THURSDAY, 04 JUNE 2026, 00:01
South African children are increasingly forming emotional relationships with AI chatbots, alongside rising concerns over screen addiction, deepfake abuse and the broader impact of technology on developing minds, social media law expert Emma Sadleir has warned. The warning comes as the Department of Basic Education works on formal screen time guidelines for children aged two […]
India and South Africa have agreed to strengthen their partnership in emerging technologies, with artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing identified as priority areas for joint development. The decision was taken during a bilateral meeting in New Delhi between Indian Union Minister Jitendra Singh and South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and...
AI-powered eye screening tools are being rolled out in Kenya in an effort to close a widening gap in eye care services, as the country grapples with a chronic shortage of specialists and an estimated 30% of the population in need of care to prevent vision impairment or blindness. Across Africa, blindness is an escalating […]
South African white-collar employees are outpacing the global average on AI adoption and reporting some of the strongest productivity gains anywhere in the world, according to Boston Consulting Group’s latest AI at Work report. The fourth annual BCG report, based on a survey of 11,749 workers across 14 markets including 503 South African respondents, found […]
The global artificial intelligence race is rapidly becoming an energy race, and Nigeria’s vast gas reserves could position the country to become a strategic partner for Big Tech as AI data centres demand reliable, large-scale power across multiple continents. As Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Oracle expand hyperscale data centres to support AI workloads, electricity has […]
Human settlements delivery depends on better coordination, says Simelane
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane says the future of human settlements delivery depends on the ability to align planning, infrastructure, financing, regulation, and implementation behind a common vision.
The Minister’s remarks come as the Department of Human Settlements faces significant budget...
A level eight severe weather warning has been issued by the Weather Service for the districts
Two arrested in Mozambique for murder of two Kruger National Park tourists
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in Mozambique in connection with the brutal murder of two South African tourists.
The bodies of Dina and Ernst Marais were discovered nearly two weeks ago near a river area in the northern section...
Dina and Ernst Marais bodies were found floating near Cross Corner both bearing multiple stab wounds
South Africa’s Child Protection Month wraps up in Ezibeleni, Eastern Cape
Social Development Acting Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga will, in the fight against the scourge of statutory rape in the country, lead the closing of the Child Protection Campaign in Ezibeleni, Eastern Cape, on Sunday.
The closing event will be held at Sinako Junior Primary School under the theme: “Working...
Government welcomes drop in diesel prices
Government has welcomed the drop in diesel prices of between R2.62 and R3.25 per litre, effective Wednesday.
While motorists who use petrol will pay R1.43 more per litre at the pumps for both grades, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said the fuel levy relief announced by National Treasury will help cushion consumers...
Rand Water completes first phase of maintenance
Rand Water has successfully completed the first phase of its large-scale planned maintenance programme, with major pumping stations, including Mapleton and Eikenhof resuming operations at full capacity on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
The City of Ekurhuleni confirmed that both the primary maintenance work and associated opportunity projects...
Citizen engagement remains central to the work of The Presidency
Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Kenny Morolong says citizen engagement remains central to the work of The Presidency through both mediated and unmediated platforms.
“The GCIS and its entities, Brand SA and Media Development and Diversity Agency,...
Thusong outreach brings government services closer to communities
Residents of Pacaltsdorp and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to access a range of essential government services when the Thusong Outreach Programme visits George Municipality.
The initiative, led by the Western Cape Department of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, forms...
General fuel levy reduction cushions consumers
While petrol consumers will face an increase in prices from today, government’s reduction in the general fuel levy will actively cushion South Africans against even steeper hikes and shield the economy from broader inflationary pressures.
The intervention comes alongside an announcement by the Department of Petroleum and Mineral...
Nkosi was appealing a ruling by the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court denying him bail.
The Johannesburg high court delivers judgment in the Usindiso building fire case.
SAPS, stakeholders mark Child Protection Month in Biesiesvlei
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Biesiesvlei, together with the Community Police Forum (CPF) and various stakeholders, commemorated Child Protection Month with an awareness campaign and outreach programme aimed at promoting children’s rights and safety.
The event was held at Lesedi la Thuto Early Learning...
Police says the18-year-old boy who was attacked with a panga by unknown suspects.
Justice Minister Kubayi to lead SADC meeting
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi will, on Friday, lead the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Committee Meeting of Ministers of Justice/Attorney General.
The meeting will be held at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
“This meeting gives us an opportunity, as the SADC region, to further ensure legal...
Steenhuisen moves to allow introduction of avian influenza vaccinations
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has stepped in to amend the Animal Diseases Regulations (R.2026 of 1986) to allow the introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccinations against the disease in the country.
The move is aimed at providing the poultry sector with a sustainable way forward...