Soshanguve, Mabopane still dry as residents plead for water
Worst affected regions are 1, 2, and 3, with the Soshanguve L and Mabopane reservoirs still empty
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Ndabeni puts spotlight on reindustrialisation to tackle youth unemployment
Ndabeni puts spotlight on reindustrialisation to tackle youth unemployment
Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has called for accelerated industrialisation as the most decisive intervention to address South Africa’s persistently high youth unemployment rate, warning that without a focused reindustrialisation strategy, young people will continue to bear the brunt of...
SONA 2026: President Ramaphosa charts the way
SONA 2026: President Ramaphosa charts the way
The Cape Town City Hall stage is set, the final preparations are underway and the parliamentary gears are turning with one moment in sight: President Cyril Ramaphosa stepping up to the podium to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) tonight.
The agenda-setting address will be held from 7pm tonight.
The event is held in terms of...
Role of media, nation branding take centre stage at Pre-SONA networking session
Role of media, nation branding take centre stage at Pre-SONA networking session
As anticipation builds ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA), leaders from government, the science industry, media and business gathered at NASDAK in Cape Town for a pre-SONA media networking session that placed storytelling, social cohesion and national branding firmly in the...
Morolong calls for ethical, fact-based communication ahead of SONA
Morolong calls for ethical, fact-based communication ahead of SONA
Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong has called on media practitioners and government communicators to uphold ethical, fact-based reporting in the build up to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Speaking at a media networking session on the eve of SONA, Morolong described...
R400 billion needed to fix water infrastructure in SA: Majodina
Water shortages in parts of Gauteng are persisting have been persisting.
“No child should suffer in silence”
Founding Director of STʘPS Teresa Mordoh launched the NPO in honour of her late son.
Heatwave drives up water usage in Durban as reservoirs under strain
Mayor Cyril Xaba says there’s no crisis but has urged residents to use water sparingly.
UCT Researcher Wins Global Grant to Study AI’s Impact on Youth Employment in South Africa
A researcher at the University of Cape Town has received an international research grant to examine whether artificial intelligence can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa. Dr. Tim Köhler, a senior research officer at the Development Policy Research Unit in UCT’s School of Economics, is one of 19 early-career researchers selected […]
Oxford Study Warns AI Chatbots Can Give Dangerous Medical Advice
Using artificial intelligence chatbots to seek medical advice can be dangerous because of their tendency to provide inaccurate and inconsistent information, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford. The research, led by scientists from the Oxford Internet Institute and the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, was published in […]
As AI Reshapes Entry-Level Work, Digital Pods Redefine Execution Capacity
AI is rapidly changing the nature of entry-level work. In South Africa, where youth unemployment hovers around 60%, this shift has serious implications. Entry-level roles have traditionally been the first rung on the ladder into meaningful employment, allowing young people to learn on the job, gain experience, and build careers. But as AI increasingly takes […]
South Africa could unlock SME growth by exploiting AI’s potential through corporate ESD funds
The transformative potential of AI, at a pivotal moment, converges with the critical necessity for South Africa’s economic revitalisation. While AI holds some promise, particularly for the SME sector, realising its potential requires a strategic and concerted effort. As we navigate a low-growth economic environment, we must stop viewing Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) as […]
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Safer Internet Day: Google’s Five Essential Tips for Safe & Effective Online Learning
For the first time, people report that their primary motivation for using AI isn’t entertainment, but learning. In South Africa, where young people are some of the fastest-growing groups of internet users, many teenagers are especially excited about AI and digital tools to support their learning and creativity, but they want guidance, balance, and support from adults […]
Jordaan and co accused’s fraud case postponed to 14 April
The defence is still arguing for the matter to be struck off the roll.
Accused two in Meyiwa case claims he was assaulted by police
Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa trial says he was continuously assaulted by the police.
35 new foot and mouth disease cases confirmed in Free State
A suspected case near Bloemfontein is currently under investigation.
Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy offers a second chance
Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy offers a second chance
Correctional Services Deputy Minister Lindiwe Ntshalintshali says the opening of the Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy at Drakenstein Correctional Facility is both a historic milestone and a powerful reminder of the country’s journey since 11 February 1990.
Ntshalintshali spoke to SAnews on Wednesday following the...
New Nelson Mandela Rules Academy signals shift toward humanised corrections
New Nelson Mandela Rules Academy signals shift toward humanised corrections
Exactly 36 years after President Nelson Mandela walked out of prison and into the pages of history, President Cyril Ramaphosa returned to the very grounds where that decisive moment unfolded, reaffirming South Africa’s commitment to justice anchored in human dignity.
Before the formalities began on Wednesday...
“We are turning the corner” – President Ramaphosa ahead of SONA 2026
“We are turning the corner” – President Ramaphosa ahead of SONA 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa says while many South Africans believe the country is turning the corner, government remains mindful of the “huge problems” that still need urgent attention.
Speaking at the Drakenstein Correctional Facility — where he officially opened the Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy ahead of...
Association calls on Presidency to intervene in Gauteng scholar transport impasse
ASGA is demanding that they settle the outstanding debt owed by the Gauteng Department of Education.