FRIDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2026, 11:19
Tolashe calls for bold digital action to accelerate youth employment
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has called for bold digital action to accelerate youth employment, urging delegates at the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Social Sector Conference to respond decisively to the country’s unemployment crisis.Addressing more than 300 delegates gathered in Durban on...
Land reform central to social and economic development- Nyhontso
Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso has maintained that there will never be any compromise on the question of land, describing it as central to the ongoing struggle for genuine social and economic development, and the restoration of dignity to millions of people.Addressing delegates at the...
Suspect linked to rhino poaching to appear in court today
A 52-year-old suspect linked to rhino poaching will today appear before the Bellville Magistrate Court.
The suspect, who was about to board a flight to Singapore with his family, was arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) Western Cape, which assisted in executing the arrest warrant, as issued by...
Police, the Hawks and multiple units raided a plush home in Chatsworth, arresting five suspects after uncovering what authorities believe is part of a major drug distribution network.
Transformation will succeed if all defend it – Minister Tau
Transformation will not succeed unless all key stakeholders embrace it, defend it and implement it with conviction.
This is according to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau.
He was speaking during the historic engagement session between the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and all 11...
South Africa’s national artificial intelligence policy will be finalized in the 2026-2027 financial year, with the government preparing to launch an implementation plan following a recent colloquium on the country’s AI policy framework. The draft policy will be reviewed by the economic cluster ministerial council next month before advancing to a cabinet committee. It is […]
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
For years, security for SMEs across sub-Saharan Africa meant metal grilles and alarm systems. Today, the most significant risks are invisible and growing faster than most businesses realise. Artificial Intelligence has quietly embedded itself into everyday operations. The chatbot responding to customers at midnight, the system forecasting inventory requirements, and the software identifying...
DSTI leading dialogue on advancing women’s leadership
Science, Technology and Innovation Deputy Minister, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, is today leading a strategic dialogue on advancing women’s leadership in South Africa’s energy transition at an event held in Johannesburg.
Taking place on the sidelines of the South African National Energy Development Institute’s (SANEDI) Annual Energy...
LeanTechnovations today announced the official launch of the Artificial Intelligence Entrepreneurial Institute of South Africa (AIEISA), an initiative designed to bolster the long-term growth and success of South Africa’s Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs). Led by Rowen Pillai, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LeanTechnovations with over a decade of experience across...
The lightning deployment of generative AI (GenAI) tools into corporate and legal environments has delivered extraordinary efficiencies. From drafting contracts and summarising board packs to analysing discovery documents, platforms such as ChatGPT and other large language models are now embedded in day-to-day business operations. Yet recent commentary in the United States (US) and the United […]
Operation Shanela focuses on crime prevention in Mpumalanga
A multi-disciplinary team under Operation Shanela and local farm watch members conducted an intelligence-driven and crime prevention operation, concentrating on crime prevention, tracing of wanted suspects and compliance inspections at the weekend.
The operation, conducted from 23 February 2026 to 24 February 2026, within...
The Madlanga Commission will today continue hearing witness testimony.
The world’s biggest emitter of sulphur dioxide said the cost of retrofitting so-called wet flue-gas desulphurisation units at its Medupi power plant would cost R383 billion.
It is believed that law enforcement has been monitoring the locations for about a year.
Government welcomes SIU breakthrough in addressing corruption
Government has welcomed the breakthrough made by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) following a thorough investigation into allegations of corruption within the Department of Home Affairs.
The investigation uncovered corruption linked to the fraudulent issuing of official documents to illegal immigrants. According to...
Gauteng continues to strengthen road safety, traffic law enforcement
The Gauteng Provincial Government is continuing to strengthen road safety and traffic law enforcement through high-impact stop-and-search operations.The enforcement is led by the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) in collaboration with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).In a statement on Tuesday, the...
ACSA says the fire was extinguished after it broke out at the international inner lane.
Godongwana to deliver 2026 Budget
The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will outline all the financial, economic, and social commitments that the government will prioritise in its planned expenditure when he tables the 2026 Budget in the National Assembly on Wednesday.The budget allocation aims to strike a balance between growing the economy and supporting the vulnerable amid...
The chemicals found in the sanitary products are said to be linked to various health complications.
Only 15 out of a total of 38 arrested suspects have been granted bail so far.