SUNDAY, 25 JANUARY 2026, 13:52
Innovation at the centre of government’s push to tackle housing backlog
As South Africa continues to grapple with a growing housing backlog and the continued existence of informal settlements, government is intensifying efforts to address these pressures through an innovation-driven approach to housing delivery.
In a bid to accelerate the provision of dignified, resilient and...
Protesters are calling on the school to prioritise SA learners over foreign nationals.
A Grade 11 learner was fatally stabbed during an altercation with another learner at the school.
The CRL Rights Commission are briefing the media in Braamfontein.
Booysens court shooting condemned
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has condemned the fatal shooting outside the Booysens Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
The incident claimed the lives of at least two people while three others were left injured.
The committee called for accountability from security officials that were present at the...
President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering the keynote address at the Basic Education Lekgotla.
SAHRC report found systemic failures in the scholar transport programme in the North West.
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station operating safely, says Eskom
Eskom has moved to assure the public and stakeholders that Koeberg Nuclear Power Station continues to operate safely and securely.
This after the power utility reduced the station’s two units from full power to 100MW each following a fault on the 132kV transmission lines Pinotage transmission substation near...
Government intensifies work to review scholar transport
Government is working on reviewing legislation governing scholar transport with a view to make the sector safer and more secure for learners.
This according to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi who held a media briefing on Tuesday afternoon in the wake of a horrific accident which claimed the lives of 12 children on Monday.
The...
Three suspects allegedly stole about $10 million stuffed in a sofa at the Phala Phala farm.
An investigation by a forensic investigations firm recommended that the National Lotteries Commission claim back hundreds of thousands of rands it paid to a company that advised it on ethics.
Gauteng strengthens enforcement of road safety regulations
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport says it is ramping up road safety interventions through stronger enforcement of existing legislation, adoption of technology and stricter compliance with the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA) and National Land Transport Act (NLTA).
This comes after 12 learners died while they...
It was a red-letter day for two inmates who decided to write their matric exams as they celebrated scoring 85% and 84%, respectively.
A newly established South African startup has launched an artificial intelligence platform aimed at reshaping transportation and mobility across Africa, targeting infrastructure and safety challenges that often limit growth in emerging markets. Founded in late 2025, the company is developing digital tools designed to reduce vehicle breakdowns and road accidents in fast-growing urban areas....
UNESCO and the World Bank convened senior information and communication technology policymakers from across Africa to examine technical and policy approaches for building more resource-efficient and sustainable artificial intelligence systems. The workshop, held Nov. 11 in Conakry, Guinea, brought together policymakers, regulators and industry leaders alongside experts from UNESCO and the World...
Across Africa, artificial intelligence is increasingly being shaped not by billion-dollar data centers or massive compute budgets, but by the rise of “Small AI” — lightweight, mobile-friendly tools designed for affordability, accessibility and real-world use. This shift is helping African countries overcome longstanding barriers such as limited infrastructure, uneven connectivity and...
South Africa’s job market is shifting as artificial intelligence literacy becomes an expected workplace skill, even in roles not traditionally linked to technology. Rather than focusing on coding or specialist technical expertise, the change is centered on the ability to work alongside AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making and output. In 2026, that capability is […]
“South Africa is not short on ambition when it comes to artificial intelligence. What we are short on is execution,” announces Joshua Harvey, Head of Growth at Specno, South Africa’s leading digital innovation agency, the company responsible for launching South Africa’s very own Innovators Den. While global benchmarks show South Africa is around 35–40% behind […]
Applied Machine Learning Days (AMLD) Africa (https://MLAfrica.org) returns with its most ambitious edition yet at Witwatersrand University (Wits) in Johannesburg. The continent’s AI community will gather in Johannesburg for four days, bringing together top minds in AI from across the continent and the globe. From global researchers and emerging youth talent to industry pioneers, AMLD […]
Exactly a year ago, on 20 January, Donald Trump was inaugurated as US president – and overnight, US policies on HIV funding for countries like South Africa changed. So, where are we a year later? How are countries funding their HIV work now, and how has international aid changed?
Investment in science, technology and innovation key to development
No country can expect to reach its development goals without investing in its science, technology and innovation (STI) capabilities.
This is according to the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, during his speech at this year’s Basic Education Sector Lekgotla, which began...