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Goodbye gatekeepers: Capitec is redrawing South Africa’s homeownership map
Home means something deeply personal to every South African: dignity, safety and legacy. But for many, owning one has felt out of reach.
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Submarine attack on Iranian ship off Sri Lanka leaves at least 101 people missing, sources say
A submarine attack on an Iranian ship off the coast of Sri Lanka has left at least 101 people missing, one dead and 78 injured, sources in Sri Lanka’s navy and defence ministry told Reuters on Wednesday.
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Discounts cut into Woolies’ profit
Retailer says promotional activity squeezed margins even as sales increased

South Africa
Ormonde building collapse families seek support for children
The death toll in the Ormonde building collapse stands at nine.

South Africa
Mogotsi apologises for failing to appear before commission on Monday
Businessman, Brown Mogotsi apologised to the commission for failing to appear before it on Monday

South Africa
LIVE: Gayton McKenzie briefs media on DSAC priorities
Minister Gayton McKenzie briefs the media on the Department of Sports, Arts & Culture priorities.

South Africa
Manhunt launched following KZN cash-in-transit heist
The suspects fled with bags of cash after the incident, which happened on Wednesday morning.

World
Israel launches new strikes in Tehran as public farewell for Khamenei begins
Israel’s military said it had begun a “broad wave of strikes” in Tehran Wednesday morning. U.S. officials touted early gains, while Democrats warned the war could widen.

World
Morning news brief
Israel continues airstrikes, as Iran widens regional attacks, Trump claims Iran would have struck first if U.S. had not acted, results are in for several U.S. Senate primaries ahead of the midterms.

World
Israel continues airstrikes, as Iran widens regional attacks
Israel and the U.S. continued to strike Iran Wednesday, as the regime extended its regional attacks while preparing for the funeral of the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
World
News24 | How long can Israel sustain a military conflict with Iran?
Leaders in Israel and the United States have indicated that the conflict against Iran could continue for weeks.

Africa
South Africa’s long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

Africa
Goodbye officer, hello touchscreen – a vision for policing in Ethiopia
A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

Africa
UK to stop study visas from Cameroon and Sudan due to ‘abuse’
The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.

Africa
US sanctions Rwanda’s military and top commanders over fighting in DR Congo
Rwanda accused Washington’s move as “one sided” and politically motivated.

Business
Goodbye gatekeepers: Capitec is redrawing South Africa’s homeownership map
Home means something deeply personal to every South African: dignity, safety and legacy. But for many, owning one has felt out of reach.

Business
The shock South Africa really didn’t need
Business Confidence in South Africa has hit some of its highest levels since 2015—but the US-Iran war has rattled markets, and risks turning things sour.
Business

Business
Foreign investors are betting big on South Africa
JSE CEO Leila Fourie says that the bourse has seen a rise in foreign investment, with the group cautiously optimistic over further listings.

Politics
Ramaphosa conveys condolences to the Lekota family
Lekota died in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a hospital in Midrand, Johannesburg.

Politics
LIVE: Fadiel Adams appears before Ad Hoc Committee | 04 March 2026
Member of parliament Fadiel Adams is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 04 March 2026
Head of Organised Crime Major-General Richard Shibiri takes the witness stand

Politics
Lekota’s passing a huge loss to COPE: Loate
Mosiuoa Lekota passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a hospital in Midrand.

Sport
The numbers: How Cardoso won Coach of the Month
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has won the Betway Premiership Coach of the Month after four straight victories.

Sport
One question for all 22 F1 drivers on the 2026 grid
The new Formula 1 season is entering a new era with more drivers and all new rule changes.

Sport
New All Blacks coach fires warning shot to Springboks
The All Blacks have just appointed a new coach and he has already set his crosshairs on the Springboks as four match-ups loom in 2026.

