23 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

Events

26 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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29 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.

Politics

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

The Special Tribunal to seize a portion of the Farm Zandrivierspoort

Events

68 h. ago DA says schools in Orange Farm overcrowded, learners have no desks

Classrooms at the schools are overcrowded with up to 60 learners in one class.

Politics

3 d. ago LIVE: President Ramaphosa engages with Youth Employment Intervention

President Ramaphosa engages with Presidential Youth Employment Intervention in Pretoria.

Politics

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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3 d. ago LIVE: Minister of Electricity launches the Green Hydrogen Summit

The Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa to launch the Hydrogen Hydrogen Summit.

Politics

3 d. ago It is all systems go for Urban 20 Mayoral Assembly on Thursday

The Urban 20 Mayoral Assembly brings together Mayors from around the world.

Politics

3 d. ago Past results between Bulls and Leinster count for nothing: White

The Bulls go into the final of the United Rugby Championship for a third time in four seasons.

Events

4 d. ago UKZN First in South Africa to Equip Visually Impaired Students with AI Smart Glasses

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has become the first South African university to provide visually impaired students with Envision Smart AI Glasses – an advanced assistive device powered by artificial intelligence to enhance independence. Five students—Bright Sello, Thandeka Ngcobo, Londiwe Ndaba, Siboniso Mabuza, and Thembisa Xolo – received the glasses, valued at R75,000 each, through [...]

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4 d. ago Absa Becomes First African Bank To Launch Agentic AI For Customers

Absa Bank has become the first financial institution in Africa – and one of the first globally – to deploy agentic AI for customer use, according to Salesforce. The announcement was made at the Agentforce World Tour in Johannesburg this week. The bank’s AI-powered chatbot, Abby, runs on Salesforce’s Agentforce platform and offers dynamic, contextual [...]

Economics

4 d. 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 [...]

Politics

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

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

Politics

4 d. ago LIVE: Inaugural Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship Education

Siviwe Gwarube addresses the Inaugural Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship Education.

Events

5 d. ago Gerda Steyn wins the Women’s Comrades Marathon for the fourth time

Steyn became the first woman ever to break the six hour barrier twice in the Comrades Marathon.

Politics

5 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

Politics

5 d. ago AI in African Elections: Kenya and Nigeria Weigh Innovation Against Trust

As Africa’s major democracies explore the use of artificial intelligence in elections, both optimism and caution are shaping the conversation. Kenya, with general elections due in two years, is taking early steps. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been consulting stakeholders on the role of AI, social media, and digital platforms in election [...]

Politics

5 d. ago Nigeria Launches AgriConnect to Digitally Empower Farmers with AI and Connectivity

The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, has launched the AgriConnect Initiative – an ambitious program to digitally empower Nigerian farmers through AI, smart devices, and real-time access to agronomic data. Unveiled at the Cultural Centre Complex in Ogun State, the pilot is a collaboration between the Ministry, Huawei Technologies, [...]

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