FRIDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2025, 22:53
Three additional sluice gates opened at Vaal Dam
A total of 10 sluice gates are now in operation at the Vaal Dam, after three additional sluice gates opened on Thursday, to manage rising water levels.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) intensified flood management operations at the Vaal Dam by opening three additional sluice gates in response to rising inflows and...
Artificial intelligence systems are now powerful and inexpensive enough to perform work equivalent to nearly 12 percent of U.S. jobs, according to a new MIT study — a finding likely to intensify pressure on employers, workers and policymakers to prepare for rapid changes in the economy. The research, written in October and released Wednesday, estimates […]
Experts are calling on Nigeria to accelerate the development of homegrown artificial intelligence tools to strengthen data privacy and protect Africa’s digital resources from external exploitation. The appeal was made at the AI Summit hosted by the Centre for Journalism, Innovation and Development on Wednesday in Abuja, where technology practitioners and policy specialists gathered to […]
Chinese startup DeepSeek caused turbulence in the global AI market earlier this year with its claim that its large language model, R1, was developed at a fraction of the cost of U.S. competitors. The company said it trained the open-source model for $6 million, compared with the roughly $100 million OpenAI invested in training ChatGPT-4. […]
Little more than a year ago, AI was widely heralded as the absolute game-changer of business process outsourcing (BPO)—and as a potential wrecking ball for employment in the industry. AI was viewed as a universal solution poised to revolutionize every facet of our industry, but this was balanced by concern that such a powerful technological […]
DWS to release report into Jagersfontein dam collapse
Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlhlolo will on Friday, 28 November 2025, release the findings of the independent investigation into the collapse of the Jagersfontein mine dam in the Free State.
The Jagersfontein community suffered one of the worst disasters in its history when the mine’s...
NVIDIA has identified Morocco as a priority market for its African expansion, signaling the continent’s rising role in global artificial intelligence infrastructure. The move follows the company’s June launch in South Africa, where it partnered with Cassava Technologies to establish Africa’s first AI factory. A company delegation recently visited Rabat to meet key economic stakeholders, […]
Advocate Shamila Batohi has been testifying before the Nkabinde Inquiry.
Matlala says the problems he had with his SAPS contract prompted his meeting with Mkhwanazi.
Mark Lifman murder trial has been postponed to 10 December 2025 in George Regional Court in W Cape
WC Education Minister David Maynier appealed to parents to ensure children understand the risks
Ford South Africa has revised its Ranger line-up for 2026, forcing even the most die-hard Ranger aficionados to relearn their Ranger facts and specs.
KZN is gearing up for what officials say could be its biggest summer tourism season since COVID-19
SA commemorates UN International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people
The South African Government joins the international community in commemorating the 48th United Nations (UN) International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
According to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa reaffirms its commitment to achieving a just and...
Judge Phahlane was granted a bail of R50 000 when she appeared in court on Wednesday.
Government mobilises stakeholders in national response to adolescent pregnancy
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities will convene the Adolescent Pregnancy Indaba, a national multi-stakeholder dialogue aimed to strengthen South Africa’s response to the alarming rising rate in adolescent pregnancies and associated social, health, developmental and economic...
Agriculture Department says it will roll out millions of vaccine doses for foot and mouth disease
Mashatile highlights Finland’s support for SA at bilateral meeting
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expressed South Africa’s deep appreciation for Finland’s unwavering support during the country’s Group of 20 (G20) Presidency and its struggle against apartheid.
The Deputy President made the remarks during a bilateral meeting on Wednesday with Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri...
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.
BlueTel Communications pursues global partnerships at Rail Live 2025
South African Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, BlueTel Communications, has arrived at Rail Live 2025 in Madrid with a clear and strategic mission, to secure international partnerships that can modernise and strengthen Africa’s digital and rail communication systems.
The company forms part...
Minister Tau briefs Parly on SA’s trade relations
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says South Africa continues to benefit from a wide network of preferential and non-preferential trade agreements covering 90 countries, representing 28% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Tau was addressing the Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition supported...