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President Cyril Ramaphosa was in all likelihood not aware of the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT).
President Ramaphosa hails Ireland’s stand on Gaza
President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended Ireland for its principled stance on the war in Gaza, saying the world must unite to end what he described as Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people.
Speaking at a luncheon hosted by Irish President Michael Higgins during his official visit to Dublin, President Ramaphosa said South...
Google is offering university students across Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe free access to its most advanced AI tools for one year, part of a major initiative to equip Africa’s next generation with digital and artificial intelligence skills. The program, announced as part of Google’s ongoing expansion of its Gemini learning ecosystem, […]
Artificial intelligence-powered fintech firm Optasia plans to raise R6.3 billion ($365 million) through a combination of public and private share sales in South Africa to fund acquisitions amid surging global demand for digital financial services. The Dubai-based company, founded by Nigerian-born Lebanese entrepreneur Bassim Haidar, will raise R1.3 billion via an initial public offering (IPO) […]
A sculptor’s chisel and an AI model walk into a bar… I don’t know how the rest of the joke should go but an AI model may have a few clever answers. What I do know is that the chisel and the AI model have more in common than we may realise. That’s because the […]
Collaborate Lagos is returning bigger and bolder at Art of Technology Lagos 7.0 (AOT 7.0) with a mission to unlock opportunities for innovation-driven startups and scale impactful solutions across Africa’s most dynamic tech hub. This year’s edition offers a ₦25 million prize pool, comprising cash, mentorship, investor access, and ecosystem visibility, to empower founders building […]
Modern data centres are evolving into agile, high-efficiency ecosystems designed to meet rising digital demands. What started as basic mainframe storage has transformed into globally distributed, hyperscale infrastructure powered by cloud computing. The rise of virtualisation and cloud-native architectures has replaced energy-intensive legacy servers with scalable solutions, leading to enhanced...
Renewable energy a ‘defining opportunity’ for Africa’s reindustrialisation – Graham-Maré
The renewable energy industry is a “defining opportunity” for African countries to leverage its vast resources to re-industrialise, create dignified employment opportunities for youth and power a new wave of skills development.
This according to Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy,...
Government steps up action to address BEEI stipend delays
Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya has reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensuring timely stipend payments for Education Assistants and General School Assistants under the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI).
Speaking at a joint media briefing on Wednesday in Pretoria, Sibiya said the recent delays...
Government resolves stipend payments for education assistants
The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has assured Education Assistants that their stipend payments have been resolved, and that all eligible beneficiaries will receive their funds.
Speaking at a joint media briefing on Wednesday in Pretoria, Minister Gwarube said payments began flowing from 10am, following...
Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town has one of the busiest emergency centres in the Western Cape. As it turns to the public to raise R20 million for the opening of a new emergency centre, Dr Deidre McPherson chats to Spotlight about the hospital’s trauma frontline.
DHET, Microsoft SA signs agreement to boost AI and digital skills
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the department and Microsoft South Africa on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital skills development.
The three-year agreement aims to strengthen collaboration between the...
Three former Gauteng Education officials sentenced for payroll fraud
Three former employees of the Gauteng West Department of Education have been convicted and sentenced for theft and fraud, by the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.
The former employees, Thaniso Ralethe (37), Kenneth Maredi Mothiang (43) and Banyana Caroline Mokela (50), were employed by the department...
Gauteng detectives secure over 1 200 convictions in three months
Detectives in the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng have secured 1 208 convictions between 1 July and 30 September 2025, marking a substantial step forward in the province’s ongoing fight against crime.
According to the SAPS, a total of 178 suspects, aged between 20 and 62, were sentenced to imprisonment...
Government dismisses claims of funding activists’ return from Israel
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has denied claims that government funded the repatriation of local Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) activists who were detained in Israel.
The department clarified that the activists’ return was made possible through financial support from their families and...
TNPA awards 25-year liquid bulk terminal concession at Port of Cape Town
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a Terminal Operator Agreement (TOA) with FFS Tank Terminals to operate and maintain a Liquid Bulk Terminal at the Port of Cape Town for a 25-year concession period.
With an investment of R195.7million over the first three years, this new concession will...
Call for bids to manage RSA retail savings bonds programme
The National Treasury has issued a tender inviting qualified and experienced service providers to submit proposals to distribute, administer, and manage the RSA Retail Savings Bonds Programme.
This initiative forms part of the National Treasury’s broader digital transformation agenda to enhance public access to RSA Retail...
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SAS, a global leader in data and AI, has unveiled new research that explores the use, impact and trustworthiness of AI. The IDC Data and AI Impact Report: The Trust Imperative, commissioned by SAS, found that IT and business leaders report having greater trust in generative AI than any other form of AI. The global research […]
Content creation today moves faster than ever, and audiences expect fresh ideas and polished execution. For creators, that means finding ways to keep up without burning out. Meta AI is your creative sidekick, tucked inside apps you already use like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and meta.ai. It helps you plan, produce, and share content without […]