Magudumana’s lawyers challenge deportation legality in ConCourt
Advocate Anton Katz says Magudumana’s deportation was rather an abduction than a lawful extradition
South Africa
SIU scores freezing order on properties linked to misused NLC funds
SIU scores freezing order on properties linked to misused NLC funds
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order freezing two properties after an investigation uncovered that millions in National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funds intended for a KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) agricultural project were instead diverted for personal gain.
The preservation order, granted by...
President Ramaphosa dismisses Social Development Minister
President Ramaphosa dismisses Social Development Minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of section 91(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, has removed Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe, from her position. Section 91(2) of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint and dismiss members of the Cabinet at his/ her discretion.In a...
South Africa’s Energy Transition Exposes Construction Skills Gap as AI and Digital Tools Reshape Site Operations
South Africa’s energy transition is placing new demands on the construction sector. As the country expands its grid, integrates renewable energy and modernises infrastructure, construction companies are moving beyond traditional projects to deliver solar and wind farms, support grid expansion and work across Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) programmes central to energy...
MTN Commercialises AI and IoT Solutions for Agriculture, Eyes Private Networks for Remote Farming Areas
Telecommunications group MTN is commercializing a suite of AI-driven Internet-of-Things solutions for the agricultural sector, while identifying private network infrastructure as a key enabler of wider digital agriculture adoption in rural areas. Speaking at this year’s Nampo Harvest Day near Bothaville in the Free State, MTN South Africa GM for Connected Enterprise Solutions Sudipto Moitra […]
South Africa and China Agree Expanded Cooperation on AI, Digital Education and Vocational Training
South Africa and China have agreed a new set of measures to deepen cooperation in digital education, technical skills development and student mobility, with artificial intelligence positioned as a central pillar of the expanded partnership. The agreement follows bilateral talks between Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela and China’s Vice Minister of Education Xu […]
Dariel Warns AI-Assisted Coding Could Hollow Out South Africa’s Junior Developer Pipeline
AI-assisted software development is reshaping South Africa’s technology workforce, with growing concern that entry-level developers risk losing the critical opportunities they need to build foundational engineering skills — a shift that could damage the country’s tech sector if left unaddressed. The integration of AI into software development is not merely another industry trend but a […]
Physical AI Set to Reshape Africa’s Real Economy as Intelligent Machines Move From Insight to Execution
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond the digital world and into the physical one, with implications that could reshape Africa’s real economy — from agriculture and mining to logistics and frontline service delivery. For much of the recent AI cycle, attention has focused on copilots, large language models and digital assistants supporting content generation, workflow automation […]
Youth face growing burden of unemployment and inequality
Youth face growing burden of unemployment and inequality
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) says the struggle facing South Africa’s youth today is no longer confined to the classroom, but defined by unemployment, poverty, inequality and exclusion from economic participation.
Speaking at the Media launch of the 50th anniversary of the 1976 youth uprising, in Soweto, NYDA...
Sebola contradicts SAPS officials testimony on Aeroton drug bust
Sebola’s testimony follows that of Warrant Officers Marumo Magane and Steve Phakula.
Zuma’s arms deal corruption case to proceed, despite pending appeals
The state had applied for the court to order that the arms deal corruption case continue
Deputy Minister calls for greater CET college enrolment to tackle adult illiteracy
Deputy Minister calls for greater CET college enrolment to tackle adult illiteracy
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has called on out-of-school youth and adults, especially those in rural and marginalised communities, to enrol at Community Education and Training (CET) colleges to improve literacy and education skills.
Gondwe made the call during the...
Gauteng govt. mourns the passing of cultural icon Maria McCloy
Maria McCloy helped shape SA youth culture through music, fashion and media.
Education is key to fixing South Africa’s future: Lesufi
Education is key to fixing South Africa’s future: Lesufi
Getting education right is the cornerstone of building a stronger country and a thriving economy, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has said.Lesufi was speaking at the media launch of the Golden Jubilee commemoration of the 1976 youth uprising, held in Soweto, under the theme: “RESET@50 – The Future Calls”, with the slogan:...
Chikunga highlights need to integrate educated youth into jobs
Chikunga says SA to launch year-long programme honouring 1976 youth legacy.
Free State Dept of Health scoops innovator award
Free State Dept of Health scoops innovator award
The Free State Department of Health has won the Africa Tech: Public Sector Digital Innovator Award at the Africa Tech Week Awards 2026, held in Cape Town.The award recognises public sector institutions that have successfully deployed and adopted digital solutions that improve service delivery and citizen experience.According to the...
Eight accused in Limpopo insurance murders back in court
They are part of a syndicate believed to have been led by former police sergeant, Rachel Kutumela.
SADC Foreign Ministers to chart region’s response to shifting global landscape
SADC Foreign Ministers to chart region’s response to shifting global landscape
Foreign Affairs Ministers from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are set to gather in South Africa later this month for a high-level retreat aimed at crafting a unified regional response to rapidly evolving global geopolitical dynamics.
The retreat, scheduled to take place from 22...
Justice Minister tables OCJ budget
Justice Minister tables OCJ budget
The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has been allocated a budget of almost R3.4 billion for the 2026/27 financial year to operationalise administration, Superior Court Services, as well as Judicial Education and Support.
The budget was tabled by Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, in Parliament,...
Didiza determines process for composition of Impeachment Committee
Didiza determines process for composition of Impeachment Committee
National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, has outlined the next step in the National Assembly process on the composition of the Impeachment Committee, in accordance with section 89 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.The Section 89 impeachment process is linked to the 2020 theft at President Cyril...
Black middle class expands over 30 years of democracy
Black middle class expands over 30 years of democracy
While reflecting on the gains and challenges of South Africa’s democratic journey, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has welcomed the rise in earnings among black South Africans, saying this has significantly changed the racial composition of the country’s middle- and upper-income earners over the past three...