MONDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2025, 22:28
Recognising the rights of persons with disabilities
Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has outlined government’s efforts that are intended to protect and promote the rights of persons living with disabilities.Addressing Uganda’s delegations for the South-to-South benchmark visit in Pretoria, the Minister explained that the rights of persons...
The DA’s mayoral candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Retief Odendaal, walked to the podium in a hall in Gqeberha’s Algoa Park on Monday morning to launch his campaign as an Afrikaans pop rock tune bellowed: Ruk reg! Ruk reg met Retief! (Fix it! Fix it with Retief!).
Government calls for investment in circular economy
With the official opening of Extrupet’s new food-grade Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic recycling plant in Cape Town, government has encouraged the waste sector to invest in building a circular economy that works for all.
This plant adds 15 000 tonnes of recycled PET per year, taking Extrupet’s total output from 30 000...
Over 1 000 suspects arrested in Gauteng during Operation Shanela II
A high-density police operation led by Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, has resulted in the arrest of over 1 500 suspects involved in various serious crimes across the province.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the intensified crime-fighting campaign,...
Tanzania-based agritech startup MazaoHub has raised USD 2 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round to advance its mission of improving soil health, irrigation efficiency, and market access for smallholder farmers through artificial intelligence. The round includes USD 1.5 million in equity, led by Catalyst Fund, and USD 500,000 in non-dilutive capital from the Livelihood Impact […]
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Google, and musician, tech founder, and philanthropist will.i.am have announced a new initiative to equip young people across Africa with artificial intelligence and robotics training, aiming to build a generation of African AI innovators. The program was unveiled during the Digital@UNGA Anchor Event at the United Nations General Assembly, part […]
South Africa must prioritize next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) skills, accelerate implementation of its national AI strategy, and strengthen public procurement policies to drive inclusive economic growth, experts said at the fourth Annual Future of Work Dialogue hosted by the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). Held under the theme “The Intersection of Policy and Technology:...
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has launched the African Hub on AI Safety, Peace, and Security, a first-of-its-kind platform designed to place African perspectives at the center of global conversations on artificial intelligence governance and safety. “This hub is about more than science — it’s about societal impact,” said Associate Professor Jonathan Shock, interim […]
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform Africa’s energy sector and modernize electricity systems across the continent, according to industry experts at the Africa Energy Week conference in Cape Town. Benoit Foubert, vice president of digital and integration for Europe and Africa at SLB, warned that the pace of technological change in oil and gas […]
SAPS investigates North West murder after shovel attack
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the North West Province is investigating an incident in Mosiane View village, Mahikeng, where a 25-year-old man allegedly killed his 48-year-old mother with a shovel on Saturday morning.
A video circulating on social media shows the son attacking his mother with the shovel.
“It is...
Mahlobo condemns vandalism of water infrastructure
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo has expressed frustration and disappointment over the ongoing vandalism of water infrastructure in the Eastern Cape, warning that such acts are undermining efforts to deliver reliable water services to local communities.
Mahlobo explained that this damage has significantly...
SA companies confident to clinch deals with European markets
The South African companies participating in the Anuga Food and Beverage Trade Fair in Germany are confident that they will not only fly the country’s flag high but also return home with good trade leads and deals to enable them to export their products to Europe.
The participation of South African exhibitors at Anuga...
Government committed to vulture conservation
With the severe population declines of vultures over the past three decades, government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure that vulture conservation remains a national priority.According to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, this year alone, two mass poisoning incidents resulted in the deaths of...
Western Cape police efforts pay off
The endeavours of the respective South African Police Service (SAPS) stations and units in the Western Cape to bring stability to crime-ridden areas have proved fruitful with the confiscation of illegal firearms and ammunitions during police operations.On Thursday evening, the police were observing a memorial service of an extortionist in Hobo...
Deputy President to attend Invest in Senegal Forum
The Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, is set to embark on a Working Visit to Dakar, Republic of Senegal, to attend the 2025 Edition of the Invest in Senegal Forum, taking place from 7-8 October 2025.
The Deputy President will depart on Tuesday to attend the Forum at the invitation of His Excellency, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of...
Eskom’s profit a testament to partnerships, President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Eskom’s latest financial results which show a return to profitability for the first time in eight years, is a testament to the value of staying the course and to the benefits of partnerships.
“The relative improvement in Eskom’s financial position reflects the significant recovery in...
CGE welcomes ruling on parental leave equality
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has welcomed the landmark Constitutional Court ruling on parental leave equality as a significant step forward in advancing gender equality in South Africa.
On Friday, the court ruled that the current parental leave provisions under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and the...
Three convicted for R3 million ghost employee scheme
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has welcomed the sentencing of two former employees and an external accomplice who were convicted of fraud, forgery and theft respectively, in relation to a R3 million ghost employee scheme.
The ghost employee scheme was uncovered through the department’s internal risk investigation, in...
Power grid remains stable
Eskom says the power system remains stable, supported by sustained improvements in generation performance through the ongoing delivery of the Generation Recovery Plan.
In a statement on Friday, the power utility indicated that the month-to-date Energy Availability Factor (EAF) stood at 70.45%, reflecting consistent gains in plant reliability and a reduction...
Gauteng government schools have 8 596 smart classrooms
As part of an initiative to transform classrooms into digital learning spaces with top of the range information communications technology, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has to date introduced a total of 8 596 smart classrooms.
These classrooms are prioritised for township secondary schools and identified primary...
Stay safe online
Government has called on members of the public to remain vigilant, responsible, and digitally literate to ensure their safety in cyberspace.
“Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and by working together, we can protect citizens, especially vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly, from the ever-growing threats in the digital space,” Government...