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Register to vote using online platforms now
South Africans do not have to wait for the upcoming voter registration weekend to confirm their status on the voters’ roll ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.
The Electoral Commission has encouraged citizens to use its online platform to check and update their details.
While the first voter registration weekend is scheduled for...
Draft routine vaccination scheme, a leap forward against FMD
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has formally published the Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot and Mouth Disease (RVS-FMD), introducing a new framework to strengthen disease management in South Africa’s livestock sector.
The draft scheme, established under Section 10 of the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of...
Deputy President launches 4IR lab in Mpumalanga
The Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will on Tuesday officially launch the Gert Sibande Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) lab and Centre of Specialisation Millwright Workshop in the Mpumalanga Province.
The launch...
Northern Cape hosts inaugural investment conference
Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, will officiate the inaugural Investment and Jobs Conference on Monday at the Seperepere International Convention Centre, in Kimberley.
The conference will bring together public sector leadership, industry experts, investors and community stakeholders to unpack the investment opportunities,...
Local firms lead charge as SA secures R890 billion in investment pledges
South African companies are leading the investment charge following the successful hosting of the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC), where a record R890 billion in investment pledges was secured. In his weekly newsletter to the nation on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the success of the...
Gauteng education system under pressure despite gains – MEC Maile
Gauteng MEC for Education, Lebogang Maile, has outlined persistent challenges facing the province’s education system, including overcrowding, infrastructure backlogs, weak learning outcomes and teacher shortages.
Speaking in a media briefing on Sunday, the Gauteng Department of Education said while significant...
Deputy Minister Letsike arrives in New York for ECOSOC Youth Forum
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has arrived in New York to participate in the 2026 United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum.
In a statement on Sunday, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities said the...
Illegal border crossings drop as enforcement intensifies
Enhanced border enforcement measures during the 2026 Easter period have led to a 24% decline in illegal crossings, according to the Border Management Authority (BMA).
Presenting the operational report during a media briefing on Sunday in Pretoria, Commissioner Michael Masiapato said 4 763 travellers were intercepted while...
Travel surges by 21% during Easter peak period
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has recorded a significant increase in cross-border travel during the 2026 Easter period, with more than 1.2 million travellers passing through South Africa’s ports of entry.
Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria on Sunday, BMA Commissioner Michael Masiapato said a total of 1 278 344...
Nine held for illegal harvesting attempt of marine resources in Robben Island
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Minister, Willie Aucamp, has commended the arrest of nine suspects who allegedly attempted to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island Marine Protected Area.
In a statement on Saturday, the Minister confirmed that the...
Western Cape receives additional 50 000 FMD vaccine doses
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, together with the MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the arrival of an additional 50 000 Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses in the province.
In a joint statement on Sunday, Premier Winde said the province’s efforts to combat FMD...
South Africa’s Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has challenged young people across BRICS nations to take the lead in setting global standards for artificial intelligence governance, warning that the technology risks deepening inequality rather than advancing equity if left ungoverned by diverse voices. Delivering the keynote address at the fourth […]
A new survey of African media organizations reveals a striking paradox: while generative AI has been adopted universally among respondents, the formal strategies, in-house expertise and regulatory frameworks needed to govern its use are largely absent. The AI and Transformation of Media — Africa Readiness Survey 2026, released by Broadcast Media Africa, captured perspectives from […]
OpenAI has introduced a $100 per month subscription tier for ChatGPT, filling a pricing gap between its existing $20 Plus plan and $200 Pro plan as the company moves to compete more directly with Anthropic’s Claude, which has long offered a $100 monthly option. The new tier is designed to support heavier daily usage of […]
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, continues to support Optasia, a leading AI‑led fintech company with the largest fintech IPO on the JSE in 2025, through a joint underwrite and participation in the syndicated refinancing and upsizing of its term facilities of USD 180 million and bank guarantees of USD 150 million. The bank […]
Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has embarked on a significant shift to strengthen its internal delivery capacity, following its first strategic engagement focused on the leadership role of the Heidelberg Construction Office in provincial road construction.
The pioneering initiative marks a transformative...
The ANC plans to headhunt and allow communities to propose names of mayoral candidates ahead of the local government elections.
A man was injured during a shooting outside a law firm in Houghton, Johannesburg, on Friday afternoon.
The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute has inaugurated a modern laboratory equipped with artificial intelligence and robotic sample-processing systems, describing it as the largest facility of its kind in East Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. JKCI Chief Executive Officer Peter Kisenge said the investment forms part of the Sixth Phase Government’s efforts, through the Ministry of Health, […]
Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation has brought together chief digital officers from across government agencies for a specialized artificial intelligence training session, as the country intensifies efforts to embed AI into public institutions beyond the experimentation stage. The session, facilitated by Cenfri, focused on equipping participants with practical knowledge of emerging AI...
Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has engaged partners under the UK Digital Access Programme to explore scalable approaches to expanding digital skills training across the country, with AI-enabled learning systems emerging as a central focus of the discussions. The meeting brought together representatives from the British High Commission and implementing partners to address […]