News24 | Man killed in heated argument over shopping trolley in Limpopo
Limpopo police are searching for a man who stabbed another man during a heated argument over a trolley outside a supermarket in Church Street in the Polokwane CBD.
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News24 | Inmate killed, 4 officials stabbed in ‘clear act of retaliation’ at Western Cape prison
An inmate died and four officials were injured during a “violent assault on officials during unlock procedures” at a Western Cape prison on Thursday.
News24 | Cape Town cop killer sentenced to 8 years
Phindile Christopher Sonyabashe, 61, was sentenced to eight years imprisonment for the murder of Constable Xolani Xekethwana, 40.
South Africa Launches National AI Stakeholder Forum to Build Inclusive, People-Centered Tech Future
In a bold move to shape the country’s AI future, South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) today officially launched the National Artificial Intelligence Stakeholder Forum, bringing together researchers, technologists, ethicists, policymakers, and private sector leaders to co-create an inclusive, ethical, and sustainable AI ecosystem. Led by Deputy Minister...
VON’s DG Urges Ethical AI Adoption in African Broadcasting at West Africa 2025
The 2025 West Africa Broadcasting Convention kicked off with a keynote from Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), who called on African media leaders to embrace AI responsibly, with strong ethical safeguards and localized storytelling at the core. Speaking to an audience of media executives, tech leaders, and policymakers in Lagos, […]
SAA Champions AI in Customer Service and Aviation Skills at Nigeria-South Africa Forum
South African Airways (SAA) is taking bold steps to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into aviation, hosting the July 2025 Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Forum under the theme “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work.” Held at Eko Hotel and Suites, the event brought together thought leaders from aviation and technology to explore how […]
The Future of Engineering: Driving Sustainability through AI and Automation
The future of civil engineering extends far beyond concrete and steel, it is increasingly shaped by data, digital tools, and intelligent decision-making. Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and advanced analytics are rapidly transforming how engineers plan, design, and maintain infrastructure. In South Africa, these tools bring tremendous opportunity but also carry...
News24 | SANEF condemns ‘bribe’ offered to Daily Maverick journalist by suspended IDT boss
The SA National Editors Forum has condemned an alleged attempt to bribe Daily Maverick investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh by suspended Independent Development Trust CEO Tebogo Malaka and her spokesperson.
News24 | SA moves to ban microbeads in cosmetics, pesticides — with threat of up to 20 years in jail
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment said on Thursday it would publish draft regulations in a push for a total ban on the production and import of microplastics.
OpenAI Releases Free AI Models to Rival Meta and DeepSeek, Boosting Global Access and Customization
OpenAI has entered the race for open-access artificial intelligence by launching two new “open weight” models – gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b-two – intensifying competition with Meta and China’s DeepSeek. Unlike ChatGPT, which remains closed-source, these models are freely downloadable and customizable, signaling a major strategic shift. CEO Sam Altman said the move is rooted in OpenAI’s […]
Orange Expands OpenAI Partnership to Boost African Language Inclusion and AI Sovereignty
Orange has announced a major deepening of its collaboration with OpenAI, bringing African language support and sovereign AI infrastructure into sharper focus. As one of the first global companies to gain early access to OpenAI’s new gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b open-weight models, Orange will integrate these tools across its operations in Africa and the Middle East. […]
News24 | DA guns for Motshekga; Mbalula says SA won’t bow to foreign pressure: Today’s top 7 stories
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Meta Failing to Tackle AI Misinformation in Africa, Say Fact-Checkers and Rights Groups
Meta is under renewed scrutiny for failing to moderate AI-generated misinformation targeting African users, as local fact-checkers and digital rights advocates warn of a widening enforcement gap that leaves millions vulnerable to scams and disinformation. From manipulated videos of Nigerian TV anchors endorsing fake medical cures to deepfake ads featuring business moguls like Tony Elumelu […]
Mastercard Whitepaper: AI Could Add $12B to Africa’s Economy by 2030
Mastercard has released a new whitepaper urging coordinated investment and responsible deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa, projecting that the continent’s AI market could soar from $4.5 billion in 2025 to $16.5 billion by 2030. Titled Harnessing the Transformative Power of AI in Africa, the report outlines how AI can unlock economic opportunity, improve […]
The Hyperlocal Advantage: Understanding your Place in AI Search
“South African businesses are struggling with online visibility,” says Shaun McEwan, Managing Director of Sauce Advertising. “Brand SEO strategies urgently need to evolve to make sure they appear in AI search. It’s not just about ‘near me’ searches anymore. Rankings are one thing, but getting into the AI answer is a new, complex challenge.” GEO […]
News24 | Gauteng premier suspends two community safety officials amid financial irregularities probe
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended the provincial community safety head of department, Nontsikelelo Sisulu, and the department’s chief financial officer, Mduduzi Malope.
News24 | SA ‘deeply concerned’ over Eswatini’s agreement to house dangerous US deportees
The South African government has raised security concerns over the Kingdom of Eswatini’s decision to house dangerous immigrant criminals from the US, whose countries of origin refuse to take them back.
News24 | More than 20 dead in two days on KZN roads
Over 20 people have been killed on KwaZulu-Natal roads in several accidents over the past two days.
News24 | Former SAA board member Kwinana accuses State of delay tactics in extortion case
Former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana has accused the State of employing delaying tactics in her criminal case, claiming the matter is affecting her health and finances.
News24 | Jonas yet to travel to US as envoy; SA eyes relaxing trade rules: Today’s top 7 stories
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Swedish PM Draws Criticism for Using ChatGPT in Policy Work
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is facing backlash after revealing that he routinely consults artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and LeChat to gather second opinions on political matters. In an interview with the business daily Dagens industri, Kristersson, who leads Sweden’s center-right coalition government, said he uses AI to explore alternative viewpoints and assess...