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Deputy Minister Seitlholo on handing over of completed sanitation facilities to rural villages in Limpopo
Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, Image: SA Govt. Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo said the handing over of Ventilated Improved Pit latrines to the community of Ga-Mathabatha Village in Lebowakgomo, Limpopo, is an indication of government’s commitment to adhere to the country’s constitution by providing dignified sanitation to the citizens, and to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6 which is focused on ensuring acces

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 174 min read


Gauteng welcomes High Court judgment and encourages Pretoria High School for Girls SGB to focus on transformation
Image: Supplied The Gauteng Department of Education welcomes the recent High Court judgment in the matter involving the Pretoria High School for Girls School Governing Body. We are pleased that the Court has clarified the situation, allowing everyone to move forward and focus on what matters most: the development of the learners and the school. The Pretoria High Court dismissed the SGB’s interim request to access the Department’s investigation report. The report was commissio

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 172 min read


Minister Dean Macpherson announces adoption of 2025 National Construction Summit Declaration
Dean Mcpherson on the right with King Misuzulu KaZwelithini Zulu, Image: Mcpherson on Facebook The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, together with Members of the Executive Council responsible for public works from provinces, has adopted the 2025 National Construction Summit Declaration — a unified commitment to turbocharge South Africa’s construction industry through improved performance, accountability, and strengthened collaboration. The Declaratio

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 173 min read


MEC Sipho Hlomuka condemns ‘pens down’ parties and urges responsible celebrations
Image: KZN Legislature The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education strongly condemns the alarming and disruptive ‘pens down’ activities that often follow the conclusion of the matric examinations. These gatherings, which sometimes involve public drinking, vandalism, and inappropriate behaviour such as tearing or writing on school uniforms, undermine the values of discipline, respect, and responsibility that the Department seeks to instil in all learners. KwaZulu-Natal MEC for E

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 172 min read


OMODA&JAECOO International User Summit in China concludes co-creation for a smarter, greener future
Image: Supplied The 2025 OMODA&JAECOO International User Summit concluded on a high note in Wuhu (China), uniting users, partners, and media representatives from nearly 100 countries — including delegates from the Middle East and the UAE — to celebrate the brand’s latest advancements in intelligent mobility, green technology, and sustainable innovation. Themed “Co-Creation for a Smarter, Greener Future,” the global summit underscored OMODA&JAECOO’s mission to redefine future

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 173 min read


Doctors Against Genocide Warn: Gaza Faces Imminent Mass Casualty Disaster Without Immediate International Action
Image: Supplied Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) is issuing an urgent, emergency alert following the latest UN OCHA Gaza Humanitarian Response Situation Report ( No. 20) and dire warnings from Gaza’s Government Media Office. While official reports acknowledge severe strain, DAG’s medical partners on the ground report a rapidly deteriorating emergency far more catastrophic than publicly understood. Nearly 1.5 million displaced Palestinians, most living in makeshift tents, are n

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 172 min read


Federal Government Reopening Signals Dawn in Greater Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses
Image: Supplied FederalGovernment.info ( FEDCON ) confirms that the full resumption of federal agency operations marks the beginning of significantly expanded contract opportunities for small businesses nationwide. The end of the recent funding lapse clears the backlog of delayed procurements, allowing agencies to execute new spending plans and meet required small business contracting goals for the current fiscal year. The funding resolution immediately unlocks billions of d

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 172 min read


AI's Symphony: Revolutionizing the Music Industry in 2025
Image: Supplied In the ever-evolving landscape of entertainment, artificial intelligence (AI) is composing a new era for the music industry. From generating hit tracks to enhancing live performances, AI is not just a tool—it's becoming the conductor of creativity, production, and distribution. As we delve into 2025, experts predict AI will saturate markets with generated content, challenging traditional artists while democratizing music creation for novices and professionals

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 173 min read


Hip Hop Artist Lil JJ World Drops New EP 'Born A Star' via Living Proof Recordz/Virgin Music Group
Image; Supplied Living Proof Recordz, LLC is announcing today’s premiere of new music by teen hip hop artist, Lil JJ World, with the official drop of his EP, "Born A Star". His new EP features original tracks including "Crazy Motion", "My City", and "My Baby", tracks that showcase Lil JJ World's modern style and talent as both a writer, artist, and performer. "Born A Star" is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming outlets. "Born A Star" is distribute

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 172 min read


AGII Develops Real-Time Learning Engines to Power Smarter Web3 Automation
Image: Supplied AGII , an advanced AI automation platform for decentralized systems, has launched real-time learning engines designed to deliver smarter, more responsive Web3 automation. These new engines allow AGII to continuously learn from live blockchain data, enabling dynamic optimization and intelligent adjustment of processes across smart contracts, dApps, and multi-chain workflows. The real-time learning engines analyze transaction behavior, network congestion, execut

