SAPS warns against buying or selling goods through online platforms
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has warned community members to be vigilant when buying or selling goods through online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and other online trading sites.
The warning follows a carjacking and armed robbery incident reported in Motherwell on Wednesday, at approximately...
While they had a disappointing start in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening game, government has commended Bafana Bafana following their match against Mexico on Thursday night.“Government commends Bafana Bafana for their spirited performance in their opening match against Mexico in the FIFA World Cup. While the final score was not what the nation had hoped...
eThekwini tourism sector rebounds as visitor numbers rise
With its year-round warm weather, golden beaches and rich cultural heritage, eThekwini continues to strengthen its position as a leading tourism destination, attracting growing numbers of visitors to the city.
According to eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba, during the 2025 festive season the city recorded approximately...
eThekwini ramps up multi-billion-rand water projects to strengthen supply
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is pressing ahead with multi-billion-rand water infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening water security, stabilising supply and improving service delivery across the city.
The Lower uMkhomazi Bulk Water Supply Scheme, which includes a storage dam, a water...
The five Maghreb countries in western and central North Africa — Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Mauritania — are making steady progress in developing artificial intelligence education and research within universities and beyond, with Algeria emerging as the regional pacesetter. Algeria launched its first AI and cybersecurity start-up cluster earlier this year, aimed at bridging […]
South African businesses are rolling out AI voice agents at speed, but most were built in the United States — sounding American, “thinking” in English and processing calls through servers on the other side of the world. Researchers at the University of Cape Town and Cape Town startup Untapped AI argue the problem runs deeper […]
Artificial intelligence is emerging as both an opportunity and a risk for African biodiversity conservation, with scientists warning that uncritical use of AI tools could undermine ecological insight and reinforce existing biases — even as the technology promises new ways to process the overwhelming volumes of data the field relies on. Conservationists routinely analyze decades […]
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has called on the fuels industry to deepen collaboration with government as the State builds economic prosperity for South Africa.
The Minister was speaking at the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa Annual Imbizo held at the Sandton Convention Centre this week.
Home Affairs confirms repatriation of Nigerian nationals
The Department of Home Affairs on Thursday confirmed that it has processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in South Africa illegally. In its statement, the department said the first repatriation flight departed on Thursday morning, 11 June 2026, carrying 268 passengers. “All...
TVET pathways key to youth employment and professional inclusion
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, says Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates represent the bridge South Africa needs to connect skills development with economic opportunity.Addressing young built-environment professionals...