# President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mariana Mazzucato as a Technical Expert for South Africa’s G20 Presidency. Mazzucato will serve as the Special Presidential Representative focusing on inclusive economic growth, industrialisation, employment, and reduced inequality. Mazzucato will also assist in addressing artificial intelligence, data governance, and innovation for sustainable development. She will also support various […]
# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the election of Zimbini Hill as chairperson and Raymond Nkado as deputy chairperson of the Independent Development Trust. Hill, formerly the interim chairperson, brings 20 years of executive leadership experience across various sectors. Nkado, former dean of Engineering at Wits University, has held prominent positions […]
# Inkatha Freedom Party leader Velenkosini Hlabisa has reiterated full support for the national budget, emphasising its benefits in local and foreign investments, boosting economic growth and job creation. Hlabisa also welcomed increased funding for health and education, ensuring the employment of essential personnel like doctors, teachers, and nurses. He says the budget is a […]
# The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has urged the government of national unity to collaborate towards a common vision for South Africa’s advancement. The foundation hosted a legacy business breakfast in Illovo, Gauteng, to provide a platform for executives to discuss business, leadership, and innovation, honoring the late anti apartheid activist’s legacy. Speaking on the sidelines, […]
# The G20 Digital Economy Working Group’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence convenes today in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. The five day meeting aims to advance discussions on critical technologies and enhancing of the digital economy. Communications minister Solly Malatsi emphasises prioritising digital public infrastructure and artificial intelligence, recognising their transformative potential for economies:
# Unregistered students from Wits University are picketing outside Luthuli House, seeking an audience with the ANC’s National Working Committee. This action follows a 12-day hunger strike initiated on 14 February, protesting financial exclusions due to historical debt. Despite appeals to university management and Higher Education minister, Nobuhle Nkabane, students remain unregistered as the academic […]
# Three individuals were shot and killed this morning around 8 am in Mofolo, Soweto, leading to road closures in the area. According to police reports, occupants of one vehicle opened fire on three people seated in another vehicle. The motive remains unknown, and no arrests have been made. Authorities are urging residents to provide […]
# Over 300 African children delegates in the Africa Children’s Summit have called for their inclusion in policy formations that affect African children. This comes as the summit concludes today in Johannesburg. The summit addressed challenges compromising children’s well-being. The summit chairperson, Tara Hendricks, emphasised increased advocacy and artificial intelligence education:
# The South African Communist Party says the ANC has no right to stop it from contesting elections independently. General secretary Solly Mapaila insists the SACP will go ahead with its 2026 bid. The IEC cleared the party to run, despite an earlier deregistration notice. Backed by the National Union of Mineworkers, Mapaila says the […]
