WEDNESDAY, 06 MAY 2026, 09:30
Govt’s drive for disability inclusion a key pillar of freedom and equality
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has reaffirmed that expanding meaningful employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in both the public and private sectors is fundamental to the realisation of freedom, dignity, and equality in South Africa.
In a statement, the...
Soweto-based tech company disrupts the industry By More Matshediso
Seati Moloi of Soweto in Johannesburg is a software developer who is disrupting the tech industry by putting proudly South African wearable devices in the global market.
As a computer science professional, he was part of the group that was categorised under affirmative action because his profession was previously...
Level 2 Warning for the Eastern Cape
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued Yellow Level 2 warnings for damaging winds and waves in the Eastern Cape.The weather service said the damaging winds could result in localised damage to settlements and temporary structures, localised disruption to power and communications, as well as disruptions of beach/port activity in...
Government clarifies Freedom Day incident
Government has noted with concern misleading reports suggesting that the National Freedom Day celebrations were disrupted after an individual briefly made his way onto the stage towards President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie. “Government wishes to clarify that these reports are incorrect and...
Minister announces 4% wage increase for public servants
Public Service and Administration Minister, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, has announced a 4% wage increase for public servants.The adjustment, effective from 1 April 2026, applies to employees on salary levels 1 to 12 and those covered by Occupation Specific Dispensations (OSDs). The increase gives effect to the Public Service...
Analysis in brief: Africa’s digital evolution is entering a governance phase. African nations are taking control of their online information systems as a part of an overall effort to assert governance over artificial intelligence, data and digital and telecommunications infrastructure to shape long-term economic and strategic outcomes. Digital infrastructure is more than the physical mechanism […]
Government strengthening criminal justice system and rooting out corruption
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is reforming and strengthening the criminal justice system, rooting out corruption and building a police service and a prosecuting authority in which people can have trust and confidence.
“We call on all South Africans to be part of this work, to build communities,...
Three hundred students from Tunisia’s University of Sfax have set a Guinness World Record by building a complete AI-powered startup in less than three hours, demonstrating how artificial intelligence is compressing timelines that would traditionally take weeks or months. The achievement took place during a scientific forum titled “Artificial Intelligence at the Heart of Value […]
South African consumers are shifting away from entertainment-focused online subscriptions toward services offering productivity and everyday convenience, with artificial intelligence subscriptions recording the second-fastest growth of any category over the past year, according to the Discovery Bank SpendTrend26 report. AI subscription payment volumes grew 125% during the year, and AI services...
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been appointed African Union Champion for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health, in recognition of his leadership and Ethiopia’s expanding role in digital innovation and emerging technologies across the continent. The African Union said in a message accompanying the appointment that Abiy’s advocacy has helped position AI as a key […]
Burundi has taken a significant step in its digital transformation agenda with the national validation workshop for its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026-2030, held April 21 in Bujumbura. The workshop brought together stakeholders to validate a strategic framework intended to guide the responsible adoption of AI across public governance, economic development and service delivery....
Ghana has launched its first National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, setting out an ambition to become a leading African AI hub by 2035 with a targeted $45 billion contribution to gross domestic product and $18 billion in total local and foreign private sector investment. President John Dramani Mahama launched the strategy April 24 in Accra, joined […]
South Africa commemorates Freedom Day
Communities in and around Bloemfontein in the Free State have gathered at the Dr Rantlai Molemele Stadium in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality for the national Freedom Day celebrations.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will give the keynote address at the stadium.
Similar celebrations are being held in all provinces throughout the country, led by...
Two officers from Florida police station were among eight people arrested in connection with a business robbery at a storage facility in Bedfordview, Ekurhuleni.
Police have arrested a 26-year-old Brazilian national at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg after discovering cocaine with an estimated street value of R8.7 million concealed in the person’s luggage.
Minister announces withdrawal of draft AI Policy
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has announced the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy following an internal process.
“Following revelations that the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy published for public comment contains various fictitious sources in its...
Call to rethink climate action in developing nations
Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) Minister Willie Aucamp has issued a call to reframe the narrative surrounding climate action in developing economies.Aucamp attended the 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue held in Berlin, Germany, earlier this week.“Developing economy countries are not simply asking for...
President Ramaphosa joins Eswatini in commemorating coronation of King Mswati III
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday joined the Kingdom of Eswatini as it commemorated the 40th anniversary of the coronation of His Majesty King Mswati III, as well as the King’s 58th birthday.“President Cyril Ramaphosa … arrived in the Kingdom of Eswatini as the Kingdom celebrates the 40th...
Great Green Wall Initiative workshop to be held in Johannesburg
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, is expected to open the Southern African Great Green Wall Initiative (SA GGWI) Regional Capacity Building Workshop to be held in Johannesburg.The workshop, which the Deputy Minister will open on Tuesday, is convened in partnership with the...
Road closures to be implemented for Freedom Day celebrations
Residents of Bloemfontein have been urged to use other alternative roads as roads around the Dr Rantlai Petrus Molemela Stadium will be temporarily closed for Freedom Day celebrations on Monday.The stadium in the Free State will host the National Freedom Day commemoration, which will be addressed by President Cyril...
Pan-African Parliament to hold Extraordinary Session
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative organ of the African Union (AU), is expected to convene an Extraordinary Session of its Seventh Legislature from Tuesday.The session will be held at its headquarters in Midrand, Gauteng, and will elect five members of its Bureau comprising one President and four...