Early Childhood Development needs to be pioritised: Gwarube

Minister of Education Siviwe Gwarube addressing the Education Business Breakfast. 2 minutes Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says Early Childhood Development needs to be pioritised and integrated into basic education in order to improve the quality of education from the foundation phase. Gwarube was speaking at an Education Business Breakfast in Johannesburg on Monday hosted…

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Mpumalanga MEC concerned about illegal mining in Barberton

Illegal miners arrested at Sheba Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga as part of the SAPS’ Operation Vala Umgodi on August 1, 2025. Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Jackie Macie has raised concern over the increase of crimes in the Barberton area, especially illegal mining. Macie spoke outside the Barberton Magistrate’s Court following the appearance…

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Sabric warns of rise in AI-driven fraud scams

Sabric says scammers are using deep fake videos. 1 minute The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) has noted a rise in scammers using sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) duping many into losing millions of rands. It says South Africans are being targeted by AI-driven scams where fraudsters impersonate bank officials, create fake applications and manipulate social…

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Widespread thundershowers expected in Limpopo and Gauteng

Widespread showers and thundershowers are expected across western Limpopo and northern Gauteng. 1 minute The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has called on holidaymakers to take note of weather warnings when planning their Christmas trips and activities. Widespread showers and thundershowers are expected across western Limpopo and northern Gauteng. The weather service further predicts disruptive…

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