THURSDAY, 29 JANUARY 2026, 11:43
SIU returns R1.7bn to the NSFAS purse
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has returned R1.7 billion to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme purse, which will be allocated to students’ needs at institutions of higher education.
The amount is part of the R2 billion that the SIU has so far received from universities, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)...
Government-Business Partnership enters Phase Three
Government and business have committed to placing inclusive growth, job creation and confidence at the centre of Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership.
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday met with Ministers and senior business leaders to formally commence the next phase of the Partnership’s 2026 programme of work,...
Eskom contract worker sentenced to 35 years in prison
Eskom contract worker, Simeon Majaonke Shongwe (46), is expected to serve 20 years behind bars after he was sentenced to 35 years’ imprisonment by the Ermelo District Court.
Shongwe was arrested five days after he intentionally caused damages valued at R22 726 180.00 at the Eskom Camden power station in Ermelo on 10 November...
The fellowship recognises exceptional PhD students from the School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics (CSAM) at Wits whose research demonstrates the potential for groundbreaking scientific contributions and meaningful societal impact, particularly in areas where advances in computing can benefit communities around the world. The Google PhD Fellowship programme supports outstanding...
Vodacom Group has been recognised as Africa’s number one employer for the third consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in employee experience and organisational culture. The certification and top ranking were awarded to Vodacom Group alongside individual recognitions for Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom South Africa, Vodacom Tanzania, Safaricom...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across all platforms, but it’s essential to remember, as former CEO of RMB, Ginni Rommety, puts it: “AI is not a substitute for human intelligence, it is a tool to amplify human creativity and capability” However, as the volume of critical decisions and solutions provided (or suggested) by intelligence […]
The creative arts are essential for a child’s overall development. They help with growth in the mind, body, and spirit. In the twenty-first century, technology continues to change how we live and work. Still, the creative arts are crucial in combining human creativity with a digital world that keeps evolving. At schools like Reddam House […]
AfricAI (www.AfricAI.ai) has signed a multi-year exclusive distribution and deployment agreement with Micropolis Robotics, granting AfricAI sole and exclusive rights to commercialise, deploy, and scale Micropolis’s advanced robotics platforms across Africa, marking one of the most consequential robotics market entries on the continent to date. Under the agreement, Micropolis Robotics appoints...
Mngwevu and three others remains were found in the vehicle they were travelling in.
Families of 18 people killed in Ngobozana Village believe that justice will eventually be served
Pilane is now officially recognised as the rightful traditional leader of Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela.
Most of the funds claimed are from institutions of higher learning from allocated NSFAS funds.
Municipal workers affiliated to SAMWU and IMATU have again downed tools over unpaid salaries
The bodies of the three were found by a community member.
An inquest docket has been opened after the man was found dead.
Maternity patients have been evacuated to nearby facilities.
Khanyile is charged with incitement to violence related to July 2021 unrest.
Tourism is key driver of economic growth and job creation in SA
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has reaffirmed that tourism is a key driver of economic growth, investment and job creation in South Africa.
Between January and December 2025, South Africa welcomed 10.48 million international arrivals, a 17.6% increase compared to 2024 and the highest number of arrivals on...
Forensic expert says the deceased women regularly collected expired products in the farm
Forensic expert says the deceased women regularly collected expired products in the farm
SASSA beneficiaries can complete biometric verifications at local offices
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Mpumalanga is encouraging all R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beneficiaries who do not have data or a smartphone or laptop to visit their nearest SASSA local offices for assistance.
In a statement on Tuesday, the agency said that all its offices...