Human Rights Watch urges Senegal to protect LGBT rights ahead of Youth Olympics

Human Rights Watch is calling on Senegal to end its crackdown on LGBT people, warning that the country's laws raise questions about its compliance with the Olympic Charter ahead of hosting the Youth Olympic Games. In March, Senegal passed legislation doubling the maximum prison sentence for same-se…

FNB's Investment Analyst Motheo Tlhagale shares latest market updates

This Monday, SAfm anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to FNB's Investment Analyst Motheo Tlhagale, for the latest market update.    

ANC challenges IEC over candidate-list compliance at ConCourt

The ANC says it is not seeking any indulgence or special treatment from the court, but simply asks that its compliance be assessed in accordance with the law. The party seeks to appeal the Electoral Court's decision, which ruled in favour of the IEC to bar the 181 councillors. The ANC failed to sub…

Physicist Dr Marais says AI can help address Africa’s social challenges

The SATNAC 2026 conference held under the theme "AI as the Last Mile: Building the Sustainable Digital Enterprise"aims to bridge the gap between advanced technology, infrastructure, and real-world African sustainability. Since 1997, SATNAC has provided a platform for industry experts to exchange kn…

Telkom SA’s Dr Jantjies calls for increased AI research investment.

The Southern Africa Telecommunications Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) 2026 is underway at Champagne Sports Resort in the Central Drakensberg near Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal. The conference, held under the theme "AI as the Last Mile: Building the Sustainable Digital Enterprise," the con…

COSATU confident of smooth national congress proceedings

It is all systems go for COSATU's 15th National Congress, which is underway at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park. The congress reconvenes today and expected to run until the 15th of October, following a leadership dispute that disrupted proceedings last month. Delegates are expected to resolve the im…

The Department of Basic Education says it is ready for the 2026 matric examinations

The Department of Basic Education says it is ready for the 2026 matric examinations, with thousands of candidates expected to sit for their National Senior Certificate exams across the country. Briefing the media in Pretoria on Sunday, Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube says examination pap…

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate says it recorded more than 2500 criminal cases against police in the financial year 2025/26

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate says it recorded more than 2500 criminal cases against police in the financial year 2025/26. The Police watchdog, briefed Parliament's Police Portfolio Committee on its annual report. It says some of the offences conducted by police include assault, …

Newly formed small political parties and civic movements in the Eastern Cape are hoping to make in roads the Buffalo City Metro

Newly formed small political parties and civic movements in the Eastern Cape are hoping to make in roads the Buffalo City Metro ahead of the Local Government Elections. The parties believe they will make a huge difference in the lives of the citizens in the ANC led Metro. They have prioritised acce…

Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration says government will approach the courts for a supervisory order to help implement a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum seeker

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration says government will approach the courts for a supervisory order to help implement a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum seekers. Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi says the move would allow courts to oversee the process,…