BARELY three weeks after the World Internet Conference (WIC) announced various Chinese companies were into research aimed at transiting from fifth generation technology (5G) to 6G, global citizens reacted differently. The highly rated 6G is widely viewed as a game-changer towards advancing extended reality (AER), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, digital twinning, internet of things… Continue reading 6G comes into play, but the world is scared
A record 441 migrants perish in the Mediterranean
AT least 441 migrants have died in the Central Mediterranean in the first quarter of this year. This is the highest on record since 2017, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), whose Missing Migrants Project documented the deaths, disclosed. IOM reported that the increasing loss of life on the world’s most dangerous maritime crossing comes… Continue reading A record 441 migrants perish in the Mediterranean
Bester more likely to serve time in Tanzania – lawyer Godrich Gardee
A PROMINENT lawyer has cautioned South Africans not to hold their breath on the immediate return of recaptured rapist and murderer Thabo Bester. Godrich Gardee, who is also former EFF secretary-general Gardee, said the Tanzanian Police Field Force Unit (FFU) had a reputation for holding criminals accountable. He told African Times that they might force… Continue reading Bester more likely to serve time in Tanzania – lawyer Godrich Gardee
Khoza, Ratshitanga among Mashatile’s key appointees
In a move aimed at strengthening his office, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has appointed top communicators and advisors to help him in steering the ship as South Africa’s second in command. He appointed former president Thabo Mbeki’s ex spokesperson, Mukoni Ratshitanga, former journalist Vukani Mde and former ANC head of communications, Keith Khoza, among others. … Continue reading Khoza, Ratshitanga among Mashatile’s key appointees
Z.C.C hailed for supporting government’s anti-Covid efforts
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the congregants of Africa’s largest faith-based organisation, the Zion Christian Church (Z.C.C), for their cooperation and support during the Covid-19 pandemic. Millions of Z.C.C pilgrims from both sister churches last descended on Moria, outside Polokwane, for their annual Easter Pilgrimage in 2019, before the country went into a lockdown… Continue reading Z.C.C hailed for supporting government’s anti-Covid efforts
Criminal gang handed combined 705 years in prison for robbing pensioners
TSHWARELO HUNTER MOGAKANE A CRIMINAL gang which terrorised and robbed pensioners and others after withdrawing huge sums from the banks, has been sentenced to a combined 705 years in prison. Calvin Congo Mabunda, 42, Sibusizo Shamase Mkhwanazi, 43, Bhova Sticks Nkuna, 54, were sentenced in the Johannesburg High Court last week following their five-year reign… Continue reading Criminal gang handed combined 705 years in prison for robbing pensioners
Limpopo police, traffic officers hold fort tight on Easter weekend
POLICE officers in Limpopo have launched a crackdown on criminals and traffic offenders across various parts of the province as part of the Easter safety campaign. Together with officials from the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety, they have kept watch over different routes leading to Polokwane and Musina on the border between South… Continue reading Limpopo police, traffic officers hold fort tight on Easter weekend
Bester, accomplices nabbed in Tanzania while trying to flee
South Africa’s most wanted fugitive, “Thabo Bester”, has been arrested in Tanzania while attempting to flee that country late last night. Bester, who escaped custody from the Mangaung Correctional Service Centre in the Free State a year ago after faking suicide, was finally traced in east Africa with his lover, Dr Nandipha Magudumana and an… Continue reading Bester, accomplices nabbed in Tanzania while trying to flee
North-West government denies claims it failed to spend R419m
The North West government has rejected claims that it failed to spend almost R500 million on services in the dilapidated parts of the province in the past financial year. This comes after ActionSA leader in the province, Kwena Mangope, released a statement alleging that the provincial government was to return R419 million to the Treasury… Continue reading North-West government denies claims it failed to spend R419m
Mbeki mum on “hypocrisy” accusation following his explosive Mashatile letter
FORMER President Thabo Mbeki’s foundation has refused to comment on claims that his leaked letter to ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has raised “good points” at the “wrong time” for all the “wrong reasons.” The criticism came at the height of Mbeki’s name having once again taken centre stage on matters concerning incumbent ANC President… Continue reading Mbeki mum on “hypocrisy” accusation following his explosive Mashatile letter