Investigators were not specific on the date Meyiwa was killed: Ntanzi
Bongani Ntanzi says investigators were not specific on the date the soccer captain was killed
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State witness Mr X concedes errors in evidence on Wainstein murder
The state witness known as Mr X concedes errors in evidence on Brian Wainstein murder.
Inquest into the Enyobeni tavern tragedy postponed to 23 Feb
The inquest into the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy has been postponed to 23 February 2026.
Ramaphosa hails Bishop John Bolana as a voice of knowledge
Ramaphosa visited the bereaved Bolana family in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape to pay his respects.
Tshwane says excessive water use putting system under strain
The city warns that if consumption is not reduced, widespread water outages could follow.
President offers words of comfort to Bishop Bolana’s family
President offers words of comfort to Bishop Bolana’s family
President Cyril Ramphosa has visited the home of the late Bantu Church of Christ Bishop, Dr John Bolana, where he conveyed his condolences and words of comfort to the bereaved family.
The visit in Gqeberha on Monday reflected the nation’s shared sorrow and solidarity during this period of mourning, while honouring the...
PwC Survey Finds AI Implementation Gap Slowing Africa’s Digital Transformation
A new report from PwC has identified a significant gap between ambition and execution in artificial intelligence adoption across Africa, warning that the shortfall is slowing the continent’s digital transformation and weakening competitiveness. Findings from PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey show that while 75% of African chief executives expressed strong intent to adopt AI in […]
Safety concerns halt use of mobile classrooms at MP school
Tsandzanani Primary School in Matsulu, Mpumalanga is struggling with overcrowded classrooms
Investor Warns of AI Investment Bubble, Calls for Guardrails in South Africa
Thato Ntseare, an investment manager at E-Squared Investments, has called for stronger governance guardrails around artificial intelligence investments in South Africa, warning that a potential AI bubble could pose risks to markets and investors. In an interview with Business Times, Ntseare said growing enthusiasm around AI investments is increasingly resembling a speculative bubble, driven in […]
University of Pretoria Professor Appointed to U.N. Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence
University of Pretoria professor Vukosi Marivate has been appointed as one of 40 experts to serve on the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres recommended Marivate and the other panel members for appointment by the U.N. General Assembly. According to the United Nations, the panel members were selected […]
Absa Expands ElevateHer AI Program Across Nine African Markets
As Africa’s digital economy expands, demand for artificial intelligence and digital skills is rising rapidly across the continent. Women, however, remain underrepresented in technology-driven roles despite growing participation and strong early adoption. Absa, working with Microsoft Elevate and Women in Tech, is extending the ElevateHer AI Program across nine African markets. The expansion...
Addis Ababa to Host AI Leadership Forum During African Union Summit Week
Africa Fintech Summit, in partnership with OpenAI and ALX Ethiopia, will convene policymakers, technology builders, investors and infrastructure leaders in Addis Ababa on Feb. 17 for the Addis AI Leadership Forum, held during African Union Summit week. The forum, titled The Addis AI Forum: Talent, Infrastructure, and Opportunity in Africa, will examine Africa’s position across […]
UWC students stage protest over outstanding residence placements
They are holding all shuttles hostage, demanding that the vice chancellor address them.
City Power urges home businesses to change to business classification
Johannesburg’s City Power urges home-based businesses to switch to business business classification
Deputy Minister hands over title deeds to beneficiaries in Bethlehem
Deputy Minister hands over title deeds to beneficiaries in Bethlehem
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli says the handover of title deeds to residents of Bethlehem in the Free State, presents an opportunity to correct injustices of the past.“It represents security. It represents opportunity. And it represents a decisive step toward correcting the injustices of our...
News24 | SA has a ‘bogus doctor’ problem
Under South African law, no one may practise medicine unless they have the proper training and are officially registered. Bogus medical practitioners threaten the health of patients and undermine trust in doctors. The problem might be growing, but so is the fight against it.
News24 | ‘They wanted to cool off’: Two young boys drown in Philippi dam
The Philippi community is mourning the tragic deaths of two young boys, aged 9 and 12, whose bodies were recovered from a dam in Jim se Bos informal settlement, Olieboom Road, on Sunday afternoon.
Suspended Ekurhuleni legal head denies interacting with Witness D
Behari is accused of shielding suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi
Western Cape’s Overstrand region hit by flooding amid heavy rains
SAWS has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms in the W. Cape, with heavy rain.
Morero blames syndicates for Johannesburg’s hijacked buildings
The City has around 200 hijacked buildings and is working with police to dismantle them.
Second accused in DJ Warras murder case abandons bail application
Pacula faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder, and contravening the Immigration Act