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South Africa pulls draft national AI policy after fake AI-generated citations exposed
South Africa has withdrawn its Draft National AI Policy after researchers found six of its 67 academic citations were fabricated by generative AI.
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Home Affairs suspends two senior officials over AI hallucinations in immigration White Paper
Minister Leon Schreiber suspends two senior Home Affairs officials after AI hallucinations are found in references to the Revised White Paper on Citizenship and…
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Bobby case update: animal cruelty charges progress against owner in Boksburg court
The NSPCA confirms charges against Bobby's owner Elliot Tshigo are progressing in the Boksburg Magistrates' Court under the Animals Protection Act.
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Workers’ Day 2026: Cosatu rallies open as cost-of-living crisis bites
Cosatu's 2026 May Day rallies open at 10h00 with the cost-of-living crisis at the centre. Curries Fountain, Galeshewe and the full programme.
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Petrol up R2 a litre from 6 May despite extended diesel relief
Petrol 95 to rise R2.09/litre and diesel R4.10/litre from 6 May 2026 despite Treasury extending the diesel levy reprieve by 93c. Full breakdown.
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R4 rifles and grenade launcher stolen from Tek Base in Pretoria
Three R4 assault rifles and a grenade launcher stolen from Tek Base, Lyttelton. SANDF and SAPS confirm the break-in. Case of business burglary opened.
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Master of the High Court offices in South Africa: full list, jurisdictions and notice requirements
Every Master of the High Court office in South Africa, the area each one covers and what notice publication requires. Full list for executors…
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Estate notice period in South Africa: how long does a J193 and J187 run?
The estate notice period is 30 days for a J193 and 21 days for a J187. Here is how the period is calculated and…
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Proof of publication for estate notices: what the Master of the High Court accepts
Proof of publication is the document the Master of the High Court demands before confirming an estate. Here is what counts as valid and…
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Chief Master’s Directive 1 of 2025: online publication of estate notices in South Africa
Chief Master's Directive 1 of 2025 lets executors publish estate notices online instead of in printed newspapers. Here is what the Directive changed and…