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South Africa’s biggest mall going from zero to hero
Accelerate Property Fund’s ongoing portfolio restructuring is set to include even further investment in its largest asset, Fourways Mall, with a new “dining hub” in the works.
FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026, 11:20

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Accelerate Property Fund’s ongoing portfolio restructuring is set to include even further investment in its largest asset, Fourways Mall, with a new “dining hub” in the works.

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Former Ekurhuleni municipal workers claim the municipal database shows them earning salaries 11 years after their contracts ended.

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Bafana Bafana have two possible opponents for the FIFA World Cup, and they will know their fate after Tuesday’s finals.

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Lehae residents say problems started in 2014

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
South Africa
Partnerships key to solving South Africa’s water crisis – Mahlobo
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has emphasised the critical role of partnerships in addressing South Africa’s water and sanitation challenges.Mahlobo was speaking at the 2026 Future of Sustainability Conference, held in Johannesburg, on Wednesday.Held under the theme: “Africa’s Green Horizon:...
South Africa
Public comments sought on proposed deposits for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections
The Electoral Commission will today publish a Government Gazette notice inviting political parties, independent candidates and all interested stakeholders to comment on the proposed deposit amount for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections.
By law, registered political parties and independent...

South Africa
Deputy Minister Lindiwe Ntshalintshali addressed a Parliamentary debate on Thursday.
World
The US Senate passed legislation that would finance most of the Department of Homeland Security, but withhold funds from ICE and part of Customs and Border Protection, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer’s office said in a statement.

World
Cuban Americans who ship goods to relatives on the island are now seen as propping up Cuba’s communist regime as the economy there continues to deteriorate.

World
Secretary of State Rubio meets his G7 colleagues in Paris for the first time since the start of the war on Iran.
World
The debate among Iranian hardliners over whether Tehran should seek a nuclear bomb in defiance of an escalating US-Israeli attack is getting louder, more public and more insistent, sources in the country say.

Africa
Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.

Africa
Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

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.

Business
South African travellers are set for pain when travelling this Easter holiday weekend, with fuel prices set for massive increases.

Business
Caller ID and spam screening platform Truecaller says that it is willing to change its app in South Africa to comply with local privacy laws.

Business
In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Wendy Myers, the Head of Securities at PSG, demystifies investment jargon and talks trading basics.

Business
Scrums.com is the Software Engineering Orchestration Platform (SEOP), mission control for engineering and product leaders who orchestrate AI agents, talent, teams, infrastructure, and delivery intelligence in one place. Software Engineering. Sorted.

Politics
Limpopo African National Congress (ANC) Elective Conference begins on Friday.

Politics
ANC’s Mpumalanga Elective Conference is under way at the Mbombela Stadium.

Politics
This will be the third sitting of the inquest since it started.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa leads National Executive engagement with Free State Cabinet.

Sport
The race to complete Group A at FIFA World Cup 2026 intensified on Thursday night as two UEFA playoff semi-finals delivered high drama.

Sport
All major Athletics South Africa events and marathons will now be broadcast on SABC, where possible, and none on SuperSport.

Sport
It’s not a game England fans remember too fondly, but can you pick out the players who started the match?

Sport
Tony Pulis explains why international breaks can be an opportunity as well as a problem for managers, and what he did when one of his players did not return on time.
Education
Their anger goes far beyond the recent rise of unemployment and the looming threat of A.I.
Education
[Leadership] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers nationwide.
Education
[Daily Trust] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers across the country.
Education
[New Zimbabwe] THE government has extended the registration deadline for Grade Seven, ‘O’ and ‘A’ level Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) from March 27 to May 22, 2026 after parents requested an extension after failing to raise the required fees on time.

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s dam levels have fallen below 50%, with officials warning that water restrictions may be introduced sooner than expected.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The National Sea Rescue Institute has issued a safety warning amid concerns over potential rabies infections among Cape fur seals.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The country’s top schools will be competing in the Noord-Suid tournament before Easter festivals keep the action going next week.

Entertainment
Author Jane Hudson published her debut novel ‘In the Name of the Mother’ at 76, a thrilling, tense read, perfect for the holidays.

Entertainment
Dispute around recycled gold may have sparked proposed scrapping of zero-rating relief.

Entertainment
Malema has been criticised for allegedly targeting Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

Science/Tech
Garmin’s newest satellite messenger offers helpful safety features, but the fees are only worth it if you’re regularly off the grid.
Science/Tech
CERN has confirmed it will host an expanded version of Open Research Europe, the EU-backed fee-free open access publishing platform that works to “keep knowledge in public hands.” Research Professional News reports: A little over a year ago, 10 European research organizations announced that they would add their support to Open Research Europe, to broaden eligibility beyond only those...

Science/Tech
Absa CTIO Johnson Idesoh says the speed at which software is changing influenced its recent R2.4-billion write-down.

Science/Tech
Medi Diary is an AI-powered, offline-first health platform designed to consolidate patient data in one accessible space, says Janice Naidoo, founder of Medi Diary.

Motoring
Modern tracking systems offer a wide range of features designed to enhance your personal safety and keep your family protected.
Motoring

Motoring
Motorists are preparing for major fuel hikes next week, but some diesel retailers have jumped the gun, substantially raising prices ahead of the official adjustments.

Motoring
Fuel price data for the end of March indicates South Africans are in for severe petrol and diesel price hikes next week.
Health
Though the health secretary falsely claimed a victory in a recent podcast, a federal proposal to review all new food ingredients is still in the early stages and drawing fierce opposition.
Health
An experiment linking college students in Boston with retirees in Reno, Nev., aims to bridge a cross-generational divide and expand positive social interactions.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine skepticism is posing challenges for the Trump administration. Top health jobs are unfilled, and a court has blocked his vaccine schedule changes.
Health
A biotech start-up is testing a novel way of efficiently producing pharmaceutical drugs.