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Major new shopping centre opens in small seaside South African town
A new 2,000 m² coastal-inspired retail and lifestyle centre, Garden Walk, has opened in Hartenbos, offering 51 stores, dining, and community spaces.
FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026, 09:15

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A new 2,000 m² coastal-inspired retail and lifestyle centre, Garden Walk, has opened in Hartenbos, offering 51 stores, dining, and community spaces.

Top Stories
Why would Orlando Pirates fans not be excited about the prospect of becoming the first side in nine years to stop Mamelodi Sundowns from winning the league? Ouaddou’s appeal is simple: help the team get over the line.

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Sowetan’s choice of the top three reads you should not miss today

Top Stories
South Africa’s largest distance learning university is taking a bold step into aviation, aiming to blend theory with real world experience.

South Africa
Isaac Mangena says technicians are on site to investigate the cause of the disruption.

South Africa
Two suspects arrested for possession and distribution of drug facilitated sexual abuse videos

South Africa
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has been summoned to appear in court next month.

South Africa
Khumalo is accused of assaulting complainant Bongani Radebe and pointing a firearm at him.
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.

World
Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to “adopt her brand of radical advocacy”, authorities say.
World
US President Donald Trump said he would extend a pause on attacks against Iran’s energy plants into April and that talks with Iran were going “very well”, but an Iranian official said a US proposal for ending the war was “one-sided and unfair”.

World
Southeast Asia is among the areas hardest hit by Iran’s cutoff of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, with many nations almost entirely dependent on foreign energy — and quickly running out.

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
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) says it will rule on Senegal’s appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title “as swiftly as possible”.

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.

Business
South Africa has walked back its claim that US pressure led to its disinvitation from an upcoming Group of Seven summit in France.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 27 March 2026.

Business
Garden Walk shopping centre has opened its doors in Hartenbos, which will serve the growing coastal community.

Politics
Paratlane Motloung of MAP16 Civic Movement elected as new Maluti-A-Phofung Mayor.

Politics
A source said the ministers viewed deployment in government as their new life and they are too comfortable with the benefits

Politics
Gauteng chair Bonginkosi Dhlamini says that challenging the founder’s choice for president would erode his legacy, sparking debate in the IFP

Politics
If his camp put a serious campaign behind the numbers, no other ANC candidate would stand a chance, says the Social Research Foundation

Sport
England were the only European country to reach the World Cup with a 100% record – so friendly opponents Uruguay could be the level of challenge they need.

Sport
The origin story of Manchester United and England’s Jess Park, from her grassroots in Brough to being scouted by Steph Houghton.

Sport
It’s another busy round of URC action this weekend, and here are all the kick off times to note for the SA teams playing at home.

Sport
Get this new date in your calendar.
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
The National Sea Rescue Institute has issued a safety warning amid concerns over potential rabies infections among Cape fur seals.
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Entertainment
Will anyone be able to protect us from what may happen at the pumps when the major fuel price tsunami starts to hit?

Entertainment
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero said City Power could save roughly R250 million per year on vehicle-related costs over five years.

Entertainment
Aviation analysts warn that SAA’s 2025 report is inconsistent, with errors in passenger numbers, cargo, and operational metrics throughout.

Entertainment
Masemola is set to be formally charged in connection with the R360 million Police health services tender.

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.

Science/Tech
International SMS addresses operates outside the data layer, working on every handset and supporting compliance across jurisdictions.

Science/Tech
NEW YORK, NY (PinionNewswire) — The traditional American home is undergoing a biological revolution. Dr. Chuck Morris, a leading expert in neuroscience and recovery science, has announced a landmark collaboration with visionary developer Mayan Metzler, founder of Terra Lux, to introduce the concept of “Homes That Heal.” This partnership marks the arrival of a new […]

Motoring
The Iran war has led to a significant jump in demand for electric cars.

Motoring
There is one electric car in South Africa that can be bought for less than R350,000.
Motoring

Motoring
Ford and the National Consumer Commission have issued a recall for 582 vehicles sold in South Africa.
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.

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.