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Huawei held the Huawei South Africa Connect 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Themed Accelerate Industrial Digital Intelligence for South Africa, this event attracted over 2,900 participants, including South African government representatives, industry customers, and partners organizations. At the event, Huawei Cloud experts presented the company’s AI strategy and product innovations to South African industry customers, while also sharing globally leading AI practices across various sectors. Building an AI-Native Cloud to Accelerate South Africa’s Intelligent Transformation Cloud and AI are a key driving force for industry innovation and economic growth. Joy Huang, Vice President of Huawei Cloud, delivered a keynote speech…
Some stories don’t end when the credits roll. Shaka iLembe is one of them. Season 2 has captivated audiences with its sweeping drama about the origin story of King Shaka and the rise of the Zulu nation. Now, fans have a new way to stay connected with the Match Challenge, launching in the MyDStv App and free for DStv subscribers. Match Challenge is a casual match-three puzzle game that brings the Shaka iLembe universe to life through fast rounds, strategic combos, and visual storytelling. Players match symbols like spears, drums and shields to score points, unlock power-ups and earn Rewards…
In response to rising demand and the accelerated adoption of Agentic AI across multiple industry verticals, 4Sight Holdings Limited is investing R20 million over the next two years to develop relevant industry solutions. Generative AI focuses on creating new content (text, images, code, etc.) based on learned patterns, while agentic AI acts as an autonomous agent, making decisions and taking actions to achieve specific goals without constant human oversight. The company’s advisory panel, led by CEO Tertius Zitzke, evaluates ideas to determine which to focus on. It has already identified six key projects from a pipeline of 150 concepts, with…
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) is escalating its opposition to the City of Johannesburg’s contentious new by-law requiring residents to register CCTV cameras monitoring public spaces. The group has now taken the matter to court, challenging the regulation introduced in February. Outa said the legality of the City of Johannesburg new by-law on privately owned CCTV, which sets up convoluted rules requiring registration and City access to private data. OUTA’s case is against the City of Johannesburg, and the City’s municipal manager and mayor, and was filed in the Johannesburg High Court on 18 June. Currently the acting municipal…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) can confirm that the criminal complaint it lodged against ANC Minister Nobuhle Nkabane is now under investigation by the Priority Crimes Investigation Unit, the Hawks. This development marks a critical step in holding the ANC accountable for systemic corruption. Karabo Khakhau MP, DA National Spokesperson and Member of the Committee on Higher Education and Training, stated: “The DA welcomes the Hawks’ decision to investigate Nkabane’s alleged fraud and statutory offences. While President Ramaphosa turns a blind eye to ANC corruption, the DA is ensuring that no one is above the law. This investigation is a victory…
The chairperson of the parliamentary portfolio committee on police integrity, Ian Cameron, has called for an urgent investigation into systemic corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS). This follows damning allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, exposing deep-rooted rot in the police force. Cameron stated, “The allegations are not only damning to a few individuals but allege a systematic weakening of the police to enable corruption and undermining of the rule of law. The revelations paint a picture of a weak system, corruption-riddled institution, and a system that can be manipulated at the whims of a connected…
The Public Protector has found that former SASSA CEO Busisiwe Memela-Khambula was irregularly appointed in 2019 by then-Minister of Social Development Susan Shabangu, who approved an inflated salary of R2.65 million per year, far above the prescribed R1.88 million. DA Deputy Spokesperson on Social Development, Alexandra Abrahams, stated: “This is a blatant abuse of power and a betrayal of South Africa’s poor. The DA will demand that the Portfolio Committee urgently table this report to ensure accountability.” The Public Protector’s report, dated 30 June 2025, revealed that Shabangu ignored directives from then-Finance Minister Tito Mboweni and Public Service Minister Senzo Mchunu, who had warned against excessive…
Rain has just changed the way South Africa connects. Introducing the Loop, a fusion of portable 5G WiFi, stereo sound, and smart connectivity, all wrapped into one sleek device. This isn’t just another router or Bluetooth speaker. It’s the Loop, the first of its kind, creating an entirely new category. Imagine carrying your WiFi in your bag, setting up instant hotspots, and streaming crisp stereo music anywhere—without the hassle of Bluetooth pairing. The loop is eclusive to rain. It’s your wifi. It’s your music. It’s a loop. With the loop, you can carry your wifi with you, and take stereo music everywhere. It’s not just…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a stern warning to DA leader and agriculture minister John Steenhuisen, stating that any withdrawal from the interministerial committee (IMC) on the national dialogue will be treated as insubordination, according to a report in the Sunday Times. This marks the first time Ramaphosa has directly threatened disciplinary action against Steenhuisen. Firing him could destabilize the already fragile government of national unity (GNU). Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya told the Sunday Times that Ramaphosa hopes the DA will not turn the national dialogue into a political battleground. “It will be important for the sake of the DA’s continued participation…
Huawei held its highly anticipated Huawei South Africa Connect 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa, bringing together over 2,900 leaders from government, business, and the technology sector to explore how intelligent technologies can power the country’s advance from digital adoption to intelligent transformation. Themed Accelerate Industrial Digital Intelligence for South Africa, the event focused on how artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and smart platforms are reshaping industries — moving beyond connectivity to build a truly intelligent and sustainable future, enabling industry growth, unlocking inclusion, and driving long-term national development. At the event, Hon. Minister of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies,…