Three people gunned down in separate incidents on Cape Flats
A man has been killed in a drive-by shooting incident in Cafda Village in Retreat.
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South Africa Plans AI Content Disclosure Rules and Fact-Checking Platform to Combat Misinformation
Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has outlined the government’s plans to combat misinformation, disinformation and malinformation, including proposals for a public fact-checking platform, restrictions on fake news broadcasts, and mandatory disclosure of AI-generated content on digital platforms. Tabling the Government Communication and Information System’s (GCIS) Budget Vote...
African Farmers Turn to Cow Facial Recognition and AI Soil Analysis to Head Off Looming Food Crisis
African farmers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence — from cow facial recognition to AI-generated soil analysis — to head off a looming food crisis as the continent’s annual spending on imported food edges closer to $100 billion. The continent is increasingly reliant on foreign markets for everyday staples such as sugar, rice and wheat, […]
Probe into deadly Mpumalanga crash
Probe into deadly Mpumalanga crash
An investigation into a crash between a minibus taxi and a bus that claimed the lives of 10 people along the R39 Road in Mpumalanga is underway.“Ten people died in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a bus on the R39 Road between Standerton and Morgenzon on Thursday, 21 May 2026, around 5:15 am. All ten deceased were occupants of...
LIVE | Accused in Witness D’s murder in court for bail application
Murder accused Matipandile Sotheni is expected to return to court on Thursday, 21 May 2026.
Municipalities outline plans to tackle water challenges at SAHRC inquiry
Municipalities outline plans to tackle water challenges at SAHRC inquiry
Three Gauteng municipalities appeared before the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Tuesday to respond to concerns over water supply disruptions, deteriorating infrastructure, and service delivery challenges affecting residents across the province.
Representatives from Merafong City Local...
Government intensifies efforts to accelerate land reform
Government intensifies efforts to accelerate land reform
Government is intensifying efforts to accelerate land reform, strengthen tenure security and modernise land administration systems as part of efforts to address historical inequalities and rural underdevelopment.This is according to Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, who presented the...
Fannie Nkosi’s theft case postponed, lawyers withdraw
Fannie Nkosi faces charges of theft and defeating the ends of justice.
UPDATE | Death toll from crash between bus and taxi in Mpumalanga now at 10
One person sustained serious injuries, while two more occupants escaped with slight injuries
Gauteng Health urges disability grant applicants to use free facilities for SASSA forms
Gauteng Health Department encourages use of community health centres for disability grants forms…
Parliament and Unisa to host Constitution colloquim in Cape Town
Parliament and Unisa to host Constitution colloquim in Cape Town
Parliament, in partnership with the University of South Africa (UNISA), will host a joint colloquium on Friday to commemorate 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution.
The event, themed “Celebrating 30 Years of South Africa’s Constitution in a rapidly changing world”, will take place at the temporary National...
One shot dead, 3 wounded in Kraaifontein on Cape Flats
A 50-year-old victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical in Kraaifontein.
LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 21 May 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is expected to continue at the High Court in Pretoria on Thursday
Head-on crash between bus and taxi in Mpumalanga claims 9 lives
One person sustained serious injuries, while two more occupants escaped with slight injuries
KlevaMova drives growth in affordable Gautrain travel
KlevaMova drives growth in affordable Gautrain travel
Nearly 15 000 people have applied for the Gautrain’s discounted KlevaMova affordability product within its first year, with the initiative now accounting for approximately 11% of all Gautrain passenger trips.
Launched in May 2025, KlevaMova offers qualifying passengers a 50% discount on Gautrain fares.
The product is aimed at...
E-waste recycling pilot project launched in Mthatha
E-waste recycling pilot project launched in Mthatha
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, has launched an e-waste collection and recycling pilot project in Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape.
Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, Swarts described the initiative as a “practical and timely intervention” aimed at strengthening waste management,...
LIVE | Sergeant Fannie Nkosi court appearance
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is appearing at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court.
Botswana State Visit a “coming together of brethren” – President Ramaphosa
Botswana State Visit a “coming together of brethren” – President Ramaphosa
The State Visit to Botswana is not merely a diplomatic formality, but a “coming together of brethren from the same family”.This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who delivered remarks at a State Banquet hosted by Botswana President Duma Boko on the first day of the two-day visit to the...
Government intensifies preparations for Local Government Elections
Government intensifies preparations for Local Government Elections
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, says government has intensified preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November 2026.Delivering the 2026/27 Budget Vote for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in Parliament on Wednesday, Hlabisa said...
TMPD impounds illegal public transport vehicles
The TMPD operation, which was conducted in Pretoria West, included business inspections
NGO urges child support grant increase amid rising inflation
NGO says the government should increase the child support grant as rising inflation continues…