FRIDAY, 16 JANUARY 2026, 19:17
As insurers have entered the AI age, they’ve regarded the technology as something like a hot new phone app: They know they want it, but they are still figuring out the best way to use it. For 2026, SAS’ industry experts foresee a breakthrough year in which AI will become central to how insurers operate – […]
We are standing at the edge of a new cybersecurity frontier, shaped by quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT). It’s exciting, no doubt, but also a little daunting. Traditional perimeter-based defences are no longer sufficient, so to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats, organisations must embrace a new paradigm […]
Government plans to amend legislation on driving and drinking policy
The Department of Transport will embark on a process to amend Section 65 of the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA) to scrap the legal alcohol consumption limit in the country.
Currently, the law makes it a criminal offense to exceed the limit of 0.05g/100ml concentration of alcohol in blood or 0.24mg/1000ml breath...
Steenhuisen unveils 10-year FMD plan, starting with mass vaccination in high-risk provinces
We talked to experts in obesity, tobacco, artificial intelligence, HIV, TB and the NHI to find out what we can expect – and what we can’t – this year.
Festive season stats show a 5% reduction in fatal crashes
Preliminary data from the 2025/26 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign indicates a five percent reduction in both fatalities and crashes when compared to the same period last year.
“This year, a total of 1 427 fatalities were recorded from 1 172 crashes this year. The data shows that the 2025/26 festive season recorded the...
Claims of out-of-province recruitments for farming learnership false, says dept
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has expressed concern at an audio recording circulating on various social media platforms.
This recording falsely claims that the department has recruited individuals from other provinces for a learnership programme at the Kgora Farmers...
The road safety report released by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy.
W Cape to ensure school placements for all children in 2026
MEC for Education in the Western Cape, David Maynier, says the province will continue working tirelessly to place all children who are still seeking school placements as the country begins the 2026 academic year.
“This is a challenging task, as hundreds of new applications are arriving each week,” he said on Wednesday,...
Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.
National Dialogue steering committee induction this weekend
The induction of the National Dialogue’s new steering committee will be held this weekend at the University of South Africa’s (Unisa) Muckleneuk’s main campus in Pretoria.
The National Dialogue was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last year and is aimed at addressing challenges facing South Africa.
In December the...
The Mopani and Vhembe districts remain under the orange level 9 warning for persistent rains
SA welcomes approval of AGOA Extension Bill
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the approval of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Bill by the USA House of Representatives.
AGOA is critical legislation that allows for eligible sub-Saharan African countries to enjoy duty-free access to the US market.
“The renewal...
Parents protest outside Durban school demanding admission as principal accused of bias.
Hlabisa advocates for stronger traditional leadership and local governance
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has emphasised the vital role of traditional leadership in maintaining community stability and enhancing local governance.
He highlighted the ongoing review of the White Paper on Local Government and reiterated the...
A woman in Mpumalanga drowned in attempt to cross over flooded area
Rainfall aids firefighting as Cape Winelands reports major progress in controlling Wemmershoek fire.
IDT CEO, Tebogo Malaka, resigns
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has confirmed the resignation of Independent Development Trust (IDT) CEO, Tebogo Malaka, with effect from 31 January 2026.
Malaka was suspended in August last year, following the release of an independent report into the botched R836 million Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plant...
Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock was killed in December 2025.
Deputy Minister encourages learners to take charge of their future
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has urged learners to take responsibility for their education and actively shape their future.
Speaking during a Back-to-School programme at Sivananda Technical High School, the Deputy Minister welcomed learners to the 2026 academic year and...
The Limpopo province has been experiencing heavy rainfall and floods.