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UCT Researchers Build AI Language Model Trained on All 11 of South Africa’s Official Written Languages

Today at 12:22 PM, via iAfrica

A team at the University of Cape Town has developed a new artificial intelligence language model trained specifically on South Africa’s 11 official written languages — addressing a long-standing gap that has left millions of speakers underserved by mainstream AI tools. The research will be presented at the Language Resources and Evaluation Conference in Mallorca, […]

South African Institution Stadio Denies Using AI to Mark Student Assignments, Adopts Traffic Light Framework for AI Use

Today at 12:19 PM, via iAfrica

South African private tertiary institution Stadio has denied claims that it has begun using artificial intelligence to mark student papers, even as it has formalized a structured framework for student AI use that mandates the technology in some assignments. A MyBroadband reader who had previously received payment for assisting with the marking of Stadio assignments […]

BMA highlights child safety at ports of entry

Today at 12:03 PM, via SAnews

BMA highlights child safety at ports of entry

As South Africa observes Child Protection Month this May, the Border Management Authority (BMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding children, particularly in relation to their movement across the country’s borders.

Child Protection Month is commemorated annually to raise awareness about children’s rights and the urgent need...

No profit from plunder: ConCourt ends Beitbridge COVID-19 fence saga

Today at 11:43 AM, via SAnews

No profit from plunder: ConCourt ends Beitbridge COVID-19 fence saga

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the Constitutional Court’s dismissal of two appeals by Profteam CC and Magwa Construction, shutting down the companies’ final attempt to challenge findings that their R40 million Beitbridge border fence contracts – awarded during the COVID-19 National State of...

No interruptions to NSFAS funding and allowance: Manamela

Today at 11:08 AM, via SAnews

No interruptions to NSFAS funding and allowance: Manamela

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has moved to reassure students that funding and allowances will continue uninterrupted, despite the decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration.

The Minister announced the intervention following persistent governance and...

Committee calls for ongoing public engagement on Hantavirus case in SA

Today at 10:28 AM, via SAnews

Committee calls for ongoing public engagement on Hantavirus case in SA

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health has called for ongoing transparency and public engagement regarding the confirmed case of Hantavirus in South Africa.

The case was confirmed by the Department of Health after the condition of a patient aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius necessitated his medical evacuation...

Public urged to exercise caution amid severe weather warnings

Today at 10:07 AM, via SAnews

Public urged to exercise caution amid severe weather warnings

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged all South Africans to exercise heightened caution following severe weather warnings issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS).

According to SAWS, a cut-off low-pressure system is expected to affect large parts of the...

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