Case of five suspects with alleged links to Russia-Ukraine war adjourned
The five will reappear in court next Monday for a formal bail application.
South Africa
Khampepe Commission’s deadline extended to July 2026
Khampepe Commission’s deadline extended to July 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deadline for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of attempts to halt the investigation or prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases.In a statement on Monday, The Presidency said the President has determined 31 July 2026, as the new date for the...
SADC Parliamentarians express optimism as climate-focused plenary gets underway in Durban
SADC Parliamentarians express optimism as climate-focused plenary gets underway in Durban
Over 300 delegates attending the 58th Plenary Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) in Durban have expressed confidence in the forum’s potential to advance stronger regional responses to climate change.
This year’s programme focuses on “The Impact of Climate Change on Women and...
Deputy President Mashatile hails breakthrough HIV prevention injection
Deputy President Mashatile hails breakthrough HIV prevention injection
As the globe commemorates World AIDS Day, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the introduction of lenacapavir, a long-acting preventative treatment, is set to change the landscape of HIV prevention in South Africa.
This is after government recently announced the groundbreaking development in HIV prevention that...
Mashazi reveals new, unreported assault allegation against Mapiyeye
Mashazi has testified that complaints against Mapiyeye date back to 2012.
Eskom reports R24 billion profit in first six months
Eskom has reported a profit of R24-billion for the first six months, ended in September 2025
Simelane calls for unified climate action as SADC faces “unprecedented” climate threats
Simelane calls for unified climate action as SADC faces “unprecedented” climate threats
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has urged Southern African parliaments to take bold, people-centred action to confront what she described as an escalating climate crisis threatening development, human security, and the right to adequate housing across the region.
Simelane was...
Health Dept reports progress in tracking HIV patients
Health Dept reports success in tracking HIV patients and treatment interruptions
News24 | Steep bail for Gauteng men accused in violent G20 protests
Two men arrested during violent protests outside the G20 Leaders’ Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre in November were granted R10 000 bail each by the Booysens Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
Deputy Minister looks towards a better higher education system
Deputy Minister looks towards a better higher education system
It is said that a journey of 1000 miles starts with a single step and that single step can open doors to much-needed employment or the start of an entrepreneurial voyage.“For me the success of our sector is not in just skilling and training but in ensuring that we’re training and skilling for employability. That is...
INFOGRAPHIC | World AIDS Day – Raising awareness, promoting testing
World AIDS Day highlights global fight, honours lives lost, and urges renewed commitment to end HIV.
Mashazi places Mapiyeye at centre of sexual harassment in EMPD
Dr Mashazi is testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.
BMA intercepts illegal veterinary medicines
BMA intercepts illegal veterinary medicines
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr Michael Masiapato, has confirmed that on 26 November, BMA Port Agriculture officials intercepted aircrafts from Kenya and Tanzania carrying veterinary medicines (“Berenil”) in two polystyrene boxes.
The boxes, weighing about 84 kilograms, were allegedly in transit through the...
LIVE: Mashatile leads World AIDS Day 2025 Commemoration
The Annual World AIDS Day commemoration will be held at Ga-Masemola Stadium on Monday.
Simelane commends provinces for accelerating housing delivery
Simelane commends provinces for accelerating housing delivery
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has commended provincial Human Settlements MECs for ensuring that provinces and metros are on track to use their 2025/2026 allocations to accelerate the delivery of adequate housing and improve household living conditions.
Delivering her opening remarks at the final meeting of...
SA’s engineering capabilities take centre stage at Rail Live 2025 Expo
SA’s engineering capabilities take centre stage at Rail Live 2025 Expo
South Africa’s longstanding engineering capability and growing localisation drive took centre stage at the Rail Live 2025 Expo, last week.
The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) formed part of a delegation of nine companies, which participated in the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s Outward...
ChatGPT-5 Gave Unsafe Advice to Simulated Patients in Crisis, UK Psychologists Find
ChatGPT-5 is offering unsafe and sometimes dangerous advice to people who appear to be in mental health crises, according to new research from King’s College London (KCL) and the Association of Clinical Psychologists UK (ACP). In a study conducted in partnership with the Guardian, researchers found that the AI chatbot failed to identify high-risk behavior […]
Is The AI Boom Becoming The Next Dot-Com Bubble? Warning Signs Grow On Wall Street
In 2000, online pet retailer Pets.com spent millions of dollars on a Super Bowl commercial featuring a sock puppet. The ad became a cultural hit. Nine months later, the company collapsed. Its stock, once trading at $11, was nearly worthless. The dot-com bubble had burst, and the puppet became a symbol of an era when […]
From Deer to Dalmatians, AI Animal Trend Blurs Reality Online
A wave of low-quality, AI-generated content is spreading across social media, prompting worry among users and creators who say it is making online spaces feel less authentic. The trend, often called AI “slop,” includes grainy clips of unlikely events — such as dogs rescuing children from bears, rabbits bouncing on trampolines or Christmas markets set […]
Protei Exec Says AI, Network Optimization Key to Sustainable Telecom Growth in Africa
At AfricaCom 2025 in Cape Town, Vladimir Freinkman, vice president of marketing and business development at Protei, discussed sustainable growth, network optimization, artificial intelligence and the role of tier-two vendors in Africa’s telecom market during an interview with TechAfrica News founder Akim Benamara. Balancing Growth, Investment and Revenue Freinkman said operators face a...
AI–Blockchain Convergence Accelerates As New Use Cases Emerge Across Africa
Blockchain has moved steadily into the mainstream in recent years as businesses across government, transport and logistics, finance and healthcare adopt the technology for a wide range of uses. Across these sectors, blockchain has helped strengthen trust and integrity in systems that manage large volumes of personal and financial data. It has also become an […]