‘Responsible AI use can grow radio audiences’

Radio mic in a studio. Eastern Cape radio broadcasters believe that the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to assist with audience growth and make radio content more appealing, particularly to younger audiences. This comes as Radio Day celebrations continue globally. This year’s theme is Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a…

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One dead, three injured in Cape Town shooting

Barrier tape and gun cartridges. One person has been killed and three others wounded in a shooting at Table View in Cape Town. Police say the attack is believed to be taxi-related. They say officers were called to the crime scene, where they found the victims with gunshot wounds. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says, “The 39-year-old…

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Police launch major crackdown in Durban crime hotspot areas

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi addressing SAPS members before the raid. Police in KwaZulu-Natal have conducted raids in crime hotspots in Durban in a major crackdown on illegal activities. Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi led the multi-agent operation targeting the Durban CBD and surrounding townships on Friday night. The operation targeted the Point area as well…

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Limpopo scholar transport operators decry traffic crackdown

A scholar transport vehicle is seen during an inspection by the Department of Transport on 22 January 2026. Some scholar transport drivers in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, say they are concerned about traffic officers impounding their vehicles. The drivers have been transporting learners in vehicles such as bakkies. Members of the Vhembe Transport Association met to discuss…

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SANDF urges fair assessment beyond recent DRC deployment

SANDF troops. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has stated that the deployment of its members to peacekeeping missions in regions such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) cannot be used as the sole measure of the challenges faced by the country’s military. This statement follows extensive research on SANDF peacekeeping operations conducted…

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SALGA hails tougher stance on failing municipalities

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) says national government’s prompt intervention in under-performing municipalities is a step in the right direction. SALGA believes that this will improve the delivery of basic services. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in the State of the Nation Address that national government would not hesitate to intervene in failing municipalities….

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