FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026, 13:01
Helicopter incident in Hout Bay not linked to DFFE contract
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has noted with concern an accident with a helicopter operating at the fire site on the slopes of Hout Bay in Table Mountain National Park, while confirming that the occurrence is not linked to its contractual operations.
The helicopter incident involving...
Khumalo’s trail begins at the Palm Ridge Magistrate Court.
South Africa’s Department of Higher Education and Training is set to sign a memorandum of understanding with Google on Monday aimed at advancing digital skills development and integrating artificial intelligence into the country’s education sector. The signing ceremony will take place at Google’s Johannesburg offices in Bryanston and will be facilitated by Higher Education and […]
Meta is testing new artificial intelligence features on Facebook and Instagram designed to give shoppers more product information and streamline the path to purchase, the company announced this week at the Shoptalk 2026 conference. The new experience will allow consumers who click on an ad or visit a website from either platform to see a […]
Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Digital Transition, Postal and Electronic Communications is advancing its national digital strategy by prioritizing the integration of local languages into artificial intelligence development, in a move aimed at making emerging technologies more inclusive and accessible. Led by the department of Aminata Zerbo/Sabane and implemented through the Permanent Secretariat...
OpenAI has announced it is shutting down Sora, a TikTok-style social application that launched six months ago, without providing a reason for the decision or a timeline for when the app will officially be discontinued. Sora was designed to function as an AI-first short video platform, replicating the vertical video feed interface familiar from TikTok. […]
SA, China look to expand cooperation in infrastructure development
With nearly 30 years of formal diplomatic relations between South Africa and China, government has identified significant potential to expand cooperation in infrastructure development, amid a growing investment footprint by Chinese enterprises in the country.
“We see significant potential to further expand...
Ghana hosted the fourth Africa Education Summit in Accra from March 19-21, with delegates departing with a call for a coordinated pan-African action plan to bring digital tools meaningfully into classrooms across the continent. The summit, organized by the Global Skills Hub United Kingdom and hosted by Ghana’s Ministry of Education at the University of […]
Eastern Cape ramps up support for farming
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has mobilised significant resources to implement comprehensive disease control, improve biosecurity, and support agricultural production across the province.
Presenting the Department of Agriculture’s 2026/27 Policy Speech at the Provincial Legislature on Wednesday, MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe announced that...
Government urged to strengthen accountability
The Auditor-General of South Africa has urged government to intensify efforts to improve accountability and service delivery, while highlighting areas of progress that demonstrate the potential for meaningful reform across the public sector.
Releasing the 2024-25 General Report for national and provincial departments, public entities and...
470 Gauteng streetlights repaired, programme to expand to safety and infrastructure in key areas.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Over R600 million to boost Eastern Cape agricultural productivity
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture has allocated over R600 million to provide tools aimed at improving labour efficiency, increasing agricultural productivity, and supporting value addition at household level.Delivering the department’s 2026/27 Policy Speech at the Provincial Legislature on Wednesday, MEC...
Two life sentences for sexual assault of 15-year-old stepson
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has commended the Groblersdal Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offenses (FCS) Unit for securing two life imprisonment sentences for a 36-year-old man.
The man was arrested for rape and sexual assault to his 15-year-old...
Department sets record straight on “working from home” remarks
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has clarified recent media reports that reference remarks made by the Director of the Fuel Pricing Mechanism, Robert Maake, suggesting that working from home could help employees manage the impact of rising fuel costs.
“The department categorically states that these...
SANParks investigating helicopter crash during firefighting operations near Hout Bay…
New investment signals confidence as SA economy turns a corner
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s economy is showing clear signs of recovery, pointing to renewed investor confidence and sustained growth as key indicators that the country is “turning a corner”.
Speaking at the opening of Ninety One’s new offices in Cape Town on Thursday, President Ramaphosa said the...
Government pays tribute to struggle stalwart Terry Bell
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has expressed deep sadness at the passing of veteran journalist, legendary author and struggle stalwart, Terry Bell, at the age of 84.
Bell played an active and principled role in the struggle against apartheid, using both his voice and his writing to advance justice,...
Four suspects shot and killed in a shootout with police in Khayelitsha…
President Ramaphosa notes charges against General Masemola
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the decision by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to charge National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, as well as his upcoming court appearance on 21 April 2026.President Ramaphosa had also taken note of the arrest of 12 senior police officers in connection with a...
Mayoral Executives briefs the media on issues related to governance, accountability measures.