TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2026, 17:54
MEC Chiloane devastated after scholar transport incident claims 13
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed his deep devastation, following a tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark on Monday morning, which claimed the lives of 13 learners.
Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred at approximately 7am when a private scholar transport vehicle...
President mourns deaths in Cape flats violence and scholar transport crash
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the loss of life resulting from violent incidents on the Cape Flats over the weekend and in a tragic collision involving a scholar transport vehicle, near Vanderbijlpark, on Monday morning.
At least 26 people were killed in incidents of violence on...
Government intervenes over sewer crisis in JB Marks Municipality
Poorly functioning wastewater treatment plants and ongoing sewerage spillages continue to contribute significantly to water pollution in JB Marks Local Municipality in North West, prompting intervention by the national Department of Water and Sanitation.
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo on Friday,...
In April 2025, 18-year-old James Prins found himself in ICU for a burst appendix, not knowing whether he would make it out. Fast-forward to January and James was named SACS’s dux scholar with eight distinctions and an aggregate of 95.7% – and he also aced three A-level exams written at the same time.
Inmates in matric record 94.4% 2025 pass rate
The Department of Correctional Services has recorded a 94.4% pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.
This was revealed by Minister Pieter Groenewald, who released the results at the Goodwood Correctional Facility, in the Western Cape, on Monday.
Some 180 learners from 18 correctional services schools sat for the...
SANDF deploys rescue team to assist in flood-stricken areas
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that it continues to support various flood-stricken communities by conducting rescue operations to evacuate people stranded in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.
These areas have been severely affected by flooding and rising water levels due to heavy rains...
Media urged to submit entries for SADC media awards
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has called on South African journalists and media to submit their entries for the 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards competition.
The SADC Media Awards competition is open to journalists from the SADC member states in four categories: Photo...
SAWS warns of disruptive rainfall in Limpopo
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of disruptive rainfall that could cause flooding in Limpopo.
“A medium likelihood of significant impacts are expected over the Lowveld of Limpopo, as well as the eastern parts of the Limpopo Valley, due to persistent overnight rainfall with 30 to 60mm more expected during the course of...
Emergency housing team dispatched to flood hit Limpopo, Mpumalanga
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has dispatched the Emergency Housing Unit of the National Department of Human Settlements to disaster-affected areas in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, following recent heavy rainfall.
In a statement, the department said the national team, working together with provincial...
Kruger National Park applies quota system for visitors
The Kruger National Park (KNP) has implemented a gate quota system with immediate effect in the interest of visitor safety and effective traffic management, after heavy rains.
Last week’s persistent heavy rainfall across Limpopo and Mpumalanga caused river levels to rise significantly, with overflows reported in the Crocodile,...
Eskom brings services to the people
Eskom is rolling out a new customer service model featuring scheduled mobile customer hubs and pop-up service points across communities in a bid to expand access to customer support and bring services closer to where customers live and work.
According to the power utility, customers will be able to get services from “Hub-on-Wheels” units,...
Premier Ramathuba welcomes national disaster classification
Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, has welcomed the classification of the recent floods that affected Limpopo and several other provinces as a national disaster, saying the move will unlock much-needed support to assist with recovery and rebuilding efforts.
The classification was issued by the National Disaster...
Government declares national disaster over flooding, severe weather
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has welcomed the declaration of a National Disaster under Section 23 of the Disaster Management Act of 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002) due to severe weather conditions and widespread flooding affecting various parts of the...
Limpopo urges road users to exercise caution following flooding in Mopani and Vhembe
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has urged motorists, pedestrians and all road users to exercise extreme caution when travelling, particularly near low-lying bridges and flooded roads, following flooding incidents reported in parts of the Mopani and Vhembe Districts.
In a...
President hails Class of 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the Matric Class of 2025 for achieving the highest National Senior Certificate pass rate in South Africa’s history, describing the results as a source of inspiration and encouragement for learners across the country.
More than 650 000 learners passed matric in 2025, resulting in an overall pass rate of...
MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has renewed its support for education by donating digital learning devices to selected schools nationwide as part of the Department of Basic Education’s Back-to-School Campaign. The initiative, launched at the start of the 2026 academic year, is aimed at improving access to digital learning tools, particularly for […]
OpenAI will begin testing limited advertising in ChatGPT for users in the United States, expanding its revenue strategy while keeping access free for some customers. In a blog post published Friday, OpenAI said ads will roll out to its free tier and its Go tier. Go accounts, priced at $8 a month, were introduced globally […]
Elon Musk is seeking between $79 billion and $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the artificial intelligence company defrauded him by abandoning its nonprofit mission, Bloomberg reported. The damages estimate comes from expert witness C. Paul Wazzan, a financial economist who specializes in valuation and damages calculations in commercial litigation. Wazzan determined […]
The African Union High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies said the adoption of robotics in agriculture could strengthen modern farming practices and improve food security across the continent. The panel said robotics-based mechanization holds strong potential for Africa’s farming sector, particularly in harvesting, which it described as a critical part of the economy and the region’s […]
As artificial intelligence increasingly influences decision-making in health care, its impact depends on how well it supports clinicians on the front lines. Sylvester Tafirenyika, an AI and machine-learning engineer, is focused on building tools designed to improve health care outcomes and reduce avoidable hospital readmissions. He has authored more than 28 peer-reviewed research papers, many […]
Eskom recovery continues unabated
Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan continues to yield results as the power system remains stable with more than 245 days without the implementation of load shedding.
“Eskom’s power system remains stable, continuing to support economic activity in the country. South Africa returned this week from the holiday break to a structurally stronger system...