The defence in the Meyiwa trial calls for new witness
The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has called a witness to testify in the High Court
South Africa
Samsung Hints Future Galaxy AI Features May Require Paid Subscriptions
Samsung may be preparing to charge for upcoming Galaxy AI features, signaling a shift familiar to users of “free” AI services. While current Galaxy AI functions will remain free for now, new capabilities could fall behind a paywall, according to language spotted on Samsung’s US Newsroom by SammyFans. The company states that basic Galaxy AI […]
South Africa’s Mzxit AI Builds Data-Labelling Infrastructure To Speed AI Adoption Across Emerging Markets
Mzxit AI, a South African startup founded in 2022, is developing data-infrastructure tools designed to help fintech, e-commerce and enterprise sectors in emerging markets structure and label their data at scale. Based in Johannesburg and led by founder Samuel Ngobeni, the platform converts raw, unstructured business data — including transactions, inventory records and agricultural metrics […]
South African Climate-Tech Firm Raises Nearly $15 Million For AI Home-Energy Platform
South African climate-technology company Plentify has closed an oversubscribed funding round, raising nearly US $15 million. The company’s AI-driven platform connects home appliances with cleaner, cheaper energy by shifting consumption away from peak periods. The round was led by E3 Capital and included backing from Secha Capital, Buffet Investments, Fireball Capital, the Endeavor SA Harvest […]
G20 Wraps South Africa Summit With Focus On Critical Minerals, Jobs And Artificial Intelligence
World leaders at the G20 summit in South Africa opened the final day on Sunday with a plenary session held by President Cyril Ramaphosa titled “A Fair and a Just Future for All Critical Minerals; Decent Work; Artificial Intelligence.” The session highlighted the importance of supply chains for critical minerals, employment issues and the role […]
UAE Pledges $1 Billion To Expand AI Infrastructure And Services Across Africa
The United Arab Emirates has announced a $1 billion investment to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure and AI-powered services across Africa, a move aimed at supporting countries in meeting their national development goals. Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, UAE minister of state, launched the “AI for Development Initiative” on Saturday during the G20 leaders’ summit in […]
KZN shelters over 100 residents after floods
KZN says it is providing temporary shelter after floods.
Durban innovators shine at Global Entrepreneurship Festival
Durban innovators shine at Global Entrepreneurship Festival
Durban’s innovators were among the top achievers at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) held in Accra, Ghana, from 21–23 November 2025.
The festival is recognised as Africa’s largest platform for enterprise and innovation.
Hosted during Global Entrepreneurship Week, this year’s event brought together thought...
CoGTA Minister working on finding solutions to end GBVF
CoGTA Minister says he’ll meet with the inter-governmental committee to find solutions to end GBVF
Cross examination of Modack to continue at Western Cape High Court
The cross examination of alleged underworld figure, Nafiz Modack, is expected to continue.
G20 Leaders’ Summit success places Africa top of agenda
G20 Leaders’ Summit success places Africa top of agenda
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Johannesburg over the weekend a “success” that has placed Africa firmly at the heart of the leading intergovernmental forum’s agenda.
The President addressed the nation through the weekly newsletter released on Monday.
“Over the past two days, our...
Only a united government can restore public confidence, KZN Premier
Only a united government can restore public confidence, KZN Premier
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for unified and coordinated action across all spheres of government, warning that fragmented approaches continue to undermine service delivery and erode public confidence.
Speaking at the Special Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF) at the Archie Gumede Conference...
Second suspect in Inxiweni Primary school shooting to appear in court
Second suspect connection with murder at the Inxiweni primary school is expected to appear in court
Body of one missing KZN resident recovered after floods
Search and rescue teams have recovered the body of one of the three missing people in KZN.
LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is continuing in the High Court in Pretoria on Monday.
News24 | IN THE SPOTLIGHT | Why government should provide more free HIV self-tests
South Africa has adopted targets that 95% of people living with HIV should know their status, 95% of people who know their status should be on antiretroviral treatment, and 95% of people on treatment should be virally suppressed and therefore unable to transmit HIV.
Family slams government for failing to bring 17 SA citizens home
Family member of one the 17 SA trapped in Ukraine slams government for failing to bring them home
Two accused to appear in court in Tembisa Hospital case
Two accused in the Tembisa Hospital case are expected to appear in court.
Two suspects to appear before Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on charges of corruption
Two suspects to appear before Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on charges of corruption
Two suspects — a police official attached to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) and a Tembisa Hospital official — are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court this morning on charges of corruption.
It is alleged that on Friday a DPCI officer was approached by a...
Three people missing after KZN floods
Three people are believed to be missing after floods in KZN.
News24 | Wind dies down as firefighters continue to battle Witzenberg Valley, McGregor blazes
A fire in Visgat and Rocklands in the Witzenberg Valley was burning out of control on Monday morning after it flared up again, according to the Cape Winelands District Municipality.