# Die Parlement se Portefeuljekomitee oor Sport, Kuns en Kultuur is bekommerd oor die Mzansi Golden Economy-beoordelingsproses. Komiteevoorsitter Joe McGluwa bevraagteken die aanstelling van die beoordelingspaneel en waarsku hulle mag die 2026-toelaebefondsing verwerp. Ondernemings in die kuns-, kultuur-, erfenis- en toerismebedrywe trek voordeel uit die fonds. Lede kritiseer ‘n gebrek aan deursigtigheid en beweerde swakpunte […]
# Die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns sê die terugtrekking van die konsep-beleid oor Kunsmatige Intelligensie bied ‘n geleentheid om ‘n meer geloofwaardige raamwerk vir KI-bestuur te ontwikkel. Die konsep is in April teruggetrek nadat opgemaakte bronne in die verwysings ontdek is. Die akademie sê die voorval beklemtoon ‘n behoefte aan deursigtigheid, kundige toesig […]
# KwaZulu-Natal Hawks Unit Commander Gavin Jacob has told the Madlanga Commission that a laboratory backlog delayed the investigation into the 541-kilogram cocaine seizure in Port Shepstone. Jacob said he made several attempts to expedite forensic analysis of the drugs after concerns were raised about security at the storage facility. He testified that delays in […]
# KwaZulu-Natal Hawks Unit Commander Gavin Jacob has denied any involvement in the theft of drugs linked to the 541-kilogram cocaine seizure in Port Shepstone. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Jacob said he was unaware of security problems at the building before the incident was reported in November 2021. Responding to commissioner Mbuyiseli Madlanga, he […]
# The High Court in Pretoria dismissed suspended member of the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s appeal against the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court decision to deny him bail. The court found that the magistrate did not err in refusing bail. Nkosi remains in custody facing charges including theft, defeating the ends of justice, […]
# Atletiek: Brittanje se beheerliggaam is met 7,67-miljoen-rand beboet vir die dood van die Paralimpiese gewigstoot-atleet Abdullah Hayayei. Die 36-jarige is dood nadat ‘n metaalgooihok op sy kop geval het tydens oefening in Londen in 2017. Hy was besig met voorbereiding vir die Wêreld-Para-atletiekkampioenskap. Britse Atletiek het ook skuld beken aan korporatiewe manslag. Die voormalige […]
# The Gauteng legislature’s portfolio committee on Community Safety condemns the brutal murder of an off-duty police officer and a civilian in Tsakane, Ekurhuleni. The committee’s Bandile Masuku describes the killings as shocking and unacceptable, calling for swift arrests and decisive police action. He says the incident highlights the ongoing challenge of violent crime in […]
# The latest World Economic Forum report highlights corporate initiatives delivering measurable results in diversity, equity and inclusion. The report finds that organisations with strong inclusion practices outperform peers in innovation, decision-making and employee engagement. Successful strategies include targeted skills development, workforce upskilling, equal opportunity programmes and leadership accountability. The report shows that organisations with […]
# The Academy of Science of South Africa says the withdrawal of the draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy presents an opportunity to develop a stronger and more credible framework for AI governance. The draft was withdrawn in April after fictitious sources were discovered in its references. The academy says the incident highlights the need for […]
