
R400 billion needed to fix water infrastructure in SA: Majodina
Water shortages in parts of Gauteng are persisting have been persisting.
THURSDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2026, 15:00

Water shortages in parts of Gauteng are persisting have been persisting.

Founding Director of STʘPS Teresa Mordoh launched the NPO in honour of her late son.

Mayor Cyril Xaba says there’s no crisis but has urged residents to use water sparingly.

A researcher at the University of Cape Town has received an international research grant to examine whether artificial intelligence can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa. Dr. Tim Köhler, a senior research officer at the Development Policy Research Unit in UCT’s School of Economics, is one of 19 early-career researchers selected […]

Using artificial intelligence chatbots to seek medical advice can be dangerous because of their tendency to provide inaccurate and inconsistent information, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford. The research, led by scientists from the Oxford Internet Institute and the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, was published in […]

AI is rapidly changing the nature of entry-level work. In South Africa, where youth unemployment hovers around 60%, this shift has serious implications. Entry-level roles have traditionally been the first rung on the ladder into meaningful employment, allowing young people to learn on the job, gain experience, and build careers. But as AI increasingly takes […]

The transformative potential of AI, at a pivotal moment, converges with the critical necessity for South Africa’s economic revitalisation. While AI holds some promise, particularly for the SME sector, realising its potential requires a strategic and concerted effort. As we navigate a low-growth economic environment, we must stop viewing Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) as […]
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For the first time, people report that their primary motivation for using AI isn’t entertainment, but learning. In South Africa, where young people are some of the fastest-growing groups of internet users, many teenagers are especially excited about AI and digital tools to support their learning and creativity, but they want guidance, balance, and support from adults […]

The defence is still arguing for the matter to be struck off the roll.

Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa trial says he was continuously assaulted by the police.

A suspected case near Bloemfontein is currently under investigation.
Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy offers a second chance
Correctional Services Deputy Minister Lindiwe Ntshalintshali says the opening of the Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy at Drakenstein Correctional Facility is both a historic milestone and a powerful reminder of the country’s journey since 11 February 1990.
Ntshalintshali spoke to SAnews on Wednesday following the...
New Nelson Mandela Rules Academy signals shift toward humanised corrections
Exactly 36 years after President Nelson Mandela walked out of prison and into the pages of history, President Cyril Ramaphosa returned to the very grounds where that decisive moment unfolded, reaffirming South Africa’s commitment to justice anchored in human dignity.
Before the formalities began on Wednesday...
“We are turning the corner” – President Ramaphosa ahead of SONA 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa says while many South Africans believe the country is turning the corner, government remains mindful of the “huge problems” that still need urgent attention.
Speaking at the Drakenstein Correctional Facility — where he officially opened the Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy ahead of...

ASGA is demanding that they settle the outstanding debt owed by the Gauteng Department of Education.
Presidential Youth Employment Intervention continues to produce results
The Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) has facilitated nearly 295 000 earning opportunities for youth during the third quarter of this financial year.
This according to Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli who released the PYEI 2025/26 third quarter results in Cape Town on...

The seven were confirmed dead on the scene while two other occupants were sent to Grey Hospital.

City of Joburg Mayor Dada Morero has acknowledged the scale of the ongoing water crisis .
Reflections ahead of SONA 2026
By Nomonde Mnukwa As South Africans prepare to listen and watch the State of the Nation Address (SoNa) on 12 February 2026 at 7pm, the country does so at a time marked by positive developments which include the strengthening of the rand, consecutive quarters of economic growth and having consistent power supply from Eskom.Our immediate task now is to...
Parliament ready for landmark 2026 SONA
Parliament is gearing up for one of the most significant events on South Africa’s democratic calendar as preparations gather pace for the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) – a sitting that coincides with the 30th anniversary of the country’s Constitution.
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and National Council of Provinces (NCOP)...