6 h. ago Eskom restores power to almost all storm affected areas in E Cape

Almost 300 000 Eskom customers were affected by the power outage.

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12 h. ago Bergview College Principal lays charges against Malema, Mbalula

The principal was falsely accused of the rape of a seven-year-old minor in the Eastern Cape.

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13 h. ago Holomisa calls for state of disaster be declared in Eastern Cape

Houses destroyed by heavy rains that caused floods in Mthatha, Eastern Cape.

Politics

13 h. ago Manhunt on after murder of alleged underworld kingpin Andre Naude

Fifty-five-year-old Naude was gunned down in Parow yesterday afternoon.

Events

27 h. ago President Ramaphosa set to visit Eastern Cape amid 78 flood deaths

A devastating winter storm left a trail of destruction leaving at least 78 people dead.

Events

28 h. ago Alleged underworld gang boss Andre Naude shot dead in Cape Town

Naude was notorious for his role in running the nightclub security scene in Cape Town.

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32 h. ago Chronos Capital Eyes AI Healthcare Startups After Backing Unicorns Like Tyme and Optasia

Chronos Capital, an early investor in Tyme Group and Optasia, is shifting focus toward artificial intelligence in healthcare, calling it the next transformative force in global medicine. “AI in healthcare is where fintech was in financial services 30 years ago,” said partner Roger Grobler. “All the upside is still to be made.” AI’s ability to [...]

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35 h. ago Hlabisa proposes relocations after Eastern Cape flood disaster

To save their lives they should not say build for use or live us to die here

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36 h. ago Mthatha reels as storm fatalities rise to 57, Minister confirms

The death toll from the storm that hit the Eastern Cape this week has risen to 57.

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38 h. ago Young farmer calls on agriculture to drive SA’s economic revival

The winner was announced during an awards' presentation ceremony in Paarl, in the Boland.

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41 h. ago E Cape floods destroy 70 schools, more than 6 000 learners affected

This after severe floods affected the schooling of more than 6000 learners.

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41 h. ago Ramaphosa to address Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town

The summit comes at a crucial time for the continent's clean energy transition.

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51 h. ago National level to assist schools affected by flooding in EC: Gwarube

Support for the learners and plans to repair the infrastructure has started.

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54 h. ago SAPU says more needs to be done to reduce contact crimes in N Cape

Concern over cases of gender-based violence, kidnappings and rape.

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66 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.

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3 d. ago Motorists trapped by snow on N2 in Kokstad concerned about safety

The N2 between Port Shepstone and Kokstad to some parts of the E Cape has been covered in snow.

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3 d. ago Gift of the Givers helps E Cape community displaced by floods

Heavy rainfall led to localised flooding in the area leaving hundreds of people stranded.

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3 d. ago Ramaphosa notes with sadness passing of Justice Clement Temba Sangoni

Details regarding memorial and funeral services are yet to be communicated.

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3 d. ago Botlhale AI Brings Speech Recognition to African Languages in Call Centers

Botlhale AI, a South African startup founded in 2019, is helping enterprises understand what’s said in the 70% of customer calls that aren’t in English. The company builds speech recognition and analytics tools in African languages – like isiZulu, Sesotho, and Setswana – designed for enterprise call centers. Its suite includes speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and natural [...]

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3 d. ago SA Startup 4C Predictions Bets Big on Transparent AI for Global Markets

In the world of AI, forecasts aren’t just data – they’re belief. That’s the insight behind 4C Predictions, a South African startup building a transparent, AI-powered prediction marketplace with global ambitions. While much of the AI spotlight shines on Silicon Valley or Shenzhen, 4C is proving that deep tech can thrive in Cape Town too. [...]

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