SUNDAY, 21 DECEMBER 2025, 04:45
SADC Summit approves deployment of Panel of Elders
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has approved the deployment of a Panel of Elders and a Mediation Reference Group to Madagascar to support efforts aimed at restoring political stability, constitutional order and democratic governance.This was announced in a communiqué issued following the virtual Extraordinary...
JMPD says the congestion is caused by flooding following extreme rainfall in the area.
President Ramaphosa urges unity and inclusive dialogue
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for unity, dialogue and regional cooperation as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) concluded its virtual Extraordinary Summit on the political and security situation in Madagascar.Delivering closing remarks at the summit on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa said the engagements by...
SADC Extraordinary Summit considers Madagascar report
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will consider a report on the political and security situation in Madagascar.Speaking at a virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government convened on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa thanked regional leaders for responding to his...
Kruger National Park implements gate quotas to avoid overcrowding
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised day visitors planning to visit the Kruger National Park (KNP) during the festive season that gate quotas will be in place to prevent overcrowding on the roads and facilities.
“Once daily quotas are reached, only pre-booked visitors will be allowed entry....
Eastern Cape police opened 45 cases, arrest 31 for illegal circumcision and initiation law breaches.
The Inquiry is looking into suspended South Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.
South Africa’s economy is turning the corner
By Nomonde MnukwaAs the year draws to a close and we stand on the threshold of a new year in 2026, the prevailing sentiment regarding our economy is one of confident optimism. Despite the formidable challenges our economy has navigated, we are now definitively turning the corner, accelerating towards a more stable and prosperous economic...
The South African Weather Service briefs media on the December and seasonal weather outlook.
NTCSA provides update on Mozal electricity supply agreement negotiations
The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has confirmed that it is committed to concluding a new electricity supply agreement with the Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique.
In an update on the Mozal smelter, the NTCSA said it is committed to a new agreement as well as to protect South African...
The ANC says DJ Warras championed rule of law, using his platform to fight hijacking of buildings.
The Department of Health has launched a sweeping “due diligence investigation” into a series of hospital refurbishment projects that have already burnt through millions in what may amount to irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
DJ Warras was gunned down in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday afternoon.
MMC Tshwaku says police have identified a woman as a person of interest in the murder of DJ Warras
Eastern Cape Safety MEC, Xolile Nqatha, condemns the shooting incident of eight people in Gqeberha
Johannesburg Water says measures are in place to support residents still experiencing water issues.
OpenAI is in discussions with Amazon over a potential investment and an agreement to use the company’s artificial intelligence chips, CNBC confirmed on Tuesday. The details remain fluid and subject to change, but the investment could exceed $10 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because the […]
Zambia has taken a step toward accelerating enterprise-level artificial intelligence adoption following an executive AI briefing convened by the Ministry of Technology and Science in partnership with Pranary. The Executive Artificial Intelligence Briefing, held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, brought together 30 senior decision-makers for a focused discussion on deploying AI at scale in 2025. […]
Pan-African technology group Cassava Technologies has partnered with AI-powered tools provider Gebeya to launch Gebeya Dala, a suite of artificial intelligence tools designed to help Africans create digital content using Cassava’s data centers and infrastructure. According to a statement, the collaboration combines Cassava’s cloud and graphics processing unit infrastructure with Gebeya’s...
Fynd, an AI-native retail technology platform backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, has officially expanded into South Africa, marking its entry into the African market through a partnership with Surtee Group, one of the country’s established luxury and fashion retailers. The move comes as South Africa’s e-commerce sector continues to grow rapidly. According to Statista, […]
An estimated 90% of South Africans have built their homes incrementally with cash, without access to title deeds, payslips or formal employment, leaving millions excluded from the formal credit system. Until this largely informal property equity is unlocked, South Africa’s economic growth could remain below 1%, according to proponents of a new technology-driven solution. Businessman […]