Tutor robot Iris is pictured alongside its founder Thando Gumede and government officials at its launch in KwaZulu-Natal on 19 August 2025. KwaZulu-Natal businesswoman Thando Gumede has made history by developing South Africa’s first tutor robot to master all subjects from Grade R to tertiary level in 11 of the country’s official languages. Gumede, a…
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Buti Manamela. The DA has called on the Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela, to reconsider the appointments of three SETA administrators, citing their alleged involvement in corruption. Oupa Nkoane, Lehlohonolo Masoga and Zukile Mvalo have been appointed as administrators for the Construction, Services and Local Government SETAs, respectively….
A person with SA rands. The hearing of the Competition Commission’s pursuit for justice in the decades-long rand manipulation matter is set to resume in the Constitutional Court this morning. The commission has stressed that the issue of jurisdiction is critical because without it, a regulatory gap would remain. It says this would effectively allow anyone to collude in…
[File photo] New Zealand coach Scott Robertson New Zealand coach Scott Robertson says the All Blacks will not alter their approach to playing South Africa in light of the Springboks’ surprise capitulation to Australia at Ellis Park. South Africa’s 38-22 loss at their Johannesburg stronghold stunned the rugby world while putting their Rugby Championship defence on shaky…
Banners advertising TICAD held in Yokohoma, Japan. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has reaffirmed the world’s fourth largest economy is eager to work with Africa. He addressed the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Yokohama. The gathering is held under the theme: Co-creating innovative solutions with Africa. South Africa is represented by President…
Katiso “KT” Molefe appeared in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg, August 20. The accused in the murder of DJ Sumbody, businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe, has been denied bail in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court. Molefe is accused of ordering a hit on the celebrity DJ whose real name is Oupa Sefoka. Molefe was out on…
South African rugby fans at a stadium. Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) in the Western Cape says additional train services will be made available for spectators attending the Rugby Championship test match between the Springboks and the Wallabies at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday. PRASA Spokesperson Andiswa Makanda says the services…
The West Ridge High School, one of the two schools involved in learner-on-learner violence. The Gauteng Education Department has confirmed the suspension of about 19 learners from West Ridge high school and three from Hoërskool Roodepoort, over a violent school feud earlier this week. Three learners were hospitalised as a result. The Department’s spokesperson, Steve…
FILE | Popular SA DJ Oupa Sefoka popularly known as DJ Sumbody. The Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg is expected to deliver judgment in the bail application of the accused in the DJ Sumbody murder case. Katiso “KT” Molefe is accused of ordering a hit on the celebrity DJ whose real name is Oupa Sefoka. Sefoka was gunned down on November 20,…
SAPS Crime Prevention Unit arrested a 44yr-old male during a stop and search for the possession of drugs, contravention of the Precious Metal Act A 44-year-old suspect has been arrested in Malmesbury on the Cape West Coast for the possession of drugs, contravention of the Precious Metal Act, as well as contravention of the Financial…
