FRIDAY, 03 APRIL 2026, 03:31
Agreement to boost youth with AI, digital skills
A new partnership between government and the private sector is set to equip thousands of South African students with critical digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills aimed at improving their chances of securing future employment.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed between the Department of Higher Education and...
Minister Malatsi says government wants to create an enabling environment for digital platforms.
JMPD Spokesperson Xolani Fihla has warned motorists and pedestrians against public drunkenness.
The soldiers have joined the police in conducting a search operation in Tafelsig
Electoral Commission unveils new logo ahead of municipal elections
The Electoral Commission has today officially unveiled the identity (logo) and tagline for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections, marking a significant step in its preparations for the upcoming elections.
As every election carries its own story and identity, the 2026/27 elections logo and tagline represent a...
Two other people were critically injured and taken to the FH Odendaal Hospital in Mokopane.
Department of Home Affairs reaches milestone with over 100 bank branches
The Department of Home Affairs has reached yet another major milestone on its digital transformation journey, with 110 branches already live across the length and breadth of South Africa.
The department has exceeded its own internal target of rolling out its new Digital Partnership Model to 100 bank branches...
Defence showcases capabilities at the 2026 Rand Show
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be participating in the 2026 edition of the Rand Show, taking place from 2 to 6 April 2026, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, in NASREC.
In a statement, the SANDF said it will once more utilise the Rand Show as an opportunity to educate and raise public awareness about the...
Legal Aid SA adjusts means test in line with CPI
Legal Aid South Africa has revised upwards its Means Test in line with the Consumer Price Index in response to ongoing economic hardship and the rising cost of living.
This, the statutory body said, is aimed at ensuring that South Africans can afford to have legal representation.
“As many South Africans continue to face financial...
Mulilo’s R15bn investment at SAIC signals jobs boost
As the South Africa Investment Conference 2026 moves from pledges to implementation, renewable energy company Mulilo has announced a nearly R15 billion investment expected to translate into significant employment opportunities for South Africans.
The investment, unveiled on Tuesday, will fund the development of three large-scale...
More than 50 people have joined a religious congregation in KwaMaphumulo, leaving jobs and families.
Uber’s R5bn pledge highlights how SAIC investments translate into jobs for citizens
Global ride-hailing platform Uber has pledged R5 billion over the next few years towards South Africa’s mobility, delivery and digital economy, a move that underscores how investment commitments made at SAIC are expected to directly support employment and income opportunities for ordinary...
Departments “not flexible” enough, workplace study finds
Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya says a study on hybrid work arrangements in the Public Service has found that 55% of departments lack hybrid policies, while 24% have implemented post-COVID policies.
“The PSC’s research aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of hybrid work arrangements...
How the Basic Fuel Price is calculated: A breakdown
For South African motorists, the price paid at the pump is far more than just the cost of the fuel itself, but the end result of a multitude of global and domestic forces ranging from the fluctuating price of crude oil and the strength of the Rand to the intricate costs of shipping, storage, and a series of government levies and...
Limpopo urges patience on roads ahead of Easter weekend
Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC, Violet Mathye, is calling for patience on the roads as the province anticipates heavy traffic, due to the annual pilgrimage of the two biggest ZCC churches this Easter Weekend.”We expect significant movement of buses and minibuses on R71 from Polokwane towards Boyne and from Tzaneen...
Government accelerates water infrastructure rollout
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has highlighted a nationwide push to improve water and sanitation infrastructure.
Speaking at the release of the Green Drop Report on Tuesday, Majodina outlined a series of infrastructure projects handed over during National Water Month, describing them as tangible steps toward restoring...
Fuel levy cut aimed at cushioning fuel price blow
In a decisive intervention to shield South Africans from soaring global energy costs and protect consumers from further burden, National Treasury and the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) have announced a temporary R3 reduction to the general fuel levy.
The measure, which is effective from today is designed to...
Participants will seek to advocate for patients’ rights and hand a memorandum to the City Mayor.
The Inter-University Council for East Africa has launched a regional network to strengthen artificial intelligence capacity across universities in East Africa, in collaboration with the East African Science and Technology Commission and German development agency GIZ. The Regional Network on Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research was unveiled March 30 during the fourth East African […]
U.S.-listed digital infrastructure firm Equinix plans to build additional data centers in Johannesburg and Cape Town, adding approximately 160 megawatts of capacity as global infrastructure firms position for Africa’s growing digital economy. Equinix opened its first South African data center in Johannesburg in 2024 and has since acquired additional land in both cities. Sandile Dube, […]
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and power structures across Africa, women’s representation in leadership must translate into genuine influence over how the technology is designed and governed — not merely symbolic inclusion, senior leaders and young African women warned at a recent intergenerational dialogue convened by MTN Group. The forum brought together Sanda Ojiambo,...