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The Artificial Future, a multi-week AI initiative from YPIT, launches in Lagos this May with a hackathon for 250 builders, a global webinar series, and a conference bringing together investors, founders, and policymakers on June 13th Lagos, Nigeria — Young People in Tech (YPIT), a global community founded in Lagos in 2022, has launched The […]
CT calls for limited water use after treatment operations disruption
The City of Cape Town has called on residents and businesses to limit water use to essential consumption after severe weather disrupted key water treatment operations and placed pressure on the bulk water supply system.
The city said that while tap water remains safe to drink, residents should boil it as a...
Gauteng Gambling Board CEO dismissed following forensic report
Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has dismissed the CEO of the Gauteng Gambling Board and suspended its Chief Financial Officer, following the release of a forensic investigation report detailing alleged governance failures, procurement irregularities and financial...
Brown Mogotsi appeared briefly at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court, on Monday morning
The ConCourt has upheld a ruling declaring parts of the National Health Act unconstitutional…
IDAC dismisses Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi’s arrest warrant ‘rumours’
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has dismissed claims that a warrant of arrest has been issued for the arrest of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
“The IDAC notes with concern the rumours and enquiries that it has a J50 warrant of arrest for...
Gauteng health expedites vacancy filling at Tembisa Hospital
The Gauteng Department of Health has assured the public that it is fast-tracking the recruitment process for various positions at the Tembisa Hospital to ensure that service delivery is not affected.
The department is looking to fill medical, nursing, clinical support and therapeutic services, and administration positions...
South Africa participates in global education forum in London
Higher Education and Training (DHET) Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has undertaken an official working visit to London, United Kingdom, to represent South Africa at the Education World Forum (EWF).
Taking place from 17 – 20 May 2026, this year’s forum will bring together education and training ministers from over 130...
DR Congo, Uganda commended for Ebola response
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in his capacity as African Union Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, commended the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ugandan governments for their response to an outbreak of Ebola.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared an outbreak of the disease a public health emergency of...
Engineers say removing rockfall immediately could trigger more rock falls
Marius van der Merwe’s murder accused Matipandile Sotheni appears in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court
Cases of hypertension increasing, particularly among adults under 45 years of age.
Key findings show that municipalities tend to write off losses rather than enforce accountability
Investment conferences a catalyst for jobs creation, economic growth
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to push back at suggestions that investment conferences held across the country are “just for show”.
Government has, since the turn of the year, held business forums in several countries, hosted the SA Investment Conference, held provincial investment...
EThekwini assures water safety amid taste and odour concerns
The eThekwini Municipality says it is working closely with bulk supplier uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) to address elevated levels of 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) affecting water supplied through the Wiggins Water Treatment Works.
The municipality confirmed that while some residents may notice changes in the taste and odour of...
Solidarity lodged a complaint with the International Labour Organisation, against the South Africa.
SADC Ministers to meet over food security and blue economy
Ministers responsible for agriculture, food security, fisheries and aquaculture from across Southern Africa will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, later this month, for high-level talks focused on regional food systems, climate resilience and the blue economy.
The meeting, convened by the Southern African Development...
Brown Mogotsi, faces charges of defeating the ends of justice
The Enyobeni tavern case has been marred with delays due to technical challenges in the courtroom.
Busy week ahead for Budget Vote debates
Parliament’s programme for the week will be dominated by Budget Vote debates, oversight meetings and a high-level colloquium marking 30 years of South Africa’s democratic Constitution and Africa Day celebrations.
The National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) are scheduled to hold a series of hybrid sittings and...
World calls for inclusive, resilient cities
The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) opened in Baku with a strong call for more inclusive, resilient and people-centred approaches to urban development, as global housing shortages and climate pressures intensify.
Convened by UN-Habitat, the forum has brought together governments, civil society organisations, local...