# Communications and Digital Technologies minister Solly Malatsi has appointed an independent panel to review South Africa’s draft artificial intelligence policy after it was withdrawn over fictitious and possibly AI-generated references. Addressing Parliament, Malatsi said that the seven-member panel will correct flawed citations and recommend changes before Cabinet approval. He confirmed that the revised policy […]
# Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau says decarbonisation, diversification and digitalisation will form the foundation of South Africa’s new Industrial Development Strategy. Delivering his Budget Vote in Parliament, Tau said the Cabinet-approved strategy aims to position the country as a leader in the green economy while boosting exports, investment and job creation. In […]
# Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan has warned that sensitive information on electronic devices seized during a police raid at his Houghton home could lead to assassinations and compromise national security operations. Khan approached the High Court in Johannesburg yesterday emphasising that the devices contain highly sensitive intelligence information, details linked to undercover agents, […]
# Soccer: Mamelodi Sundowns chairperson, Thlopie Motsepe, has praised the players, coaching staff and supporters following the club’s second CAF Champions League title. Motsepe says the team showed resilience and unity throughout a difficult season, especially after disappointment in Cairo, Egypt, earlier in the campaign. Motsepe credited coach Miguel Cardoso for adding determination and strength […]
# The ANC has cautioned against hate speech, violence and vigilantism towards foreign nationals amid protests against illegal immigration. The ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says most demonstrators are demanding stronger government action on border management, corruption and unlawful immigration. However, Mbalula stressed that protests must remain lawful and humane, warning that xenophobia damages South Africa’s […]
# Higher Education and Training minister, Buti Manamela, has announced plans to expand the national open learning system through online TVET and Community Education and Training programmes. Delivering his department’s budget vote in Parliament, Manamela said the initiative will make education more accessible by reducing travel barriers for students. He revealed plans for digital career […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party is united and focused on fixing local government ahead of upcoming municipal elections. Speaking after the National Executive Committee meeting, Mbalula said the party had adopted plans to improve struggling municipalities, accelerate infrastructure delivery and address water shortages. He says the ANC is also intensifying efforts to […]
# The National Treasury’s Jobs Fund has opened its13th funding round aimed at creating sustainable employment opportunities across South Africa. Jobs Fund head Najwah Allie-Edries says the initiative will focus on the green and informal economy under the theme “Catalysing demand-led growth.” Since 2011, the Jobs Fund has committed more than 7.7-billion-rand to projects supporting […]
# The Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Palm Ridge has postponed the fraud and theft case involving South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan and co-accused to 27 August 2026. This will allow the defence to respond to the State’s legal arguments regarding alleged delays in finalising the matter. The accused, including Jordaan, former […]
