Mpumalanga taxi boss, co-accused expected to appear in court
The trio were arrested in Gauteng and Mpumalanga in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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More than R500 million disbursed for tourism businesses
More than R500 million disbursed for tourism businesses
Chief Executive Officer of the National Empowerment Fund, Muziwabantu Dayimani, says since the inception of the Tourism Transformation Fund (TTF), the Fund has approved 43 transactions valued at more than R510.51 million across nine provinces.
The TTF was established as a dedicated capital investment mechanism to accelerate...
Julius Mkhwanazi, Kagiso Lerutla to appear in Boksburg court
Mkhwanazi and Lerutla face charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.
Fannie Masemola to join Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala in the dock
Fannie Masemola is facing charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Clean-up operations begin after severe storms hit the WC
Over 40 000 residents in Cape Town and others in rural areas have been affected by flooding, winds
Indaba an opportunity to profile SA’s national parks
Indaba an opportunity to profile SA’s national parks
Africa’s Travel Indaba provides a powerful continental and global platform to position national parks not only as tourism destinations, but as offerings that contribute meaningfully to nature, community development, cultural heritage, and economic inclusion.This is according to the South African National Parks (SANParks) Chief...
Colonel Thoka continues testimony in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
Col Silas Thoko testified that no complaint was received about Ntanzi allegedly having a cellphone.
Western Cape schools to reopen on Wednesday
Over 83 000 people have been left destitute by the bad weather in Cape Town.
Police colonel denies receiving complaint over Ntanzi’s cellphone
Thoka revealed that he was not aware of any official complaint relating to the cellphone.
Efforts underway to assist families affected by deadly Jhb fire
A 42-year-old man who attempted to rescue the children was injured and taken to hospital.
Some schools still remain closed in Garden Route district
Food hampers are still being distributed to flood cut off communities.
Two killed in collision allegedly involving Motsoaledi convoy vehicle
The convoy of Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, allegedly hit and killed two pedestrians.
Massive fire breaks out at Clairwood factory in KZN
The eThekwini Fire Department is at the scene of the incident.
Gauteng Health reaffirms support for healthcare workforce
Gauteng Department of Health reaffirms its commitment to strengthening healthcare workforce.
Twins die after a fire breaks out at informal settlement in Jhb
The fire is believed to have spread rapidly through the informal settlement.
Commonwealth Anti-Corruption Conference in Cameroon Sets Out Vision for AI-Powered Fight Against Corruption in Africa
The 16th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa has set out a shared vision for using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to strengthen the fight against corruption across the continent. The conference was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from May 4 to 8, bringing together senior anti-corruption leaders, policymakers and international experts […]
Two fatal accidents on N1 near Bela-Bela under investigation
Two fatal accidents on N1 near Bela-Bela under investigation
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that two separate fatal accidents on the N1 near Bela-Bela in Limpopo are under investigation, following a sequence of events involving the official vehicle of Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.
According to a SAPS statement issued on Tuesday, the incident involving...
Orange Targets 3 Million Youth and 500 Startups With Expanded AI and Digital Skills Commitments in Africa
Orange has announced a major expansion of its commitments to youth employability, entrepreneurship, digital inclusion, connectivity and inclusive artificial intelligence across Africa, including a target to train more than 3 million young people and support more than 500 new startups by 2030. The announcement was made at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, in […]
Simelane to lead delegation to urban forum in Azerbaijan
Simelane to lead delegation to urban forum in Azerbaijan
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane will lead South Africa’s delegation to the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13), scheduled to take place in Baku in the Republic of Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026.Convened under the theme: “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities”, the WUF13...
Google’s Hustle Academy Returns for 2026 With Sharper Focus on AI Skills for African Entrepreneurs and Students
Google’s Hustle Academy is returning in 2026 with a redesigned format and a sharper focus on artificial intelligence skills for African entrepreneurs and students, as the continent’s digital economy continues to scale faster than the talent pipeline needed to support it. Africa’s digital transformation market is projected to grow from $34 billion in 2025 to […]
South African CIOs Warn Against Over-Reliance on AI in Software Development, Call for Locally Built Models
South African IT leaders have called for a more deliberate approach to artificial intelligence in software development, urging organizations to treat the technology as “a power tool for skilled engineers” rather than a crutch for inexperience. Speaking at the 2026 CIO Day at the Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, technology leaders explored what leadership […]