15 h. ago Appointments of Eminent Persons for National Dialogue defended

The appointment of the Eminent Persons Group has been severely criticised.

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32 h. ago Govt planning to reduce carbon emissions from power stations: DDG

The Dept has classified coal as one of the critical minerals in SA for ensuring energy security.

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65 h. ago UN to vote to demand immediate Gaza ceasefire over US, Israel opposition

The 193-member General Assembly is likely to adopt the text with overwhelming support

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4 d. ago Thunberg departs Israel after Gaza blockade protest detention

This comes after Israeli forces had taken command of a charity vessel that contained 12 activists

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4 d. 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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5 d. ago SA taking steps to get internet to unconnected 23 mln people: Malatsi

Malatsi was speaking at the G20 meeting of member states in Polokwane in Limpopo.

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7 d. ago Trump says Musk relationship over, warns of ‘serious consequences’

Musk has deleted some social media posts critical of Trump

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7 d. ago Cosatu hits out at Minister Nkabane for her ‘arrogant’ attitude

Cosatu has criticised Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane's conduct, describing her attitude as "arrogant".

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7 d. ago Ramaphosa defends BEE policy, dismisses critics as ‘unfounded’

Ramaphosa has described as unfounded suggestions that the policy is irrelevant.

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8 d. ago Dismay and disbelief from residents of countries banned by Trump

Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday barring citizens of 12 countries from entering the US.

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9 d. ago NCC Moves to Bolster Cybersecurity With New National Framework

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched efforts to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity framework aimed at safeguarding the country’s critical communications infrastructure. Announced as part of its wider push to enhance national digital resilience, the NCC said the new framework will set clear guidelines, enforce best practices, and encourage collaboration across government agencies, private companies, [...]

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9 d. ago ChatGPT Expands Business Tools With Cloud Integrations, Meeting Notes, and Deep Research Features

OpenAI is rolling out major upgrades to ChatGPT for business users, adding cloud service integrations, meeting transcription, and support for deep research tools. ChatGPT now connects with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Box, allowing users to search across their own files to answer questions. For example, analysts can tap into slide decks and internal [...]

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1 week ago Israeli military fires shots near Gaza aid distribution site

Three Israeli soldiers have been killed in fighting in Gaza.

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1 week ago Three reported killed and dozens wounded near aid site in Gaza

Israeli military denied firing at people collecting aid says deaths reported in Gaza are fabricated.

Events

1 week ago South Africa power hitter Klaasen retires from international cricket

Klaasen retires after achieving 1,000 runs in 58 T20 internationals at a strike rate of 141.84.

Events

1 week ago Google Quietly Debuts AI Edge Gallery App for Running Offline Models on Phones

Google has quietly launched a new Android app called AI Edge Gallery, allowing users to run open-source AI models from Hugging Face directly on their phones – no internet required. An iOS version is expected soon. The experimental app supports tasks like image generation, text editing, Q&A, and code writing by running compatible models offline [...]

Technology

2 w. ago Meta Faces Backlash Over ‘Open Washing’ in AI Licensing Debate

Meta is under fresh criticism for what experts are calling “open washing” after sponsoring a Linux Foundation whitepaper promoting the benefits of open-source AI. The paper argues that open models can significantly cut enterprise costs, claiming proprietary AI tools cost more than three times as much. However, Meta’s role in the report has sparked controversy, [...]

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2 w. ago Attracting foreign investment remains critical for SA: Mantashe

Mantashe says Orion Minerals is expected to start copper production in two years' time.

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2 w. ago Three men arrested for trying to scam tourists near Table Mountain

The suspects used a fraudulent card device to attempt to scam international tourists.

Events

2 w. ago US Federal court blocked Trump’s global trade tariffs increase

The US Court of International Trade has ruled that President Trump overstepped his authority.

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