9 h. ago Edgar Lungu mourning period extended amid preparations to repatriate

Former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu passed away at a South African healthcare facility.

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5 d. ago Limpopo prepared for incident free initiation season: Cogta MEC

Limpopo government says it has taken steps to ensure this year's initiation season is successful

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6 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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7 d. ago McKenzie announces plan for repatriation of liberation heroes

McKenzie says this initiative will serve as a continuation of those efforts.

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7 d. ago LIVE: Media briefing on initiative to repatriate struggle heroes

Gayton McKenzie provides an update on initiatives focused on addressing historical injustices.

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8 d. ago IFP leader describes Sithole’s passing as a huge loss to the party

IFP mourns senior member Khethamabala Sithole, gunned down in Katlehong; two suspects arrested.

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9 d. ago City of Tshwane urges residents to prepare for icy weather conditions

This as the South African Weather Service forecasts inclement weather conditions across Gauteng

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9 d. ago Industry giants, family pay last Respects to Presley Chweneyagae

Mourners gather to honour ‘Tsotsi’ star Presley Chweneyagae at Akasia funeral

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1 week ago Ramaphosa sends condolences to family of Zambia’s Edgar Lungu

Lungu died on Thursday and was receiving medical care in South Africa for an unspecified illness.

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1 week ago Zambia’s former president Edgar Lungu has died, his party says

Lungu was head of state of the Southern African country between 2015 and 2021

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1 week ago ‘Nato’s Baltic drills preparation for potential clash with Russia’

Nato’s annual exercise in the Baltic Sea and the regions surrounding it, is being held this month.

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2 w. ago Daleela: Egypt’s AI Health Assistant Is Transforming Women’s Reproductive Care

In Egypt, the phrase “mabrouk, kibirti” – “congratulations, you are a woman” – often marks a girl’s first period. Yet, behind this cultural rite lies a deep gap in reproductive knowledge, with many women lacking accurate information about their own bodies. Addressing this need, Cairo-based health startup Motherbeing has launched Daleela, an AI-powered reproductive health [...]

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2 w. ago Anthropic CEO Warns AI Could Trigger 20% Unemployment in Next Five Years

Dario Amodei, CEO of AI company Anthropic, warned that generative artificial intelligence could drive U.S. unemployment to 20% within the next five years, urging policymakers to prepare for large-scale disruption. “AI is getting better than humans at almost all intellectual tasks,” Amodei told CNN. He estimates that half of all entry-level white-collar jobs could be [...]

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2 w. ago Rand Water’s planned maintenance to start tomorrow in Gauteng

Rand Water believes the full recovery will come just in time for the August high demand period.

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3 w. ago Banyana Banyana to face Botswana, Zambia in Wafcon preparations

Banyana are in camp in Pretoria preparing for their friendly international matches

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3 w. ago South Africa Urged to Lead on AI Governance Ahead of 2025 G20 Summit

As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit in 2025, experts say the moment is ripe for the country to take a leading role in shaping global artificial intelligence (AI) governance – particularly around transparency, accountability, and human oversight. The call comes just months after the European Union’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Act came into [...]

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3 w. ago KZN graduates look to Godongwana’s budget speech for jobs hope

Number of unemployed people in SA increased from 5,2 million to 8 million in a period of 10 years

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4 w. ago Parties divided as Godongwana prepares third attempt at Budget Speech

DA hopes for jobs and spending; EFF warns of cuts and calls the budget a betrayal of the poor.

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