13 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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15 h. ago Snow reported in some parts of SA, level 6 warning issued for EC

Orange Level 6 warning has been issued for disruptive snow over Joe Gqabi district.

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28 h. ago SAWS issues extreme weather warning for parts of EC, KZN for Tuesday

It issued an Orange level 6 warning for disruptive snow over the Joe Gqabi District Municipality.

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32 h. ago SAWS issues level 2 disruptive snow warning for KZN Midlands

CoGTA says the provincial disaster management centre is on high alert.

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37 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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3 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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3 d. ago Cape Town children’s hospital celebrates 300th kidney transplant

This is a milestone for the paediatric hospital, a leading centre of child health in the country

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3 d. ago Electricity grid is stable ahead of next week’s cold front: Eskom

The South African Weather Service has warned of a spell of extreme weather.

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4 d. ago Mayfair creche fire victims’ parents still awaiting DNA results

Fathers of two of the deceased children say all they want is to give their last respects to them

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4 d. ago KZN activates disaster teams as severe weather expected for Comrades

SAWS has issued a weather warning of extreme cold conditions with disruptive snowfall for KZN.

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4 d. ago More should be done to fight crime in the country: Buthelezi

IFP Deputy President Mzamo Buthelezi was speaking at MP Khethamabala Sithole's memorial service.

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6 d. ago Escalating rate of children recruited into gangs worrying: Nel

Nel steered a Child Protection Week event in Mitchell's Plain on the Cape Flats.

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6 d. ago Family of Riverlea slain man call for action against illegal miners

The Zamimpilo Informal Settlement near Riverlea is riddled with crime and gang-related violence.

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7 d. ago UNWFP, Unicef condemn attack on humanitarian convoy in North Darfur

The convoy of 15 trucks was attempting to reach children and families in famine-effected El-Fasher

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7 d. ago Women’s Legal Centre condemns death threat against Andiswa Mengo

This follows reports of handwritten note warning ' a bullet is waiting for you.'

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8 d. ago Three children rescued, 1 boy missing after E Cape beach rescue

NSRI urges people to avoid rip currents as they can lead to drowning accidents.

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8 d. ago AI Tool Aims to Predict Hunger Before It Hits in Kenya’s Drought Zones

Esther Mulu, 69, supports her seven children and 25 grandchildren on a small farm in Kitui County, Kenya – one of six counties facing recurring droughts and shortened rain seasons. With no other income and dwindling food aid, her family now survives on a single daily meal, often just porridge. “If you can invent a [...]

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8 d. ago Boshielo warns parents to stop shielding children who commit crime

Philangenkosi Makhanya parents were arrested after his mother tipped him.

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9 d. ago Meyiwa trial to resume after defence requested vehicle tracking data

Meyiwa was shot and killed while at Kelly Khumalo's parental home in Vosloorus.

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9 d. ago Olorato Mongale’s body showed signs of her killer’s rage: Boshielo

Deputy Police Minister Polly Boshielo was at the scene where Mongale's body was found.

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