Meyiwa trial adjourns after three men removed from court
Case of conspiracy to commit murder has been registered after three men were removed from the court
South Africa
13 teenagers injured after minibus-taxi overturns near Cato Ridge
The minibus-taxi lost control and overturned near Cato Ridge in KZN, injuring 13 teenager.
Cape Town officers arrested for corruption, extortion and robbery
It is believed the officers were targeting foreign owners of spaza shops and requesting their docs.
Jagersfontein Tailings Dam owner “ignored structural instability warning”
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...
News24 | Eskom starts environmental assessment for a third nuclear power station
Thyspunt in the Eastern Cape and Bantamsklip in the Overberg are proposed sites.
Mashazi concedes not taking appropriate action against EMPD chief
Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi is testifying at the Madlanga Commission.
AI Transforms South Africa’s Property Sector as Agents Turn to Chatbots and Virtual Assistants
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 service delivery operations amid no confidence vote
Morero leads city service operations, amid criticism he did it for the G20 Summit.
AI-Driven Identity Fraud Surges in South Africa as Criminals Shift to Deepfakes and Synthetic IDs
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
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
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
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
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
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...
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 02 December 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria.
Nafiz Modack’s cross-examination continues in Cape High Court
The state says Modack had a series of WhatsApp messages with his co-accused under code names.
Oribi toll plaza user discount comes to an end
Oribi toll plaza user discount comes to an end
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that the temporary 100% Frequent User Rebate at the Oribi Toll Plaza will come to an end today at midnight.The rebate was introduced on 08 May 2025 to provide financial relief to local commuters diverted onto the N2 South Coast Toll Road due to the temporary...
Judgment expected in student activist Caiphus Nyoka’s murder case
The Pretoria High Court to rule on the 1987 murder case of student activist Caiphus Nyoka
Preparedness is key to disaster response
Preparedness is key to disaster response
The Director-General (DG) of the Department of Cooperative Governance, Mbulelo Tshangana, has emphasised the vital roles of preparedness and partnership as the foundations of effective disaster response.
Speaking at the official opening of the Africa, Europe, and Middle East (AEME) Earthquake Response Exercise on Monday, Tshangana welcomed...
State Security officials accused of misusing state funds out on bail
They were both granted R20 000 rands bail with stringent conditions attached.
Court to hear arguments on admissibility of Zungu’s statement in Meyiwa trial
Zungu is the third witness to be called by the defence to testify in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial