Alleged diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg to apply for bail
Liebenberg and his co-accused face multiple charges including fraud, racketeering and theft.
South Africa
DJ Sumbody’s alleged killer Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe back in court
Sefoka was killed in a hail of bullets in Woodmead in November 2022.
News24 | Gauteng premier suspends two community safety officials amid financial irregularities probe
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended the provincial community safety head of department, Nontsikelelo Sisulu, and the department’s chief financial officer, Mduduzi Malope.
News24 | SA ‘deeply concerned’ over Eswatini’s agreement to house dangerous US deportees
The South African government has raised security concerns over the Kingdom of Eswatini’s decision to house dangerous immigrant criminals from the US, whose countries of origin refuse to take them back.
Gauteng receives over 600 000 online applications for Grade 1 & 8
Parents have until end of August to apply for Grade 1 and 8 placements, says education dept.
Kimberley family pleads for arrests in Shanay Solomons brutal killing
Police say a postmortem will determine if she was raped before being killed.
Pretoria worried about US-Eswatini deportation deal
Eswatini says US transported the convicted criminals of various nationalities on a special flight
State seeks arrest of Booysen’s co-accused in Wainstein murder trial
Judge warns absentees may lose bail as State seeks arrest warrant in underworld murder trial.
NPA won’t oppose bail for 10 Ekurhuleni cops in theft case
Cops accused of stealing cigarettes, cash and Panado during raid; bail hearing resumes Wednesday.
Ntuli deploys Mobile police units to serve far-flung communities
To prioritise areas where communities complain police stations are far and high crime hot spots.
News24 | More than 20 dead in two days on KZN roads
Over 20 people have been killed on KwaZulu-Natal roads in several accidents over the past two days.
News24 | Former SAA board member Kwinana accuses State of delay tactics in extortion case
Former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana has accused the State of employing delaying tactics in her criminal case, claiming the matter is affecting her health and finances.
North West man sentenced to life for murdering his partner Emphokile
In delivering judgment, magistrate Bhuti Zulu highlights Mogongwa’s lack of remorse.
Suspect nabbed in Eersterust murder, no link yet to burnt bodies
Gauteng police probe if man arrested in Polokwane is tied to four burnt bodies in Tshwane.
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Swedish PM Draws Criticism for Using ChatGPT in Policy Work
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is facing backlash after revealing that he routinely consults artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and LeChat to gather second opinions on political matters. In an interview with the business daily Dagens industri, Kristersson, who leads Sweden’s center-right coalition government, said he uses AI to explore alternative viewpoints and assess...
ACTS Launches Pan‑African AI Institute to Drive Responsible Innovation on the Continent
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) has officially launched the ACTS AI Institute (ACAII), a Pan‑African initiative aimed at advancing responsible and locally relevant artificial intelligence across the continent. Unveiled on July 17, 2025, ACAII will serve as a hub for research, policy development, capacity-building, and innovation in AI tailored to Africa’s social, economic, […]
AI Lights the Way: How Artificial Intelligence Is Powering Africa’s Off-Grid Energy Revolution
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a game-changer in Africa’s long-standing energy access crisis, especially in rural areas where traditional grid infrastructure has failed to reach. Across sub-Saharan Africa, over 600 million people still lack access to electricity. But now, smart software is helping bridge the gap. In places like Benin, where just 18% of rural […]
Minister Malatsi Calls for Locally Built, Inclusive AI at Google’s South Africa Summit
South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has called for a unified national approach to artificial intelligence that reflects local realities and benefits all citizens. Speaking at Google’s AI in Action event on Tuesday, Malatsi urged industry, academia, and government to work together to build an inclusive AI ecosystem rooted in South […]
News24 | ‘My wives have been in business for many years’: Tender outrage unjustified, says ANC boss
ANC KwaZulu-Natal heavyweight Thanduxolo Sabelo’s response to criticism about his two wives standing to benefit from the R2.9 billion nutrition tender in KwaZulu-Natal is that the two women have been in business for many years.
Google Highlights the Impact of Technology at AI in Action event
Google highlighted the impact of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools on the South African innovation landscape and business scenes at the AI in Action event held in Cape Town on July 31st. The event, attended by various stakeholders in the tech ecosystem, business community, and media was an opportunity for Google to reaffirm its commitment […]