Foreign nationals in Durban reject claims linking them to criminality
This follows protests in the city against undocumented immigrants.
South Africa
NCOP to takes ‘Parliament to the People’ programme to the North West
NCOP to takes ‘Parliament to the People’ programme to the North West
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP), led by Chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, will roll out its flagship public participation and oversight programme, Taking Parliament to the People (TPTTP), to the Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality in the North West next week.The programme will run from 12 to 15 May...
NCOP to take ‘Parliament to the People’ programme to the North West
NCOP to take ‘Parliament to the People’ programme to the North West
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP), led by Chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, will roll out its flagship public participation and oversight programme, Taking Parliament to the People (TPTTP), to the Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality in the North West next week.The programme will run from 12 to 15 May...
Ntanzi’s childhood friend saying he was forced to sign statement
Ntanzi’s childhood friend, ask court not to proceed with affidavit that was being read out to him
Response to Hantavirus case was swift – contact tracing began within hours
Response to Hantavirus case was swift – contact tracing began within hours
South African officials worked with speed to detect, contain and respond to the case of Hantavirus detected in the country.
This according to Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, who briefed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health on Wednesday morning.
The Minister’s update followed the confirmation of...
Homeless shelters under pressure as the cold weather sets in
Homeless shelters in Johannesburg are facing increased pressure as colder weather persists.
Fatal incident in Knysna as tree crushes vehicle
Gerhard Otto has warned people not to park under big trees as the high speed winds can be dangerous.
The Artificial Future — YPIT AF 2026
Lagos, Nigeria | 30 May – 13 June 2026 Young People In Tech (YPIT) presents The Artificial Future, a three-week programme bringing together builders, students, founders, researchers, and investors to answer one question: what does AI look like when Africans are the ones building it? The programme runs across workshops, a hackathon, and a full-day […]
Basic Education explains textbook process amid transparency concerns
Basic Education explains textbook process amid transparency concerns
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has defended the integrity of its textbook catalogue development process, rejecting claims of impropriety and maintaining that its system is designed to ensure fairness, quality and cost-effectiveness.This follows criticism from some sections of society questioning the...
Adams & Adams Partner Says Quick Withdrawal of South Africa’s AI Policy Was the Right Call
The inclusion of AI-fabricated research in the draft South Africa National AI Policy was a serious embarrassment for the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, but the speed with which Minister Solly Malatsi withdrew the document deserves recognition, according to Adams & Adams partner Darren Olivier. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies published the […]
Monte Sereno Health Builds AI-Powered Healthcare Operating System Born From Founder’s Misdiagnosis
A Nigerian startup is building what its founder describes as a healthcare operating system — an AI-powered platform designed to address fragmentation, diagnostic errors and access gaps across Africa’s healthcare systems — born out of his own near-fatal misdiagnosis. Monte Sereno Health was founded in 2021 by Clement Okoh, who walked into a Lagos hospital […]
NHI act faces constitutional challenge
The Constitutional Court is hearing challenges to the NHI Act.
Four Nigerian Graduates Build Reedapt, an AI Dubbing Platform for African Filmmakers and Creators
A team of four Nigerian graduates under 25 is building Reedapt, an AI-powered dubbing and real-time multilingual streaming platform aimed at Nollywood filmmakers, churches and African content creators whose work struggles to travel beyond English-speaking audiences. The startup is the brainchild of Apotierioluwa Owoade, who saw the cost and quality limitations of traditional dubbing firsthand […]
Western Cape activates disaster preparedness measures ahead of severe weather
Western Cape activates disaster preparedness measures ahead of severe weather
The Western Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC), in coordination with municipalities and emergency services, has activated monitoring and preparedness measures across affected districts, as the province braces for severe weather conditions.
Members of the Provincial Legislature convened on...
AI-Powered Phishing Demands a Shift From Awareness Training to Immersive Simulations, Experts Argue
By Kumar Vaibhav, Lead Senior Solution Architect – Cybersecurity at In2IT Cybersecurity has long been a game of cat and mouse, with attackers innovating just as quickly as defenders can adapt. But in recent years, the balance has shifted once again, and not in favour of the good guys. Phishing, one of the oldest and […]
Thembisa residents protest unsafe goods in spaza shops
Residents have protested against the sale of unsafe and expired goods at local spaza shops.
Deputy President to take stock of developments in the North West
Deputy President to take stock of developments in the North West
Deputy President Paul Mashatiile will conduct an oversight visit to the Ditsobotla Local Municipality (DLM) in the North West on Thursday as part of government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity of municipalities to effectively deliver basic services to communities.“The visit follows concerns raised by...
Flynn Tells Madlanga Commission of irregularities in exhibit transfer
He says 541 kg of cocaine was stolen in Durban at the Hawks’ premises in November 2021.
Concern over safety of people with disabilities amid severe weather
Concern over safety of people with disabilities amid severe weather
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has raised concern over the safety, dignity, and well-being of persons with disabilities as severe and persistent adverse weather conditions continue to affect parts of the country.
The department warned that increasingly frequent and intense...
PTA informal settlement residents raise electricity safety concerns
Residents of informal settlements say illegal electricity connections have caused multiple deaths.
Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather
Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Disaster Management Centre has fully activated the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) as severe weather conditions and flooding continue to impact various parts of the metro.“Teams are actively monitoring the impact of the heavy rains, including damage to infrastructure, affected...