UCT Researcher Wins Global Grant to Study AI’s Impact on Youth Employment in South Africa
A researcher at the University of Cape Town has received an international research grant to examine whether artificial intelligence can…
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Investor Warns of AI Investment Bubble, Calls for Guardrails in South Africa
Thato Ntseare, an investment manager at E-Squared Investments, has called for stronger governance guardrails around artificial intelligence investments in South…
Over 60% of South African Public Servants Are Optimistic About AI
Over 60% of public servants in South Africa are optimistic about AI adoption, with the country ranking fourth globally, according…
Microsoft South Africa, SABC Partner to Deliver AI and Digital Skills Training via SABC Plus
Microsoft South Africa and the South African Broadcasting Corporation announced plans to expand access to artificial intelligence fluency and digital…
ClawDBot: The Unofficial AI Taking Over South Africa’s WhatsApp Groups
The first time many South Africans noticed ClawDBot was in familiar places: family WhatsApp groups, church chats or stokvel threads.…
South African coach Thabo Senong breaks silence on his sudden departure from Highlanders
South African coach Thabo Senong has revealed what transpired between him and Highlanders, leading to his premature departure from the…
South African Artist Uses AI-Generated Comics to Spotlight Community Issues
Thembelani Mkhize, 32, is using AI-generated comics to highlight community issues and help residents better understand what is happening around…
Okiru: Ai-powered Compliance And Real Transformation For South African Business
In a world where rules around transformation, skills development, employment equity, and B-BBEE are constantly evolving, many companies struggle to…
South African Farmers Turn to AI to Boost Productivity and Navigate Red Tape
South African farmers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve productivity, manage farms more efficiently and overcome regulatory challenges, according…
AI Literacy Is Becoming a Baseline Skill in South Africa’s 2026 Job Market
South Africa’s job market is shifting as artificial intelligence literacy becomes an expected workplace skill, even in roles not traditionally…