Garden Route residents evacuated amid Level 8 storm warning
Disaster management teams in the Garden Route have begun evacuating some residents.
South Africa
Suspended prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba reinstated by the NPA
Ntaba led extortion prosecution Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni, failed appearance, contempt warrant issued
SCOPA to lay criminal charge against former RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo
Letsoalo is charged for failing to appear before the committee after summons were issued to him.
Study links prenatal tobacco exposure to high blood pressure risk
Study indicates that body weight is a key factor linked to elevated blood pressure in adolescence.
Western Cape condemns attacks on alleged undocumented migrants
A teenager and two Mozambican nationals were killed and hundreds displaced in Mossel Bay protests.
25-year-old arrested in connection with Upington shooting
Suspect was apprehended following a police investigation into the incident that occurred on Sunday
Probe underway after Masiphumelele taxi-related shooting
Police says officers responded to reports of a shooting in Pokela Road on Wednesday morning.
David denies conspiring with co-accused to steal at Phala Phala farm
David and two co-accused face charges of theft after money was stolen at the Phala Phala farm.
Ramaphosa hails improved govt–social partners relations
President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Parliament after the presidency budget vote debate.
Rise of ‘Shadow AI’ in the Workplace Creates Hidden Security and Compliance Risks
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly evolved from a novelty to a regular tool in the workplace. It helps with tasks like drafting emails, summarising documents, coding, and data analysis. AI-powered platforms are changing how people work. As more employees use these tools, a less visible trend is emerging: the rise of shadow AI. Similar […]
SA begins extradition bid for Kruger tourist murder suspects
Suspects appeared in a Mozambican court over the murder of Mossel Bay couple Dina and Ernst Mara.
Slow water supply recovery continues in parts of Johannesburg
Several areas across Johannesburg are still experiencing a slow recovery in water supply.
The ‘ultimate objective’ is a prosperous South Africa for all – President Ramaphosa
The ‘ultimate objective’ is a prosperous South Africa for all – President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has affirmed that the Presidency is resolutely focused on driving economic growth to transform the lives of all South Africans.The President delivered his reply to the Presidency Budget Vote debate in Parliament on Wednesday.
He emphasised that economic growth is not an...
IEC says building public trust in elections remains a challenge
IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya says the initiative also strengthens regional cooperation.
Teenager sentenced to 25 years for rape, murder of 79-year-old woman
In July last year, the accused brutally attacked the woman on a farm in the Little Karoo.
Hlabisa urges caution amid severe weather warnings
Hlabisa urges caution amid severe weather warnings
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged communities to exercise extra caution following severe weather warnings issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) in parts of the Eastern Cape and Western Cape.According to SAWS, the weather system is expected to bring widespread...
Usindiso fire case judgment set for July 21 pending report
Alleged arsonist Sthembiso Mdlalose faces 76 murder charges over the deadly 2023 CBD fire.
Former ANCYL SG Sindiso Magaqa murder case adjourned to August
The case against three men accused of the murder of Sindiso Magaqa will resume in August.
Police arrest suspect in Mossel Bay teen murder
Police arrest suspect in Mossel Bay teen murder
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged murder of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo in Mossel Bay, Western Cape.
Initial reports claimed that Sambo was targeted during protests against illegal migration. However, police have confirmed that there is no evidence linking his death to...
South African Children Forming Emotional Bonds With AI Chatbots, Sparking Calls for Stricter Safeguards
South African children are increasingly forming emotional relationships with AI chatbots, alongside rising concerns over screen addiction, deepfake abuse and the broader impact of technology on developing minds, social media law expert Emma Sadleir has warned. The warning comes as the Department of Basic Education works on formal screen time guidelines for children aged two […]
India and South Africa Strengthen Technology Partnership With AI and Digital Infrastructure at the Core
India and South Africa have agreed to strengthen their partnership in emerging technologies, with artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing identified as priority areas for joint development. The decision was taken during a bilateral meeting in New Delhi between Indian Union Minister Jitendra Singh and South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and...