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OPINION: Not all is fair in love and war… or bachelor parties
A tongue-in-cheek opinion on what is fair in love and war – or a bachelor party, when a bizarre ‘weapon’ turns it into an unforgettable tale.

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Fury over ANC man’s three-year ‘rent-free’ beachfront chalet stay
An Eastern Cape ANC councillor may find himself in hot water for allegedly living rent-free for the past three years in a beachfront chalet.
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PEDAL POWER: Time parity for women introduced at iconic 2026 Cape Epic
After previously matching the elite women’s and men’s races over the same distances, the Absa Cape Epic has shifted its approach. This year it will align the two categories by total race time.

South Africa
Diepkloof residents call for R350 flat electricity rate
Some residents of Diepkloof in Soweto are calling on Eskom to urgently introduce a flat rate.

South Africa
Mbeki links SA’s post-2008 economic decline to leadership change
He says there are consequences from decline in economic growth on children.
South Africa
Dispossessed family receives 627 hectares of land back
Dispossessed family receives 627 hectares of land back
The government has returned more than 627 hectares of land in Mpumalanga to its rightful custodians after it was appropriated under the apartheid regime around 1934, reaffirming its commitment to land restitution.
“The return of this land, therefore, embodies the restoration of identity, a sense of belonging, and opportunities...
South Africa
KZN Premier calls for stronger partnerships to accelerate energy investment
KZN Premier calls for stronger partnerships to accelerate energy investment
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for stronger collaboration between government, industry and investors to accelerate energy investment and industrial development in the province.
Ntuli made the call at the inaugural KwaZulu-Natal Energy Indaba currently underway at Thembela Venue in Richards...

World
‘No-one will hire women’ – India’s top court rejects menstrual leave petition
The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.

World
FBI investigates attacks in Michigan and Virginia. And, Senate passes housing bill
The FBI is investigating two separate attacks, one in Michigan and the other in Virginia, that happened yesterday. And, the Senate has passed the largest housing bill in decades.
World
News24 | White House aides in tug-of-war battle for Trump ear over Iran war exit strategy debate
A complex tug-of-war inside the White House is driving US President Donald Trump’s shifting public statements on the course of the Iran war, as aides debate when and how to declare victory even as the conflict spreads across the Middle East.

World
Israel launches airstrikes in Beirut, displacing thousands of people
Israel has carried out air strikes in central Beirut for the first time since the latest conflict began, displacing hundreds of thousands of people.

Africa
Globetrotting Constantine back in charge of Rwanda
Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men’s national team on a two-year contract.

Africa
Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Africa
One house, two faiths, one fasting season
Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Africa
Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya
The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Business
South Africa’s Inaugural National Transport Conference Sets the Agenda for Sector Growth
The Department of Transport (DoT) will host its inaugural National Transport Conference (NTC) from 16 to 18 March 2026 in Johannesburg.

Business
Double tax warning for anyone with a retirement fund in South Africa
The first two-pot system withdrawal was submitted one minute into the new financial year, and South Africans are being reminded of the risks.

Business
Dharshini David: Economy on shaky grounds even before Iran war
The government’s hopes that 2026 was the year when growth would pick up are at risk of being scuppered.

Business
Alarm bells for Cape Town residents
Residents of Cape Town are being warned that water restrictions could arrive earlier than expected.

Politics
IFP leader urges eThekwini to honour the late Buthelezi with statue
Buthelezi says the late IFP leader also played a pivotal role in the country’s liberation.

Politics
Shibiri says he doesn’t know of ‘Cat’ Matlala’s Big 5 cartel links
General Dumisani Khumalo has previously testified that Matlala is a member of the Big Five cartel.

Politics
UDM requests parliament to accord late Lekota appropriate recognition
UDM says parliament must recognise Lekota the same way it did the late Dr Frene Ginwala.

Politics
ANC weighs up wooing the DA in Gauteng
Party internal sources say the DA is not fishing in the same pond with them and that the other parties are contesting its base

Sport
Owen ‘can’t believe’ some pundits aren’t backing Carrick
Michael Owen has said he “can’t believe people are questioning” whether Michael Carrick should become the permanent manager of Manchester United.

