
Three people killed in a crash on the Du Toitskloof road in the WC
Three people have died in a crash on the Du Toitskloof road near Paarl.
TUESDAY, 05 MAY 2026, 03:40

Three people have died in a crash on the Du Toitskloof road near Paarl.
Two officials arrested as Home Affairs crackdown on corruption continues
The Department of Home Affairs has made two more arrests of officials implicated in corruption as part of its ongoing internal crackdown, which has already led to 63 dismissals and several arrests.
In a statement on Friday, the department said the latest arrests form part of a broader anti-corruption campaign...

More than 500 people were evacuated to the Setshabelo Primary School after their homes were flooded.

Huawei has hosted its AI Data Center Innovation Summit in Egypt as part of the Huawei Intelligent Africa Congress 2026, releasing the Northern Africa AIDC Reference Design White Paper to provide design and construction guidance for AI data center facilities across the region. Themed “Advancing Industrial All Intelligence for Africa,” the summit brought together customers […]

Banks around the world are bracing for a new wave of AI-powered cyberattacks, with regulators and policymakers issuing fresh warnings about the technology’s potential to exploit longstanding vulnerabilities in financial systems. The concern centers on Mythos, the latest and most capable AI model from Anthropic, the company behind the Claude chatbot. The model is not […]

Two senior South African Department of Communications officials have been identified as the focus of the investigation into AI-hallucinated references in the withdrawn Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy, according to government sources cited by Sunday newspaper Rapport. The officials are Dumisani Sondlo, the department’s AI policy head, and Mlindi Mashologu, deputy director-general...

SANEF says consequences are die as journalists can’t cover Cape Flats crime due to safety

Italian fitness equipment manufacturer Technogym has expanded its multi-year partnership with Google Cloud, integrating Gemini AI into its equipment as the wellness industry shifts toward hyper-personalized, AI-driven training experiences. The Technogym AI Coach allows users to interact with equipment through voice, text and photographs rather than navigating layered menus. A user can ask the...

Tommy Mthombeni says 27-year-old Mazwi Kubheka’s statement is still being investigated
Hundreds displaced in eThekwini fire as emergency teams praised for swift response
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, has commended emergency and disaster response teams in eThekwini for their speed and efficiency following a devastating fire that displaced hundreds of residents.
A total of 477 people, including 299 children and 178 adults, were...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released new Oscars eligibility rules that explicitly address generative artificial intelligence, requiring that performances and screenplays be the work of humans to qualify for Academy Awards. Under the rules announced Friday, only performances “credited in the film’s legal billing and demonstrably performed by humans with their […]
Southern Africa advances pipeline of investment-ready projects through Great Green Wall Initiative
Southern Africa has taken a decisive step towards unlocking large-scale investment in land restoration, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods, following the conclusion of the Southern African Great Green Wall Initiative (SA GGWI) Regional Capacity Building Workshop held in...
Residents urged to remain vigilant as flooding crisis grips John Taolo Gaetsewe District
Residents in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District in the Northern Cape have been urged to remain vigilant, avoid flooded areas and adhere to safety advisories as severe weather continues to disrupt communities.
The call follows a meeting of the District Joint Operating Coordinating Committee (JOC)...

An unharmed Kubheka presented himself to the police in Vosloorus on Saturday night.

The 17-year-old suspect allegedly killed the 16-year-old victim with a beer bottle on Friday night.

Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba say the suspect will appear in court soon.

Police said the circumstances surrounding his missing persons case are still sketchy

Forecaster Langutelani says the cold front moved across the south-western parts of the province

This follows heavy rains in the area, however no casualties have been reported

Police divers shot and killed a crocodile from a helicopter and found the human remains.

Police divers shot and killed a crocodile from a helicopter and found the human remains.