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Jagersfontein Tailings Dam owner “ignored structural instability warning”

Tuesday at 13:14 PM, via SAnews

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...

AI Transforms South Africa’s Property Sector as Agents Turn to Chatbots and Virtual Assistants

Tuesday at 11:30 AM, via iAfrica

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 […]

AI-Driven Identity Fraud Surges in South Africa as Criminals Shift to Deepfakes and Synthetic IDs

Tuesday at 11:26 AM, via iAfrica

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 […]

South African Law Firm Launches SMARTAI IP Portal to Help Businesses Manage AI Risks

Tuesday at 11:24 AM, via iAfrica

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...

Amdocs Executive Warns: AI Cannot Be Inclusive Without Africa

Tuesday at 11:22 AM, via iAfrica

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 […]

UCT’s EthicsLab Invites Scholars to Shape African Perspectives on Technology Ethics

Tuesday at 11:17 AM, via iAfrica

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...

Laser Light Africa Selects Digital Parks Africa For Landmark Edge & Network Aggregation Node

Tuesday at 11:05 AM, via iAfrica

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

Tuesday at 10:58 AM, via SAnews

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...

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