NPA quiet on reported arrests in Tembisa principal Lubisi’s killing
Unknown suspects shot Simon Lubisi (principal) and robbed his family of laptops and cellphones.
South Africa
Heritage Council mourns passing of council member
Heritage Council mourns passing of council member
The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) has announced the passing of its Council Member, Dr Natalie Skeepers, saying her passing is a loss to the public sector.
In a statement on Thursday, the Council which is an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, said Skeepers passed away unexpectedly on 15 December...
Four questioned after raid at a building where DJ Warras was killed
The killing is linked to disputes around hijacked buildings and ongoing criminal activity.
South Africa defends immigration enforcement, engages US over data allegations
South Africa defends immigration enforcement, engages US over data allegations
South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing its immigration laws and upholding national sovereignty, while indicating that allegations involving the private data of United States officials will be addressed through diplomatic channels.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Department of...
News24 | The Weekender | A year of stretching the table… and your second stomach
If the past couple of months have proven anything, it’s that food remains our most fluent and flexible universal language. If there was a unifying theme, it would be the chaos of making food stretch…
R563 remains closed amid serious safety risks
R563 remains closed amid serious safety risks
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has confirmed that the affected section of the R563 will remain closed to traffic after geotechnical assessments found the area to be unsafe for public use.
The decision follows the development of a sinkhole along the R563 near the N14 intersection in recent weeks. Based on the latest...
President confirms nominations to National Dialogue Steering Committee
President confirms nominations to National Dialogue Steering Committee
President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the nominations to the Steering Committee of the National Dialogue, marking a key milestone in the establishment of a citizen led, inclusive process aimed at shaping South Africa’s long-term social and economic future.The President, who is convenor of the National...
Court case against man found with 582 passports postponed
Belfast Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga postpones Chitaizvi’s fraud case to 29 December 2025
News24 | SEE | Antarctica, ice caves, and setting cold plunge records with five lucky teens
Five days of wide-eyed adventure… Riaan Manser and five lucky Grade 11s are back from their epic tour of Antarctica. They crawled through an ice cave, slept under the coldest of skies, and set new records for the true cold plunge.
UK Actors Vote to Refuse On-Set Digital Scans Amid AI Fears
Actors in the United Kingdom have voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning on set, escalating pressure on film and television producers to strengthen protections against the misuse of artificial intelligence. Equity, the UK’s largest acting union, announced the results of an indicative industrial action ballot on Thursday. With turnout exceeding 75%, more than 99% of […]
AI Boom’s Environmental Cost Matches New York City Emissions, Study Finds
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence has generated an environmental footprint in 2025 comparable to that of New York City, according to new research that raises concerns about the climate and water impact of the technology. The study, published Wednesday in the academic journal Patterns, estimates that AI-related activity released up to 80 million tonnes […]
Workshop in Woodmead Trains African Creators on AI and Digital Twin Tech
A Woodmead-based workshop is equipping African digital creators with practical skills in artificial intelligence and digital twin technology, signalling a shift in how the continent’s creative economy competes on a global stage. The first Digital Twin and AI Creator Enablement Workshop on the continent brought together more than 20 award-winning South African digital creators who […]
ADQ, Gates Foundation Launch $40M AI and EdTech Partnership to Boost Learning in Sub-Saharan Africa
ADQ and the Gates Foundation have announced a four-year, $40 million partnership aimed at expanding the ethical use of artificial intelligence and education technology to improve learning outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative, unveiled on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Finance Week during a visit by Bill Gates to the United Arab Emirates, will combine […]
AI Brings Preventive Healthcare Into Everyday Life, Says Profmed CEO
South Africa’s healthcare system is under growing pressure, but artificial intelligence is beginning to shift care toward prevention by placing diagnostic and screening tools directly in the hands of consumers, according to Profmed CEO Craig Comrie. Comrie said the healthcare sector has historically focused more on treating illness than preventing it, a gap that AI […]
Malawians left stranded after their overloaded bus was impounded
The 65-seater bus was carrying around 117 adults and children.
BMA adds armored vehicles to patrol SA-Zim border along Limpopo River
This comes amid continued smuggling across the border.
SAWS urges citizens to heed inclement weather warnings
Weather service has warned of continued rainfall over the festive period and into the new year.
City of Cape Town destroys over 3 000 litres of confiscated alcohol
The alcohol was confiscated in the first two weeks of December.
Long distance taxi drivers in Johannesburg sign road safety pledge
The campaign is led by the South African National Taxi Council.
Cape Town says no decision on removal of Christian symbols from festive lights
This follows concerns raised by the African Christian Democratic Party.
NSRI in Eastern Cape continue search for 13-year-old
A police helicopter has also joined the search for the teenager.