
First GBV shelter for men, LGBTQIA+ people opens in Western Cape
In the last two weeks, four males and one trans woman have been assisted at the facility.
THURSDAY, 04 DECEMBER 2025, 12:47

In the last two weeks, four males and one trans woman have been assisted at the facility.
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A report found the company guilty of engineering and regulatory failures.

Nyoka was a student activist and leader and was killed while sleeping.

Madzhie, who made his second court appearance since his arrest, has appointed a private lawyer.

A group of women believed to be victims of human trafficking were rescued.

The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 4 and level 2 warning.

Case of conspiracy to commit murder has been registered after three men were removed from the court

The minibus-taxi lost control and overturned near Cato Ridge in KZN, injuring 13 teenager.

It is believed the officers were targeting foreign owners of spaza shops and requesting their docs.
Jagersfontein Tailings Dam owner “ignored structural instability warning”
The technical investigation into the failure of the Jagersfontein Fine Tailings Storage Facility (FTSF), has found that the owner of the tailings dam, Jagersfontein Development (Pty) Ltd, may have been aware of structural instability along the southern wall.
Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers David Mahlobo...
Thyspunt in the Eastern Cape and Bantamsklip in the Overberg are proposed sites.

Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi is testifying at the Madlanga Commission.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how South African property professionals communicate with clients, driving a significant digital shift across the real estate industry. Real Estate Services South Africa reports rapid adoption of AI chatbots and virtual assistants as agents look for faster, more personalised, and more accessible ways to support buyers and sellers in a competitive […]

Morero leads city service operations, amid criticism he did it for the G20 Summit.

AI-driven identity fraud is becoming a growing concern in South Africa as criminals move away from traditional scams and toward more sophisticated attacks powered by generative technologies. Sumsub’s 2025–2026 Identity Fraud Report shows that although global identity fraud rates have declined slightly, AI-based impersonation and document forgery are rising sharply. The report records a 180 […]

Artificial intelligence adoption is accelerating across industries, but South African legal experts warn that without clear policies and oversight, businesses face mounting risks — including the loss of intellectual property, exposure to infringement claims, and potential reputational harm. “As artificial intelligence transforms industries at an unprecedented pace, businesses face new and...

At SATNAC 2025 in Cape Town, Amdocs executive Idit Duvdevany Aronsohn delivered a pointed warning to industry leaders: the future of artificial intelligence is being shaped now, and Africa must be at the center of it. Aronsohn, Head of ESG and People Relations at Amdocs, framed her keynote around a defining question: “Can AI be […]

The EthicsLab at the University of Cape Town is inviting scholars, artists, and practitioners to join a growing community that examines the ethical questions surrounding emerging health technologies through African perspectives. Supported by Wellcome as a Research Development Programme, the initiative offers residencies, retreats, webinars, and catalyst grants to help build an intellectual...

Digital Parks Africa (DPA) and Laser Light Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a state-of-the-art sovereign Edge and Network Aggregation Node. The facility will be located within DPA’s flagship Tier III carrier-neutral data centre campus in Samrand, Gauteng. The deployment marks a significant step in African digital development. It introduces modular, […]
Mchunu to testify before Madlanga Commission
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System has confirmed that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is currently on a leave of absence, will appear before the Commission on Tuesday at 14h00.
In a statement on Monday, Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels said...