Agriculture Dept confirms foot-and-mouth outbreak in Kroonstad
The outbreak was confirmed on a commercial farm, in the Moqhaka local municipality,
South Africa
Northern Cape police arrest seven protestors for public violence
The protestors, including a minor, were arrested for public violence.
Mahikeng Agricentre shut down due to poor maintenance
The Agricentre in Mahikeng has been closed down due to noncompliance from poor maintenance.
4 arrested in Limpopo for 72-yr-old’s abduction to initiation school
Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the suspects will appear in court soon.
‘Probe into alleged infiltration of law enforcement needs timelines’
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the establishment of the Inquiry on Sunday night.
SASSA CEO says use of biometric ID will enhance security
Biometric checks are among the conditions put in place to make sure beneficiaries get their money.
Bogus college clampdown campaign afoot in East London
The clampdown on bogus colleges campaign will be rolled out countrywide, throughout the year.
Omotoso case back in court as NPA probes acquittal
After nearly a decade of legal proceedings, the case involving Timothy Omotoso’s returned to court
Gwarube boosts ECD grant to R1.7 billion
The Minister of Basic Education says R162 mln has been set aside for ECD infrastructure.
WC Hawks arrest Pagad member on the run for eight years
Reports suggest the accused was arrested in August 2015 for the illegal possession of a firearm.
‘Class action should be instituted against some medical aid schemes’
The Report found that registered counsellors and social workers were among those affected.
SASSA warns against non-compliance with review process
SASSA warns against non-compliance with review process
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has warned that failure to comply with the current review process may result in the suspension, and possible permanent lapsing of their grants.
“Continued non-compliance may lead to the permanent lapsing of their grants. Beneficiaries are advised that SASSA is also empowered by...
G20’s ability to respond to multilateral tests critical
G20’s ability to respond to multilateral tests critical
The G20 countries’ ability to respond collectively to mounting challenges facing the multilateral system will determine both the speed of global recovery and the future of sustainable development.
This is according to National Treasury Director-General, Dr Duncan Pieterse, who delivered remarks at the opening session of the G20...
75 Years of SABC – Relive SABC’s most memorable on-air mishaps
Cruywagen perfectly presented the Afrikaans television news for 37 years
Environment Deputy Minister urges G20 leaders to prioritise climate action
Environment Deputy Minister urges G20 leaders to prioritise climate action
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has urgently called for global leaders to address climate action and provide the necessary support for mitigation and adaptation.
Singh was speaking during the second Group of 20 (G20) Environment and Sustainability Working Group...
No grant payments suspended amid review process
No grant payments suspended amid review process
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reassured beneficiaries of social grants that no payments have been suspended or halted due to the ongoing social grant review process.
Addressing the media on the current social grant review process on Monday, SASSA CEO, Themba Matlou, emphasised that all valid approved grants...
Mother charged with the murder of her son Jayden-Leek Meek
The murder case of 11-year-old, Jayden-Leek Meek has been postponed to Friday, July 18th, 2025.
Fleurhof residents seek justice for Jayden-Lee Meek
Residents gathered outside the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court seeking justice for Jayden-Lee Meek.
Beltone Holding Launches Robin to Lead AI Innovation Across MENA
Beltone Holding, a leading Cairo-based financial services provider, has launched Robin, a wholly owned subsidiary focused on data science and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for large enterprises across Egypt and the MENA region. Led by Basma Rady, Beltone’s Chief Data Scientist and Robin’s Managing Director, the new firm offers a comprehensive portfolio of AI and […]
Experience AI Program Launches in Nigeria to Equip 157,000 Students with AI Skills by 2026
NerdzFactory Company, in partnership with Google DeepMind and the Raspberry Pi Foundation, has launched the Experience AI program in Nigeria to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to secondary school students. The initiative aims to train 3,150 teachers across Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, and Ekiti States, reaching an estimated 157,000 students by December 2026. […]
AI Hackathon Empowers African Students to Tackle Real-World Challenges with Innovation
In a major push to advance tech skills across the continent, Qhala, Huawei, and Konza Technopolis co-hosted the Africa AI Literacy Week Hackathon, drawing 50 university students from across Africa for a 24-hour innovation sprint. Participants were challenged to develop AI-powered solutions in five key sectors: Agriculture, Fintech, Healthcare, Education, and Governance. Agriculture, vital to […]