News24 | Ethics company told to pay back Lotteries money
An investigation by a forensic investigations firm recommended that the National Lotteries Commission claim back hundreds of thousands of rands it paid to a company that advised it on ethics.
South Africa
Gauteng strengthens enforcement of road safety regulations
Gauteng strengthens enforcement of road safety regulations
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport says it is ramping up road safety interventions through stronger enforcement of existing legislation, adoption of technology and stricter compliance with the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA) and National Land Transport Act (NLTA).
This comes after 12 learners died while they...
Meyiwa murder case to focus on defence witness statement
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes on Wednesday morning at the High Court in Pretoria.
Two Marikana mass shooting suspects set to appear in Athlone Court
Two suspects arrested in connection with Marikana mass shooting are set to appear in Athlone Court
Ramaphosa to address Basic Education Sector Lekgotla
Cyril Ramaphosa will focus on Early Childhood Development at the Basic Education Sector Lekgotla
Booysens Magistrate’s Court to reopen after shooting
Two people were killed and three others were wounded outside the court.
Driver in fatal Vanderbijlpark crash to appear in court
Twelve pupils were killed in an accident in Vanderbijlpark on the Vaal on Monday
Driver in fatal Vanderbijlpark crash to appear in court on Thursday
Twelve pupils were killed in an accident in Vanderbijlpark on the Vaal on Monday
News24 | Education key to freedom: SA’s best performing inmate matrics pass with distinctions
It was a red-letter day for two inmates who decided to write their matric exams as they celebrated scoring 85% and 84%, respectively.
South African Startup Launches AI Platform to Improve Road Safety, Fleet Efficiency
A newly established South African startup has launched an artificial intelligence platform aimed at reshaping transportation and mobility across Africa, targeting infrastructure and safety challenges that often limit growth in emerging markets. Founded in late 2025, the company is developing digital tools designed to reduce vehicle breakdowns and road accidents in fast-growing urban areas....
UNESCO, World Bank Urge African Policymakers to Prioritize Sustainable AI
UNESCO and the World Bank convened senior information and communication technology policymakers from across Africa to examine technical and policy approaches for building more resource-efficient and sustainable artificial intelligence systems. The workshop, held Nov. 11 in Conakry, Guinea, brought together policymakers, regulators and industry leaders alongside experts from UNESCO and the World...
“Small AI” Is Driving Africa’s Next Wave of Adoption
Across Africa, artificial intelligence is increasingly being shaped not by billion-dollar data centers or massive compute budgets, but by the rise of “Small AI” — lightweight, mobile-friendly tools designed for affordability, accessibility and real-world use. This shift is helping African countries overcome longstanding barriers such as limited infrastructure, uneven connectivity and...
AI Literacy Is Becoming a Baseline Skill in South Africa’s 2026 Job Market
South Africa’s job market is shifting as artificial intelligence literacy becomes an expected workplace skill, even in roles not traditionally linked to technology. Rather than focusing on coding or specialist technical expertise, the change is centered on the ability to work alongside AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making and output. In 2026, that capability is […]
Studies Show SA Trails The U.S. In AI Implementation By 50%: Confirmed By SA’s Leading Digital Innovation Agency
“South Africa is not short on ambition when it comes to artificial intelligence. What we are short on is execution,” announces Joshua Harvey, Head of Growth at Specno, South Africa’s leading digital innovation agency, the company responsible for launching South Africa’s very own Innovators Den. While global benchmarks show South Africa is around 35–40% behind […]
The African AI Community unites for Applied Machine Learning Days Africa 2026 at Witwatersrand University
Applied Machine Learning Days (AMLD) Africa (https://MLAfrica.org) returns with its most ambitious edition yet at Witwatersrand University (Wits) in Johannesburg. The continent’s AI community will gather in Johannesburg for four days, bringing together top minds in AI from across the continent and the globe. From global researchers and emerging youth talent to industry pioneers, AMLD […]
Govt. to assist families of Vaal scholar transport crash victims
Gauteng govt will assist Vanderbijlpark scholar crash victims’ families with funerals, says Lesufi.
Security review urged after fatal shooting outside Booysens court
Two killed, three injured as gunmen open fire on group attending court earlier today.
All victims of Vaal scholar transport crash identified: Lesufi
The driver has been arrested and charged with 12 counts of culpable homicide.
News24 | PODCAST | One year after Trump: The day HIV funding changed forever – and what came next
Exactly a year ago, on 20 January, Donald Trump was inaugurated as US president – and overnight, US policies on HIV funding for countries like South Africa changed. So, where are we a year later? How are countries funding their HIV work now, and how has international aid changed?
Milnerton High School assault case postponed to March
The case follows a video last year showing learners allegedly assaulting a grade 10 pupil.
City Power assures city’s stability amid outages in several suburbs
Residents report multi-day power outages disrupting daily life in several Joburg communities.