Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber hosted an event at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg on Thursday, 1 October, as he laid out a vision for the future of the Department, saying Home Affairs is about to take a “quantum leap” forward. Schreiber unveiled the prototype Digital ID (his own) and also confirmed that the production of the green ID book will end on 31 March 2027. There will be a 12-month transition
The Western Cape Infrastructure Department agrees to use AI responsibly. To this effect, the DOI signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU), committing itself to the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in infrastructure. Western Cape Department agrees to responsible AI use The agreement was signed with the Geneva-based AI for Developing Countries Forum (AIFOD). The DOI also undertook to host the next AIFOD Summit. This will be held in Cape Town in
Roadworks Underway in Samora Machel
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Residents and motorists in Samora Machel are being warned to expect roadworks and possible traffic delays, as the City of Cape Town carries out maintenance work along Oliver Tambo Avenue and Anton Fransch Street. The City confirmed that the roadworks are already underway and are expected to continue until mid-December 2026. Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas, says the work will be carried out from Monday to Saturday, which could
The Western Cape Social Development Department has confirmed that two people have been arrested in connection with a hijacking case involving one of its staff members. Western Cape Police reportedly recovered the stolen vehicle involved in the hijacking, and the two suspects were arrested two weeks ago. Minister Wendy Kaizer-Philander has welcomed the arrests and added that the matter is before court. The department has reportedly requested a watching brief to monitor the
The Western Cape SAPS has confirmed that the fourth victim, in a drive-by shooting in Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain, late Wednesday night, has succumbed to her injuries in hospital. Police say four armed suspects were reportedly driving around the area in a white Nissan Almera, with tinted windows, when they opened fire on the victims before fleeing the scene. Police responded to reports of a shooting in Blombos Street at around 23:15,
