2 h. ago Don’t Just Adopt AI Adapt It: A Technocritical Future for African Education

Imagine a brilliant student from rural Limpopo. She presents her thorough case study to her class that is locally relevant and grounded in real-world African challenges. Her classmate submits a technically perfect paper filled with American examples and Western solutions that don’t apply to a rural African setting. The difference? Her classmate prompted ChatGPT and submitted a paraphrased version [...]

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18 h. ago Parents express concern as some KZN govt schools postpone June exams

Premier Thami Ntuli had a meeting with unions and MECs on Wednesday to find a solution.

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32 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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45 h. ago First sitting of reopened inquest into deaths of Cradock 4 wrapped up

The inquest is expected to resume on the 13th of October.

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48 h. ago SA’s decision to bowl first against Aussies vindicated with 4 wickets

Playing under grey skies, bowlers restricted the defending champions to 67/4 at lunch.

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55 h. ago Hundreds displaced by floods in Butterworth receive emergency shelter

Municipality is working closely with various government departments to provide temporary relief

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56 h. ago Police officers arrested for escorting a vehicle loaded with dagga

The officers were on duty and in full uniform when they were arrested.

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67 h. 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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69 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.

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2 d. ago Eskom says 87% of municipalities not complying with arrangement

Municipal debt to Eskom currently stands at R94.6 billion.

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

President Ramaphosa engages with Presidential Youth Employment Intervention in Pretoria.

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3 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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3 d. ago PABASA bemoans remarks against black lawyers at Meyiwa trial

The judge implied that black lawyers acted unprofessionally compared to white counterparts.

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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 Africa’s First Multilingual AI Model Shrunk By 75% in Global Challenge

Africa’s first multilingual small language model, InkubaLM, has been compressed by 75% without losing performance – making it more efficient for low-resource environments. The breakthrough came from the Buzuzu-Mavi Challenge, a global competition hosted by Lelapa AI in partnership with Zindi. The challenge drew 490 participants from 61 countries to reduce the size of InkubaLM, [...]

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3 d. ago Judge in Meyiwa case willing to step aside over fair trial concerns

The judge emphasises that a murder trial should not be sidelined for personal matters

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3 d. ago Motorist to stand trial in Kimberley for death of 3 people in 2024

Mhlanga pleaded guilty to charges of culpable homicide and contravention of the Immigration Act.

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3 d. ago Free State launches transport initiative with Deaf Association

The Free State Deaf Association pleads with govt to invest in more transport resources for the deaf.

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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 Ghana’s Digital Ministry, Parliament Align on 2025 Tech Agenda and New Laws

Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI) has begun a two-day strategic workshop with Parliament’s Select Committee on Information and Communications to align on the Ministry’s 2025 programs and policy priorities. The meeting includes key agencies such as the National Communications Authority (NCA), Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Ghana Post, and the Ghana Meteorological [...]

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