Microsoft has committed to investing R5.4 billion in South Africa by the end of 2027. The investment focuses on boosting the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and expanding cloud infrastructure, further solidifying Microsoft’s dedication to the region. The funding will be directed towards the development and upgrade of data centers
The Johannesburg High Court has postponed the sentencing of seven Chinese nationals and their company, Beautiful City (PTY) Ltd, following their conviction for severe labour exploitation and human trafficking last month. . The case will return on 29 and 30 April for sentencing proceedings for the sixth accused, Dai Hunting
On Thursday, March 6, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng uncovered a drug lab worth over R10 million, leading to the arrest of two suspects, aged 51 and 49, on charges of drug dealing. The breakthrough came after an operation by Crime Intelligence and the Gauteng Organised Crime
Gayton McKenzie has commented on the recent weight gain of Kelly Smith, the mother of Joslin Smith, suggesting that it is not the result of jail food but rather the absence of drugs in her system. McKenzie expressed hope that as Kelly detoxes, she will return to her true self
A 40-year-old security supervisor from Eskom Tutuka Power Station was arrested on March 5, 2025, for his alleged involvement in the theft of copper cables. His arrest brings the total number of accused to eight. Seven others, including Eskom’s principal inspector Refilwe Motloung and her family members, were arrested in
South Africa’s Dylan Naidoo secured victory at the 2025 Investec South African Open Championship, becoming the first South African player of colour to win the prestigious tournament. The championship, held at the historic Durban Country Club, was contested over three rounds instead of the traditional four due to adverse weather
In a swift and coordinated effort, officers from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), South African Police Service (SAPS), and private security successfully arrested five suspects involved in a robbery in Orange Grove this morning. At around 06h45, a distressed man approached officers while refueling at a BP filling station
On 02/03/2025, in Kroondal, North West, SAPS officers arrested a Zimbabwean national shortly after he hijacked a white Toyota Dyna truck from a second-hand car dealership. The truck was tracked heading towards Rustenburg and then Magaliesburg, with the dealership owner and local farmers assisting in the pursuit. The truck was
In a significant ruling, a 63-year-old grandfather in Cape Town, was sentenced to life imprisonment for r*ping his 13-year-old granddaughter in 2018. The court also handed down an additional 10-year sentence for attempted r*pe, ensuring the perpetrator remains behind bars for the rest of his life. The case, marked by
Torrential rains have unleashed widespread flooding across KwaZulu-Natal, claiming lives, displacing hundreds, and causing severe damage to infrastructure. The South Coast has been particularly hard-hit, with emergency teams battling rising water levels and treacherous conditions. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 2 severe weather warning, cautioning
