FRIDAY, 29 AUGUST 2025, 05:01
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande has called on South Africa’s universities to speed up the adoption of artificial intelligence, warning that while the country is not falling behind, it must act faster to ensure equitable access, ethical safeguards, and full integration into teaching and research. “We’re not ahead of the curve, but we […]
A person impersonating News24 investigative journalist Jeff Wicks has attempted to extort social media personality Malcolm X.
A 33-year-old Limpopo man has been arrested for the murder of his partner and the rape of her 16-year-old daughter, according to Bandelierkop police.
The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, has encouraged African universities to embrace the global digital revolution by becoming creators of artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation, rather than mere consumers. She cautioned that the erosion of local culture is a significant threat if indigenous knowledge is not integrated into new technologies. During […]
The debate over artificial intelligence in Africa is sharply divided. One side argues the continent must invest heavily in AI to avoid being left behind. The other says resources should focus on urgent priorities like hunger, electricity, and health. Supporters of AI adoption say it is not a zero-sum choice. “We can build AI capabilities […]
About half of consumers will switch brands if their expectations are not met, pushing African retailers to continually innovate. Yet across the continent, growth is slowing. In South Africa, real retail growth has declined in recent years due to economic stagnation and inflation. In East Africa, GDP growth remains strong, but formal retail is hampered […]
In an era dominated by artificial intelligence, the hiring landscape has (like most other sectors) changed completely. The majority of companies now use AI for some parts of the recruitment process, while candidates use AI both for CV-creation and job applications. Intended to be a revolutionary move towards efficiency and finding the perfect candidate for […]
Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has announced the introduction of a sexual harassment policy for the judiciary.
Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has warned that failure is not an option, as he emphasised the urgent need for the National Dialogue to succeed for the benefit of the poor and marginalised.
For the first time, the Western Cape’s taxi industry has openly acknowledged that some of its members are involved in extortion and gang-related activities.
The SA Police Service are hunting a group of 11 suspected cop killers, including an awaiting trial prisoner, who shot and killed three police officers, two in Gauteng on Friday and one in Mpumalanga on Saturday.
A Community Policing Forum chairperson in Cape Town has been arrested in connection with serious sexual offences involving a minor.
The eThekwini metro’s traffic department hasn’t had a single speed-trap operation in 10 years.
The EFF has called for the immediate removal of Gayton McKenzie as minister of sports, arts and culture following the resurfacing of “a long history of hateful, racist and dehumanising remarks he made about black people”.
This week, Jan Gerber writes about the MK Party and the problem with political jokes; Anneliese Burgess speaks to Lindiwe Mazibuko about “never really” leaving politics, being misunderstood, and her lamb knuckle stews; Andrew Thompson looks at one of Africa’s most enduring wildlife myths; Dalene Fourie goes rouge with Stellenbosch reds; Noluthando Ngcakani brings you eight one-pot...
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has condemned the “brazen” murder of two police detectives, saying “an attack on the police is an attack on the state”.
What began as a small project to keep pensioners fed and social has become a community lifeline in the south of Johannesburg.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will not comply with demands by former president Jacob Zuma to resign, saying his decision to appoint Firoz Cachalia as the acting police minister is lawful, rational and in line with his constitutional duties, according to the Presidency.
The secret’s out: the eThekwini municipality’s R3.6-million tender for the Kaizer Chiefs-Orlando Pirates Nedbank Cup final viewing event in May was awarded to a company founded by an ex-employee.
Queer activist Michael van Niekerk, 26, is putting words into action with a kiki ball this weekend.
Mthatha police are searching for their 23-year-old colleague – a Public Order Policing officer – who’s been missing for more than two months.