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NW police arrest 994 suspects during Operation Shanela II
Police in the North West have arrested 994 suspects during the weekly Joint Law Enforcement high density Operation Shanela II, conducted between Monday, 10 November and Sunday, 16 November 2025, across all five districts.
The arrests build a strong foundation for the Safer Festive Season Operations, aimed at addressing the...
Acting Police Minister to welcome over 3 000 newly trained constables
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, together with Deputy Ministers, Dr Polly Boshielo and Mr Cassel Mathale, will on Friday, welcome 3 558 newly trained constables into the ranks of the South African Police Service (SAPS).
SAPS National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, will join Cachalia, who will preside...
Nzimande advocates for collective action in Africa’s vaccine production
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has emphasised the importance of collective action to strengthen Africa’s resilience and capacity to produce life-saving vaccines and medicines.
The Minister was speaking at the Strategic Dialogue on Local Production of Vaccines on...
Google has announced the launch of Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet. Designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities, Gemini 3 is set to transform the Google products people use every day, marking a significant leap forward in making AI truly helpful for everyone in South Africa and across the […]
Agentic AI – systems that can plan, act, and learn independently – is being adopted faster than traditional and generative AI, yet few organisations have developed the management frameworks to keep pace. In less than two years, 35% of companies are already exploring agentic AI, with another 44% of companies planning to deploy it soon. […]
A high-speed chase and shootout in Mitchells Plain on Wednesday morning left one suspect dead and four others arrested after police intercepted an armed group travelling in a Toyota Hilux.
President Ramaphosa calls on business to drive a new era of African growth
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African companies to take a leading role in shaping a new economic trajectory for the African continent, saying the country’s prosperity is inseparable from that of its neighbours. The President was delivering remarks at the Presidential Business Working Dinner at...
South Africa’s economic diplomacy must anchor Africa’s rise
South Africa’s economic diplomacy must become bolder and more strategic while also focusing on the African continent if it is to withstand escalating global uncertainty and advance its development goals. This was the central message delivered by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Ronald Lamola at...
NATJOINTS expresses confidence in security plans
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has expressed confidence in the safety and security preparations for this weekend’s G20 Leaders’ Summit.“As the NATJOINTS, we have been meeting daily with all relevant role-players to ensure our security plan is well-executed,” NATJOINTS Chairperson...
A new global study by the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value reveals enterprise data strategies are rapidly evolving as organizations race to scale AI across their business. The findings suggest that while Chief Data Officers (CDOs) are at the helm of this transformation, many say their data is still not ready to unlock […]
Mlambo-Ngcuka urges Africa to lead its own development
Former Deputy President and co-convenor of the G20 Social Summit, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, has issued a call to action to forge a new path for Africa while harnessing its natural endowments.Mlambo-Ngcuka was speaking during the opening ceremony of the summit held at the Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng on...
President William Ruto has issued a cautionary call on the use of artificial intelligence in Kenya, highlighting both its potential and the risks of overdependence. Speaking at digital economy forums and during UN-linked engagements, he warned that while AI can drive transformation in sectors such as agriculture and education, it must not replace human judgment. […]
MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, and Microsoft have announced a partnership to broaden access to artificial intelligence-powered learning and productivity tools for people across the continent. The collaboration marks MTN’s milestone of serving 300 million customers. It will introduce Microsoft 365 with Copilot to MTN users, offering AI-enabled support for research, writing,...
Public data—from census results to administrative records—is essential for addressing pressing global challenges such as food security, climate change, and economic development. For Africa, which has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population, this data is foundational to building an AI-driven future. Drawing a parallel to the continent’s leap from landlines to mobile...
Every time I visit South Africa, I’m reminded why this country represents so much of Africa’s future. The energy here is contagious — young people full of ideas, entrepreneurs pushing boundaries, educators rethinking what learning looks like in a digital world. It’s a place where innovation feels personal and progress feels possible. This week, I’m […]
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Deputy President calls for collective action, sustainability at G20 Social Summit
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged global leaders to recognise the significant impact of their decisions on humanity’s future.Speaking to an audience of local and international delegates at the G20 Social Summit, the Deputy President stressed the summit’s critical mission to “develop...
Partnership Deploys “Chidi,” an AI-Powered Learning Companion, Positioning Africa at the Centre of Global Tech Innovation Kigali, Rwanda – November 17, 2025 ALX, Anthropic, and the Government of Rwanda today announced a landmark partnership to revolutionize learning and teaching across Africa through artificial intelligence. The initiative introduces “Chidi,” an AI-powered learning...
President Ramaphosa receives G20 Africa Expert Panel Report
President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the G20 Africa Expert Panel Report aimed at dealing with the continent’s most pressing economic challenges, including country debt and investment.Earlier this year, National Treasury noted that the continent is faced with an “unprecedented debt crisis” with countries expected to...
G20 Social Summit opens with vibrant cultural showcase, as delegates gather for inclusive dialogue
The Group of 20 (G20) Social Summit kicked off with a spirited cultural programme, where delegates and invited guests were entertained by groups, which showcased South Africa’s rich cultural heritage.
The three-day summit, which began on Tuesday, saw thousands of delegates from all...
Safeguarding media freedom
By Willaim Baloyi South Africa’s recent commemoration of National Press Freedom Day on 19 October 2025, marked 48 years since the infamous Black Wednesday of 1977. This day serves not only as a remembrance of the brutal silencing of voices under the apartheid era but is also as a powerful reminder of the enduring value of media freedom in a democratic...