18 h. ago Over 160 motorists nabbed for drunk driving in Jhb in just one week

JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says the arrests were made between the 21st and 27th of this month.

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40 h. ago Virtual AI Hackathon Connects Developers Across 15 African Nations

The Pan-African AI Collaboration Network (PAICN) successfully concluded its first virtual AI hackathon last week, bringing together over 300 developers from 15 African countries in a 72-hour innovation marathon. The event, themed “AI Solutions for Community Challenges,” showcased extraordinary talent while forging lasting professional connections across borders. Breaking Geographic Barriers Unlike traditional in-person events concentrated [...]

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47 h. ago Over 250 drunk drivers arrested in Eastern Cape over long weekend

Mthatha in the OR Tambo District has been identified as a hotspot.

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63 h. ago Over 6 200 nabbed for illegal immigration during Easter period: BMA

BMA says those arrested were attempting to illegally enter or exit the country.

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3 d. ago High Court Nullifies Parliamentary Approval of VAT Hike, Siding with DA and EFF

National Treasury has been dealt another blow in the value-added tax (VAT) increase saga after the Western Cape High Court ordered that parliament’s adoption of the fiscal framework and VAT increase be set aside. The court made the order on Sunday in the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters’s(EFF) court challenge to have the… Read More »High Court Nullifies Parliamentary Approval of VAT Hike, Siding with DA and EFF The post High Court Nullifies Parliamentary Approval of VAT Hike, Siding with DA and EFF first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition

Communities in Phola and Carolina, Mpumalanga, are grappling with the severe consequences of coal mining pollution, particularly in the Highveld region, long plagued by environmental degradation and health issues. At the launch of a new report titled Systems Change for a Just Transition on 15 April, Ronesa Mtshweni from Amandla Community Development in Carolina highlighted… Read More »Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition The post Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline

South Africa continues to face delays in the production of driving licence cards following the breakdown of the country’s only functional card printing machine. The Department of Transport has been issuing temporary driving licences in the meantime, as the outdated backup machine currently in use is slow and frequently malfunctions. According to the department, the… Read More »Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline The post Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Lapu Lapu festival Death Toll Rises To 11, man arrested after car hit crowd

At least 11 people were killed and more than 20 injured when a man rammed an SUV through a crowd at a Filipino community festival in the western Canadian city of Vancouver on the weekend before Canada’s federal election, authorities said. Police arrested a 30-year-old Vancouver man, who they said was known to them, at… Read More »Lapu Lapu festival Death Toll Rises To 11, man arrested after car hit crowd The post Lapu Lapu festival Death Toll Rises To 11, man arrested after car hit crowd first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Hojlund Late Goal Salvages Draw For Man United At Bournemouth

Rasmus Hojlund scored an equaliser deep into stoppage time as Manchester United salvaged a 1-1 away draw in the Premier League at Bournemouth, who played the last half hour with 10 men after a controversial sending off. Antoine Semenyo had put the hosts ahead in the 23rd and United were staring at a 16th defeat… Read More »Hojlund Late Goal Salvages Draw For Man United At Bournemouth The post Hojlund Late Goal Salvages Draw For Man United At Bournemouth first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Sarr And Eze Send Palace Soaring Past Villa Into FA Cup Final

Crystal Palace outplayed Aston Villa as they soared into the FA Cup final for only the third time with two brilliant goals by Ismaila Sarr and a stunner by Eberechi Eze sealing a 3-0 victory in an entertaining clash at Wembley on Saturday. Palace’s fans, dreaming of a first major trophy in the south London… Read More »Sarr And Eze Send Palace Soaring Past Villa Into FA Cup Final The post Sarr And Eze Send Palace Soaring Past Villa Into FA Cup Final first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Ipswich Relegated From Premier League After Loss At Newcastle

Ipswich Town were relegated from the Premier League on Saturday following a 3-0 defeat at Newcastle United, with the visitors reduced to 10 men after Ben Johnson was sent off for picking up two yellow cards in the first half. Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich have 21 points, 15 behind West Ham United with four games left,… Read More »Ipswich Relegated From Premier League After Loss At Newcastle The post Ipswich Relegated From Premier League After Loss At Newcastle first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Djokovic Hints At Madrid Farewell After Crashing Out In Second Round

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic may have played at the Madrid Open for the last time after crashing out in the second round to Italian Matteo Arnaldi on Saturday, with the Serbian admitting he did not know if he would return. Arnaldi beat fourth seed Djokovic 6-3 6-4 to reach the third round. The result condemned… Read More »Djokovic Hints At Madrid Farewell After Crashing Out In Second Round The post Djokovic Hints At Madrid Farewell After Crashing Out In Second Round first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago WRC drivers reach agreement with FIA on swearing during racing

The drivers had argued that the fines were vastly disproportionate to average incomes and budgets.

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4 d. ago Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre Dies By Suicide, Her Family Says

Virginia Giuffre, one of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers, has committed suicide, her family said on Friday. Giuffre, 41, died on Friday in Western Australia state, where she had been living for several years, the family said in an emailed statement. “Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual… Read More »Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre Dies By Suicide, Her Family Says The post Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre Dies By Suicide, Her Family Says first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Palmer’s Dip In Form A ‘Mental Thing’, Says Chelsea Boss Maresca

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer’s 16-game goal drought is due to a mental issue rather than a tactical or technical one, manager Enzo Maresca has said. The 22-year-old England international had a remarkable debut campaign last season at Chelsea, scoring 27 goals and registering 15 assists in 48 matches. This time around, however, Palmer has found… Read More »Palmer’s Dip In Form A ‘Mental Thing’, Says Chelsea Boss Maresca The post Palmer’s Dip In Form A ‘Mental Thing’, Says Chelsea Boss Maresca first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final

A last-gasp own goal gave Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa an upset result over holders Al Ahly on Friday and a place against another Egyptian club, Pyramids, in next month’s African Champions League final. Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim turned the ball into his own net in stoppage time at the end of a semi-final… Read More »Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final The post Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago On Cusp Of League Title, Liverpool Boss Not Getting Ahead Of Himself

Liverpool only need a point at home against struggling Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday to seal a 20th English top-flight title but manager Arne Slot cautioned that there would be no early celebrations from his players until the fulltime whistle. Following second-placed Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace in midweek, Liverpool can win the Premier League… Read More »On Cusp Of League Title, Liverpool Boss Not Getting Ahead Of Himself The post On Cusp Of League Title, Liverpool Boss Not Getting Ahead Of Himself first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has reiterated South Africa’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the country’s role as a key mediator in global peace-building initiatives. Lamola’s remarks follow a series of high-level engagements by President Cyril Ramaphosa, including separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump… Read More »Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa The post Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has introduced urgent legislation in Parliament to scrap the impending value-added tax (VAT) increase, set to take effect in just six days. However, the move has sparked legal uncertainty over whether it will be sufficient to halt the hike in time. In an unprecedented step, Godongwana has also withdrawn the two… Read More »Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain The post Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago Mchunu Offers Apology After Wrongfully Naming School Principal in Child Rape Case

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has expressed his willingness to formally apologise to the principal of a Matatiele school, who was incorrectly identified as a suspect in the alleged rape of a seven-year-old pupil. The school was thrust into the spotlight earlier this month after reports emerged of the disturbing incident. In a letter to lobby… Read More »Mchunu Offers Apology After Wrongfully Naming School Principal in Child Rape Case The post Mchunu Offers Apology After Wrongfully Naming School Principal in Child Rape Case first appeared on iAfrica.

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