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Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has told Parliament’s Portfolio Committee that his department only discovered fabricated AI-generated citations in South Africa’s draft national AI policy after the media reported them first — an admission that lays bare an oversight failure that has set the country’s AI governance agenda back by more than a […]
Seitlholo visits Kai !Garib Municipality over water and sanitation challenges
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will on Friday undertake a working visit to the Kai !Garib Local Municipality in the Northern Cape to engage municipal leadership on critical water and sanitation challenges affecting communities in the area.
The visit follows the latest Blue and Green...
Authorities intercept drugs worth R998.2 million at Beitbridge Port of Entry
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has commended border guards and law enforcement agencies following the successful interception of a massive drug consignment with an estimated street value of approximately R998.2 million at the Beitbridge Port of...
Social Grant beneficiaries urged to switch to Black Cards before deadline
Postbank has reminded all social grant beneficiaries currently using South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards to urgently replace them with the new Postbank Black Cards before the 31 August 2026 deadline.
In a statement on Wednesday, Postbank said there was only two grant payment months left...
Health officials warn that the clashes will make it difficult to tackle the outbreak of the disease.
KZN Finance encourages Public-Private Partnership approach for Ugu water project
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has urged the Ugu District Municipality to consider adopting a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model for the proposed Cwabeni Bulk Water Supply Upgrade Project.
In a letter addressed to Ugu District Mayor, Sikhumbuzo Mqadi, Rodgers underscored the...
Mogotsi faces five charges, including defeating the ends of justice and perjury.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
The incident, which is suspected to be linked to extortion, happened on Wednesday night.
Minister welcomes increase in tourist arrivals
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has welcomed the increase in international tourism arrivals in the month of April 2026 which is the highest increase the country has seen since the start of the year.“This is our highest monthly year-on-year increase since the start of the year. This means that despite the ongoing conflict in the...
Marion Island overwintering team returns to SA
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the 2025/26 Marion Island overwintering team back to South Africa, after his instruction for their urgent evacuation after delays affecting the departure of the SA Agulhas II relief voyage.
The team comprises experts from various disciplines,...
The NPA says the pair is challenging the arrest warrants issued against them.
The bank announces policy rate decision in Pretoria this afternoon amid rising fuel prices
Authorities confirmed that the truck was loaded with approximately 713 000 grams of methaqualone.
Lehlogonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke is facing 20 charges, including attempted murder.
The extort case is due to be re-enrolled in the Delmas Magistrate’s Court this Thursday morning
Brown Mogotsi is facing charges including defeating the ends of justice.
The Nkabinde Enquiry was probing suspended Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.
Sibanyoni and the three co-accused are facing charges of extortion and money laundering.
Bafana Bafana have the nation behind them
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Bafana Bafana will carry the hopes and dreams of the nation with them as they head to the FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Mexico, the United States of America, and Canada from next month.
The President said this on Wednesday night during a send-off dinner for the men’s national football squad and...
Five people were prevented from leaving due to immigration and documentation concerns.