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South Africa's Ramaphosa heads to US for AI visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa travelled to the United States for a week-long visit focused on artificial intelligence and its potential benefits for his country, the presidency said Saturday. The trip comes just over a week after Washington…

Six people died in a head-on collision between a Toyota Quantum and a truck on the N2 near eMaxesibeni on Saturday morning.

Thirteen dead in 24 hours as horror crashes plague Eastern Cape N2

LULAMILE FENI Six people, five males and one female, believed to be university students, have died following a head-on collision involving a Toyota Quantum and a truck on the N2 near eMaxesibeni on Saturday morning. This was just hours…

A 37-year-old man, convicted of raping his 12-year-old daughter, was sentenced to two life terms by the Bhityi regional court near Mthatha on Friday.

Eastern Cape father sentenced to two life terms for raping 12-year-old daughter

LULAMILE FENI A 37-year-old man, convicted of raping his 12-year-old daughter, was sentenced to two life terms by the Bhityi regional court near Mthatha on Friday. The sentences will run concurrently. NPA spokesperson Luxolo Tyali said…

Seven killed in N2 crash, including five-year-old boy

Seven people, including a five-year-old boy, were killed in a head-on collision between a Suzuki seven-seater and a Toyota Corolla on the N2 between Kei Cuttings and Ndabakazi. Provincial transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose…

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal into racism allegations against Judge Belinda Hartle has moved to an in-camera session. Picture: The South African Judiciary/Facebook

Tribunal against judge accused of racial slur moved in-camera due to complainant's medical condition

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing into allegations of racism against an Eastern Cape high court judge has moved to an in-camera session to due to evidence relating to the complainant’s medical condition.