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The Gambia has signed a landmark agreement with the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Senegal to strengthen national capacity in advanced mathematics, data science and artificial intelligence. The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology signed a memorandum of understanding with AIMS on Dec. 10, 2025, in Mbour, Senegal. The agreement is part […]
Strategy to combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease strengthened The Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has expressed confidence in South Africa’s intensified strategy to combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).“South Africa now has a realistic and technically sound roadmap to realise its goal of FMD-free status with vaccination, a crucial step for restoring confidence in export markets...
Mashatile hails Mafolo’s role in shaping democratic South Africa
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has paid tribute to late ANC stalwart and intellectual Magashe Titus Mafolo, describing him as a principled leader whose life’s work helped shape South Africa’s democratic governance, intellectual thought and African identity.
The Deputy President was delivering the eulogy at the funeral...
Statistics record an increase in arrests for festive season
The number of people arrested for violating traffic laws since the start of December has increased by 16.2% compared to the same period last year, largely due to intensified law enforcement operations being conducted nationwide.
In addition, 53 pedestrians were arrested for jaywalking on freeways, and 26 motorists were...
Be vigilance as heavy rainfall expected over festive season
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has called for heightened vigilance as above-normal rainfall and thunderstorms are expected during the festive season.
According to current weather forecasts, above-normal rainfall is expected across the central and eastern parts of South...
Be vigilant as heavy rainfall expected over festive season
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has called for heightened vigilance as above-normal rainfall and thunderstorms are expected during the festive season.
According to current weather forecasts, above-normal rainfall is expected across the central and eastern parts of South...
Preliminary data records a reduction in road fatalities
The Department of Transport’s mid-term festive season preliminary road safety report shows a decline in road fatalities compared to the same period last year, with 113 lives saved.
“The number of fatal crashes last year this time was 545, compared to the 431 we have seen this year. The fatal crashes took 638 lives last year...
BMA ensures law enforcement at ports of entry
The enhanced security measures implemented by the Border Management Authority (BMA) across the country’s ports of entry are ensuring that law transgressors are stopped in their tracks.
This operation is part of a strengthened multi-layered approach designed to ensure safe, efficient and well-coordinated border management during this peak...
Heritage Council mourns passing of council member
The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) has announced the passing of its Council Member, Dr Natalie Skeepers, saying her passing is a loss to the public sector.
In a statement on Thursday, the Council which is an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, said Skeepers passed away unexpectedly on 15 December...
South Africa defends immigration enforcement, engages US over data allegations
South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing its immigration laws and upholding national sovereignty, while indicating that allegations involving the private data of United States officials will be addressed through diplomatic channels.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Department of...
If the past couple of months have proven anything, it’s that food remains our most fluent and flexible universal language. If there was a unifying theme, it would be the chaos of making food stretch…
R563 remains closed amid serious safety risks
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has confirmed that the affected section of the R563 will remain closed to traffic after geotechnical assessments found the area to be unsafe for public use.
The decision follows the development of a sinkhole along the R563 near the N14 intersection in recent weeks. Based on the latest...
President confirms nominations to National Dialogue Steering Committee
President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the nominations to the Steering Committee of the National Dialogue, marking a key milestone in the establishment of a citizen led, inclusive process aimed at shaping South Africa’s long-term social and economic future.The President, who is convenor of the National...
Five days of wide-eyed adventure… Riaan Manser and five lucky Grade 11s are back from their epic tour of Antarctica. They crawled through an ice cave, slept under the coldest of skies, and set new records for the true cold plunge.
Actors in the United Kingdom have voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning on set, escalating pressure on film and television producers to strengthen protections against the misuse of artificial intelligence. Equity, the UK’s largest acting union, announced the results of an indicative industrial action ballot on Thursday. With turnout exceeding 75%, more than 99% of […]
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence has generated an environmental footprint in 2025 comparable to that of New York City, according to new research that raises concerns about the climate and water impact of the technology. The study, published Wednesday in the academic journal Patterns, estimates that AI-related activity released up to 80 million tonnes […]
A Woodmead-based workshop is equipping African digital creators with practical skills in artificial intelligence and digital twin technology, signalling a shift in how the continent’s creative economy competes on a global stage. The first Digital Twin and AI Creator Enablement Workshop on the continent brought together more than 20 award-winning South African digital creators who […]
ADQ and the Gates Foundation have announced a four-year, $40 million partnership aimed at expanding the ethical use of artificial intelligence and education technology to improve learning outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative, unveiled on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Finance Week during a visit by Bill Gates to the United Arab Emirates, will combine […]
South Africa’s healthcare system is under growing pressure, but artificial intelligence is beginning to shift care toward prevention by placing diagnostic and screening tools directly in the hands of consumers, according to Profmed CEO Craig Comrie. Comrie said the healthcare sector has historically focused more on treating illness than preventing it, a gap that AI […]
DWYPD warns of increased financial abuse during festive season
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has urged women and people with disabilities to remain vigilant against financial abuse during the festive season.
The department raised concern over the increased risk of financial exploitation targeting women and persons with disabilities during this...
Warm-to-cool conditions for Christmas, New Year period
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) expects partly cloudy and warm-to-cool conditions across much of the country during the Christmas and the New Year period.
Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are anticipated mainly over the central and eastern parts of South Africa.
“Thunderstorm activity is expected to...