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SARS Turns to AI for efficiency while India’s Biological E Ink Vaccine makes Tech Transfer Deal with SA company Biovac

The South African Revenue Services (SARS) is embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the treasury department’s drive to being efficient, scalable, consistent and digitally intelligent in their work flows. Efficiency is the top priority. Among other agencies in the executive branch, SARS is on the lookout for external technology, specifically artificial intelligence capabilities that will […]

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SPCA Event raises over 170 000 for homeless animals while Quality of Durban’s Beach water affects tourism

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) recently held a Durban & Coast SPCA Kennels Sleepover at the charity’s Spring Park premises in Durban. This sleepover saw residents brave the kennels overnight and then ‘bailed’ out to give back to animals in need. The association, an NGO was able to raise R

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Mixed Emotions in United States over Israel’s attacks on Iran

United States President Donald J. Trump insisted that Iran’s nuclear program had been obliterated despite having acknowledged the early intelligence report was ‘very inconclusive’. The president lashed out at the leaked intelligence report that suggested the US airstrikes did not destroy the nuclear program in Iran. This preliminary intelligence assessment has stated to have found

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As Petrol Prices Rise President Ramaphosa Calls for Peace in Iran and Israel Conflict

World markets including South Africa face instability and insecurity as a result of the Iran-Israel conflict tip the scales for global oil and petrol prices if the conflict does not end with a ceasefire. The domino effect has been felt across the globalized world, what happens in one geographic part of the planet, invariably effects

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The Springboks Sevens ‘A’ Side beat Madagascar to win Rugby Africa Tournament

The Springboks Sevens ‘A’ side beat Madagascar 26-12 in the final of the Rugby Sevens at Labourdonnais Sports Club in Mauritius on Sunday to become the champions at the Rugby Africa tournament. The Springboks won the continental Championships in the tropical paradise of Mauritius. South African Rugby fans are thrilled. The Springboks enjoyed smooth sailing

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Firefighters injured in Factory blaze rescuing Six while power outages remain

Two firemen sustained second-degree burns, while participating in the rescue of six people after a factory caught alight in Jacobs, South of Durban, on Sunday. The factory complex consists of several buildings on Brooklyn Road that manufactured shoes and sandals. In the December of 2019, significant portion of the complex was destroyed by a fire

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Ramaphosa attends Group Seven Outreach But did not Meet Trump for Face-to-Face talks

President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the Outreach Session of the Group of Seven or G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. Although South Africa is not a member of the international forum, President Ramaphosa was invited alongside the likes of the high-profile leaders of India, Brazil, South Korea, Australia, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The G7

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War between Iran and Israel is in full Swing US President Considering Intervention

It has officially begun and there can be no withholding it. Israel has moved to strike key sites of political power and military importance in Iran to spark a war. Both Iran and Israel launched new missile strikes at each other on Wednesday as the war between the two long time enemies entered a sixth

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Seven suspects Could be behind bars for Passport Fraud

Seven Home Affairs Department employees have been arrested for forming part of a suspected passport fraud syndicate. The arrest of these individuals by the Home Affairs Department and the Hawks Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation will be followed by their appearance at the Durban Specialized Commercial Crimes Court yesterday (Tuesday) for trial. The Hawks also

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South Africa Ecstatic After Proteas Win ICC Test Championship

South Africans experienced a tectonic shift in excitement and thrills as the Proteas accomplished a historic victory in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Championship. The Proteas won five-wickets over Australia at Lord’s England, on Saturday. President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated the team for beating Australia in the final match which lasted four days. The final

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