South Africa

South Africa has pulled back its draft national artificial intelligence policy after the discovery of fabricated academic references raised questions about the document’s integrity. The policy, released earlier this month for public comment, was intended to outline the country’s strategy for regulating and developing artificial intelligence technologies. It included proposals to establish new governance structures…

Traffic authorities across South Africa have stepped up enforcement efforts, arresting nearly 80 motorists who attempted to bribe officers to avoid prosecution for traffic violations. The arrests form part of a broader zero-tolerance campaign aimed at tackling corruption and improving road safety during high-risk travel periods. The operation was conducted during an extended Easter road…

South Africa’s government has announced an extension of its temporary fuel tax relief measures, alongside additional support specifically aimed at reducing diesel costs. The decision, confirmed by National Treasury and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, comes as global oil prices remain under pressure due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Initially…

A disturbing trend is emerging across South Africa, with criminals increasingly poisoning dogs as a precursor to residential break-ins. Community groups and safety organisations have reported a rise in such incidents, suggesting that guard dogs are being deliberately targeted to remove a key layer of home security before burglaries take place. In one of the…

South African authorities have intercepted two significant drug trafficking cases within 24 hours at OR Tambo International Airport, underscoring increased enforcement efforts at one of the country’s busiest entry points. The latest arrest involved a Dutch national who was stopped on Sunday morning while preparing to board a flight to London. According to police, approximately…

South Africa marked Freedom Day with a renewed call for unity and accountability, as President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed growing concerns over immigration, deteriorating municipal services, and economic inequality. Speaking in Mangaung in the Free State, Ramaphosa used the national commemoration to reflect not only on the country’s democratic journey since 1994, but also on the…

South Africa is facing a growing problem with adulterated diesel, as rising fuel prices create new opportunities for illicit operators to profit from illegal fuel blending. Motorists across the country are being warned about the increasing presence of contaminated diesel, which is often mixed with paraffin and sold through informal or compromised supply chains. Recent…

A coordinated law enforcement operation in Bloemfontein has led to the seizure of counterfeit goods valued at more than R5 million, highlighting the ongoing scale of illicit trade in South Africa. The operation, conducted over two days, involved multiple agencies working together to target the distribution and sale of fake branded products in the Free…