
Flood victims were overcome with emotion and relief as they received the keys to their new homes at Cornubia, north of Durban, marking a long-awaited step towards stability and dignity after being displaced by the devastating 2022 floods.
For many beneficiaries, the handover of houses represents a turning point after...
Minister moves to strengthen ethics, accountability in the public service
Minister moves to strengthen ethics, accountability in the public service
Public Service and Administration Minister Inkosi Buthelezi has used his 2026 Budget Vote speech to outline a reform agenda aimed at building what he described as a “capable, ethical and developmental State” grounded in professionalism, accountability and public trust.
Delivering the department’s Budget Vote...
Limpopo DA raises alarm over FMD vaccination record failures
Farmers say that stray buffaloes from the park graze with their livestock, leading to FMD spread
Home Affairs unveils digital overhaul in 2026 Budget Vote
Home Affairs unveils digital overhaul in 2026 Budget Vote
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is accelerating its digital transformation programme aimed at improving service delivery, strengthening national security and driving economic growth.
This is according to the Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber, who tabled the department’s 2026 Budget Vote in the National...
Search for Limpopo toddler Omphile Sithole still continuing
Two-year-old Omphile Sithole went missing earlier this month.
Acting Free State premier calls for calm amid tensions in Phomolong
Residents have been engaging in ongoing protests demanding jobs at a local solar plant.
National Orders recipients express pride and gratitude
National Orders recipients express pride and gratitude
Recipients of the 2026 National Orders have described the recognition as a deeply emotional and humbling milestone, saying the honours affirm their lifelong contribution to South Africa’s arts, culture and social development.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Grand Patron of the National Orders, bestows the 2026 National Orders...
Small Business Development tables budget for 2026/27
Small Business Development tables budget for 2026/27
A young black woman in Roodepoort now manufactures soap for Boxer Super Stores. Another holds the title deed to a hotel in Mahikeng she could never have entered without transformation.
These are the faces behind the Department of Small Business Development’s (DSBD) R3.036 billion Budget Vote tabled in Parliament today, a budget...
N West stakeholders sign recovery pact for municipalities under intervention
N West stakeholders sign recovery pact for municipalities under intervention
The North West Provincial Treasury and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) have secured a multi-stakeholder commitment to support nine municipalities currently under mandatory intervention, as part of efforts to restore financial stability and improve service...
SA ramps up water sector reforms
SA ramps up water sector reforms
The South African government is accelerating reforms in the water sector, including plans to establish an independent economic regulator and a national infrastructure agency, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo said on Tuesday.
Speaking at the Africa Water Supply and Sanitation Regulators Conference in Cape Town on Tuesday, Mahlobo...
Community alleges negligence at Sokhulu clinic in KZN
Residents of KwaMbonambi call for urgent intervention at Sokhulu Clinic, alleging negligence…