Sport
What’s next in best title race in Europe?
Following a fortnight off, what’s the state of play in a captivating Scottish title fight as another blockbuster weekend looms?

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs condemn protests, claim ‘glory days will return’
Kaizer Chiefs have condemned threats of violence following a small protest staged by supporters at the club’s headquarters over the weekend.

Sport
Chimaev to defend UFC belt v Strickland & Allen returns
Sean Strickland will challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC middleweight title in May.

Education
‘It’s like a giant book club’: how schools are getting children excited about reading again
In the National Year of Reading, teachers say a culture of enthusiasm, from dress-up days, story time and book clubs, can reverse a national decline
Ajmal, 7, is an avid fan of the InvestiGators comic books. They feature two crime-busting alligator secret agents called Mango and Brash. “It’s really funny,” he says, then outlines the plot of his current favourite in exhaustive detail.
Wren, 8,...
Education
Liberia: Gongloe Stresses Knowledge-Based Economy for Liberia’s Growth
[New Dawn] Renowned Liberian human rights lawyer and Liberian People’s Party (LPP) political leader, Cllr. Taiwan Saye Gongloe has emphasized the urgent need for a knowledge-based economy in Liberia.
Education
His Harvard Lab Was Thriving. Then Came the Cuts.
Will Mair, who studies aging, lost almost all his research funds when the White House cracked down on Harvard. He was wholly unprepared for the upheaval that followed.
Education
South Africa: No, South African Government Not Removing English From Public Schools
[Africa Check] No, South African government not removing English from public schools

Lifestyle
‘Sign from God’: Rachel Kolisi reveals moment of divorce
Divine intervention? Rachel Kolisi has revealed the exact moment she knew she would divorce her spouse, Siya…
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Yolanda Gumbi drags ex-husband over child maintenance neglect
The drama between Yolanda Gumbi and Mpilo Mdletshe escalates as she accuses him of not fulfilling his duties as a father to their son.

Entertainment
Six arrested for taxi violence in Moletlane
A female passerby was also allegedly assaulted after suspects had accused her of taking pictures during the incident.

Entertainment
Mideast war could knock 3% off Africa economies – energy regulator
Rising fuel costs could affect everything – freight prices, docking fees, tourism, food, transport and factories, the energy regulator says.

Entertainment
Sun-believable! Western Cape weather hits record high in 11 years
Brutal! Weather stations across the Western Cape recorded their highest maximum temperatures in at least 11 years amid the current heatwave.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe
The new changes by the Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body (PEGI) will start from June.

Science/Tech
Google’s AI Searches Love to Refer You Back to Google
The company’s generative AI search tools increasingly cite its own services, like Google Search and YouTube, over third-party publishers.

Science/Tech
China’s OpenClaw Boom Is a Gold Rush for AI Companies
Hype around the open source agent is driving people to rent cloud servers and buy AI subscriptions just to try it, creating a windfall for tech companies.

Science/Tech
Adobe CEO steps down after 18 years
Shantanu Narayen decides to transition from his position as CEO after a successor has been appointed.

Motoring
Big changes on the cards for South Africa’s petrol stations
Sanral has announced plans to transform petrol stations along South Africa’s national routes.

Motoring
Electric cars are cheaper than hybrids in South Africa
South Africa’s cheapest electric vehicle costs R100,000 less than the cheapest hybrid.
Motoring

Motoring
How to win big in South Africa’s competitive automotive industry
South Africa’s motoring industry has never been more competitive – here’s how you can stand out from the crowd.
Health
A New Lifeline Helps Inmates Transition to Life Out of Prison
Medicaid is now paying for health care in jails and prisons, helping smooth inmates’ return to the community. Corrections and law enforcement officials say they’re all for it.

Health
Woman with rare blood feels ‘honoured’ to donate
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels “very special”.

Health
Woman only found out she had terminal brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.
Health
GPs tell BBC they’ve NEVER refused sick note for mental health
BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England.