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President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering the keynote address at the Basic Education Lekgotla.
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NW Transport Dept warns non-compliant scholar transport suppliers
SAHRC report found systemic failures in the scholar transport programme in the North West.
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station operating safely, says Eskom
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station operating safely, says Eskom
Eskom has moved to assure the public and stakeholders that Koeberg Nuclear Power Station continues to operate safely and securely.
This after the power utility reduced the station’s two units from full power to 100MW each following a fault on the 132kV transmission lines Pinotage transmission substation near...
Government intensifies work to review scholar transport
Government intensifies work to review scholar transport
Government is working on reviewing legislation governing scholar transport with a view to make the sector safer and more secure for learners.
This according to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi who held a media briefing on Tuesday afternoon in the wake of a horrific accident which claimed the lives of 12 children on Monday.
The...
Cellphone analyst resumes testimony at Phala Phala farm theft trial
Three suspects allegedly stole about $10 million stuffed in a sofa at the Phala Phala farm.
3 killed, 5 injured in EC R63 pile-up
Police have opened a case of culpable homicide and negligent driving.
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.
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 […]