Gauteng ANCYL rejects Lesufi’s cabinet reshuffle
The league criticised the appointment of Nkululeko Dunga from the EFF as Finance MEC.
South Africa
Africa Automation Indaba 2026 Nearly Sold Out Ahead of May Cape Town Event
Africa Automation Indaba 2026 is close to selling out with less than two months remaining until the event, organizers announced, as registrations reach an all-time high for the continent’s leading industrial automation and digital transformation gathering. The two-day conference takes place May 13-14 at the Radisson Collection Hotel at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, […]
BlueSPACE, INETCO and Sumsub Launch AI-Powered Banking Security Platform for West Africa
Three financial technology companies have joined forces to launch TrustNET, a unified AI-driven platform designed to deliver end-to-end fraud prevention, compliance management and identity verification for banks and regulators across West Africa. The platform combines BlueSPACE’s regional financial technology expertise, INETCO’s real-time payment fraud prevention and transaction monitoring,...
Boston University Team Builds AI Rainfall Model for West Africa That Outperforms European Forecasts
A small research team at Boston University has developed a deep learning model that outperforms state-of-the-art European weather prediction systems in forecasting rainfall in tropical West Africa — a region where unreliable forecasts have long hampered farmers, water managers and disaster response teams. Led by Yves Atchadé, a professor of mathematics, statistics and computing and […]
Ghana Approves $250 Million AI Computing Center as Part of Broader Digital Transformation Push
Ghana’s government has approved a $250 million investment to establish a dedicated artificial intelligence computing center, as the country accelerates efforts to position itself as a leading hub for responsible AI development in Africa. Communications, Digital Technologies and Innovation Minister Samuel Nartey George announced the initiative Tuesday during a national stakeholder meeting...
Government promises to maintain services after Botha Sigcau fire
The building housed 11 departments that have since been relocated to other government buildings
Draft AI policy approved for publication for public comment
Draft AI policy approved for publication for public comment
Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet has approved the publication of the draft South Africa AI policy for public comment.
The aim of the AI policy is to ensure that both the benefits and risks brought by AI are evenly distributed across society and generations.
During a media briefing in Pretoria on...
So-called coronation of a Nigerian national has no legal effect
So-called coronation of a Nigerian national has no legal effect
Cabinet has expressed “disgust” at the so-called coronation of a Nigerian national as an alleged chief in KuGompo City, in the Eastern Cape.
During a post-Cabinet media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said this was “a mere kindergarten gimmick” and that it “has no...
Ramaphosa appoints Dr Ngobani Makhubu as new SARS Commissioner
Makhubu succeeds Edward Kieswetter who has been at the helm of SARS for the past seven years
Beachgoers urged to exercise caution during full moon spring tide
The tide peaks today and will affect tidal conditions over the Easter weekend.
BMA calls for urgent reconstruction of Lebombo Border fence
Masiapato is at the Lebombo Border Post to monitor Easter holiday operations.
Ntshavheni discourages panic buying as fuel supply pressures mount
Earlier this week, motorists rushed to fill up ahead of the steep fuel price increases
President appoints new SARS Commissioner
President appoints new SARS Commissioner
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service for a period of five years with effect from 1 May 2026.
President Ramaphosa has made this appointment in terms of section 6 of the South African Revenue Service Act of 1997, following a unanimous recommendation by a...
Seven jailed for kidnapping and extortion in Mpumalanga
Seven people have been sentenced to a combined 28 years for kidnapping a 13-year-old girl.
EC police welcome soldier deployment to fight crime
EC police say the deployment of soldiers is a much needed enhancement in crime fighting efforts.
Well wishes over Pesach
Well wishes over Pesach
President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the South African Jewish community as they celebrate Pesach.“President Ramaphosa wishes the South African Jewish community a Chag Pesach Kasher v’Sameach as they celebrate the festival of Pesach, which begins today, Wednesday, 1 April 2026,” the Presidency said.The President said the Jewish community is valued in...
GP traffic police step up operations on major routes ahead of Easter
The operations aim to reduce road crashes linked to speeding, reckless driving, vehicle overloading
Cabinet urges road safety and vigilance ahead of Easter weekend travel
Cabinet urges road safety and vigilance ahead of Easter weekend travel
Cabinet has called on citizens to prioritise road safety and act responsibly as traffic volumes increase ahead of the Easter long weekend.
Speaking during a post Cabinet briefing on Thursday in Pretoria, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said the period was marked by increased travel as many people...
Minister Chikunga receives a memorandum from Autism Matters RSA
South Africa joins the international community in commemorating World Autism Month.
Ministerial task team appointed to coordinate impact of Middle East conflict
Ministerial task team appointed to coordinate impact of Middle East conflict
President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a ministerial task team to coordinate government action to cushion South Africans against the impact of the war in the Middle East which has triggered rising costs of fuel.
This according to Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who led a post Cabinet...
SAWS urges caution as changing weather conditions are expected
SAWS urges caution as changing weather conditions are expected
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is urging motorists to prioritise road safety amid changing weather conditions expected across the country as South Africans prepare to travel for the Easter period.SAWS has forecast partly cloudy conditions with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers on Thursday and...