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Youth rally behind renewed national pledge
As the country marks 50 years since the 1976 youth uprising, South African youth have adopted a renewed national pledge under the banner of “RESET@50 – The Future Calls,” committing themselves to action, unity and transformation.The Youth Pledge, unveiled during the media launch of the Golden Jubilee commemoration of the 1976 youth...
Home Affairs corruption crackdown leads to two more arrests
The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed two additional arrests in separate corruption and fraud operations, bringing the total number of arrests linked to Home Affairs-related cases in May 2026 to six.
The arrests stem from coordinated efforts between the department’s Counter Corruption and Security Services branch...
2026 declared “Year of action” for South African youth
South Africa has entered a decisive “year of action” for its youth, as government calls on young people, institutions, and society at large to unite under a bold national programme aimed at reshaping the country’s future.
Delivering a keynote address at the Media launch of the Golden Jubilee commemoration of the 1976 youth...
Advocate Anton Katz says Magudumana’s deportation was rather an abduction than a lawful extradition
SIU scores freezing order on properties linked to misused NLC funds
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order freezing two properties after an investigation uncovered that millions in National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funds intended for a KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) agricultural project were instead diverted for personal gain.
The preservation order, granted by...
President Ramaphosa dismisses Social Development Minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of section 91(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, has removed Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe, from her position. Section 91(2) of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint and dismiss members of the Cabinet at his/ her discretion.In a...
South Africa’s energy transition is placing new demands on the construction sector. As the country expands its grid, integrates renewable energy and modernises infrastructure, construction companies are moving beyond traditional projects to deliver solar and wind farms, support grid expansion and work across Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) programmes central to energy...
Telecommunications group MTN is commercializing a suite of AI-driven Internet-of-Things solutions for the agricultural sector, while identifying private network infrastructure as a key enabler of wider digital agriculture adoption in rural areas. Speaking at this year’s Nampo Harvest Day near Bothaville in the Free State, MTN South Africa GM for Connected Enterprise Solutions Sudipto Moitra […]
South Africa and China have agreed a new set of measures to deepen cooperation in digital education, technical skills development and student mobility, with artificial intelligence positioned as a central pillar of the expanded partnership. The agreement follows bilateral talks between Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela and China’s Vice Minister of Education Xu […]
AI-assisted software development is reshaping South Africa’s technology workforce, with growing concern that entry-level developers risk losing the critical opportunities they need to build foundational engineering skills — a shift that could damage the country’s tech sector if left unaddressed. The integration of AI into software development is not merely another industry trend but a […]
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond the digital world and into the physical one, with implications that could reshape Africa’s real economy — from agriculture and mining to logistics and frontline service delivery. For much of the recent AI cycle, attention has focused on copilots, large language models and digital assistants supporting content generation, workflow automation […]
Youth face growing burden of unemployment and inequality
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) says the struggle facing South Africa’s youth today is no longer confined to the classroom, but defined by unemployment, poverty, inequality and exclusion from economic participation.
Speaking at the Media launch of the 50th anniversary of the 1976 youth uprising, in Soweto, NYDA...
Sebola’s testimony follows that of Warrant Officers Marumo Magane and Steve Phakula.
The state had applied for the court to order that the arms deal corruption case continue
Deputy Minister calls for greater CET college enrolment to tackle adult illiteracy
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has called on out-of-school youth and adults, especially those in rural and marginalised communities, to enrol at Community Education and Training (CET) colleges to improve literacy and education skills.
Gondwe made the call during the...
Maria McCloy helped shape SA youth culture through music, fashion and media.
Education is key to fixing South Africa’s future: Lesufi
Getting education right is the cornerstone of building a stronger country and a thriving economy, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has said.Lesufi was speaking at the media launch of the Golden Jubilee commemoration of the 1976 youth uprising, held in Soweto, under the theme: “RESET@50 – The Future Calls”, with the slogan:...
Chikunga says SA to launch year-long programme honouring 1976 youth legacy.
Free State Dept of Health scoops innovator award
The Free State Department of Health has won the Africa Tech: Public Sector Digital Innovator Award at the Africa Tech Week Awards 2026, held in Cape Town.The award recognises public sector institutions that have successfully deployed and adopted digital solutions that improve service delivery and citizen experience.According to the...
They are part of a syndicate believed to have been led by former police sergeant, Rachel Kutumela.
SADC Foreign Ministers to chart region’s response to shifting global landscape
Foreign Affairs Ministers from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are set to gather in South Africa later this month for a high-level retreat aimed at crafting a unified regional response to rapidly evolving global geopolitical dynamics.
The retreat, scheduled to take place from 22...