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South African CIOs Warn Against Over-Reliance on AI in Software Development, Call for Locally Built Models

Today at 15:00 PM, via iAfrica

South African IT leaders have called for a more deliberate approach to artificial intelligence in software development, urging organizations to treat the technology as “a power tool for skilled engineers” rather than a crutch for inexperience. Speaking at the 2026 CIO Day at the Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, technology leaders explored what leadership […]

AI Transcription Tools Struggle With South African Languages and Code-Switching, Industry Leaders Warn

Today at 14:53 PM, via iAfrica

AI transcription tools are struggling to accurately interpret South African dialects, code-switching and local languages, creating risks for businesses adopting these systems for customer service, compliance, healthcare administration and meeting intelligence. The challenge stems from how most AI models are trained. Because the leading models are built in English-speaking countries, they are...

SA increases export volumes to boost fiscus and economic growth

Today at 14:50 PM, via SAnews

SA increases export volumes to boost fiscus and economic growth

As logistics and mobility reform remain one of the key pillars of government’s agenda for sustainable economic growth, South Africa plans to move up to 24 million tons of freight annually from 1 April next year.

“This will ensure more South African minerals, vehicles and agricultural produce reach international...

Home Affairs wins Constitutional Court case against repeat asylum applications

Today at 14:19 PM, via SAnews

Home Affairs wins Constitutional Court case against repeat asylum applications

The Department of Home Affairs has secured a significant victory against the abuse of the asylum system following a judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court in Director-General, Department of Home Affairs and Others v Irankunda and Another. 

In its majority ruling, the apex court upheld the...

Africa’s Travel Indaba showcases tourism as driver of growth and jobs

Today at 14:18 PM, via SAnews

Africa’s Travel Indaba showcases tourism as driver of growth and jobs

South Africa’s tourism sector is regaining momentum, with President Cyril Ramaphosa declaring that tourism is far more than an economic driver – it is “a living expression of people”.

Addressing delegates at Africa’s Travel Indaba currently underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban, the...

SA secures additional FMD vaccines as regional response gains momentum

Today at 13:47 PM, via SAnews

SA secures additional FMD vaccines as regional response gains momentum

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has announced the arrival of a further two million doses of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine from Dollvet in Turkey, on Tuesday morning, bringing the total number of doses imported since late February to eight million.

The latest arrival forms part of an accelerated...

Government allocates nearly R31 billion to SANRAL

Today at 13:42 PM, via SAnews

Government allocates nearly R31 billion to SANRAL

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) is expected to receive almost R31 billion this year to maintain, rehabilitate, upgrade and expand the road network.

“These funds will be used for capital expenditure on the non-toll network, the Gauteng Freeway Improvement project operations; the N2 Wild Coast route for ongoing...

Kubayi tables budget prioritising crime, corruption, increasing access to justice

Today at 13:26 PM, via SAnews

Kubayi tables budget prioritising crime, corruption, increasing access to justice

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi tabled the department’s 2026/27 R26.3 billion budget in Parliament on Tuesday.

“The priorities for this financial year include fighting crime and corruption, increasing access to justice through improved efficiency and effectiveness of...

Kubayi vows intensified crackdown on corruption, organised crime

Today at 12:51 PM, via SAnews

Kubayi vows intensified crackdown on corruption, organised crime

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has outlined a strategy to dismantle criminal networks through targeted, integrated, modern interventions and the strengthening of legislation.

Kubayi tabled the department’s Budget Vote in Parliament on Tuesday.

“Organised crime is a criminal ecosystem...

Official unemployment rises marginally

Today at 12:06 PM, via SAnews

Official unemployment rises marginally

The official unemployment rate has risen marginally by some 1.3 percentage points from 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025 to reach 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026. 

This, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Tuesday.

“[There] was a decrease of 345 000 in the number of...

eThekwini champions inclusive disaster resilience

Today at 11:53 AM, via SAnews

eThekwini champions inclusive disaster resilience

The eThekwini Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to building a disaster-resilient and inclusive city as stakeholders gather in Durban for the three-day Inclusivity for All on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Summit.

The summit, currently underway at Moses Mabhida Stadium, has brought together key stakeholders from...

Public information sessions on PIE Amendment Bill move to KZN

Today at 10:40 AM, via SAnews

Public information sessions on PIE Amendment Bill move to KZN

The Department of Human Settlements will from Wednesday, 13 May 2026, begin public information sessions in KwaZulu-Natal on the proposed Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill.The sessions follow the recent release of the draft legislation for public comment by Human...

DFFE pilots tree-planting initiative to curb wastewater plant odours

Today at 10:23 AM, via SAnews

DFFE pilots tree-planting initiative to curb wastewater plant odours

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is piloting an initiative to plant trees around wastewater treatment plants across the country to help mitigate odours generated by treatment processes and protect surrounding communities and the environment.

“The Wastewater treatment plants are...

Western Cape schools closed today amid severe weather conditions

Today at 10:13 AM, via SAnews

Western Cape schools closed today amid severe weather conditions

The Western Cape Education Department says that all schools in the province will be closed on Tuesday due to severe weather conditions affecting parts of the province.

The decision was taken following consultations between the Provincial Disaster Management Centre and the South African Weather Service (SAWS), with...

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