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South African technology training firm Netcampus has trained approximately 6,000 government leaders in artificial intelligence through Microsoft’s Elevate program, as part of a push to build practical AI capability across the public sector. The initiative has engaged leaders and decision-makers from the Gauteng, Western Cape and Eastern Cape provincial governments, the Department of Higher...
Minister Aucamp engages in climate crisis talks in Germany
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has called for an action-driven and adequately funded adaptation and mitigation agenda to help developing economies tackle the climate crisis.
The Minister made these remarks while participating in the 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, Germany,...
Sub-Saharan Africa contributed just 0.83% of total global AI publications between 2013 and 2024, according to the AI Index 2026 Report published by Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence, highlighting a research gap that analysts say undermines the region’s ability to develop homegrown large language models and participate meaningfully in global AI...
Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II strengthens regional cooperation – Mahlobo
Mokhotlong, Lesotho – Strong regional cooperation between South Africa and Lesotho has emerged as a defining feature of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, with government emphasising partnership as key to unlocking long-term water and economic security.
This comes as Minister of Water...
Polihali project secures future supply as 2028 target remains on track – Majodina
Mokhotlong, Lesotho – Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has reaffirmed government’s commitment to long-term water security and infrastructure delivery, following an oversight visit to the Polihali Dam construction site and the Polihali Transfer Tunnel, where she toured the tunnel works...
Call for accountable public leadership to drive gender equality
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called for stronger, more accountable public leadership to drive gender equality, describing it as “a matter of life and death”, rather than a policy formality.
Speaking at the Public Leadership for Gender Equality (PL4GE)...
Call to ‘roll up sleeves’ and cooperate in resolving youth unemployment
Department of Social Development Acting Director-General, Advocate Gugulethu Thimane, has called on government and society to “roll up their sleeves” to ensure that youth are afforded opportunities to work and become a meaningful part of South Africa’s economy.
Thimane delivered an address at the Vaal...
The witness, Dr Malose Chaba, treated Maburna for head injuries after a car crash two years ago
The TMPD-3 tender relates to a multi-million-rand contract for Ad hoc security services in Tshwane
Those affected ate food allegedly laced with poison during a funeral service over the weekend.
Integrated approach key to tackling youth unemployment, says Mhlauli
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, has called for a more integrated approach between government, institutions and employers to better position young people for participation in the economy.
She emphasised that coordinated efforts are critical to ensuring unemployed youth are meaningfully absorbed...
BMA says it will work with law enforcement agencies to act against officials linked to corruption.
The publication of South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy (Draft Policy) marks a turning point for organisations that develop, deploy or rely on artificial intelligence (AI). Beyond signalling the emergence of formal AI regulation, the Draft Policy introduces new expectations around governance, ethics, accountability and sector-specific oversight. The Draft Policy, published by the Minister...
City of Cape Town mops up after weekend storms
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate, in collaboration with Disaster Risk Management and various service departments, is working around the clock to respond to the impact of heavy rainfall that swept across the metro over the weekend.
According to the city, approximately 480 flooding-related complaints were recorded...
Keabetswe Moroane’s dog attacked Olebogeng Mosime in November 2022.
SASSA beneficiaries urged to use e-Life Certification portal
The South African Social Security Agency has urged social grant beneficiaries to make use of its e-Life Certification self-service platform to complete life certification.
The agency said some beneficiaries were unable to access the self-service portal after being notified to complete the e-Life Certification verification...
Police confirms GBV case in Libode where a woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend.
Trial of alleged underworld crime boss, Booysen & his co-accused to continue in W Cape High Court
Nationwide crime-fighting operations nets over 15 000 suspects
The South African Police Service (SAPS) ongoing nationwide crime-fighting operations have resulted in the arrest of 15 884 suspects for various crimes between 13 and 19 April 2026.
The operations also involved intelligence-driven raids conducted by detectives to trace and arrest of 1 822 wanted suspects linked to murder,...
Wheels in motion to overhaul public transport
The Gauteng Provincial Government has set the wheels in motion for a significant overhaul of its fragmented public transport system.
Experienced Civil Engineering Technologist, Dorothy Mabuza, has been tasked with the herculean effort of breathing life into the newly established Gauteng Transport Authority (TAG).
Before assuming the role...
National Police Commissioner General Masemola appears in court
National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on four charges of contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Masemola joins at least 16 other co-accused, including alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, in the dock.
“These charges are...