Summer initiation death toll rises to 41 countrywide
Around 31 000 initiates took part in the traditional rite of passage to manhood countrywide.
South Africa
AFASA calls on govt to provide farmers with security
Afasa KZN Chairperson Mbongeni Sikhakhane was shot dead on his farm last week.
‘AFASA’s Sikhakhane was committed to aiding small-scale farmers’
The AFASA chairperson was gunned down last week at his farm in Pietermaritzburg.
Health specialists assist BMA to screen travellers at Beitbridge
Health specialists to examine returning travellers at Beitbridge border for communicable diseases
Over 300 babies born across Gauteng public health facilities
Over 300 babies born across Gauteng public health facilities
Over 300 babies were born across Gauteng public health facilities on New Year’s Day. Over 396 babies were born to mothers across the province on 1 January 2025. A total of 198 males and 198 females were born at public institutions.Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, joined postpartum mothers...
WC public warned against eating washed-up shellfish
The Forestry Department warns that washed-up shellfish pose health risks
Second swimmer found off KZN’s Pennington beach
On Thursday, one person was successfully rescued and two bodies recovered, at Pennington beach
Meta to Acquire AI Firm Manus in Deal Aimed at Expanding Autonomous Agents
Meta Platforms said it is acquiring Manus, a Chinese-founded artificial intelligence company, as it looks to strengthen its AI capabilities and accelerate development of so-called autonomous agents. Financial terms were not disclosed, but analysts cited by Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal estimated the deal could be worth more than $2 billion. Meta said the […]
Nvidia Targets Morocco as Next Hub in African AI Expansion
Nvidia has identified Morocco as a priority market in its expanding push to build artificial intelligence infrastructure across Africa. The move follows Nvidia’s entry into South Africa in June, where it partnered with Cassava Technologies to launch what the companies described as Africa’s first AI factory. Nvidia has since said it plans to roll out […]
JMPD urges road safety as holidaymakers return to their homes
Traffic authorities say roadblocks will continue at various spots
South Africa Regulator Warns AI Poses Cyber and Stability Risks to Financial Sector
South Africa’s financial regulator has warned that artificial intelligence presents both significant opportunities and serious risks for the country’s financial system, particularly in the area of information security. In a report titled Artificial Intelligence in the South African Financial Sector, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority said AI could improve efficiency and innovation but...
UCT-Led AI Research Tailors Malaria and TB Drug Dosing to African Genetics
A collaboration between the University of Cape Town’s Holistic Drug Discovery and Development Centre and AI partner Ersilia Open Source Initiative has produced a new computational pipeline designed to adapt malaria and tuberculosis treatment to Africa’s genetic diversity. The research, published in Nature Communications, aims to improve drug safety and effectiveness by accounting for genetic […]
Five key insights we gained about AI in 2025
As 2025 closes, African businesses can look back on one of the most pivotal years in AI adoption to date. Across South Africa, Lagos, and Nairobi, organisations tested, deployed, and learned from AI at pace. Some thrived. Others stumbled. But the lessons that emerged are clear, and they matter far more than the hype. Here […]
News24 | Search continues for two people still missing after mass drowning at KZN beach
The search is continuing for two people who were swept away at Pennington Beach on KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast on New Year’s Day.
Police probe death of initiate at Vereeniging initiation school
The 19-year-old collapsed and died in the presence of other initiates on Sunday.
Traffic officers continue to maintain high visibility
Traffic officers continue to maintain high visibility
With the festive season holidays drawing to a close, road users are encouraged to act responsibly and remain vigilant as heavy traffic is anticipated on all major routes nationwide this weekend.
Law enforcement officers will maintain high levels of visibility during this period.
“Motorists are advised to plan their trips...
Gauteng law enforcement arrests 1 160 on New Year’s eve
Gauteng law enforcement arrests 1 160 on New Year’s eve
Gauteng police, working together with other law enforcement agencies, on New Year’s Eve arrested more than 1 160 people for various criminal offences, with about 900 of them being wanted suspects for serious and violent crimes.
The arrests were made during operations that were conducted in all the five districts – Johannesburg,...
Police arrest serial rapist in the Free State
Police arrest serial rapist in the Free State
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has successfully apprehended a 55-year-old man who is allegedly linked to a string of rapes and robberies spanning over two decades across Welkom, Thabong, and Bloemfontein.
The suspect’s run from the law ended recently after he allegedly attacked a 21-year-old female victim.
“The victim was...
Swiss fire victim identification processes underway
Parents of missing youths issued pleas for news of their loved ones after a fire at a Swiss resort
City of Cape Town urges public to save water
City of Cape Town urges public to save water
The City of Cape Town has appealed to residents be more water-wise and minimise non-essential consumption due to excessive water usage over the past few weeks.
The City has set a collective water-wise daily usage target of less than 975 million litres per day (MLD) for the summer season.
This allocation was determined to mitigate the...
Beit Bridge traffic is flowing smoothly: BMA
The BMA says joint operations are successfully alleviating congestion at the Beit Bridge border post