3 h. ago E Cape floods destroy 70 schools, more than 6 000 learners affected

This after severe floods affected the schooling of more than 6000 learners.

Events

3 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

13 h. ago National level to assist schools affected by flooding in EC: Gwarube

Support for the learners and plans to repair the infrastructure has started.

Events

16 h. ago SAPU says more needs to be done to reduce contact crimes in N Cape

Concern over cases of gender-based violence, kidnappings and rape.

Events

37 h. ago Motorists trapped by snow on N2 in Kokstad concerned about safety

The N2 between Port Shepstone and Kokstad to some parts of the E Cape has been covered in snow.

Politics

39 h. ago Gift of the Givers helps E Cape community displaced by floods

Heavy rainfall led to localised flooding in the area leaving hundreds of people stranded.

Events

48 h. 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. [...]

Politics

51 h. 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

Events

62 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.

Events

2 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 [...]

Politics

3 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

3 d. ago Victims of Olorato’s murder suspects tell their horrific dating tales

The victim says they were forced to call people asking for money favors

Events

4 d. ago Comrades Marathon kicks off with unprecedented turnout – 22000 runners

The number of runners in the first starting group has been capped at 14 000.

Politics

4 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

Politics

4 d. ago R100,000 reward offered for information on Cape Flats multiple murder

Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku says disputes must never be resolved through violence.

Events

5 d. ago N Cape MEC Vass expresses concern over poor municipal audit results

Irregular expenditure stands at R3.67 billion. Vass says serious action is urgently needed.

Politics

5 d. ago Alleged underworld kingpin Modack found guilty of corruption

Modack paid nearly R150 000 to Govender in return for special treatment.

Politics

5 d. ago Northern Cape govt concerned about poor state of municipalities

Free State, Northern Cape and North West municipalities are performing badly.

Politics

6 d. ago Concern as tyre manufacturer Goodyear starts retrenchment process

Goodyear has initiated Section 189A process at its manufacturing operations in Eastern Cape

Politics

6 d. ago SAUS seeks legal clarity on bail given to accused WSU student killer

The Mthatha Magistrate's Court in the Eastern Cape granted murder accused Mampane bail on Tuesday

Events