Health experts push for better obesity prevention and care
Prof. Pamela Naidoo says obesity is a serious medical condition, not just a result of overeating
South Africa
Rio Tinto mining project a nod to SA mining industry strength
Rio Tinto mining project a nod to SA mining industry strength
Rio Tinto’s announcement to restart the Richards Bay Minerals’ $473 million Zulti South project has been described as a vote of confidence in South Africa’s mining industry. This week, the mining company announced the restart with the aim of extending the mine’s life to 2050.“This significant capital commitment...
Call to ensure validity of vehicle licence discs
Call to ensure validity of vehicle licence discs
Motorists who intend to travel over the Easter long weekend are advised to ensure the validity of their vehicle licence discs and driving licence cards, as the Natis system indicates that 700 399 vehicle licence discs will be expiring at the end of March.
The renewal for vehicle licence discs affects 259 563 vehicles in Gauteng,...
SA-EU hold inaugural Clean Trade and Investment Partnership dialogue
SA-EU hold inaugural Clean Trade and Investment Partnership dialogue
South Africa and the European Union have held the inaugural Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP) business to government dialogue on Tuesday.
Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), Alexandra Abrahams opened the Business-to-Government Dialogue.
“The Clean Trade and Investment...
Two security guards shot in CIT heist on N2 southbound in KZN
Two security guards have been shot and wounded in a cash-in-transit heist on the N2 southbound, KZN
Mthatha residents accuse KSD Municipality of cutting power supply
King Sabatha Dalindyebo residents allege they have been served with high municipal bills.
Macpherson expresses condolences following collapse of Ormonde building
Macpherson expresses condolences following collapse of Ormonde building
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, has expressed his deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to those injured, following the partial collapse of a building in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, where nine people have tragically died.
Visiting the site on...
Chemicals seized at Gauteng makeshift manufacturing facility
Chemicals seized at Gauteng makeshift manufacturing facility
Members of the Serious Commercial Crime Investigation of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) has seized chemicals and manufactured detergents worth millions of rands at the Windmill Park informal settlement in Boksburg.The operation was conducted following information received from a brand holder...
Shibiri to give evidence at Madlanga Commission on Wednesday
Madlanga Inquiry is probing the infiltration of the criminal justice system by syndicates.
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Steenhuisen insists on tight foot-and-mouth vaccine control
The Department of Agriculture was briefing the portfolio committee on foot -and-mouth disease
Western Cape police reinforced by return of senior detectives
This was revealed the release of the crime statistics for the province for third quarter
23% of SA children aged 6–14 overweight or obese: Gauteng health
The department is stepping up efforts to combat rising childhood obesity.
Six killed in Polokwane crash involving taxis
Two people sustained serious injuries, while four others survived.
Police launch inquest into deadly Johannesburg building collapse
The exact cause of the incident is still unclear at this stage
Google Opens Applications for AI-Focused Accelerator Africa 10 Program
Growth-stage startups across Africa can now apply for the latest edition of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, a three-month hybrid program focused on companies building artificial intelligence-driven solutions. The 12-week “AI First” initiative, known as Accelerator Africa 10, targets Series A startups based on the continent or developing Africa-focused products powered by artificial...
Africa’s Next Global Export Won’t Be Minerals. It Will Be AI
By Sir Roger Jantio I’ve been fortunate to invest in several AI funding rounds—from pre-seed to Series B to F—and to see up close how billions have flowed into algorithms so massive they may soon struggle under their own weight. But the real frontier of artificial intelligence isn’t about size; it’s about specialization, context, efficiency, and purpose. That’s […]
Macpherson calls for accountability over Ormonde building collapse
Macpherson says the owner of the building must be held responsible..
Two additional charges for Bellarmine Mugabe, co-accused: NPA
The pair briefly appeared in Court on and their case was postponed to Thursday
President Ramaphosa lauds eThekwini for early recovery
President Ramaphosa lauds eThekwini for early recovery
President Cyril Ramaphosa says eThekwini has moved from the brink of decline to early recovery but warned that stabilisation must now give way to structural economic reform if the metro is to achieve catalytic growth.
Addressing stakeholders at the Presidential eThekwini Working Group meeting at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli...
Nkuna to restore governance at College of Cape Town
Nkuna to restore governance at College of Cape Town
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has appointed Dr Robert Nkuna as Administrator of the College of Cape Town,following what government described as disturbing evidence of governance failures at the institution.
The intervention follows the findings of a Stabilisation and Governance Support Team (SGST), which...