# The Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to two Lesedi Secondary School learners accused of premeditated murder. Grade 12 learner Mlehalinye Montasi was granted six-thousand-rand bail, while Grade 10 learner Kgotlhello Mathabathe received three-thousand-rand bail. They allegedly stabbed fellow learner Lethabo Mokonyane on 17 June after an altercation. The National Prosecuting Authority says despite […]
# Communications and Technologies minister Solly Malatsi has raised concern over the rise of artificial intelligence-generated content. Addressing the Media 20 Summit in Johannesburg, Malatsi warned that deepfakes can be weaponised to mislead citizens and manipulate narratives. The minister says while AI offers many benefits, it also poses unprecedented risks if misused. He stressed the […]
# The Digital Economy Working Group will present the Media 20 declaration at the G20 Summit in November to strengthen global cooperation on information integrity. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi told the Media 20 Summit in Johannesburg that South Africa is committed to driving the agenda through the UN, UNESCO, and independent media, […]
# Soccer: Orlando Pirates fans are calling for former coach José Riveiro to return as technical director after his sacking by Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Riveiro, who left Pirates in May, was dismissed after four games, ending with a 2-0 loss to Pyramids FC. His three-year spell at Pirates saw three MTN8 titles, two Nedbank […]
# Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has handed over the first phase of the Lilian Ngoyi Street rebuilding project, following a July 2023 deadly gas explosion. Morero says the 192-million-rand project remains within budget, with 82-million-rand spent on the first phase. The mayor says 110-million-rand was secured for the second phase, set for completion by August […]
# The DA in Tshwane will table a motion in Council to reopen municipal swimming pools, which have remained closed since 2024 despite water shortages easing. DA leader Cilliers Brink says no other metro has kept pools permanently closed, with residents, coaches, and schools deprived of access. He argues that a clear policy is needed […]
# Member of the steering committee of the Global Sumud Flotilla, Melanie Schweizer says preparations are underway for the largest humanitarian convoy to Gaza since the blockade began. The flotilla unites four grassroots movements, bringing doctors, lawyers, journalists, and activists together to deliver life-saving aid and challenge Israel’s blockade. Organisers stress the mission is peaceful, […]
# The MK Party has strongly condemned the ongoing crisis at state-funded Daybreak Foods, citing alleged mismanagement, worker exploitation, and non-payment of salaries. The party says employees face intimidation, threats, and stagnant provident fund contributions, while management ignores operational responsibilities. Despite 224-million-rand in public funding, workers receive only a one-thousand-500-rand stipend under a contested plan. […]
# Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says South Africa’s export market remains small due to its foot-and-mouth disease status. Steenhuisen confirmed that major feedlots halted production which disrputed supply to supermarkets, restaurants, and even the leather sector. Steenhuisen said the inability to slaughter also affects food security, particularly poorer consumers relying on affordable products like heads […]
