SATURDAY, 07 FEBRUARY 2026, 08:54
Over 60% of public servants in South Africa are optimistic about AI adoption, with the country ranking fourth globally, according to the new Public Sector AI Adoption Index 2026 released today by Public First for the Center for Data Innovation, with sponsorship from Google. The Public Sector AI Adoption Index is based on a survey […]
Google’s recent decision to remove some AI-generated health summaries from its search results has reignited an old but important conversation about how people seek and interpret medical information online. Following an international investigation, the technology giant confirmed it had withdrawn AI Overviews for certain health-related searches after inaccuracies were identified in its...
The insurance business is built on trust. Likewise, AI cannot work without trust; users and consumers have to believe that it’s providing accurate answers based on sound data. But as a new SAS report shows, trust in AI is a tricky subject, with users placing more trust in generative AI than traditional AI, but not always investing in […]
Carrim is accused of having dealings with alleged criminal cartel kingpin Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.
Katiso Molefe is facing multiple charges, including the murder of Oupa ‘DJ Sumbody’ Sefoka in 2022
NSFAS briefs media on the status of applications for the 2026 academic year.
Concern over Senteeko Dam safety risks
The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued a dam safety directive to address serious and ongoing safety risks at My Own Dam, publicly known as Senteeko Dam, in Mpumalanga.The directive, issued in terms of Section 118 of the National Water Act, was served on the dam owner, Shamile Communal Property Association (CPA), on Tuesday, 3...
Safety directive issued to Senteeko Dam owner
The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued a dam safety directive to address serious and ongoing safety risks at My Own Dam, publicly known as Senteeko Dam, in Mpumalanga.The directive, issued in terms of Section 118 of the National Water Act, was served on the dam owner, Shamile Communal Property Association (CPA), on Tuesday, 3...
NAC opens applications to fund arts projects
The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) has encouraged individual arts practitioners, registered arts organisations and community art centres to apply for funding for the 2026-2027 financial year.“This call appeals to arts practitioners to present projects that can continue to educate, entertain, and enlighten audiences....
The Nkabinde Enquiry is assessing suspended South GP DPP Adv Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.
SANDF outlines preparations for 2026 Armed Forces Day
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has outlined plans and activities leading up to the 2026 Armed Forces Day, which will be commemorated on 21 February 2026.
The Armed Forces Day (AFD) will take place in Thohoyandou, Venda, in the province of Limpopo.
Addressing members of the media during a briefing held at the...
The state alleges that Molefe orchestrated the murder of DJ Sumbody in November 2022.
The families expressed concerns that the remains of their loved ones have not been retrieved.
A biodiversity officer from the Northern Cape has given the botany world a new-year suprise after recently rediscovering a long-lost plant, which was believed to be extinct for close to 200 years.
South Africa continues to face a national student housing shortage
Sithole took to the stand and requested the court release him on bail.
Nel questioned a document Mr X says proves his intent to cooperate with authorities.
The security officers were shot and killed while escorting a bakery truck in a suspected ambush.
The Health Department says cervical cancer is among the most common cancers in South African women
Veterinary teams are conducting inspections and tracing animal movements.
The Special Tribunal made an order directing Imbizo Events to repay R70 000 to the SIU.