THURSDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2026, 11:21
Weather outlook: 23 February 2026 – 01 March 2026
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe thunderstorms over the central interior, accompanied by heavy rain on Monday.
A cut-off low is expected to approach the Eastern Cape from the northwestern interior, leading to significant cloud development with a chance for heavy downpours in places.
“As the cut-off...
SIU investigation details level of exploitation of immigration system
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has recommended that Home Affairs considers the vetting of all employees of the department as one of the range of measures to address vulnerabilities in the country’s immigration system.
The SIU on Monday briefed media on the outcomes of the Home Affairs investigation which...
Sygnia founder and CEO Magda Wierzycka is launching a venture capital fund to invest in South African startups developing artificial intelligence tools, as she warns the country risks losing its best engineering talent and intellectual property to overseas investors. Wierzycka, reported to be South Africa’s wealthiest self-made female billionaire, plans to formally announce the fund […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a five-year agreement with U.S. firm Atlas Park to use artificial intelligence for advanced geological mapping of the country’s vast mineral resources, the companies announced at the Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town. Under the agreement, Atlas Park will analyze historical geological records and conduct new surveys across […]
Egypt concluded its first regional edition of the AI Everything Middle East & Africa Summit last week, marking a significant step in the country’s effort to establish itself as a hub for artificial intelligence, innovation and digital investment in the region. Held Feb. 11-12 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center under the patronage of President […]
Concerns are mounting across South Africa’s higher education sector as universities struggle to contain the rapid spread of artificial intelligence tools among students. The University of South Africa has reported a marked increase in AI-assisted submissions, contributing to rising plagiarism levels and a growing backlog of disciplinary cases. The development is intensifying anxiety among...
Three Moroccan ministries and AXA Group signed a partnership agreement in Rabat on Feb. 16, establishing a framework to develop national expertise in artificial intelligence, data science and other high-demand technology fields. The accord brings together the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, the Ministry of Digital […]
Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Mutonje face charges of attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice
Unidentified suspects opened fire at the deceased in front of a shack and fled the scene.
All disconnections are halted while an internal investigation takes place in Thembisa
South Africa to engage global leaders on agrarian reform
Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso will lead a high-level South African delegation to Cartagena, Colombia, for the International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (ICARRD+20) this week.
The ICARRD+20 conference marks 20 years since the inaugural International Conference on Agrarian...
21 suspects were arrested in Mpumalanga, 4 in Gauteng, 1 in Limpopo and 1 in the Western Cape.
DWS reaffirms commitment to expand water access in rural areas
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with municipalities to ensure that previously unserved communities have access to safe potable water.
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, accompanied by Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo, conducted an oversight visit on...
Six people arrested for the murder of e-hailing driver Isaac Satlat to appear in court.
Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested last week after a man was shot at house house in Hyde Park.
Eskom generation recovery continues
Eskom has recorded some 280 days without the implementation of load shedding, continuing the power utility’s generation recovery.
At the same time, the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) continues to hold steady, rising to some 65.11% for the financial year to date.
“Eskom’s generation performance continues to show steady and measurable...
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
SANDF deployment a measured decision, says President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to assure the nation that the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) within the country, was done with good reason.The President addressed the nation through his weekly newsletter following the commemoration of Armed Forces Day at Limpopo on Saturday, 21 February 2026.In...
The IPID’s 2024-2025 report reveals 97 SAPS members nationally stand accused of sexual violence
KZN Premier saddened by tragic death of pilot student
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has conveyed his heartfelt condolences following the tragic death of 24-year-old pilot student Leeche’ Manuel, who lost his life during a flight training exercise in Johannesburg.
Manuel, originally from eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal, died in a plane crash on Thursday, 19 February, while...
Shanela nets more than 900 suspects over the weekend
The Gauteng multidisciplinary integrated teams of Operation Shanela conducted successful high-density operations over the weekend that resulted in the arrest of more than 900 suspects for various offences.The suspects included 700 suspects wanted for serious and violent crimes such as murder, robbery, rape and sexual...