Social Development slammed for failing George collapse survivors
The treatment and the arrogance from social development officials, its bad.
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Musicians say Social Summit shows importance of raising issues
Musicians Khanyo Maphumulo and Lebo Sekgobela performed at the G20 Social Summit at Birchwood.
Mogotsi on the ropes as truthfulness of his testimony is challenged
“I was not born in 1979. I was born in 1977,” said Mogotsi disputing his own date of birth.
Body found in wheelie-bin near Lotus River, Cape Town
The circumstances surrounding the incident is under investigation.
Man gets life sentence for raping 15-year-old step daughter
A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 15-year-old girl.
Ramaphosa confident of leader’s declaration regardless of US’ stance
US President Donald Trump has vowed to reject the summit outcomes
G20 Social Summit a historic path of no return
G20 Social Summit a historic path of no return
Brazil’s Minister of Human Rights, Macaé Evaristo, has heralded South Africa’s embrace and expansion of the Brazilian-initiated G20 Social Summit aimed at placing human dignity and civil society at the heart of the world’s most powerful economic forum. The Minister delivered remarks at the closing ceremony of the G20 Social...
World Children’s Day puts child rights on G20 agenda in Boksburg
Issues affecting children such as child poverty, online safety were addressed at the Social Summit.
We will have a declaration, President Ramaphosa says ahead of G20 Summit
We will have a declaration, President Ramaphosa says ahead of G20 Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the G20 process is moving ahead decisively with or without the United States after US President Donald Trump threatened to block the adoption of any joint declaration under South Africa’s G20 Presidency.
Speaking to members of the media as he left the G20 Social Summit to address...
Nvidia Posts Soaring Revenue As AI Chip Demand Surges, Easing Fears Of An AI Market Bubble
Nvidia has reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, easing investor concerns about heavy artificial intelligence spending that has unsettled markets. Revenue for the three months to October rose 62 percent to $57 billion, driven largely by demand for the company’s chips used in AI data centres. Sales from that division increased 66 percent to more than $51 […]
Survey Finds Half Of Novelists Fear Full Replacement By AI As Income Losses And Copyright Concerns Grow
The novel has endured the industrial revolution, radio, television and the internet. Now it faces a new challenger: artificial intelligence. According to a new survey, 51 percent of novelists fear they will be replaced by AI entirely, even though most do not use the technology themselves. The study, conducted by the University of Cambridge’s Minderoo […]
AI-driven cyber attacks surge across Africa, with Ethiopia facing highest weekly assault rate
Africa is experiencing a rapid escalation in cyber attacks accelerated by artificial intelligence and widespread digitalisation, according to the African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025 released by Check Point Software Technologies. The report shows that organisations across the continent now face more than 3 000 attacks per week on average, with Nigeria recording the […]
How AI Can Fight Fraud in Claims
Insurance fraud continues to challenge the short-term sector in South Africa, chipping away at consumer trust and inflating premiums for honest policyholders. As the industry rapidly digitalizes, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a critical new ally in this perennial battle. The short-term insurance landscape is undergoing a definite shift. While AI drives significant efficiencies, […]
Lamola Says South Africa Will Use G20 Summit To Push For Fairer Trade, Beneficiation And Digital Revenue Reform
International Relations and Co-operation Minister Ronald Lamola on Thursday outlined the economic issues South Africa plans to raise when world leaders meet in Johannesburg for the G20 summit this weekend. Speaking about South Africa’s position in global manufacturing and the green transition, Lamola said the country supplies many of the minerals needed for technologies such […]
President Ramaphosa hails G20 Social Summit as ‘possibly the best of all G20 summits’
President Ramaphosa hails G20 Social Summit as ‘possibly the best of all G20 summits’
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the G20 Social Summit as “possibly the best of all the G20 summits” praising it as a global gathering defined by inclusiveness, unity and the spirit of Ubuntu.
Delivering his address at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni, on...
Operation Basadi engages Eastern Cape communities
Operation Basadi engages Eastern Cape communities
Empowering communities to stay safe throughout the Festive Season was among the key aspects of an Operation Basadi (women) carried out by the South African Police Service (SAPS).“Basadi” means women in several local languages.Wednesday’s awareness campaign that took place in Tembisa in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday, saw women...
Impact of G20 Social Summit will ‘last a lifetime’, says Ntshavheni
Impact of G20 Social Summit will ‘last a lifetime’, says Ntshavheni
A bold vision for an inclusive global future has been cemented at the G20 Social Summit — a vision designed not just for the moment, but for future generations to come.
As the summit drew to a close on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency and summit co-convenor, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, revealed the monumental effort...
South Africa congratulates Iraq on successful parliamentary elections
South Africa congratulates Iraq on successful parliamentary elections
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has, on behalf of the South African government and its citizens, congratulated Iraq on the successful conclusion of its parliamentary elections held on 11 November 2025.
Reports indicate that a coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia...
Nzimande hails Prof Motaung’s legacy, calls for ethical and people-centred science
Nzimande hails Prof Motaung’s legacy, calls for ethical and people-centred science
In a heartfelt tribute, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, called on scientists to always put humanity at the heart of their work – a principle that defined the life and legacy of Professor Keolebogile Shirley Motaung.
“This means that our scientists and...
Farmers in Nqanqarhu receive major water, production support boost
Farmers in Nqanqarhu receive major water, production support boost
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture has delivered critical water infrastructure and production support to rural communities in Nqanqarhu, bringing long-awaited relief to vegetable-producing farmers who have struggled with limited irrigation.
The handover of the spring-water projects, production inputs and...
Government calls on e-hailing operators to register vehicles for operating licences
Government calls on e-hailing operators to register vehicles for operating licences
The Department of Transport has urged e-hailing operators to convert their charter permits and meter taxi operating licences to e-hailing operating licences.
This comes in the wake of a concern regarding a snail’s pace of e-hailing platform companies and individuals registering their platforms...