Fire at Randburg office park results in partial building collapse
EMS Media Liaison Officer Xolile Khumalo says crews are still on site.
South Africa
Cable theft in Tshwane continues to severely impact service delivery
The municipality records around 2 000 unplanned power outages each month
Illegal chrome mining divides NW community
Illegal chrome mining in Modderspruit causes community rift, property damage, and safety fears.
Constable Zungu’s father denies making statement to Brigadier Gininda
Absolom Zungu denied making a statement to Brigadier Gininda lead investigator in the Meyiwa case.
Accused teens in Lusanda Mathabela’s murder abandon bail
Katlego Mokoena and Lungelo Sithole abandon bail application in Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court.
Trent admits acting for NPO when laying charges against Zuma-Sambudla
Sarah-Jane Trent admits she laid charges for NPO Forensics for Justice against Zuma-Sambudla.
Zuma-Sambudla trial postponed to November 17
Zuma-Sambudla pleaded not guilty to the charges against her.
Court hears closing arguments in Alberto Matthews’ murder trial
Matthews admitted that he was at the murder scene
Ghana Leads Africa’s Push to Bring AI Into Classrooms and Communities
In Accra’s Chorkor neighborhood, young Ghanaians are using computers for the first time. Inside a modest digital lab, facilitators are teaching digital literacy skills that could change lives. “I have learned a lot. I love technology, but these classes have helped me gain knowledge,” said Emmanuel Dwamena Tenkorang, an IT student. “It has been inspirational.” […]
SARS welcomes MTBPS
SARS welcomes MTBPS
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered on Wednesday, showing that the revenue service collected over R900 billion in revenue.“By 30 September 2025, SARS had collected a net revenue of R924.7 billion, drawn from gross collections of R1 157.6 billion and...
Honor Says Smartphones Will Pave the Way to Artificial General Intelligence
Honor believes that artificial intelligence on smartphones will be the key to unlocking the era of artificial general intelligence, or AGI. Speaking during a panel discussion on the future of AI at Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town on Nov. 11, 2025, Fred Zhou, CEO of Honor South Africa, said that while AGI remains a […]
Cassava Technologies Launches Africa’s First AI Model Exchange for Mobile Operators
Cassava Technologies, a global technology group with African roots, has launched the Cassava AI Multi-Model Exchange (CAIMEx), a new platform designed to make leading artificial intelligence tools and large language models easily accessible to mobile network operators across Africa. CAIMEx acts as a one-stop shop, connecting operators to AI models from global providers including OpenAI, […]
How AI is powering inclusive CX
Helm says accessibility-driven design isn’t charity, it’s strategy. As AI begins to automate tasks like generating descriptive alt text or converting written content into natural-sounding speech across languages, it’s helping businesses design experiences that work better for everyone. November is Disability Awareness Month in South Africa, which draws attention to the needs, rights, and...
South Africans Plan More Holidays in 2026 with AI, Lux-Scaping and Passion Pursuits on the Rise
Nearly seven in ten South African travellers (69%) plan to take the same or more holidays in 2026 compared to 2025, including 49% who intend to travel more frequently, according to Marriott Bonvoy’s Ticket to Travel research. Younger generations are leading demand, with 66% of Gen Z planning on taking more holidays next year and […]
Process under way to root out guilty EMPD officials: Ekurhuleni Mayor
Xhakaza says lawlessness will not be tolerated within the EMPD.
New inflation target decision followed consultation
New inflation target decision followed consultation
The announcement of a new inflation target for South Africa of 3% with a 1 percentage point tolerance band, follows agreement between the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Lesetja Kganyago and the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana.
Minister Godongwana, who made the announcement during the Medium Term Budget...
Decision on proposed R20 billion tax increases still to be made
Decision on proposed R20 billion tax increases still to be made
South Africans will have to wait until the 2026 Budget to find out whether the proposed R20 billion in additional tax increases can be withdrawn. Presenting the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) at a sitting of the National Assembly at the Good Hope Chamber in Parliament, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana...
Government on path to increase infrastructure development
Government on path to increase infrastructure development
With the recognition that higher and more efficient infrastructure investment is essential to unlock faster and more inclusive growth, government is partnering with the private sector to strengthen infrastructure delivery and improve the quality of spending.
“We are leveraging public resources to mobilise private finance...
Public Procurement Payments Dashboard goes live
Public Procurement Payments Dashboard goes live
Government has launched the Procurement Payments Dashboard to improve transparency and accountability in public procurement.This was announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament on Wednesday.The dashboard will use data pulled from government’s payments systems...
Infrastructure drive firmly on the roll
Infrastructure drive firmly on the roll
Efforts to step infrastructure development are accelerating in South Africa – to support economic growth and drive improved service delivery.
This is according to National Treasury’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) released on Wednesday.
In the maiden budget speech of the Government of National Unity (GNU) earlier this year,...
Government to save R6.7 billion by reducing wasteful spending
Government to save R6.7 billion by reducing wasteful spending
Government’s assessment over the last few months on budgeting effectively and efficiently, shows that the state could save R6.7 billion by removing low-priority or underperforming programmes over the medium term.
This is according to the Targeted and Responsible Savings (TARS) initiative, which systematically identifies...