MEC Saki Mokoena addressing the Local Government Summit. 2 minutes Free State Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC Saki Mokoena says the Local Government Summit will come up with an action plan to assist municipalities to achieve clean audits, boost revenue collection and improve the billing system. The summit held in Bloemfontein…
1 minute The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) hosts a workshop themed “AI for healthcare in Africa”. The workshop aims to bring together researchers, healthcare practitioners and artificial intelligence (AI) to explore how AI and data science can address Africa’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Live proceedings below:
A man holds a framed picture of South African national soccer team goalkeeper and captain, Senzo Meyiwa during his funeral service in Durban November 1, 2014. 2 minutes Defence counsel in the Senzon Meyiwa murder case, Zithulele Nxumalo, says there is no eye witness that places accused number four, Mthokoziseni Maphisa at the crime scene….
Potholes on a road 2 minutes Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has conceded that the provincial roads need to be rehabilitated to improve safety. Limpopo is facing a backlog of over 13 000 kilometers of road that needs to be upgraded. Last month, Road Agency Limpopo dismissed its Chief Financial Officer Gabriel Maluleke over allegations of…
High temperature indicator 2 minutes City of Johannesburg Emergency Services has advised residents to be in cool areas and hydrate regularly as temperatures are expected to soar to the high 30s this week. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a heatwave alert with persistently highs expected to exceed 37 degrees from Wednesday across…
A herd of goats 1 minute The Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit have recovered 114 of the 126 goats stolen at Klein Farm in Kimberley. It is believed the goats were stolen after a padlock at their enclosure was broken. Police say 19 goats were found on Griekwastad Road while 95 goats were discovered…
Health officials are pictured during a compliance inspection visit to a spaza shop in Mpumalanga on 03 November 2024. 1 minute Traditional leaders from the uMlalazi local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are working together with government authorities to enforce compliance in spaza shops operated by foreign nationals. They have been trained on municipal bylaws. This…
2 minutes The families of uMkhonto weSizwe freedom fighters, who died in exile during the struggle against apartheid, have applauded the efforts to return the mortal remains of their relatives. Judson Khuzwayo, Bafana Duma, Balungile Shembe, Sipho Mdletshe and Luckyboy Ngubane were returned to the place of their birth today. The families say they will…
Authorities seized more than 16 tonnes of cocaine 1 minute Police in KwaZulu-Natal say investigations are underway following the discovery of cocaine with an estimated value of R80 million concealed inside a container at the Durban Harbour. Police Spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says police received information about a vessel that left Brazil at the beginning of…
Lifeguards gear up for the festive season. 1 minute Lifeguards have urged the public to ensure that children are not left unsupervised near bodies of water. Visitors are expected to flock to Cape Town’s beaches over the summer season, and authorities are deploying over 600 lifeguards to beaches and municipal swimming pools. This forms part…
