SATURDAY, 09 MAY 2026, 12:10
Deputy President underscores development of rural communities as key to prosperous SA
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for an end to the dualistic rural economy, where a few commercial farmers dominate output while millions of smallholder farmers remain excluded from sharing in the gains of the economy.
“We must link subsistence farmers to markets, foster partnerships,...
Kouga Dam operating safely despite high inflows
The Department of Water and Sanitation has assured the public that the Kouga Dam remains structurally safe and fully operational despite water levels exceeding capacity following heavy rainfall in its catchment area.
This comes amid growing public concern as the current water levels at Kouga Dam reached approximately 120.6% following...
President Ramaphosa respects Constitutional Court judgment in EFF matter
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his commitment to the Constitution, the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law following a Constitutional Court judgment in a matter brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
In a statement issued on Friday, the Presidency said it had noted the...
DA wants to determine whether public funds were used for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Zimbabwe visit.
‘Non-negotiables’ set as KZN Treasury cracks down on municipal failures
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has outlined a set of “non-negotiable” measures aimed at restoring financial discipline and accountability in municipalities across the province.
Tabling the third-quarter municipal performance report on Thursday, Rodgers warned that continued underperformance and...
Julius Malema has welcomed the Constitutional Court’s judgment on the Phala Phala matter
Sporting success continues to unite SA and boosts the country’s tourism appeal says BrandSA.
An AI-driven system used to determine how much Kenyans must pay for healthcare has systematically driven up costs for the country’s poorest households, an investigation has found, with the algorithm overestimating the incomes of low-income families while underestimating those of wealthier households. The system underpins Kenya’s Social Health Authority, launched in October 2024 as a […]
Algeria’s national research centre CERIST has launched the Deeptech Innovation Hub, a new acceleration platform designed to convert advanced research into scalable ventures by combining decades of national IT leadership with modern AI infrastructure. The hub, supervised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, is intended to support startups, connect industry and investors, […]
A flagship $1 billion Microsoft and G42 data centre project in Kenya has stalled over power supply constraints, with President William Ruto acknowledging that the country’s electricity system cannot accommodate the scale of the proposed facility without disrupting service to households and industry. The project was first announced during Ruto’s state visit to Washington in […]
Mop-up operations continue at Garden Route National Park following flooding
The South African National Parks (SANParks) says teams and stakeholders are working tirelessly to restore access to the Garden Route National Park after persistent rainfall caused widespread damage to infrastructure.
In the Wilderness Section, several roads remain eroded and inaccessible, while mudslides and...
The Kenya-based Masakhane African Languages Hub has joined forces with Microsoft AI for Good Lab, the Gates Foundation and Google.org to launch LINGUA Africa, an open call for proposals designed to strengthen the language foundations needed for inclusive AI across the continent. Selected projects can apply for funding of up to $250,000 in cash and […]
KZN municipalities show mixed financial performance in third quarter
KwaZulu-Natal municipalities have recorded mixed financial performance in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, with signs of stability in revenue collection overshadowed by persistent structural challenges.
Tabling the Consolidated Municipal Budget Performance Report on Thursday, 7 May 2026, MEC for...
Finance Minister raised serious concerns about the CoJ’s finances, citing debt, liquidity challenges
Residents in Steelpoort say a newly constructed bridge has improved transport and safety.
Khampepe Commission of Inquiry, is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg. 8 May 2026
Forty-five schools in KZN have been connected to high-speed internet…
RTMC has revealed that the percentage of people who pass the learner driver’s test has been reduced
The ConCourt has ruled that Parliament acted unlawfully in 2022 regarding Phala Phala
Burials at several municipal cemeteries suspended following heavy rainfall
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says the decision to temporarily suspend burials at several municipal cemeteries following severe rainfall and flooding across the metro is necessary to protect public health, environmental safety and the dignity of the burial process.
In a public notice issued on Thursday,...
KZN uncovers alleged prison-linked RDP housing syndicate
KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, has revealed the existence of an alleged sophisticated criminal syndicate operating from within a correctional facility and linked to the sale of RDP houses, including to undocumented foreign nationals.Duma said the discovery forms part of an initiative aimed...