SANParks enhances surveillance at KNP after couple’s murder
Two elderly tourists were found murdered in KNP on Friday.
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Government convenes urgent meeting to discuss protests on immigration
Government convenes urgent meeting to discuss protests on immigration
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Ministers will on Monday convene an urgent meeting to discuss the rising protests on immigration and illegal foreigners in the country.
The meeting will be held at the Union Buildings in Tshwane and will be attended by all the security cluster Ministers and senior...
About 100 arrested in Bloemfontein as shutdown leads to looting shops
The planned shutdown has been called by the National Service Delivery Forum (NSDF).
Moody’s revises South Africa’s outlook to positive
Moody’s revises South Africa’s outlook to positive
Government has welcomed Moody’s decision to revise South Africa’s sovereign credit rating outlook from stable to positive, while affirming the country’s domestic and foreign-currency long-term ratings at Ba2.
According to the National Treasury, this makes South Africa the only Group of Twenty (G20) country currently on a positive...
Minister saddened by Kruger National Park incident
Minister saddened by Kruger National Park incident
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has expressed her condolences following the discovery of the bodies of a South African couple near a river in the northern section of the Kruger National Park.
In a statement, de Lille said she was saddened by the incident and extended her sympathies to the victims’ family and friends.
“The...
Participate in crafting a new vision for South Africa through National Dialogue
Participate in crafting a new vision for South Africa through National Dialogue
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to once again come together and participate in crafting a new vision for the country through the National Dialogue – just as they did three decades ago when the country’s democratic Constitution was born.
The President made the rallying call in his...
Parliament sets busy week of budget debates, oversight and accountability
Parliament sets busy week of budget debates, oversight and accountability
Budget allocations, social service delivery and government accountability will dominate Parliament’s agenda this week as lawmakers debate departmental spending plans and scrutinise government performance across a range of sectors.
The parliamentary programme begins on Monday with a media briefing by...
Six people gunned down in separate incidents in Khayelitsha
SAPS beefed up resources after the deadly shootings in Makhaza and Harare.
Cool to warm weather conditions expected across South Africa
Cool to warm weather conditions expected across South Africa
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecasts partly cloudy and cool to warm conditions for Monday and Tuesday, with isolated showers and rain expected in the eastern parts of the country.
No adverse weather advisories have been issued for Monday.
Weather conditions in major cities across the country are as...
JCPS ministers to meet groups protesting over undocumented migrants
March and March are holding marches calling for undocumented immigrants to leave South Africa.
Government condemns vandalism of road infrastructure
Government condemns vandalism of road infrastructure
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has strongly condemned the destruction and vandalism of public road infrastructure and indicated that it is a criminal offence.
This follows acts of destruction and vandalism along the (R550) Heidelberg–Alberton route in the vicinity of Zonkizizwe and Palm Ridge in the...
Brown Mogotsi back in court for a bail application
Mogotsi faces charges, among others, perjury, for allegedly staging a hit on his life in November.
Grandparents of missing Limpopo toddler to apply for bail
The paternal grandparents, Vinolia Mabuela and Jacob Ledwaba, face a charge of child neglect.
NSDF calls for total shutdown in Bloemfontein
NSDF wants accountable governance and urgent intervention in the affairs of the Mangaung Metro.
Fire breaks out at Himeville Magistrate’s Court in KZN
Preliminary information indicates that the fire originated in the magistrate’s office.
Mahikeng in shock following murder of social activist
Those who worked closely with him say, he was a leader who believed in truth.
JCPS to convene urgent meeting to address rising immigration issues
The urgent meeting will be attended by all the security cluster Ministers and senior officials
Western Cape AI Cluster Launches as Province Moves Ahead on AI Ecosystem While National Policy Stalls
The South African AI Association and the Western Cape Government have launched the Western Cape AI Cluster, a three-year collaboration designed to research, develop and grow the province’s AI ecosystem — and to position the Western Cape as a globally significant AI hub. The cluster launches at a significant moment. South Africa’s planned National AI […]
Sage Rolls Out AI Suite Across Africa and Middle East to Tackle SMB Compliance and Productivity Gap
Global accounting and payroll technology company Sage has announced the rollout of Sage Ai across its solutions in South Africa, select pan-African markets and the Middle East, introducing a suite of AI tools designed to automate administrative processes, strengthen compliance and improve productivity for small and mid-sized businesses. The rollout includes Sage Copilot, a generative […]
Aumet Raises $12 Million Series A for AI-Powered Healthcare Procurement Platform Across MENA
AAIC Investment has announced that Aumet, a portfolio company of its Africa Innovation and Healthcare Fund II, has completed a Series A funding round raising $12 million. Aumet is a health-tech company that develops AI-powered healthcare procurement and supply chain platforms for the Middle East and North Africa region. Its proprietary platform integrates pharmaceutical and […]
Meta Report Projects AI Could Add R528 Billion to South Africa’s GDP as SMEs Build Livelihoods on Its Platforms
Meta’s platforms already contribute R16.5 billion annually to South Africa’s economy, and artificial intelligence could add a further R528 billion to GDP over the next decade, according to a new report by research firm Public First commissioned by Meta. The report, titled Meta’s Impact in South Africa, found that 910,000 small and medium enterprises are […]