54 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.

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3 d. ago Snow reported in some parts of SA, level 6 warning issued for EC

Orange Level 6 warning has been issued for disruptive snow over Joe Gqabi district.

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4 d. 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.

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4 d. ago SAWS issues level 2 disruptive snow warning for KZN Midlands

CoGTA says the provincial disaster management centre is on high alert.

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6 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.

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1 week ago Google Quietly Debuts AI Edge Gallery App for Running Offline Models on Phones

Google has quietly launched a new Android app called AI Edge Gallery, allowing users to run open-source AI models from Hugging Face directly on their phones – no internet required. An iOS version is expected soon. The experimental app supports tasks like image generation, text editing, Q&A, and code writing by running compatible models offline [...]

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1 week ago Visa And Mastercard Bet Big On AI Agents To Power The Future Of Shopping

Visa and Mastercard have launched major AI initiatives aimed at transforming how consumers shop online, signaling a pivotal shift in retail tech. Visa’s “Intelligent Commerce” and Mastercard’s “Agent Pay” go beyond traditional recommendation engines, enabling AI agents to make purchases on users’ behalf. Visa is teaming up with Anthropic, IBM, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Stripe to [...]

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1 week ago Odyssey Unveils Interactive AI Video Model That Could Redefine Storytelling

London-based AI lab Odyssey has launched a research preview of a new model that transforms video into interactive environments, hinting at a potential new storytelling medium. Initially built for film and game production, the model allows users to influence video scenes in real time using a keyboard, phone, controller – or eventually voice commands. Odyssey [...]

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1 week ago World Boxing to introduce mandatory gender testing for all boxers

The global body says it aims to deliver a competitive level playing field for men and women.

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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 Microsoft SA Invites SMMEs To Join 2025 Emerging Partner Programme, Focused On AI Growth and Economic Inclusion

Microsoft South Africa is calling on eligible small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to apply for the 2025 edition of its Emerging Partner Programme (EPP), a flagship initiative aimed at accelerating business growth, technical capability, and market reach for black-owned ICT companies. The EPP offers selected SMMEs a comprehensive 24-month support plan that includes business [...]

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2 w. ago Xbox Levels Up: Microsoft Debuts Copilot for Gaming Beta on Mobile

Got a burning question about your gamerscore? Need a horror game that hits like your favorite slasher flick? Microsoft’s got your back with the beta launch of Copilot for Gaming – an AI-powered assistant that lives right inside the Xbox app on iOS and Android. Rolling out now in beta, this new feature acts like [...]

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2 w. ago W Cape dams to be closely monitored amid predicted lower rainfall

The Department has however allayed fears of water restrictions similar to those of 2017.

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2 w. ago Bill Gates Says Africa Can Lead the AI Revolution – and Save Lives Doing It

Bill Gates is betting big on Africa – not just to adopt artificial intelligence, but to lead the charge. Speaking virtually at the Global AI Summit on Africa, held in Kigali from April 3 to 4, the Microsoft co-founder and Chair of the Gates Foundation described AI as a “life-saving opportunity” for the continent, especially [...]

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2 w. ago Sundowns’ home advantage crumbles as Pyramids snatch 91 min leveler

1-1 was how it ended, the final is deadlocked, and the action moves to Egypt next Sunday.

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2 w. ago Postecoglou promises Tottenham fans greater success next season

Spurs conclude their campaign with a home game against Brighton.

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3 w. ago Late Springbok’s Cornal Hendricks remembered at a memorial service

Hendricks made his test debut in 2014 and earned 12 caps for the Springboks, scoring five tries.

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3 w. ago AI Reshapes Financial Services with Smarter Fraud Detection, Risk Analysis, and Compliance

Artificial intelligence is transforming the financial services sector, offering a new level of efficiency, security, and personalization. With its ability to analyze vast datasets in real time, AI is enhancing everything from fraud detection to credit risk assessment and regulatory compliance. One of the most immediate applications of AI is fraud detection. Financial institutions process [...]

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3 w. ago Springbok Cornal Hendricks to be laid to rest in Wellington Sunday

Hendricks made his Test debut in 2014, earning 12 caps for South Africa

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3 w. ago DeepMind’s AI Predicts Vision Loss Before It Strikes – and It’s Giving Eye Doctors a Run for Their Money

DeepMind and Google Health are back with some serious AI eye magic. After first debuting a system in 2018 that could detect over 50 eye diseases with 94% accuracy, they’ve now stepped it up – their latest model can predict if someone will develop sight-threatening macular degeneration six months in advance. This is a big [...]

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