10 years for man caught smuggling 400 kg of cocaine in Western Cape
Six suspects accused of murder and dealing in drugs to appear in court on Friday.
South Africa
LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 12 June
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Treasury provides update on funding programme
Treasury provides update on funding programme
South Africa has successfully achieved its budgeted foreign currency funding requirement for the 2026/27 fiscal year, National Treasury has said.“The foreign funding programme, amounting to approximately US$3.2 billion, has been fully funded through concessional financing secured from development finance institutions and multilateral...
Bafana Bafana showed resilience in tough World Cup fixture
Bafana Bafana showed resilience in tough World Cup fixture
Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has praised Bafana Bafana’s relentless effort and attitude to never give up following their 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the FIFA World Cup opening game on Thursday night.”Our boys showed resilience against all odds. They never folded and kept it...
Tiffany Meek murder case over son Jayden-Lee resumes in Palm Ridge
The State is set to call the scholar transport driver who last saw Jayden-Lee before he vanished.
Free State Health opens new facility, increasing access for children
Free State Health opens new facility, increasing access for children
The Free State Department of Health is expanding access to minimally invasive cardiac care for children with the opening of the Paediatric Cardiology Catheterisation Laboratory at Universitas Academic Hospital.
The digitally enabled state‑of‑the‑art facility will serve children from the Free State and...
SAPS warns against buying or selling goods through online platforms
SAPS warns against buying or selling goods through online platforms
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has warned community members to be vigilant when buying or selling goods through online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and other online trading sites.
The warning follows a carjacking and armed robbery incident reported in Motherwell on Wednesday, at approximately...
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day 119 | 12 June
The public hearings into allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption continue.
Chin up, Bafana Bafana
Chin up, Bafana Bafana
While they had a disappointing start in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening game, government has commended Bafana Bafana following their match against Mexico on Thursday night.“Government commends Bafana Bafana for their spirited performance in their opening match against Mexico in the FIFA World Cup. While the final score was not what the nation had hoped...
12 suspects nabbed for attempted abalone poaching in Cape Town
The suspects were arrested during SANPark’s operation at Table Mountain’s Cape Point section.
Findings into Dr Alulutho Mazwi’s death to be released: Motsoaledi
Motsoaledi says individuals implicated in the investigation will be dealt with accordingly.
eThekwini tourism sector rebounds as visitor numbers rise
eThekwini tourism sector rebounds as visitor numbers rise
With its year-round warm weather, golden beaches and rich cultural heritage, eThekwini continues to strengthen its position as a leading tourism destination, attracting growing numbers of visitors to the city.
According to eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba, during the 2025 festive season the city recorded approximately...
eThekwini ramps up multi-billion-rand water projects to strengthen supply
eThekwini ramps up multi-billion-rand water projects to strengthen supply
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is pressing ahead with multi-billion-rand water infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening water security, stabilising supply and improving service delivery across the city.
The Lower uMkhomazi Bulk Water Supply Scheme, which includes a storage dam, a water...
Shebe Maburna back in court for bail appeal
Shebe Maburna’s third attempt for bail on new facts was denied.
Experts urge safer driving to reduce preventable road deaths
The experts say dangerous driving habits contribute significantly to fatalities.
9 Bangladeshi nationals stopped at OR Tambo over fake visas
Nine Bangladeshi nationals were refused entry into SA and arrangements were made for their return
Western Cape says storm damage estimated at R10 billion
The provincial government says additional funding will be sought from the national government.
Murder accused Tiffany Meek back in court on Friday
Meek faces several charged including murder and defeating the ends of justice for Jayden’s death.
Maghreb Countries Push AI Education and Research as Algeria Positions Itself as Regional Leader
The five Maghreb countries in western and central North Africa — Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Mauritania — are making steady progress in developing artificial intelligence education and research within universities and beyond, with Algeria emerging as the regional pacesetter. Algeria launched its first AI and cybersecurity start-up cluster earlier this year, aimed at bridging […]
South African Voice AI Stumbles on Local Accents, Latency and Languages — UCT and Untapped AI Push for Local Solutions
South African businesses are rolling out AI voice agents at speed, but most were built in the United States — sounding American, “thinking” in English and processing calls through servers on the other side of the world. Researchers at the University of Cape Town and Cape Town startup Untapped AI argue the problem runs deeper […]
Conservation Scientists Weigh AI’s Promise and Pitfalls for African Biodiversity Work
Artificial intelligence is emerging as both an opportunity and a risk for African biodiversity conservation, with scientists warning that uncritical use of AI tools could undermine ecological insight and reinforce existing biases — even as the technology promises new ways to process the overwhelming volumes of data the field relies on. Conservationists routinely analyze decades […]