Deputy President Paul Mashatile recently delivered opening remarks at the Global Investment Summit held virtually on June 14, 2023. The summit’s theme was “Adapting to a New Reality,” and its focus was on propelling the economy forward amidst the challenges faced during the COVID19 pandemic.
Irish detectives are preparing to travel to South Africa to bring Ruth Lawrence, a suspect in a double murder case, back to Dublin to stand trial. Lawrence has been in a South African jail for sixandahalf months after her arrest and subsequent extradition process. The Hawks, an elite South African police unit, arrested Lawrence during a dawn raid on October 4, and Chrispin Phiri of the South African Department of Justice confirmed her extradition.
South Africa recognizes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform the country’s education system and support the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The country has made considerable progress in using AI to improve communication between students, educators, researchers, and institutions. However, some stakeholders are defensive about AI, while others embrace its potential.
