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Deputy President receives courtesy visit from Cuba’s Ambassador to South Africa

Today at 14:43 PM, via SAnews

Deputy President receives courtesy visit from Cuba’s Ambassador to South Africa

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday received a courtesy visit in Johannesburg from the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to South Africa, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo.

The Presidency said the courtesy call reaffirmed the historically friendly ties between the governments and peoples of South Africa and...

South Africa

Tourism sector shows strong signs of recovery and growth

Today at 14:10 PM, via SAnews

Tourism sector shows strong signs of recovery and growth

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet has welcomed the positive developments in the tourism sector, which continues to show strong signs of recovery and growth.

According to Statistics South Africa’s International Tourism Report, the country recorded 989 329 tourist arrivals in April 2026.

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South Africa

SA to mark 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising

Today at 13:57 PM, via SAnews

SA to mark 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising

As the country marks Youth Month, Cabinet has called on all sectors of society to support initiatives aimed at empowering young people through education, skills development, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities.

Briefing the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo...

South Africa

Cabinet approves withdrawal of AI policy 

Today at 13:56 PM, via SAnews

Cabinet approves withdrawal of AI policy 

Cabinet has approved the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, which was published for public comment in March 2026.“Cabinet approved the withdrawal of the draft AI policy, which was published for public comment in March 2026. “The withdrawal will allow a rework of the AI policy to ensure it achieves its...

Politics

Mchunu challenges committee report, alleging prejudicial findings

Today at 13:25 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Parliament’s ad hoc committee defended the evidence leaders’ draft report after suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu objected to the findings that he dismantled the PKTT without consultation and for nefarious reasons

Sport

England to use palm-cooling devices at World Cup

Today at 14:54 PM, via BBC News

Midfielder Jordan Henderson praises the “top level research” on “cool down and recovery” by the “team behind the team” as England continue to prepare for the World Cup.

Sport

URC semi-finals: Teams, kick off times

Today at 14:16 PM, via The South African

The Stormers and Bulls are in URC semi-final action on Saturday, and here are the team sheets and the kick off times to note.

Education

South Africa: Putting UCT Global Surgery On the World Stage

Today at 13:56 PM, via AllAfrica

[UCT] In June 2019, Professor Salome Maswime took a leap of faith when she and her husband, Gundo Vhusani Maswime, packed their two young sons, Farai and Taurai, into a car and left Johannesburg. Professor Maswime came to the University of Cape Town (UCT) to assume the newly created position of head of Global Surgery. At the time she was a team of one, but her mandate was simple: dream big and...

Education

South Africa: Tackling Transformation in Research At UCT

Today at 13:54 PM, via AllAfrica

[UCT] The University of Cape Town (UCT) Employment Equity Cluster 10 Collective (EEC 10) recently hosted a colloquium in commemoration of Africa Month. This to facilitate deep conversation and reflection on how institutional structures, systems and practices enable or constrain a more just, inclusive and future-oriented research ecosystem.

Science/Tech

Team Doria wins #SSHACK26

Today at 14:17 PM, via ITWeb

More than 850 applicants and participants from across SA and, for the first time, Kenya, took part in the ITWeb Security Summit 2026 Hackathon.

Health

1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section

Today at 11:12 AM, via BBC News

A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows – marking a significant rise over the last five years.

Health

How Gold Is Driving the Spread of Ebola

Today at 11:04 AM, via New York Times

Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating outbreak.