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Sarah Ferguson stripped of Freedom of City of York title
The former duchess was given the honour in 1987 following her marriage to the then-Prince Andrew.
THURSDAY, 26 MARCH 2026, 20:57

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The former duchess was given the honour in 1987 following her marriage to the then-Prince Andrew.
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Suffering from heart failure, his lower eyelids discoloured and swollen, apartheid’s killing machine, Eugene de Kock (77), this week appeared at the inquest into the murder of the Cradock Four.

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The crew were reporting on an arson attack which targeted Jewish-owned charity ambulances on Monday.
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Expecting her fraud trial to begin, a former Nelson Mandela Bay police officer instead found herself in handcuffs – accused of attempting to sway witnesses in a case tied to dozens of fraudulent funeral policies.

South Africa
Adv. Andrew Chauke says 6 black prosecutors faced disciplinary processes under Adv. Shamila Batohi

South Africa
An expert says the disinvitation highlights South Africa’s deteriorating relationship with the US.

South Africa
The late Terry Bell’s brother describes him as a larger-than-life character

South Africa
The US threatened to boycott the meeting if South Africa attended the G7 Summit
World
US President Donald Trump denied being “desperate” to make a deal with Iran on Thursday, as he mixed threats with diplomacy in a push to wrap up his war in the Middle East.
World
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro was back in a New York court on Thursday for his second appearance since his capture by US forces in an extraordinary nighttime raid.

World
Ramadan, a 63-year-old former Oxford professor, denied the charges but his lawyers said he was too ill to attend the trial.

World
The agreement would see EU tariffs on US goods reduced to zero while US tariffs on EU imports set at 15%.

Africa
Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.

Africa
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Africa
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.

Africa
South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.

Business
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children’s screen time under control.

Business
The mastermind behind one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in South Africa’s history has managed to retain his membership at one of the country’s top private schools.

Business
The National Consumer Commission has recalled 582 Ford Transit and Ford Tourneo vehicles that were sold in South Africa between 2021 and 2025.

Business
Port operator ABP will begin work on developing a facility to assemble and launch turbines out to sea.

Politics
Disgruntled members say the conference cannot go ahead as they feel their issues were not addressed.

Politics
Tshwane Corporate and Shared Services MMC Kholofelo Morodi was placed on special leave.

Politics
Court has interdicted the Eastern Cape ANC Elective Conference that was scheduled for this weekend

Politics
Fannie Masemola was issued with summons in connection with Medicare 24 contract.

Sport
Bafana Bafana host Panama on Friday evening in Durban. Coach Hugo Broos is likely to back changes at the back.

Sport
British teenager Carys Lloyd holds off former world champion Elisa Balsamo to claim her first ever professional victory in a sprint finish at the Tour of Brugge.

Sport
Jac Morgan said he was hugely encouraged by Wales’ Six Nations showing and delighted for his team-mates to finally enjoy a win over Italy.

Sport
Arsenal captain Kim Little, 35, signs a one-year contract extension with the club.
Education
[Daily Maverick] For months, parents of students at Dukathole LSEN School have voiced serious concerns over a deteriorating learning environment, and now two official government reports have validated their protests and concerns.
Education
The Justice Department’s demands for admissions-related data from Stanford, Ohio State and the University of California, San Diego, represent a flex of federal power.
Education
Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay by Phil Klay. Also: Educating undocumented students; energy realities; calling all teenagers.
Education
[This Day] Senior and junior secondary school students across the country have been invited to enter the 2026 Bishop Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition. Entries opened on March 16 and will close on June 30, 2026.

Lifestyle
Are you a monthly SASSA social grant recipient? Does the money you receive last the full month? What’s currently your biggest financial concern?

Lifestyle
A recent incident involving a spearfisherman and an endangered shark has once again reignited debate around marine conservation.

Lifestyle
Verushka Singh steps down from Mrs South Africa just four months after winning the title.

Lifestyle
Viewers of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ are curious about Bab’ Ndabe Myeza’s qualifications as a therapist, considering his strange conduct.

Entertainment
The president insists no foreign government influenced France’s decision to withdraw the invitation.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 26 March 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
The complainant recounted the events of the police raid at his home.
Science/Tech
Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
Science/Tech
Wikipedia has banned the use of generative AI to write or rewrite articles, saying it “often violates several of Wikipedia’s core content policies.” That said, editors may still use it for translation or light refinements as long as a human carefully checks the copy for accuracy. Engadget reports: Editors can use large language models (LLMs) to refine their own writing, but only if the copy is...

Science/Tech
This viral magnetic travel-toiletry system is rarely on sale, and this discount is legitimately good.

Science/Tech
This sale spans almost an entire week, and it’s full of fake “deals.” We hunted to find truly good prices on gear we’ve tested.
Motoring

Motoring
Ford and the National Consumer Commission have issued a recall for 582 vehicles sold in South Africa.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
A biotech start-up is testing a novel way of efficiently producing pharmaceutical drugs.

Health
Jersey’s wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries.
Health
The Trump administration had options for offloading contraceptives once destined for Africa, a newly obtained memo shows. Instead, it has let them collect dust and go bad.
Health
The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.