Gauteng crime wardens programme should have never existed: EFF
The party says the establishment of the unit was an illegal and politically motivated experiment.
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Fire destroys key grazing camp leaving Niani farmers reeling
Last week, the blaze ravaged more than 1500 hectares of grassland.
News24 | Public Protector finds Lesufi’s crime prevention wardens irregular and unlawful
The Public Protector found that establishing and deploying the controversial Gauteng crime prevention wardens to conduct policing was irregular, unlawful and inconsistent with the Constitution.
Establishment of Gauteng Crime Wardens ‘Irregular’: Public Protector
The CPWs participated in over 51 000 police operations between May and September 2023
News24 | Two new multimillionaires minted as SA’s PowerBall jackpots make history
South Africa now boasts two new overnight multimillionaires as historic wins emerged from Tuesday’s PowerBall and PowerBall PLUS draws – this year’s biggest jackpots.
Police disperse protest at WC school amid bullying row
The bullying incident at the school has garnered widespread condemnation and outrage.
JMPD arrests 7 officers for alleged extortion and kidnapping
he officers are accused of demanding money from an illegal miners.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Hot and humid conditions in Eastern Cape, KZN; fine and warm elsewhere
The South African Weather Service has warned of hot and humid conditions in parts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Witness in Limpopo pig farm murder claims he was tortured by police
De Wet has told the court he was tortured by police on the day of his arrest
Burkina Faso Partners with National Broadcaster to Use AI for Inclusive Communication and Linguistic Accessibility
The Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications of Burkina Faso has signed a landmark agreement with Radio and Television of Burkina (RTB) to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the country’s public communication systems. The partnership, formalized on October 21, 2025, by Minister Dr. Aminata Zerbo/Sabane and RTB Director General Atéridar Galip Some, marks […]
Kenya’s AI Skilling Initiative Sets Benchmark for Africa’s Digital Workforce Development
Kenya’s AI Skilling Initiative (AINSI) is emerging as a model for African nations seeking to build the skills and talent base needed to participate in the continent’s fast-growing digital economy. With AI projected to create up to 230 million digital jobs across Africa by 2030, the initiative underscores how coordinated national leadership can translate ambition […]
GSMA Launches Pan-African Collaboration to Build Inclusive AI Language Models
The GSMA, together with a coalition of major technology and telecom partners, has announced a continent-wide collaboration to strengthen Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem by developing inclusive African AI language models. The initiative was unveiled at MWC Kigali 2025, under the banner “AI Language Models in Africa, by Africa, for Africa.” It brings together leading […]
Telkom FutureMakers and UK–SA Tech Hub Launch AI Readiness Accelerator to Empower South African Startups
Telkom FutureMakers, in partnership with the UK–SA Tech Hub (an initiative of the UK Government), has launched the AI Readiness Accelerator, a six-month programme designed to equip South African startups with the tools, talent, and technical capacity to harness artificial intelligence (AI) as a competitive edge. “Unlike other programmes that teach you, this one builds […]
Welkom lawyer slapped with three life sentences for raping minors
During sentencing, Advocate Amanda Bester argued that the man posed a severe danger to society.
News24 | Eastern Cape forensics manager caught ‘drunk driving’ in state vehicle
An Eastern Cape Department of Health manager has been arrested for alleged drunk driving – in a state vehicle.
Two elderly people killed in Ladysmith house fire
The provincial disaster management centre was ordered to determine the cause of the fire.
Vietnam visit set to unlock trade, investment and skills exchange opportunities
Vietnam visit set to unlock trade, investment and skills exchange opportunities
By Dikeledi Molobela
Hanoi, Vietnam – The buzz in Hanoi is unmistakable. Streets draped in vibrant red flags, and gold stars ripple in the autumn breeze, while the hum of motorbikes mingles with the soft chatter of locals anticipating the arrival of a special guest.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to...
Tembisa Hospital an active crime scene: OUTA
A handful of OUTA members demonstrated outside the hospital today.
‘Traffic wardens in Gauteng to be trained, granted police powers’
Panyaza emphasised that wardens are trained in line with the National Road Traffic Act.
Call to expand internship opportunities for graduates
Call to expand internship opportunities for graduates
The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has urged the private sector to open its doors wider to young graduates in South Africa by creating more internship opportunities.The Deputy Minister described youth unemployment as a national emergency.Gina was speaking at a gala dinner hosted by the...
New partnership to strengthen evidence-based healthcare policy in SA
New partnership to strengthen evidence-based healthcare policy in SA
A groundbreaking collaboration between the Department of Health, the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Stellenbosch University aims to transform healthcare policy decision-making in South Africa.
The Evidence to Decision (E2D) initiative, launched in November 2024, will ensure that healthcare...