SATURDAY, 27 DECEMBER 2025, 20:47
Thirty people lost their lives in 28 crashes across the Western Cape during the third week of December, underscoring the deadly toll of the festive travel period, the provincial mobility department has revealed.
Bafana Bafana congratulated for AFCON opening victory
Government has congratulated Bafana Bafana for their win over Angola in the national football team’s opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.The tournament is being held in Morocco this month with the final expected to be held on 18 January.
“The thrilling performance sets a positive tone for South...
Ntshavheni urges commitment to ceasefire in DRC
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has issued an appeal for an immediate end to hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – urging conflicting parties to honour their pledges for peace. The Minister was delivering remarks at the Ad Hoc Summit of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and...
Gauteng commends police for arrest in Saulsville shooting incident
The Gauteng Provincial Government has commended the South African Police Service for tracking and arresting a suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Saulsville, Pretoria. “The Gauteng Provincial Government commends the South African Police Service for its coordinated and relentless enforcement...
DSTI supports SIU investigation into maladministration allegations
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has pledged its support to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) as the corruption busting unit investigates allegations of serious maladministration and improper or unlawful conduct in the affairs of the department.This after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed...
Young people urged to steer clear of drugs and alcohol abuse
As festive season celebrations get underway, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has called on young people to avoid alcohol and substance abuse.The department warns that while this period is often one of “celebration, rest and social connection,” it also gives rise to troubling and...
Visitors flock to Durban as city experiences bumper festive season
The eThekwini Municipality is experiencing a bumper festive season, with visitors to the city contributing an economic boom of some R6 billion to the city’s coffers.
This according to Municipal Mayor Cyril Xaba, who briefed the media on Monday.
“From December 1 to date, we have received 490 152 visitors. Hotel...
Presight has opened applications for the second cohort of its AI Accelerator program, expanding its efforts to scale market-ready artificial intelligence solutions and accelerate the commercial adoption of advanced technologies. The global initiative is aimed at fast-tracking applied AI products with the potential to deliver significant real-world impact. Applications are open to AI startups,...
Ghana and the United Arab Emirates have signed a $1 billion strategic investment agreement to develop what is being positioned as Africa’s largest integrated innovation and artificial intelligence hub, aimed at expanding Ghana’s digital capacity and serving regional and global markets. The project forms part of a broader bilateral partnership between the two countries and […]
Google DeepMind, a United Kingdom-based artificial intelligence company, is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern AI. Led by Demis Hassabis, the company gained global attention for developing computer programs that taught themselves to play chess and later Go, which is often described as the most complex board game in the world. These […]
South Africa ranks as Africa’s most competitive country in artificial intelligence, according to an analysis based on the Global AI Vibrancy Tool and its seven pillars: research and development, responsible AI, economy, talent, policy and governance, public opinion, and infrastructure pasted. The framework includes both absolute and per capita rankings. South Africa placed 36th globally […]
Artificial intelligence-driven solutions expanded rapidly across industries in 2025, with adoption accelerating in financial services and online trading pasted. According to McKinsey’s “The State of AI” research, nearly 88% of organizations now use AI in at least one business function. Trading and financial services firms have increasingly integrated AI into advanced analytics and...
GBV command centre ready to serve 24/7
The Department of Social Development’s Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) has reiterated its commitment to remaining open for 24 hours a day and seven days a week during this festive season.
The centre provides free, confidential and immediate support to survivors of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).
“The GBVCC offers...
Deputy Ministers visit Brits water treatment works
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo and Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, are conducting an oversight visit to the Brits Water Treatment Works in the North West.
The Brits Water Treatment Works is a critical infrastructure project of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) aimed at strengthening...
JMPD arrests more than 200 for drunk driving
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has arrested some 227 motorists for drunk driving.
This after JMPD officers conducted roadblocks, patrols and operations across the city over the past week.
JMPD Chief of Police, Patrick Jaca, emphasised that the arrests are aimed at averting road accidents caused by drivers under the...
Manhunt for Bekkersdal mass shooting suspects underway
Police have launched a manhunt to find suspects linked to the mass shooting perpetrated at a tavern in Bekkersdal in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The incident claimed 11 lives, with 10 others taken to medical facilities for injuries.
“It is reported that about 12 unknown suspects in a white kombi and a silver sedan...
Condolences for veteran NPA prosecutor
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has extended condolences on the passing of the National Prosecuting Authority Gauteng Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Riegel Du Toit.
“The Minister extends her heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and relatives of Advocate Du Toit during this difficult...
Weather Service issues disruptive rain, fire danger warning across South Africa
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a weather warning for disruptive rains and severe thunderstorms across the country for today.
The warnings for rain are as follows:
Orange level 5 warning: Disruptive rain resulting in flooding of settlements (both formal and informal) and roads,...
Power system ‘stable’ as festive season demand approaches
Eskom has assured that it will keep the lights on this festive season and meet demand.
In a statement, the power utility said the national power system remains stable and consistently meets “demand as Eskom’s generation performance continues to improve”.
“The success of the Generation Recovery Plan, combined with the...
Gauteng to intensify tavern crackdown following Bekkersdal shooting
Acting Gauteng Premier, Jacob Mamabolo, has condemned the escalation in mass shootings that have occurred in the province.
This after a mass shooting at a tavern in Bekkersdal claimed the lives of at least nine people and left 10 injured.
Earlier this month, another mass shooting in Saulsville, Tshwane, left at...
Instead of securing the release of their relative who had been arrested for allegedly possessing an unlicensed AK-47 assault rifle and 13 rounds of ammunition, two people who allegedly tried to bribe police now find themselves alongside him behind bars.