14 h. ago Court orders farm seizure in R66m National Lotteries corruption case

The Special Tribunal to seize a portion of the Farm Zandrivierspoort

Events

21 h. ago Msimang calls for urgent action on SA’s challenges, unemployment

National Convention to take place on August 15 to set the agenda for a dialogue.

Politics

30 h. ago Court hears about allegations of threats by SASSA fraud accused

SASSA eleven allegedly intimidated and threatened members of the investigating team.

Events

40 h. ago SAP’s Timo Elliott: AI Must Stand for More Than Artificial Intelligence

AI is no longer just a buzzword – it’s driving the next wave of transformation, says Timo Elliott, vice president and global innovation evangelist at SAP. Speaking at Saphila Transcend, Elliott likened AI to previous tech waves like the PC and Internet, warning that without preparation, “the wave can come crashing down.” The biggest challenge? [...]

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40 h. ago Africa’s First Multilingual AI Model Shrunk By 75% in Global Challenge

Africa’s first multilingual small language model, InkubaLM, has been compressed by 75% without losing performance – making it more efficient for low-resource environments. The breakthrough came from the Buzuzu-Mavi Challenge, a global competition hosted by Lelapa AI in partnership with Zindi. The challenge drew 490 participants from 61 countries to reduce the size of InkubaLM, [...]

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42 h. ago Operation Dudula dragged to court over alleged xenophobic harassment

Operation Dudula accused of xenophobic and racist activities.

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42 h. ago Ivory Coast former minister Billon seeks to lead opposition in polls

 Ivory Coast court ruled that Tidjane Thiam should be removed from the electoral roll.

Politics

64 h. ago Ethiopia’s PM Urges Africa to Build Homegrown AI for Inclusive Growth

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged African nations to develop homegrown artificial intelligence, warning that relying on foreign-built tools could deepen inequality. Speaking at the Ethiopian Technology Expo, Ahmed said Africa must “become innovators and owners of our future,” stressing the need for AI systems built to address the continent’s specific challenges. “Africa must [...]

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68 h. ago Officer arrested in Kamogelo Baukudi’s abduction to appear in court

Baukudi was allegedly abducted by two unknown males on Thursday in Bloemfontein.

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4 d. ago Moustapha Cissé: Championing AI for Africa’s Future Beyond Google

Moustapha Cissé sees artificial intelligence not as a looming threat but as a tool to uplift Africa. A trailblazing AI researcher, Cissé has spent years proving that technology can address the continent’s unique challenges—healthcare gaps, agricultural inefficiencies, and educational barriers—while dismantling biases that often plague AI systems. After leading Google’s AI Center in Accra, Ghana, [...]

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5 d. ago Pretoria court sentences former Proteas player for match fixing

The five years' imprisonment has been wholly suspended.

Events

6 d. ago SAUS seeks legal clarity on bail given to accused WSU student killer

The Mthatha Magistrate's Court in the Eastern Cape granted murder accused Mampane bail on Tuesday

Events

6 d. ago 2023/2024 AGSA municipalities’ report still shows challenges

Municipalities are not solely to blame for the governance failures.

Politics

6 d. ago Court officials under the hammer in Meyiwa trial over conduct

Presiding Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng raised concerns regarding court etiquette and decorum.

Events

6 d. ago Suspects in IFP MP Khethamabala Sithole’s murder to appear in court

Sithole was killed at Buyafuthi hostel in Katlehong last week.

Events

6 d. ago Five WSU students to appear in court over arson, public violence

The students were arrested during a violent protest at the university yesterday.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Enforcing law against undocumented immigrants remains a challenge’

KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says it is hard to prosecute undocumented foreigners.

Events

7 d. ago Defense wants court visit to alleged assault site in Meyiwa case

Defence counsel Charles Mnisi has suggested that the accused's assault be investigated.

Events

7 d. ago Meyiwa murder accused 1 would be injured if assaulted: Gininda

Five men are on trial at the High Court in Pretoria for Senzo Meyiwa’s murder in 2014.

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7 d. ago Families anticipate emotional third day of the Cradock Four inquest

Third day of the reopened Cradock Four inquest continues today at the Gqeberha High Court.

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