SUNDAY, 08 JUNE 2025, 09:37
Minister to launch 2025 winter customary initiation season
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, will officially launch the winter customary initiation season for 2025.The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs emphasised that this important cultural practice, which signifies the transition to adulthood,...
Major progress in addressing Emfuleni water and sanitation challenges
The Emfuleni Local Municipality is making substantial strides in resolving its long-standing water and sanitation challenges, following decisive intervention by the Department of Water and Sanitation.
The Vaal River System and surrounding communities have for years suffered from the persistent problem of severe...
No plans to reform SA’s mineral royalty regime – President Ramaphosa
Government remains committed to ensuring that South Africa continues to benefit equitably from its mineral wealth, while reaffirming that there are no current plans to reform the country’s mineral royalty regime.
Responding to oral questions in the National Assembly on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed...
Western Cape launches Computerised Learner’s Licence Testing System
The Western Cape Government marked a significant milestone in its commitment to safer roads and smarter service delivery with the official launch of the Computerised Learner’s Licence Testing (CLLT) system.“If we are to grow our economy and create more jobs, we need to ensure that our residents have the skills...
Concerns raised over social grant beneficiaries choosing bank accounts amid rising charges
The North West Legislature Portfolio Committee on Health and Social Development has expressed concerns regarding the increasing number of social grant beneficiaries opting to receive their payments through personal bank accounts.
The committee said this decision could diminish the value of...
Department of Tourism lauds Digital Trusted Tour Operator Scheme
The Department of Tourism welcomes the success of the Digital Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS), which has brought over 11 000 tourists from China and India to South Africa in just three months.
The scheme, said the department, is a testament to what is possible when government works hand-in-hand with the private...
SIU authorised to investigate the Department of Defence
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration in the affairs of the Department of Defence and recover any losses the State suffered.
Proclamation 260 of 2025 authorises the SIU to investigate serious maladministration,...
Government taking comprehensive steps to ease the burden on citizens
President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the severe pressure South African households face due to the rising cost of living, while assuring Parliament that government is taking comprehensive steps to ease the burden on citizens, particularly the most vulnerable.
The President was responding to questions for oral...
As AI systems evolve, their ability to operate in fast-changing, resource-constrained, and high-impact environments is redefining what’s possible. SACAIR 2025 will explore how AI is being deployed at the edge—whether in real-time decision-making, autonomous systems, or applications in healthcare, finance, and infrastructure. This theme highlights cutting-edge research driving efficiency,...
Call for collective action to end teenage pregnancy
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has called for a collaborative effort to end the scourge of teenage pregnancy in South Africa, where approximately 30% of teenagers report having been pregnant at some point.
“While this number has decreased over the past few years, it is still unacceptably high....
Special Official Funeral Category 1 declared in honour of Ma Gertrude Shope
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Ma Gertrude Shope, who served the nation as an educator, freedom fighter, trade unionist and Member of Parliament, will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 1 on Saturday, 31 May 2025.
Ma Shope passed away in her home in Gauteng last week...
President Ramaphosa highlights importance of US Working Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the significance of his recent working visit to the United States, telling Parliament that the engagement was both necessary and timely, given the critical role the US continues to play in South Africa’s economic landscape. “The United States continues to play such a big role...
Ready to dive into the heartbeat of Africa’s AI revolution? At iAfrica, we’re not just reporting on the continent’s tech transformation, we’re building a community where innovators, dreamers, and doers can connect, share, and spark ideas that shape the future. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our new Substack community, a space where you can […]
A new analysis by environmental researcher Alex de Vries-Gao is raising the alarm on artificial intelligence’s rapidly growing appetite for electricity—and the climate consequences that come with it. Published in the journal Joule, de Vries-Gao’s study explores how large-scale AI systems like ChatGPT are helping to push global data center energy use to new highs. […]
Bill Gates is betting big on Africa – not just to adopt artificial intelligence, but to lead the charge. Speaking virtually at the Global AI Summit on Africa, held in Kigali from April 3 to 4, the Microsoft co-founder and Chair of the Gates Foundation described AI as a “life-saving opportunity” for the continent, especially […]
Henry Gichobi, a rice farmer in central Kenya, doesn’t rely on guesswork to grow his crops anymore. Instead, he consults a WhatsApp chatbot. The chatbot – powered by Virtual Agronomist, an artificial intelligence tool developed by the global nonprofit Innovative Solutions for Decision Agriculture – uses satellite data to assess soil fertility and recommend the […]
Italy is doubling down on Africa’s digital future, and Kenya is stepping up as a key partner. On Tuesday, Italian Undersecretary for Business Fausta Bergamotto led a high-level mission to Nairobi to expand bilateral cooperation in tech, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. The visit culminated in Kenya officially joining the governance board of the upcoming […]
At Google I/O, the tech giant unveiled its latest power move: AI Mode, a shiny new feature built right into Google Search. Now, that might sound like a minor upgrade – until you realize this could completely reshape how we use the internet. Let’s zoom out for a second. Google Search, a.k.a. the company’s billion-dollar […]
Infrastructure, jobs and Growth: Inside South Africa’s construction revolution
South Africa is on a path of accelerated progress with infrastructure development fuelling economic growth and job creation.
This according to Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, who spoke to SAnews on the sidelines of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South...
Onderstepoort Biological Products appoints interim CEO
The Board of Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP), in consultation with Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has appointed Dr Jacob Modumo as interim Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of Dr Bethuel Nthangeni, due to health reasons.
Onderstepoort Biological Products Communication Officer, Zipho Linda, said...
Roundtable to focus on strengthening political and administrative interface
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will lead a roundtable discussion on strengthening the political and administrative interface on Friday, 30 May 2025. This engagement is part of the broader efforts by the Presidency to support the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030. The NDP...