Ramaphosa attends 110th commemoration of the Battle of Delville Wood
President Cyril Ramaphosa attends the 110th Commemoration of the Battle of Delville Wood.
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President Ramaphosa mourns the deaths of young sportsmen
President Ramaphosa mourns the deaths of young sportsmen
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended condolences to the families of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams and former South African Rugby Under-18 prop Luqobo Makwedini, following the announcement of their deaths on Saturday.Adams, 25, who participated in Bafana Bafana’s matches at the 2026 FIFA World...
VAT refund fraudster sentenced to 25 years
VAT refund fraudster sentenced to 25 years
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed the 25-year sentence meted out in a R62 million VAT fraud case.The man, André Claude Dickoumba-De-Diguela, and company Assistance Médicale International pleaded guilty to 127 counts of fraud and 66 counts of money laundering related to fraudulent VAT refund claims that occurred over 12...
McKenzie sends condolences to Adam’s family, Sundowns
Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie sends condolences to Adam’s family and Sundowns team
Musina repatriation centre remains open
The repatriation center processed and repatriated about 2 500 migrants on Friday alone.
Alliance says weak policy enforcement fuels alcohol abuse
The alliance says alcohol abuse, especially among young people, remains relatively high.
Africa Takes Eight Seats on New AI for Good Global Commission, With Kagame as Co-Chair
Africa has secured eight seats on the newly established AI for Good Global Commission, strengthening the continent’s representation in a global body tasked with shaping the future of artificial intelligence governance. The commission, launched by the International Telecommunication Union, held its inaugural meeting in Geneva on July 8 during the AI for Good Global Summit. […]
Kubayi Warns AI Trained on Foreign Data Risks “Digitised Racial Segregation” in South Africa
Artificial intelligence systems trained largely on foreign datasets risk perpetuating racial bias and undermining South Africa’s transformative constitutional vision if they are not built with local historical context, Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has warned. Kubayi delivered the warning on Thursday at the University of Johannesburg’s “AI and the Law”...
Nigeria’s SereniMind Combines AI Chatbot and Therapist Directory to Widen Youth Mental Wellbeing Access
A Nigerian startup is using an AI chatbot and a vetted therapist directory to give young Africans a lower-friction route into mental wellbeing support. SereniMind, founded in 2024 by chief executive Ridwan Oyenuga, is a youth-focused platform that combines personalized wellness recommendations from an AI chatbot with access to qualified therapists, alongside self-help tools, wellbeing […]
Deepfakes, Digital Access and Public Trust: Fourth Social Media Summit for Government Takes on AI at UJ
The University of Johannesburg played host this week to the fourth Social Media Summit for Government, a two-day gathering of government communicators, policymakers and digital leaders working through what artificial intelligence means for citizen engagement and the future of public-sector communication. Held at the Johannesburg Business School on July 8 and 9 under the theme […]
NSFAS dismisses EFF’s financial mismanagement claims as ‘fake news’
Mnisi says the amount is less than what the EFF alleges.
Knysna Oyster Festival wraps up after 10 days of celebrations
The festival provides a massive economic boost to the town during the quiet winter months
Ramaphosa meets French business to promote economic cooperation
President Ramaphosa met with President Macron to establish a Joint Ministerial Commission
ANC WC honours Ashley Kriel 38 years after his death
ANC in the Western Cape honours anti-apartheid activist, Ashley Kriel for his bravery
Compliance issues hold up North West agriculture office relocation
Staff of the North West Department of Agriculture remains dispersed across temporary offices.
Junior constable arrested for possession of prohibited firearm
A Metro Police officer and two suspects were arrested for possession of prohibited firearm and ammo
Planned water shutdown for northern Tshwane
Residents, businesses in parts of Tshwane will experience 15-hour water supply interruption.
Two arrested after possession of human organs
Two men have been arrested after being found with two buckets allegedly containing human organs
Premier Ntuli pays tribute to Mahlaba
The former Mayor of Newcastle, Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba will be laid to rest today
NSFAS rejects EFF claims of financial mismanagement
NSFAS rejects EFF claims of financial mismanagement
Police seize illicit cigarettes worth R3.6 million in Free State
Police confirm that three men aged 22, 44 and 56 have been arrested for the crime.