FRIDAY, 17 APRIL 2026, 02:39
South Africa is stabilising its sugar industry through deliberate reform and investment
By Moahlodi Maphori
Protecting livelihoods and safeguarding jobs in South Africa’s sugar industry remains a key priority for government. The sector is a strategically important agricultural and agro-processing value chain, supporting more than 20,000 direct jobs across milling and cane-growing...
PeWG advances public-private partnership framework to boost eThekwini service delivery
The Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) has taken a significant step toward strengthening collaboration between government and business, advancing a public-private partnership (PPP) policy framework aimed at improving service delivery and driving economic growth in eThekwini.
The workshop,...
He was due to appear before the committee today but he allegedly suffered a heart attack
Cross-examination of one of the accused in the Meyiwa murder trial to resume in Pretoria High Court
Mkambati Nature Reserve awarded international status
The Mkambati Nature Reserve in the Eastern Cape has been designated as South Africa’s newest Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, marking a significant conservation milestone.
The Ramsar Convention identifies and protects wetlands of global significance, known as Ramsar Sites.
“The designation...
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga is chairing the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Severe thunderstorms warning
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says there is a high likelihood of minor weather impacts, with severe thunderstorms expected over the escarpment and eastern Highveld of Mpumalanga on Thursday.
Severe thunderstorms may cause localised flooding and damage to infrastructure, informal settlements, property, vehicles, livelihood and livestock due to...
SAWS warns of two cold fronts
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of two cold fronts, with good rainfall amounts expected to affect the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Friday until Monday.
The cold fronts will result in a significant drop in the daytime temperatures.
“Maximum temperatures may be between 10-12°C in places over the southern high-lying areas of...
Police say five people were killed execution-style at a house in Delft.
The officials are accused of corruption related to tenders.
Laptops to bridge the digital divide for Gauteng school
As part of efforts to ensure that no child is left behind, the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, together with the CEO of HONOR Technologies Africa, Zou Lefeng, handed over laptops to learners of Kaalfontein High School in Ebony Park, Gauteng.“As government, we remain committed to building an inclusive...
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Roelf Meyer as US ambassador on Wednesday night.
Mkhwanazi, Stols and McKenzie have been linked to an alleged rogue unit operating within the EMPD.
The N1 has been closed for traffic between Louis Trichardt and Williespoort turn-off.
President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visit to Spain
President Cyril Ramaphosa undertook a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Spain on Wednesday night.“His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa is this evening undertaking a working visit to the Kingdom of Spain, where the President will have an audience with the King of Spain, His Majesty Felipe VI, and a bilateral engagement with...
The defense is expected to call in another witness.
The murder of businessman, Emmanuel Mbense, took centre stage at the Madlanga Commission.
Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, including an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are evolving in South Africa. Based on data sourced from the company’s online recruitment platforms, the report shows that AI exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche […]
By Maureen Phiri, Director at Oxyon People Solutions The month of March sees South Africa observing Human Rights Day, and increasingly we are seeing discussions about dignity and fairness shifting into the modern workplace. At the same time, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly changing how organisations recruit, manage, and evaluate employees. While concerns about surveillance […]
AI Diagnostics, a South African medtech company, has raised R85 million in a pre-Series A funding round to accelerate deployment of its AI-powered Ostium digital stethoscope, enabling early tuberculosis (TB) screening without specialist equipment or infrastructure. The round was led by The Steele Foundation for Hope, with participation from the iFSP Group, and Global Innovation […]
In many workplaces, the newest addition to virtual meetings isn’t a colleague, but an AI assistant like Granola or Otter. Suddenly no one has to scramble for action items or wonder who said what. The tool fades into the background while work gets a little smoother. And somewhere downstream, the precise record of how capable […]