Government Spends R7.1 Billion on School ICT Amid Push to Modernise Classrooms

Basic Education spends R71 billion on ICT in three years as digital learning accelerates. Picture Credit: Kids and technology By Aisha Zardad South Africa – South Africa’s Department of Basic Education has spent R7.1 billion on information and communication technology (ICT) over the past three financial years as part of a national effort to modernise…

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Road Safety Sweep in Tshwane: Vehicles Stopped and Inspected as Festive Season Enforcement Intensifies

Road safety sweep sees vehicles stopped and inspected to protect motorists and ensure compliance. Picture Credit: X By Aisha Zardad Tshwane – As festive season traffic peaked in late December 2025, law-enforcement agencies in Tshwane stepped up road safety and compliance operations to protect motorists on busy routes, resulting in multiple vehicles being stopped and…

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Tragedy on the N1 South: Motorist Killed After Brick Thrown From Overpass Between Maraisburg and N17 Off-Ramps

Authorities investigate after a motorist is killed by a brick thrown from a bridge on the N1 South (Western Bypass). Picture Credit: Wikimedia By Aisha Zardad Gauteng – A shocking and deadly road-crime incident on one of South Africa’s busiest highways has reignited concerns over public safety and criminal conduct targeting motorists. On 30 December…

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Stay Alert, Stay Alive: Motorists Urged to Remain Vigilant as New Year Roads Get Busier

Authorities urge motorists to stay alert as New Year travel increases pressure on SA’s roads. Picture Credit: Arrive Alive By Aisha Zardad South Africa – As South Africa prepares to usher in the New Year, road safety authorities are urging motorists to remain vigilant, warning that increased traffic volumes and festive fatigue continue to pose…

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