
Gauteng malaria outbreak claims 11 lives since January
The Gauteng DoH has issued an alert following a rise in malaria cases
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The Gauteng DoH has issued an alert following a rise in malaria cases
SAPS expresses concern on the publication of leaked affidavits
The Gauteng South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Counter Intelligence Operation says it has noted with serious concern the circulation and publication of leaked affidavits linked to ongoing investigations into drug-related criminal networks in the country.
The SAPS noted the publication of certain information and...

Disgruntled legal practitioners accuse the state attorney’s office of sidelining black lawyers.

Labour unions at the Prasa have tabled a demand for a 15% salary increase.

Suspended EMPD Deputy Chief, Mkhwanazi and another senior municipal official appears in court

The East African Community has adopted a declaration committing member states to establish a Regional AI Technologies Fund, as Uganda advances plans to host what backers describe as Africa’s first AI factory and continental financiers line up billions of dollars for the sector. The declaration, adopted in Kigali, comes alongside a $10 billion initiative jointly […]

The state and defence in the Meyiwa murder trial have agreed that Ntanzi can be cross-examined.

A 21-year-old Rwandan artist studying in France has sparked widespread debate about AI in music after an amapiano-inspired track he created using AI tools went viral, racking up more than 13 million combined YouTube views and climbing charts across Europe and Africa — all without being publicly credited to him. Elvin Cena originally recorded “Let […]

Intel and Origin Research and Innovation Labs have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand AI education and skills development across African academic institutions, with a focus on building locally grounded innovation ecosystems. The partnership aims to provide educators and students with practical technology capabilities through faculty enablement, curriculum integration, hands-on...

Suspended Tshwane Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi is testifying at the Madlanga Commission.

Kenya will host AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya in Nairobi from May 19-21, marking the global GITEX brand’s entry into East Africa and what organizers describe as the region’s largest technology and startup event. The event is organized by KAOUN International, the global organizer of GITEX, in partnership with the Office of the Special […]

In its 2024 Annual Report, the Insurance Crime Bureau (ICB) warned that fraud and organised crime costs South African insurers up billions if not actively disrupted. The actual true cost of fraud echoed by the ICB extends far beyond financial losses, it impacts operational efficiency, drives up premiums and erodes the trust that underpins the […]
Over 1 300 cattle in Lusikisiki vaccinated against FMD
More than 1 300 cattle in the Eastern Cape’s Ngobozana Administrative area in Lusikisiki, have been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) as efforts to contain the spread of the disease continue.The vaccination drive, conducted on Friday, forms part of a broader provincial campaign that has seen over 302 000 cattle...
Restoring border integrity through technology, innovation and legislation
By Andrea Naicker South Africa’s duty to protect its citizens, uphold the rule of law, and safeguard the integrity of its borders is not only a constitutional duty, but also a moral imperative. In recent years, government has tackled this responsibility with resolve, innovation and measurable progress....

Veteran actress and former beauty queen Cynthia Shange has died at the age of 76.

He is facing charges including theft, defeating the ends of justice among others.

Progress is being made on South Africa’s AI policy as the 1,000th school is connected.

A suspect faces charges of murder and attempted murder following a fatal shooting in Emmarentia

Setlabo Thaba had solicited donations under false pretences.

Two people died and three were injured in Ntshongweni, after they were shot on their way to funeral.

The Education department will open the 2027 Online Learner Admission System, on Monday.