DBE launches mother tongue-based bilingual assessments for Grade 4
Th dept says the assessments represent a major step toward a more equitable education system.
South Africa
Case against rape victim Ndinainwi Mabuke’s murder suspect postponed
Accused killer of key witness in Muritho rape case has court matter postponed to next Tuesday.
Matriculants urged to refrain from unsafe pens-down celebrations
Matriculants across the country will finish writing their last paper on Thursday.
KZN Premier calls on residents to heed weather warnings
This comes after three people were reported missing amid heavy rains that led to flooding.
Thousands arrested SAPS during Safer Festive Season operations
The Safer Festive Season raids resulted in police seizing goods worth 4 million rand and weapons.
Activists demand clear GBVF plan as 16 days of Activism begins
Activists urge clear GBVF plan, funding and behaviour change as 16 Days of Activism begins.
Hlabisa calls for religious leaders to combat gender-based violence
Hlabisa calls for religious leaders to combat gender-based violence
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has urged religious leaders to promote peace and stability and to assist in creating safe spaces for women and children, free from fear and violence.
The call comes as the country continues to confront the issue of gender-based...
President Ramaphosa attends 7th African Union-European Union Summit
President Ramaphosa attends 7th African Union-European Union Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Angola to attend the 7th African Union-European Union Summit.
The summit kicks off today and will close on Tuesday.
“The 7th AU-EU Summit takes place at a time of unprecedented threats to...
eThekwini mayor calls for stronger systems to tackle corruption
eThekwini mayor calls for stronger systems to tackle corruption
A multipronged approach to curb fraud and corruption and create clean, accountable governance is central to winning the fight against unethical practices.
This was the key message at the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Seminar held recently at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre.
The seminar forms part...
Hawks member and Tembisa hospital official’s case postponed
Hawks officer and Tembisa Hospital official charged with corruption after alleged R1000 bribe.
Two more suspects arrested in Inxiweni school double murder case
This fllows the murder of school’s principal Ruth Tada and admin staff member Nomafu Njombini.
The defence in the Meyiwa trial calls for new witness
The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has called a witness to testify in the High Court
Samsung Hints Future Galaxy AI Features May Require Paid Subscriptions
Samsung may be preparing to charge for upcoming Galaxy AI features, signaling a shift familiar to users of “free” AI services. While current Galaxy AI functions will remain free for now, new capabilities could fall behind a paywall, according to language spotted on Samsung’s US Newsroom by SammyFans. The company states that basic Galaxy AI […]
South Africa’s Mzxit AI Builds Data-Labelling Infrastructure To Speed AI Adoption Across Emerging Markets
Mzxit AI, a South African startup founded in 2022, is developing data-infrastructure tools designed to help fintech, e-commerce and enterprise sectors in emerging markets structure and label their data at scale. Based in Johannesburg and led by founder Samuel Ngobeni, the platform converts raw, unstructured business data — including transactions, inventory records and agricultural metrics […]
South African Climate-Tech Firm Raises Nearly $15 Million For AI Home-Energy Platform
South African climate-technology company Plentify has closed an oversubscribed funding round, raising nearly US $15 million. The company’s AI-driven platform connects home appliances with cleaner, cheaper energy by shifting consumption away from peak periods. The round was led by E3 Capital and included backing from Secha Capital, Buffet Investments, Fireball Capital, the Endeavor SA Harvest […]
G20 Wraps South Africa Summit With Focus On Critical Minerals, Jobs And Artificial Intelligence
World leaders at the G20 summit in South Africa opened the final day on Sunday with a plenary session held by President Cyril Ramaphosa titled “A Fair and a Just Future for All Critical Minerals; Decent Work; Artificial Intelligence.” The session highlighted the importance of supply chains for critical minerals, employment issues and the role […]
UAE Pledges $1 Billion To Expand AI Infrastructure And Services Across Africa
The United Arab Emirates has announced a $1 billion investment to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure and AI-powered services across Africa, a move aimed at supporting countries in meeting their national development goals. Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, UAE minister of state, launched the “AI for Development Initiative” on Saturday during the G20 leaders’ summit in […]
KZN shelters over 100 residents after floods
KZN says it is providing temporary shelter after floods.
Durban innovators shine at Global Entrepreneurship Festival
Durban innovators shine at Global Entrepreneurship Festival
Durban’s innovators were among the top achievers at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) held in Accra, Ghana, from 21–23 November 2025.
The festival is recognised as Africa’s largest platform for enterprise and innovation.
Hosted during Global Entrepreneurship Week, this year’s event brought together thought...
CoGTA Minister working on finding solutions to end GBVF
CoGTA Minister says he’ll meet with the inter-governmental committee to find solutions to end GBVF
Cross examination of Modack to continue at Western Cape High Court
The cross examination of alleged underworld figure, Nafiz Modack, is expected to continue.