TUESDAY, 09 DECEMBER 2025, 14:33
‘Escalating’ gun violence in Gauteng condemned
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has raised the alarm on the escalating levels of gun violence in the province.
This after a mass shooting in Tshwane over the weekend and the murder of a witness of the Madlanga Commission.
“The…Portfolio Committee on Community Safety is gravely concerned...
Call for investment in psychosocial support as suicide rates increase
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has reiterated the call for greater investment in psychosocial services as South Africa confronts an escalating suicide crisis, one of the most severe on the continent.The call comes as South Africa’s suicide rate stands at approximately 23.5...
Police say three gunmen allegedly entered the tavern in the early hours of Sunday
Tygerberg Hospital completes SA’s first fully internal limb reconstruction
Tygerberg Hospital has reached a major national milestone by performing South Africa’s first fully internal bone transport and limb-lengthening reconstruction.
The hospital is a flagship tertiary facility of the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW).
In partnership with Stellenbosch...
Seven people have died in a horrific accident on N12 between Ogies and eMahlahleni in Mpumalanga
Interviews to select new NPA head to be held this week
The Advisory Panel to select a new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced interview dates for candidates vying for the job.The post will become vacant in January 2026 at the retirement of current incumbent, Advocate Shamila Batohi.“The Advisory Panel for the...
Treasury announces issuance of US$3.5 billion in international capital markets
The National Treasury has announced the successful issuance of US$3.5 billion in the international capital markets.The transaction consisted of two dollar-denominated bonds, a 12-year bond maturing in 2037 and a 30-year bond maturing in 2055, each of which were US$1.75 billion.The 12-year bond priced at a...
Billions have been lost to corruption in South Africa, with very little accountability or justice
Cape Winelands District Municipality firefighters are battling a new blaze above De Doorns in the Hex River Valley.
Three people accused of breaking into Phala Phala farm will appear before the Modimolle court
Police suspect a domestic-related challenge as a possible cause.
Chauke faces allegations of breaching NPA policy in relation to the Cato Manor racketeering case
Shebe Maburna is facing nine charges, including three attempted murders.
Professor Nando Ferreira says it gives patients a real second chance at normal function.
Communities in the area say they live in fear for their lives.
The App is also being used by emergency medical services to streamline rapid emergency response.
The 5th of December marked the 12th anniversary of the passing of former President Nelson Mandela
The BMA’s Commissioner, Dr Mike Masiapato, briefed the media in Pretoria.
KZN police spokesperson Netshiunda says police officers found the woman with multiple stab wounds.
Somalia has one of the smallest tech ecosystems in East Africa. Most startups remain small and access to capital is limited. The country has fewer than 500 startups, and only 53 of them have raised funding totaling $47.8 million. Investors have participated in 49 rounds, and only 131 new companies formed in the past five […]
The 2025 AI for African Languages Conference brought together researchers, practitioners, and innovators in natural language processing to address one of Africa’s most persistent technological challenges: the underrepresentation of African languages in modern artificial intelligence systems. Held at the Four Points by Sheraton, the conference served as a collaborative space for experts across...