Manenberg learners explore futures at police anti-gang career expo
Learners were able to interact with various police units and learn about some of their activities
South Africa
JMPD refutes DA’s R7 000 daily fine quota claim
The department’s focus is on ensuring compliance with traffic laws, not on generating tickets.
Limpopo pig farmer, workers’ murder trial postponed to Thursday
The accused killed Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu, while a third victim escaped.
FOSA welcomes arrest of 10 police officers over alleged corruption
FOSA calls for tougher punishment and whistleblower protection in police corruption case
AI Reduces Medical Errors by 16% in Real-World Kenyan Clinic Trial
In one of the first real-world tests of artificial intelligence in health care, an AI tool deployed at primary care clinics in Nairobi helped clinicians cut diagnostic errors by 16% and treatment errors by 13%, according to a study by OpenAI and Penda Health. The study, based on 20,000 patient visits across 16 Penda Health […]
AI Empowered Summit to Debut in Cape Town, Unpacking Africa’s AI Opportunity
A new summit focused on unlocking Africa’s AI potential is set to take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. AI Empowered, inspired by EO Cape Town, will bring together entrepreneurs, technologists, creatives, and policymakers to explore how AI can drive inclusive economic growth across the continent. Backed by Invest Cape Town, the City […]
UAE, Malaysia, Rwanda Expand AI Fellowship to Drive Responsible Innovation in the Global South
The UAE, Malaysia, and Rwanda have signed a strategic partnership to accelerate responsible AI adoption across the Global South, expanding a knowledge-sharing initiative that links AI experts, policymakers, and innovators. The agreement, signed under the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) global network, builds on an earlier partnership between the UAE and Rwanda and […]
Mossel Bay police nab suspect with R13 000 worth of abalone
SAPS spokesperson says the suspect also faces charges of resisting arrest and common assault.
Nigeria’s Itana Builds Africa’s First Full-Stack AI Zone to Drive Continent-Wide Innovation
Itana has launched Africa’s first full-stack artificial intelligence (AI) and data growth zone inside Alaro City on the outskirts of Lagos, Nigeria. The zone offers a purpose-built environment where startups, researchers, and data infrastructure providers can develop and scale AI solutions on African soil. Unlike broader smart city projects such as Kenya’s Konza Technopolis or […]
Gauteng begins mass measles-Rubella vaccination drive on Tuesday
Gauteng kicks off vaccination to curb measles outbreak.
AI Helps Cut South Africa’s Data Breach Costs by 17% in 2025 – IBM Report
AI, machine learning, and automation are helping South African organizations detect and contain data breaches faster, driving down costs significantly, according to IBM’s 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report. The average cost of a data breach in South Africa dropped to R44.1 million (US$2.45 million) in 2025 — down 17% from R53.1 million ($2.95 […]
Airtel Africa Partners With Xtelify to Roll Out AI-Driven Telecom Platform Across 14 Markets
Airtel Africa has signed a multi-year, multi-million dollar deal with Xtelify, a Bharti Airtel subsidiary, to deploy an AI-powered software platform aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing customer experience across its 14 African markets. The partnership will see the rollout of Xtelify Data Engine, Xtelify Work, and Xtelify IQ—tools that will equip 150,000 field agents […]
Crackdown continues at Sheba Mine as more illegal miners arrested
On Monday, 24 more suspected illegal miners were taken into custody
Gwarube calls for collaboration to expand and improve ECD
Gwarube calls for collaboration to expand and improve ECD
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called on all stakeholders across government, civil society, and the private sector to take bold and coordinated action to expand access to quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) across South Africa, particularly in underserved communities. The Minister was giving a keynote...
Response package to lessen impact of US tariffs
Response package to lessen impact of US tariffs
Government is creating an economic response package to address job losses and lessen the impact of the United States’ decision to impose a 30% unilateral tariff on its imports.
This package will include the establishment of an export support desk and a localisation fund.
This announcement was made in a joint media statement by the...
Six Ekurhuleni metro cops, four SAPS members held in corruption sting
Six of the arrested officers are from the Ekurhuleni Metro police department
News24 | KZN on high alert amid high risk of veld fires
KwaZulu-Natal disaster management teams are on high alert after the South African Weather Service warned of a high risk of veld fires in the northern parts of the province on Monday and Tuesday.
Mother of the child seen smoking mandrax, co-accused case postponed
The group is facing charges of child neglect, child abuse and attempted murder.
News24 | ‘It’s not about vengeance’: Thembi Simelane hopes TRC inquiry reveals where sister is buried
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane says she has forgiven whoever prevented her anti-apartheid activist sister Nokuthula’s alleged police killers from facing justice – but remains desperate to know what happened to her and where she is buried.
National Water and Sanitation Norms and Standards workshops to be held
National Water and Sanitation Norms and Standards workshops to be held
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen national regulatory framework for water and sanitation, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is set to host a series of workshops on the Revised Compulsory National Water and Sanitation Services Norms and Standards.The updated standards aim to set clear,...
Gauteng forensic investigation reports released
Gauteng forensic investigation reports released
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has released the findings of several forensic investigation reports, which probed a range of provincial departments.This follows the release of some 47 forensic investigation reports in June – a move the Premier said, “reaffirms the Gauteng Provincial Government’s dedication to transparency,...