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Man appears in court for kidnapping, unlawful discharge of a firearm
A 45-year-old suspect was arrested on charges of kidnapping, unlawful discharge of a firearm in a public area and defeating the ends of justice, following a shooting incident involving an e-hailing driver in Edenvale, Johannesburg, this past weekend.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Germiston...
SA to host Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth
The role of parliamentarians in enhancing public trust in governance are among the issues that will be discussed at the 19th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) Africa Region.The conference will take place at Emperors Palace in Gauteng, from 16 to 20 June 2026 and will...
Trio in court over RAF payout
Three suspects are due to appear in the KuGompo Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape on charges of kidnapping, armed robbery and housebreaking.Aged between 28 and 41, the trio were arrested on Saturday, following a significant breakthrough by the KuGompo Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime investigation, working in collaboration with Provincial Crime...
Sihle Makhaye was lured to Russia under the guise of a lucrative employment opportunity.
Samuel Mashaba is accused of serious breaches of the Public Service Code of Conduct
Empowering more youth to become entrepreneurs
By Sandile Nene The pressing crisis of high unemployment in South Africa can no longer be addressed by government alone, it requires a collective effort from the public sector, private sector, labour, civil society and communities themselves. The time has come for young people to seize the power of small businesses and create...
Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, has called for an inclusive global framework for AI governance ahead of the first Global Dialogue on AI Governance — warning that 118 countries are currently absent from the international forums shaping the rules. Hilale co-chaired a high-level meeting of the UN Group of Friends on […]
Work continues to replace green barcoded IDs
The Department of Home Affairs is continuing work to replace the green barcoded ID books with secure smart IDs.Responding to questions at an Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration media briefing on Sunday, Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, said the green ID is the most defrauded piece of identity document in South...
March and March Movement say government don’t seem to have solid plan to deal with illegal migrants
Letlhokwa Mpedi is principal and vice-chancellor at the University of Johannesburg. Thebe Ikalafeng is chancellor of Sol Plaatje University and professor of practice at the University of Johannesburg Business School. They recently published an opinion article that first appeared in the Business Day on 12 June 2026. The battle for Africa’s rights, image and wealth In 1983 […]
South African consumers are embracing AI tools for shopping at a rapid pace, but remain cautious about handing AI agents the keys to checkout — according to Visa’s latest Stay Secure study conducted by Wakefield Research. The study found that 77% of consumers in South Africa have used AI tools to assist with shopping, including […]
Cat Matlala is accused of orchestrating the failed attempt to kill his former girlfriend.
The U.S. government on Friday ordered Anthropic to immediately shut off access to two of its most powerful AI models — Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 — citing national security concerns. Anthropic confirmed on X that it has complied, but made clear it believes the government got this one wrong. The directive, which […]
Call to respect the elderly as Gauteng marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The Gauteng Department of Social Development on Monday joined the world in observing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).“The day raises awareness about the abuse, neglect and exploitation of Older Persons and encourages communities to protect their rights and dignity,” it said of Monday’s...
Youth urged to have their say in upcoming elections
With the Electoral Commission’s (IEC) voter registration Weekend just days away, South Africans, particularly young people are being encouraged to participate in the commission’s drive as the country counts down to the 4 November 2026 polls.During the voter registration weekend on 20 and 21 June, the Electoral Commission...
The suspect was arrested in Edenvale on Sunday morning.
Ramaphosa highlights efforts to tackle youth unemployment ahead of Youth Day
Ahead of Youth Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is pressing ahead with structural reforms, infrastructure investment and targeted job-creation programmes to drive inclusive growth and reduce youth unemployment.
In his weekly newsletter on Monday, Ramaphosa said government is investing in a...
Gift of the Givers have made provision for Malawian nationals in Durban as they head to Malawi
National Youth Parliament pays tribute to 1976 students
Parliament will convene the National Youth Parliament on Monday, in Johannesburg, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Student Uprisings and mark 30 years of South Africa’s transformative Constitution.
Taking place under the theme: “Youth Empowerment for a Suitable Future,” the 2026 Youth Parliament will reflect...
Carving out a better future for SA’s youth
As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela says the task ahead is clear: to create opportunities for the country’s youth through education, skills development and pathways into employment.“For millions of young people, access...
Gauteng congratulates Comrades Marathon runners
The Gauteng provincial government has congratulated all participants in the 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon, from elite athletes and seasoned ultramarathoners to first-time finishers who took on one of the world’s greatest tests of human endurance.
“Every athlete who stood on the start line and every runner who crossed the...