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‘Even under missiles we carry on living’ – how young Iranians are coping with war
Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues.
WEDNESDAY, 11 MARCH 2026, 18:16

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Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues.

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Late payments from the South African government are worsening, placing severe cash-flow pressure on small businesses and threatening their sustainability, jobs, and broader economic stability.

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Discover seven reasons why the tiny Skukuza Airport in Kruger National Park is considered the most beautiful airport in the world.

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Dylan Phelan admits encouraging the suicide of US citizen Travis Dyer in Louisiana in 2024.

South Africa
Ramathuba was speaking at a media briefing on water provision in Polokwane.

South Africa
A sixth farm in the Mossel Bay area has now tested positive for Foot and Mouth Disease.

South Africa
The SANDF deployment is expected to last until 31 March next year.
South Africa
In deep rural KwaZulu-Natal, a physiotherapist and a paraplegic peer supporter travel dusty roads to repair wheelchairs, counsel families and restore dignity to people with disabilities – one home visit at a time.
World
Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not spoken or been seen in public since his appointment at the weekend, is injured but “safe”, officials said on Wednesday.
World
The US-Israeli war on Iran has exposed divisions among Europe’s far-right parties and personalities.

World
According to Chinese mythology, those born in the Year of the Horse will clash with Tai Sui, a heavenly general. Luckily, there are ways to appease Tai Sui, including amulets at Shanghai’s Jade Buddha Temple.

World
Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers in the West Bank since the start of Israel’s war, the UN says.

Africa
Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Africa
Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.

Africa
China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development across the continent

Africa
With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe’s ex-first family.
Business

Business
Hosken Consolidated Investments Limited is selling Kalahari Mall in the Northern Cape in a deal worth R800 million.

Business
A head teacher says he is “really concerned” about a decision to end school holiday food vouchers.
Business

Politics
Sergeant Nkosi is alleged to have sometimes played the middleman between General Shibiri and Matlala

Politics
The complaint relates to his walkout when he appeared before the Ad Hoc Committee two weeks ago.

Politics
Vuma is testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Vuma says her working documents in her office were confiscated by Masemola

Sport
On the Ireland Rugby Social, Conor Murray and Andrew Trimble discuss Scotland’s confidence and Andy Farrell’s selection dilemma before Saturday’s Six Nations Triple Crown decider in Dublin.

Sport
Will Capon, 26, denied the charge when he appeared at court on Friday.

Sport
Irish jockey Declan Queally accuses English counterpart Nico de Boinville of “abusing” him before the opening race of day two at the Cheltenham Festival.

Sport
Wales Under-20s release Carwyn Leggatt-Jones to play for Scarlets in Friday’s United Rugby Championship game against Connacht in Galway.
Education
The historic images of a father known as Renty and his daughter Delia will be honored today in a ceremony by their new steward, a museum in South Carolina.
Education
[Daily Trust] Engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 with outreach activities in Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt schools.
Education
The high schoolers fighting back against tech use.
Education
[Premium Times] The UNN official was sanctioned for relying on an incomplete documentation to erroneously confirm that Mr Nnaji graduated from the university.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Animal welfare organisations are urging pet owners in Cape Town to take extra precautions during the current heatwave.

Lifestyle
From Oprah Winfrey to Tyla, celebrities descended on Paris for Fashion Week, displaying an array of audacious fashion choices of their own.

Lifestyle
Australian designer Katie Perry has won the right to sell clothes under her name, claiming victory in a trademark spat with US pop star Katy Perry.

Entertainment
This milestone reflects the collective effort of associates across the plant and the broader ecosystem of suppliers, logistics partners and dealerships.

Entertainment
Francinah Vuma was suspended in July 2022.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 12 March 2026.

Entertainment
Six suspects linked to former police officer Kutumela appear in court over alleged insurance-linked murders and R10 million fraudulent payouts.

Science/Tech
London, UK (PinionNewswire) — CT3 has released its monthly report for February 2026, presenting key performance metrics for its decentralized storage network, community growth dynamics, storage economics, and product progress. The report is prepared as a transparent analytical overview, with calculations based on on-chain data. In February, CT3’s infrastructure delivered growth above...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Chinese authorities moved to restrict state-run enterprises and government agencies from running OpenClaw AI apps on office computers, acting swiftly to defuse potential security risks after companies and consumers across China began experimenting with the agentic AI phenomenon. Government agencies and state-owned enterprises, including the...
Science/Tech
ASUS says the MacBook Neo is a “shock” to the Windows PC ecosystem. “In the past, Apple’s pricing situation has always been high, so for them to release a very budget-friendly product, this is obviously a shock to the entire industry,” said ASUS co-CEO S.Y. Hsu in a Tuesday earnings call. While he expects PC makers to respond, rising AI-driven memory shortages could push hardware prices higher...

Science/Tech
In Discord servers and Instagram DMs, content creators are organizing, turning followings in the millions into millions of dollars in political giving.

Motoring
Suzuki has announced the pricing for its newest SUV, which will go on sale in South Africa very soon.

Motoring
South Africa’s biggest airline is adding a temporary fuel surcharge to its ticket prices.
Motoring

Motoring
This may be the cheapest time to drive from Joburg to Cape Town for quite some time.

Health
The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.
Health
Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.

Health
Bank cashier Aleisha Rochester died two weeks after undergoing a routine procedure to remove an abscess.

Health
Jo-Ann Burns says her daughter Nicola wasn’t told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.