Rescue dogs deployed to aid Verulam temple collapse rescue efforts
There are reports that a 5th body may have been spotted at the Verulam temple
South Africa
SA, Mozambique to establish one-stop truck control zones
Plans are under way to establish a temporary one-stop processing facility to ease congestion.
Deputy Police Minister concerned about violence within police service
Deputy Police Minister Mathale has expressed concern about violence within the police service.
Three-month-old baby killed in Eastern Cape crash
Four other people sustained minor injuries and received medical attention.
M4 in Durban closed after fatal crash
The M4 in Durban has been closed after multiple vehicle crash.
Free State mother arrested after two-day-old infant abandoned
Free State Police say the mother was traced to Brandfort and was arrested.
OR Tambo Airport a major trafficking hub for organised crime: Els
This, after BMA intercepted 30 suspected trafficking victims at OR Tambo Airport on Friday.
News24 | KZN temple collapse death toll rises to three as search continues
The death toll from the collapse of a four-storey temple building in Redcliffe, Verulam, has risen to three after two more bodies were recovered from the rubble on Saturday.
Verulam temple collapse death toll rises to four
Three more bodies have been recovered underneath the rubble.
Joburg motorists urged to be cautious on roads as rain persists
Residents in low lying areas are also urged to be extra vigilant and to avoid rivers and streams.
Funeral of police officer killed by ex-partner under way in Limpopo
Constable Machete was fatally shot by Sergeant Ngobeni who also took his own life.
Agri Limpopo urges govt action to curb foot and mouth disease
This follows confirmation of four cases in the Thohoyandou, Vivo and Modimolle-Mookgophong areas.
Search continues for men trapped after Verulam temple collapse
It’s believed three people remain trapped beneath the rubble of the four-storey structure.
Minister undertakes oversight visit to Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Minister undertakes oversight visit to Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is this weekend leading a South African delegation to Lesotho for an oversight visit to assess progress on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).
The Minister is accompanied by Deputy Minister David Mahobo and Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring...
Family battles to cope after alleged assault of 5-year-old learner
Family says the alleged August incident has left their young girl in distress.
Court freezes R12.1m in assets linked to illegal mining syndicate
The assets belong to Chimene Mlambo, Elias Christopher Ngobeni, Nason Ngobeni and Alex Sithole.
New evidence may link top politicians to Bozwana murder: Family
But his family believes that the masterminds are still walking free.
Collapsed Verulam temple had no approved building plans: eThekwini
One person has been confirmed dead, and others are still trapped under the concrete rubble.
CSIR Partners With US Firm PromptBio to Advance AI-Driven Precision Medicine in Africa
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has signed a memorandum of understanding and licensing agreement with PromptBio, a California-based data and life sciences company, to strengthen artificial intelligence-driven multiome data analysis in Africa. According to a statement, the partnership will enhance integrated multiome data analysis and AI-powered insights for the Clinical...
AfDB Maps $1 Trillion AI Opportunity for Africa in New G20-Backed Report
The African Development Bank has released a new report outlining a strategic roadmap to unlock the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, the report, Africa’s AI Productivity Gain: Pathways to Labour Efficiency, Economic Growth and Inclusive Transformation, examines how artificial intelligence could...
AI Chatbot Helps Strengthen Community Health Work in Malawi’s Dowa District
Community health workers have long played a critical role in delivering health services in Malawi, particularly in remote areas where access to clinics is limited. Despite their importance, many community volunteers receive minimal training and limited ongoing mentorship. Recent advances in artificial intelligence are beginning to address this gap. Dimagi has developed an interactive chatbot […]