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SA calls for global oversight of artificial intelligence

Sunday, September 13, 2026

New Delhi, India - President Cyril Ramaphosa has identified artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies as tools that, if used effectively and responsibly, can help reduce inequality, poverty and underdevelopment.

Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference gets underway

Sunday, September 13, 2026

The 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) gets underway today, with the conference set to bring together parliamentarians and parliamentary officials from across the Commonwealth to discuss key issues affecting parliaments and the citizens they represent.

SAWS warns of disruptive rain in Western Cape, Northern Cape

Sunday, September 13, 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain over parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape, with rainfall expected to cause flooding and significant disruption from Sunday afternoon to Monday evening.

No further sardine deaths reported as probe continues

Sunday, September 13, 2026

While the investigation into widespread sardine mortality continues, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has not received any further reports of dead or dying sardines since 3 September 2026.

SA must build stronger science talent pipeline

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Shanghai, China- South Africa is seeking to strengthen its pipeline of scientists and innovators through investment in young researchers, skills development and international cooperation, while recognising that support must begin long before students enter university.

Universities must bring industry into lecture halls

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Shanghai, China -Universities and companies must work together to ensure that graduates acquire the specialised knowledge, multidisciplinary outlook and practical experience demanded by rapidly changing industries, a senior Xiaomi executive has said.

Diale-Tlabela condemns Gauteng taxi industry intimidation

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has called on all stakeholders in the taxi industry to desist from intimidation, extortion, threats, violence, and any other form of unlawful conduct.

Call to close SA research funding gap 

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Shanghai, China -South Africa must close the funding gap that prevents promising scientific research from being converted into commercially viable products and services, says Department of Science, Technology and Innovation Director-General Mlungisi Cele.

BRICS to strengthen cooperation in ICTs

Sunday, September 13, 2026

New Delhi, India -BRICS says it will strengthen cooperation within its grouping in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to drive socio-economic growth and digital transformation.