Massive crime blitz in Northern Cape leads to over 500 arrests
The suspects were apprehended during Operation Shanela across five districts.
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‘SASSA would have saved R500m for 70k people suspended from payment’
SASSA is urging all beneficiaries not to hide any information or defraud the government.
KZN sets six-month target to vaccinate 2.4 million cattle population
The outbreak in the province is critical, with a prevalence of 70 to 80%.
Urgent action needed in South Sudan, says President Ramaphosa
Urgent action needed in South Sudan, says President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for “urgent and unified action” to move South Sudan towards a path of peace and stability.
The President delivered opening remarks at the meeting of the African Union (AU) Ad-hoc High Level Committee for South Sudan (C5) Plus Summit.
The meeting was convened on the sidelines of the...
Bantu Church youth reflect on Bishop Bolana’s enduring lessons
Youth member Dumisani Ntloko spoke of his guidance, humility, and unwavering faith
E-hailing Council mobilises members for murder accused appearance
The suspect is expected to appear at Atteridgeville Magistrates Court on Monday.
President Ramaphosa briefs AU on G20 Leaders’ Summit outcomes
President Ramaphosa briefs AU on G20 Leaders’ Summit outcomes
The success of South Africa’s G20 Presidency has been hailed as both a national triumph and a powerful testament to Africa’s capacity for global leadership.
This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who briefed the African Union’s 39th Ordinary Session of the African National Assembly of Heads of State and Government...
Two Witzenberg fires fully contained: CWDM
The municipality says this is despite difficult conditions including strong winds.
Reflecting on the church’s role in shaping SA’s moral compass
Rhema has played a significant role in faith-based social development, national dialogue
Eskom powers on
Eskom powers on
Eskom has continued to sustain positive momentum, as the power utility marked more than 270 days without load shedding.
Load shedding was last implemented in April and May 2025.
“South Africa’s power system continues to show sustained stability, supported by ongoing improvements in plant performance and the successful implementation of the Generation Recovery...
LIVE: Funeral service of Bishop John Bolana
Bolana has been accorded a Special Provincial Official Category 2 funeral.
Mkhondo municipality fuel tender faces scrutiny
Mkhondo municipality fuel tender faces scrutiny
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will investigate allegations of maladministration and irregular expenditure in relation to a fuel supply tender at the Mkhondo Local Municipality in Mpumalanga.
The corruption busting unit is authorised to probe the allegations under Proclamation 309 of 2026 signed by President Cyril...
President Ramaphosa delivers assessment on African security challenges
President Ramaphosa delivers assessment on African security challenges
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that worsening conflicts, unconstitutional changes of government and humanitarian crises threaten to reverse Africa’s democratic and developmental gains.
The President delivered remarks on the report of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council at the 39th Ordinary...
Community health workers in Limpopo calling for permanent employment
SAFTU and NUPSAW say 3 000 health workers were given permanent contracts
GASBOC to resume scholar transport operations on Monday
GASBOC chairperson Jabulani Khumalo has welcomed the department’s intervention.
Urgent action needed to address deepening hunger crisis in SA: Study
A study FoodForward SA shows that millions of households in the country are food incecure.
Diale-Tlabela issues stern warning to scholar transport associations
Small bus operators contracted to the Gauteng Department will resume operations on Monday.
UNDP, GSMA Launch AI Governance Training for Policymakers in Egypt
The United Nations Development Programme in Egypt, in partnership with GSMA, has launched a high-level artificial intelligence capacity-building programme for policymakers in Cairo. The two-day training, held at UNDP Egypt’s headquarters, brings together senior government officials, regulators and representatives from key national institutions. Policymakers from Libya, Sudan, Tanzania and...
Rwanda Partners With Oracle to Expand Nationwide Digital Skills Training
Rwanda has signed a strategic agreement with Oracle to launch a nationwide digital skills development programme aimed at strengthening the country’s workforce in cloud computing, artificial intelligence and database technologies. The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of understanding between Rwanda’s Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and Innovation and Oracle,...
Ghana Deploys AI and Drones to Strengthen Mining Oversight
Ghana is using artificial intelligence and drone technology to shift mining regulation from a reactive model to a proactive and preventive system, a senior official said. Emmanuel Kwamena Ayeme, deputy chief executive officer of the Minerals Commission, said traditional inspection methods are increasingly inadequate in tackling illegal mining, environmental degradation and the challenges of...
Nigerian Startup Decide Ranks Fourth Globally in AI Spreadsheet Benchmark
Nigerian startup Decide has ranked fourth globally for accuracy in spreadsheet-focused artificial intelligence tools, according to results from SpreadsheetBench, a widely used benchmark for evaluating AI performance on real-world spreadsheet tasks. The ranking places Decide alongside major global players, including Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic. SpreadsheetBench is designed to test how well...