Shebe Manurna bail appeal postponed to June
The postponement is to allow the state to file supplementary heads of argument.
South Africa
Human Settlements tables R26.9bn budget amid housing delivery push
Human Settlements tables R26.9bn budget amid housing delivery push
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has tabled a R26.972 billion budget allocation for the 2026/27 financial year, which outlines ambitious housing delivery targets, despite mounting fiscal pressures and a growing housing backlog.
Presenting the department’s Budget Vote in Parliament on Wednesday, Simelane...
Government develops policy to strengthen performance, service delivery
Government develops policy to strengthen performance, service delivery
Government is developing a policy that will help introduce laws to create a clear national planning system and improve accountability across government.
According to Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, this will enable the Department of Planning, Monitoring and...
INFOGRAPHIC | StatsSA publishes General Household Survey on metros
Statistics South Africa published the 2025 General Household Survey focused on the metros.
Sibanyoni to appear in court on extortion charges on Thursday
Taxi boss Madoda “Joe Ferrari” Sibanyoni is accused of extortion and money laundering.
DJ Warras murder case transferred to Johannesburg High Court
Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock was shot and killed in the Johannesburg CBD in December 2025.
DFFE advances inclusivity within the forestry sector
DFFE advances inclusivity within the forestry sector
In the 2025/26 financial year, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment transferred the management of eight plantations to local communities to foster land ownership and create economic opportunities in the forestry sector.
According to Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts, who...
NYDA to launch ‘Phanda Thursday’ youth outreach in Mpumalanga
NYDA to launch ‘Phanda Thursday’ youth outreach in Mpumalanga
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) will officially launch its national youth outreach initiative, bringing services, opportunities and support closer to communities in Mpumalanga.
The initiative — Phanda Thursday — will be launched on Thursday, 28 May, at the Sasol Club in eMbalenhle, Secunda. It will be led by...
Trump raises refugee cap by 10k for white South Africans
Trump’s decision to increase the number of refugee admissions brings the total ceiling to 17,500.
Learners miss exams due to scholar transport dispute in EC
A two-week scholar transport strike in the Ngqushwa Local Municipality has disrupted classes.
SAMED and Gauteng health set to engage on outstanding payments
SAMED and Gauteng Department of Health set to engage on outstanding payments on Wednesday
DFFE drives youth development by providing employment opportunities for graduates
DFFE drives youth development by providing employment opportunities for graduates
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh says government is not only creating job opportunities for young people, but also building the next generation of environmental professionals.
“During the 2025/26 financial year, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the...
IEC pushing hard to mobilise young voters for LGE: Shiburi
IEC launched its communications campaign for the Local Government Elections (LGE) on Wednesday.
Shebe’s defence argues court ended bail inquiry prematurely
Lawyer for Lekompo musician Shebe, appeals court failed to properly consider new facts.
DFFE allocated R9.127 billion
DFFE allocated R9.127 billion
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp has tabled his department’s 2026/27 Budget Vote, which amounts to R9.127 billion.
“Every rand in this budget has been allocated to protect ecosystems, strengthen climate adaptation, improve environmental regulation, and support inclusive economic growth and job creation,” the Minister...
Foreign nationals take Inkosi Langalibalele Municipality to court
Foreign nationals expected to file an urgent application against the municipality and its mayor
Joint Durban CBD operation closes non-compliant businesses
Joint Durban CBD operation closes non-compliant businesses
A high-impact multidisciplinary law enforcement operation on Monday led to the arrest of 23 undocumented foreign nationals and the closure of five non-compliant retail outlets operating along Dr Pixley KaSeme and Anton Lembede streets in Durban.
The operation formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen compliance with...
Heirs Insurance Becomes First Nigerian Insurer to Deploy Multi-Language Generative AI Assistant
Heirs Insurance Group has launched Prince AI, a multi-language generative AI assistant, becoming the first insurer in Nigeria to deploy such a tool and setting a new benchmark for AI-driven customer engagement in the country’s insurance sector. The launch comes as the group approaches its fifth anniversary. Prince AI delivers instant responses to customer inquiries […]
Africa Health-Tech Accelerator Opens Applications for Early-Stage Startups Building AI and Digital Health Solutions
Applications are now open for the 2026 Africa Health-Tech Accelerator, a pan-African programme designed to support early-stage startups building innovative healthcare technology solutions across the continent. The accelerator is organized under the Africa Health ExCon platform and aims to help health-tech founders scale impactful innovations through mentorship, training, investor access and...
AI and Data Centre Growth Could Accelerate Africa’s Renewable Energy Investment, Enlit Africa Hears
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and data centre infrastructure is emerging as a major new electricity demand driver in Africa, with industry leaders arguing that the trend could accelerate investment in renewable energy, transmission infrastructure and wheeling frameworks across the continent. Speaking during the opening of the Enlit Africa 2026 conference in Cape Town […]
Kenyan Smallholder Farmers Use AI Apps to Detect Crop Disease and Cut Costs as AgriTech Spreads Across Africa
In Matungulu ward in Kenya’s Machakos County, farmer John Wambua photographs his maize leaves with a smartphone and receives a diagnosis within 20 seconds — a fall armyworm infestation, with recommended solutions to address it. “This app has greatly helped me and many farmers around this area,” Wambua said, adding that the tool diagnoses problems, […]