IEC flags generative AI and hyper-local disinformation as risk ahead of local elections

As South Africa prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections, the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its use in hyper-local disinformation campaigns has emerged as a key concern for the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).

IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya warned that the...

Government committed to localisation in ITP programme

Government committed to localisation in ITP programme

Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy Samantha Graham-Maré has pushed back against misinformation in the public on the role of local players in South Africa’s Independent Transmission Project (ITP) Programme.

The Deputy Minister was speaking at the Disinformation Dialogue...

Steenhuisen calls for urgent resolution to secure sugar mills

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has raised serious concern over the escalating crisis facing the sugar industry following the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett.

Steenhuisen said urgent intervention is needed to secure the operation of key sugar mills ahead of the April crushing season.

According to the Department of...

Dtic Minister commits to investigating governance issues

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says he remains committed to investigating issues related to governance and malfeasance as they relate to the Film and Television Production Incentive.

The Minister led a delegation of senior officials from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), including...

eThekwini Municipality reaffirms commitment to disability inclusion

The eThekwini Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive, accessible, and people-centred city.

During a recent public consultation with the disability sector on the city’s Draft Annual Report 2024/25, the municipality underscored its focus on ensuring that service delivery responds...

SAPS, SANDF work to finalises deployment plan

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have met to finalise the deployment plan of the defence force in Gauteng and the Western Cape, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has said.“I can confirm that the SAPS National Commissioner General...

SAPS, SANDF work to finalise deployment plan

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have met to finalise the deployment plan of the defence force in Gauteng and the Western Cape, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has said.“I can confirm that the SAPS National Commissioner General...

South Africa to receive one million FMD vaccine

The first consignment of one million high-potency Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina is expected to arrive in South Africa this weekend, bringing much-needed relief to the most affected provinces and regions.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said the shipment marks the first phase of a...

Police conduct over 3000 compliance inspections 

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has conducted 3 728 compliance inspections at business premises, such as gun dealers and security companies, in terms of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.The Act places strict obligations on licence holders to ensure safe storage, proper authorisation, and accountability for all licensed...

Police conduct over 3 000 compliance inspections 

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has conducted 3 728 compliance inspections at business premises, such as gun dealers and security companies, in terms of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.The Act places strict obligations on licence holders to ensure safe storage, proper authorisation, and accountability for all licensed...

Home Affairs ramps up digitilisation efforts

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has assured Parliament that the department is intensifying efforts to improve service delivery, starting with eliminating long queues through collaboration with banks on the rollout of the Digital ID.

The Department of Home Affairs is set to launch the first group of bank branches offering Home...