Sport
Watch: Kaizer Chiefs winger’s winning Goal of the Month
Kaizer Chiefs winger Glody Lilepo has won the Betway Premiership Goal of the Month award for his wonderful strike against Marumo Gallants.
Education
Rwanda: ‘Twiyubakire’ Programme Prioritises Education, Agriculture in Eight Districts
[New Times] Education and agriculture have been identified as key priorities under the one-year Twiyubakire programme, an initiative designed to empower women, youth, and persons with disabilities to actively participate in development efforts that directly affect their lives.
Education
Liberia: Boston-Liberia Partnership Trains Anesthesia Providers
[New Dawn] Monrovia — Thirty anesthesia providers in Liberia have received specialist training in obstetric care as part of efforts to reduce maternal mortality in the country.
Education
Uganda: DP Women’s League Demands Greater Investment in Justice, Education and Free Local Elections
[Nile Post] The President of the Democratic Party Women’s League, Sarah Adong, has called for increased investment in access to justice for women and girls, reforms in the education sector, and a peaceful electoral process ahead of the upcoming Local Council elections.
Education
Nigeria: American Open University Nigeria Launches ‘Skill Scholarship’ to Tackle Funding Gap in Education
[Vanguard] American Open University Nigeria has launched a new merit-based financial aid scheme aimed at helping financially disadvantaged students access technology-driven higher education.

Lifestyle
Malema threatens R1m lawsuit over divorce rumours
More drama for Musa: EFF leader Julius Malema has served a letter of demand over divorce rumours, threatening R1 million in damages.

Lifestyle
SASSA says 12 000 KwaZulu-Natal beneficiaries at risk over losing grants
SASSA in KwaZulu-Natal has warned that it may terminate the grants of more than 12 000 beneficiaries who failed to attend review interviews.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
City of Cape Town proposes new nature reserves and expansions
The City of Cape Town plans to add two new nature reserves and expand five others in and around the Mother City. Take a look…

Entertainment
Proposed labour law changes could grant parental leave after miscarriage or stillbirth
The amendments introduce a more equitable parental leave system, replacing the fragmented maternity and parental leave framework with a shared parental leave model.

Entertainment
Cape raiders seek Highveld riches
World attention focuses on Turffontein.

Entertainment
Tecno unveils innovative concept smartphones at MWC that are hard to ignore
Tecno also announced a collaboration with Tonino Lamborghini that spans multiple product categories.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
TCS+ | Bolt ups the ante on platform safety
Bolt’s Simo Kalajdzic discusses findings from an Ipsos study into rider safety perceptions in South Africa’s e-hailing market.

Science/Tech
Best Theraguns and Therabody Tools for Smarter Recovery (2026)
From massage guns to compression boots and LED face masks, these are the top performers in Therabody’s wellness lineup.
Science/Tech
‘Game of Thrones’ Movie In the Works
Warner Bros. is developing a feature film set in the world of Game of Thrones with writer Beau Willimon of Andor and House of Cards. “That’s about all we know right now, and as with everything ‘Thrones’ things could change, but the film is firmly in development,” reports TheWrap. Page Six Hollywood was first to break the news and speculated that the story could revolve around Aegon I, the...
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Science/Tech
What It’s Like to Have a Brain Implant for 5 Years
No one has had a Synchron brain-computer interface longer than Rodney Gorham. He’s still finding new ways to use it.

Motoring
Best-selling cars in South Africa
The Toyota Hilux has a new sales rival in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa facing massive petrol and diesel price increases
The conflict in the Middle East has had an immediate impact on the price of fuel, which is now set to go up by more than R2 per litre.

Motoring
Chinese car giant falling behind rivals
One Chinese automaker has seen its sales figures dip below a major rival’s.

Health
DIY pads campaign for period poverty awareness
A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.

Health
Under-fire Nottingham maternity services still need to improve
Maternity services at the trust are the subject of the largest inquiry of its kind in NHS history.

Health
More work, no funding – paediatrics under pressure
A team that transports seriously ill children says its workload is increasing with no additional funds.

Health
Pregnant women shed grey matter to help with motherhood, study seen by BBC suggests
It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.