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 171 min read


Brandcil is set to release Agentic and GenAI powered Features
Image: Supplied Brandcil is set to release Agentic and GenAI powered Features that will revolutionize the social media management industry. These features are Promptcil (AI Agent), Smart Editor and Executive Level Reports. Brandcil, the AI-First all-in-one social media management platform for creators, businesses, and marketing teams, today announced the upcoming release of state-of-the-art Agentic AI and Gen AI powered features, scheduled for Q1 2026. These new features ar

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 173 min read


Anno Robot Named 2025 Global Leader in Coffee Robotics, Outperforming Competitors from Japan and the USA
Image: Supplied In a landmark victory for Chinese robotics, Anno Robot has been crowned the 2025 Global Coffee Robot Leader, surpassing established players from Japan and the United States. The Shenzhen-based national high-tech enterprise, founded in 2017, now operates in over 60 countries with AI-powered coffee kiosks that deliver 98% brew consistency, 24/7 uptime, and zero human staffing—setting a new international benchmark for unmanned retail. The Global Race for Coffee

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 172 min read


Anno Robot Showcases AI Beverage Robots at 27th China Hi-Tech Fair
Image: Supplied The 27th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) concluded today at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, attracting over 450,000 professional visitors and displaying more than 10,000 technology projects across 400,000 square meters. Among the exhibitors, Anno Robot , a Shenzhen-based national high-tech enterprise, demonstrated its AI coffee robot , AI ice cream robot, AI bartender robot, and AI bubble tea robot systems in five halls. China Hi-Tech Fair: Histor

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 173 min read


Carziqo Unveils New Shared-Revenue Model: Daily Earnings per Vehicle Hit Record High
Image: Supplied Amid intensifying global competition in autonomous driving, smart mobility platform Carziqo announced today the launch of its upgraded Shared-Revenue Model, along with new operational data showing that daily net earnings per autonomous vehicle have reached a new all-time high. The milestone not only validates the commercial viability of autonomous taxis but also signals a significant turning point for the future of scalable intelligent urban transportation. Da

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 172 min read


MEC Speed Mashilo on intervention in infrastructure challenges at eMalahleni
Image: People's Assembly A comprehensive action plan to address infrastructure deficiencies at eMalahleni Local Municipality, Mpumalanga has been developed. The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court has fined the municipality an amount of R650 million of which R150 million is suspended. This is in lieu of the non-functional waste water treatment plants that have caused spillages and sippage of untreated effluent to the water resource. Noting the judgement, MEC for Cooperative

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 172 min read


Rebalancing the world order: G20 South Africa: The Johannesburg Summit champions solidarity, equality and sustainability
Image: Supplied • With South Africa as host, G20 priorities include fostering inclusive economic growth, reducing inequality, and promoting sustainable development, particularly for the Global South and Africa. • G20 South Africa: The Johannesburg Summit is the latest in a series of annual titles tracking summit priorities, performance and policy direction across key global issues • The publication launches online and at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa,

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 173 min read


Ultimate Championship session schedule revealed with 300 days to go
Image: Courtesy of World Athletics Three action-packed sessions stacked with finals – from start to finish. The schedule for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship has been published, to mark 300 days until the groundbreaking event takes place in Budapest. The Ultimate Championship will assemble world champions, Olympic champions, Wanda Diamond League winners and the year’s best performing athletes for an epic clash of titans on 11-13 September 2026. Every moment will co

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 172 min read


Freedom Front Plus supports motion of no confidence in Lesufi
Image: Courtesy of FF Plus The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) supported yesterday's motion of no confidence in Gauteng Premier Panyza Lesufi. The party's decision was based on Lesufi's unconstitutional appointment of policing officials, or wardens, after the Freedom Front Plus had urged him to first ensure that the programme complies with all constitutional and other relevant regulations. When the programme was launched, the Freedom Front Plus addressed written questions about

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 152 min read


Minister Blade Nzimande on passing of Professor Keolebogile Shirley Motaung
Image: DUT The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande is deeply saddened by the news of the passing away of Professor Keolebogile Shirley Motaung. “Prof. Keo, as she was affectionally known, was one of our country’s most decorated black female scientists and academics. For over two decades, she dedicated her knowledge and skills to the advancement of higher education, scientific knowledge, entrepreneurship, and capacity building. “As a scientist,

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 142 min read


Gauteng Education Confronts School Bus Attack, Irregular Expenditure, and Infrastructure Challenges
Image: Supplied The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is grappling with a series of pressing issues, ranging from violent attacks on learners to irregular expenditure in key programmes and ongoing infrastructure challenges at schools. MEC Condemns Attack on School Bus Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has strongly condemned an alleged attack on a school bus transporting learners from Silver Oaks Secondary School in Freedom Park on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. Accordin

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 143 min read
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