
Timing of Lamola resignation “couldn’t be worse”: CCA
The SAA board and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed John Lamola’s departure on Friday.
SATURDAY, 11 APRIL 2026, 10:50

The SAA board and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed John Lamola’s departure on Friday.

The family will be laid to rest in Xikundu village this Saturday morning.

Four other people were wounded and taken to the hospital following the incident.

The history making crew is back after splashing into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego.
Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has embarked on a significant shift to strengthen its internal delivery capacity, following its first strategic engagement focused on the leadership role of the Heidelberg Construction Office in provincial road construction.
The pioneering initiative marks a transformative...

The Communications and Digital Technologies Department published the draft policy on Friday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa commended Eskom for its consistent improvement in electricity production

The Mangaung Metro has appointed a team to investigate allegations against a school principal

The police station has been standing unused for over 20 years and is now a crime hotspot.
A man was injured during a shooting outside a law firm in Houghton, Johannesburg, on Friday afternoon.

Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency says they are continuing their search for lions on the loose

The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute has inaugurated a modern laboratory equipped with artificial intelligence and robotic sample-processing systems, describing it as the largest facility of its kind in East Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. JKCI Chief Executive Officer Peter Kisenge said the investment forms part of the Sixth Phase Government’s efforts, through the Ministry of Health, […]

Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation has brought together chief digital officers from across government agencies for a specialized artificial intelligence training session, as the country intensifies efforts to embed AI into public institutions beyond the experimentation stage. The session, facilitated by Cenfri, focused on equipping participants with practical knowledge of emerging AI...

Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has engaged partners under the UK Digital Access Programme to explore scalable approaches to expanding digital skills training across the country, with AI-enabled learning systems emerging as a central focus of the discussions. The meeting brought together representatives from the British High Commission and implementing partners to address […]
South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has published a draft national artificial intelligence policy for public comment, built around six strategic pillars and a phased three-year implementation plan, with full implementation expected in the 2027-2028 financial year. “The aim of the AI policy is to ensure that both the benefits and risks brought […]

On a visit to Kenya, the foundation’s chief executive and Africa director described a strategic shift toward homegrown institutions, artificial intelligence, and women-centered development, even as traditional donor funding retreats. This interview was conducted by Teresa Clarke, Executive Editor and Chairperson of Africa.com, on the sidelines of the Gates Foundation Partners Convening in...

Advocate Shireen Riley testified in Pretoria before the Nkabinde Enquiry
Steenhuisen hails amendment to citrus export with China
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the successful amendment of the cold treatment requirements regulating the export of South African citrus to the People’s Republic of China, describing it as a big step forward in expanding trade opportunities and deepening an already strong partnership.
Steenhuisen said the...
Kusile: The dawn of SA’s energy security is breaking
After years of setbacks, South Africa’s energy security and its landscape have finally turned the corner with Eskom’s Kusile Power Station now able to operate at full commercial capacity.This is the message by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered an address to Eskom workers at the power station on Friday.The power station...
Private sector urged to play active role in addressing water challenges
The private sector has been urged to play a more coordinated and active role in addressing South Africa’s water challenges, with the Strategic Water Partnership Network (SWPN) calling for greater mobilisation of business in support of water and sanitation reforms.
Delivering a message on behalf of the private...
SALGA supports reforms to improve service delivery
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) remains committed to supporting reforms aimed at improving water and sanitation service delivery.
This is according to SALGA National Executive Committee (NEC) member, Nikiwe Num, who delivered a message of support during a National Ministerial Webinar held on Friday, to track...