Mengo disappointed with Mbenenge Judicial Conduct Tribunal outcome
Judicial Conduct Tribunal cleared Mbenenge of gross misconduct but found him guilty of misconducted
South Africa
Amathole District boosts water infrastructure budget by 10%
Four out of the six local municipalities under the district are facing severe drought conditions
Nelson Mandela Bay warns residents of heavy rain, thundershowers
The severe weather conditions are expected from Sunday.
Former soldier to appear in court for girlfriend’s murder in Seshego
The suspect, a repeat offender of gender-based violence, was released on parole in 2022
56% of treated water is lost due to leaks: Majodina
Midrand residents protested on Tuesday after a six-day water outage.
Safety of Madlanga Inquiry witnesses remains a priority: Mosikili
A new task team has been established to probe SAPS members implicated at the Madlanga Commission.
First batch of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines released since 2005
South Africa has produced its first locally manufactured foot-and-mouth vaccine in 20 years.
Dilapidated infrastructure to blame for Joburg water outages: Expert
Severely affected areas include Midrand, Melville, Selby, South Hills and Ennerdale, among others.
Prominent security guard, cylist David Sejobe to be laid to rest
Sejobe was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Johannesburg last weekend.
Angola to Pilot Artificial Intelligence in Primary Schools
Angola will introduce artificial intelligence into its primary school system beginning this month, the country’s minister of education said. Education Minister Luísa Grilo announced that the government has identified 10 primary schools across 10 provinces to participate in a pilot project to implement AI tools and technologies in classrooms. Grilo said schools will begin receiving […]
Egypt to Host Inaugural Ai Everything MEA Summit as Cairo Pushes Global AI Role
Egypt will host the inaugural Ai Everything Middle East and Africa (MEA) Egypt summit under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, marking a key milestone in the country’s digital transformation and its growing role in the global technology landscape. The event is scheduled for Feb. 11-12, 2026, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center and […]
Kenyan Activists Seek Court Halt on Deployment of “High-Risk” AI Systems
Human rights activists have filed a petition at the High Court in Kerugoya seeking urgent orders to halt the deployment of what they describe as “high-risk artificial intelligence systems” in Kenya. The petitioners argue that the rapid and largely unregulated use of AI technologies poses serious threats to fundamental rights and constitutional freedoms. The case […]
Employers Groups Launch AI Xcelerate Programme to Drive Business Adoption in Tanzania
The International Organisation of Employers, in partnership with the Association of Tanzania Employers, has launched the AI Xcelerate Training Programme in Tanzania, a new initiative designed to help enterprises adopt artificial intelligence to boost productivity, growth and resilience. Speaking at the launch, the IOE praised the ATE for its leadership in introducing the programme at […]
Tanzania Funds AI and Data Science Scholarships to Build Knowledge Economy
Tanzania is stepping up investment in artificial intelligence and data science education as part of a broader strategy to position itself for the global fourth industrial revolution, government officials said. Through the Samia Scholarship DS/AI+ program, the government is funding 16 top-performing students to pursue undergraduate degrees in data science, artificial intelligence and related...
Fire crews continue to battle blaze at Du Toitskloof Pass
The Cape Winelands District Municipality say the fires started on Friday have spread.
SONA 2026: President to outline Government’s programme of action
SONA 2026: President to outline Government’s programme of action
When President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on the evening of 12 February 2026, the setting will once again carry deep constitutional and historical symbolism.
Parliament is set to convene a joint sitting of the two Houses at the Cape Town City Hall – the same venue, where former...
Fatal R410 accident claims three lives in Eastern Cape
The vehicle had five occupants when the driver lost control, leaving three dead at the scene
20 years on Hammanskraal residents still battling without clean water
Residents says they have had to rely on water tankers and sometimes have to pay the operators.
Those implicated at Madlanga Inquiry will be prosecuted: Mothibi
Andy Mothibi says the NPA will work with law enforcement agencies to ensure effective prosecution.
Residents of Swartruggens say they relocating due to water challenges
The Swartruggens Dam is full and currently overflowing
SAPS gives update on commissions of inquiry
SAPS gives update on commissions of inquiry
South African Police Service (SAPS) members whose names have been mentioned at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee have received notices of investigation into their alleged misconduct, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola said.“To date, members whose names were mentioned at both committees...