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Two ANC politicians cost South Africa 550,000 jobs
Mining analyst Peter Major said Cyril Ramaphosa and Gwede Mantashe have overseen the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs in South Africa’s mining sector.

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Berman, Nathan smoke peace pipe after IBF orders elimination bout
Legendary promoters told their ranked boxers must fight against each other

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South Africa has 8.3 million personal income taxpayers and 26.5 million grant recipients
South Africa relies on a narrow tax base, where a small percentage of individuals contribute the majority of the revenue.

South Africa
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and co-accused return to court
Matlala is accused of attempted murder of among others his former girlfriend Tebogo Thobejane.

South Africa
Defence in Meyiwa case wants proof cell number linked to bank account
Bongani Ntanzi and his four co-accused are on trial for the 2014 murder of Meyiwa.

South Africa
City of Cape Town aims to provide 300 megalitres of new water by 2031
The City of Cape Town has raised concerns about water supply.

South Africa
NSRI warns public to be cautious around Cape fur seals due to rabies
Water users should report aggressive or unusual seal behaviour to the City of Cape Town.
World
News24 | Democrats demand answers in ‘government cover-up’ on Trump sex accuser in Epstein files
A top Democrat in Congress accused the Justice Department of withholding FBI interviews with a woman who accused US President Donald Trump of sexually abusing her as a minor from its public release of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

World
‘I can’t breathe any more’: Inside the night a mob burned a newspaper
A journalist recounts the night a mob torched the Daily Star, trapping 28 staff on the roof.

World
Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.

World
Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard a Florida-registered speedboat who fired on soldiers
Cuban soldiers have killed four people aboard a speedboat registered in Florida that opened fire on officers in Cuban waters. It was unclear if any U.S. citizens were aboard. Officials said one Cuban officer was injured.

Africa
Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray?
Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

Africa
Pope Leo to visit four African countries in April
This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

Africa
UN sanctions paramilitary leaders over Sudan atrocities
The RSF’s capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan’s nearly three-year civil war.

Africa
Man Utd ruled out signing Osimhen ‘because of Afcon’
The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be “a big stumbling block” when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.

Business
Are Schools Future-Proofing Learners for a Digital Career or Just for Exams?
South African parents have always judged schools on reputation, results, and tradition. But the world learners will graduate into is not traditional.

Business
The R15 billion hole that should make taxpayers in South Africa worried
SARS’ R15 billion shortfall in tax debt collections likely means that the taxman will be coming after taxpayers even harder.

Business
Canada’s finance minister says US is unlikely to lift tariffs
The comments come after US President Donald Trump said he wants global tariffs to replace income taxes as America’s main revenue source.

Business
The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
Soft drinks company Twig’s Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

Politics
Chaskalson concerned about Madlanga Inquiry witnesses ill health, postponements
A crime intelligence officer sought a postponement from the Madlanga Inquiry due to ill health.

Politics
O’Sullivan, Phahlane to continue testimony at the Ad Hoc Committee
The committee is probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption in the justice system.

Politics
ActionSA welcomes over R850 mln boost for Chief Justice Office
Action SA has welcomed the Office of Chief Justice’s budget allocation.

Politics
Office of the Chief Justice to control own budget from April 1
R883 million was shifted from the Department of Justice to the Office of the Chief Justice

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs monitor mystery midfield maestro – Reports
Rumours before the Derby.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates: Kickoff time, TV deets, key info
The biggest day on any calendar.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates: Predicted starting XIs
How do these compare to your expected XIs?

Sport
Bizarre VAR? Why Kelly’s second yellow card became ‘awful’ straight red
An ‘awful’ decision, or ‘always going to be a red’? Why Juventus’ Lloyd Kelly’s second yellow card became a straight red in his side’s Champions League exit at the hands of Galatasaray.
Education
Uganda: Ntungamo Expands Education Infrastructure With 35 New Classroom Blocks and 50 VIP Latrines
[Nile Post] Ntungamo District has constructed 35 new classroom blocks with tiled and terrazzo floors in government schools, alongside 50 five-stance VIP pit latrines across its constituencies.
Education
Tanzania: Tanzania Eyes Expanded Overseas Study Slots Under Samia Scholarship Extended
[Daily News] Dodoma — The government is set to hold talks with South Korea and Saudi Arabia to secure more study opportunities for Tanzanians under a scholarship scheme.
Education
South Africa: Learners At This Overcrowded School Are Being Taught Outside
[GroundUp] “When the rain stops, we wipe our desks and continue with the lesson”
Education
Liberia: Liberians Support Women’s Autonomy, Sex Education, and Keeping Pregnant Girls in School
[Afrobarometer] Majorities say contraceptives should be available to anyone who is sexually active regardless of age and marital status.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Why the next three months will decide Cape Town’s water future
The City of Cape Town has shared updated projections, warning the next three months will be critical for the city’s water security.

Lifestyle
Actress slams mayor over Joburg water crisis: ‘But my rates must be paid?’
Actress Bridget Masinga – who is mom to a six-month-old baby – slammed Gauteng authorities over the ongoing Joburg water crisis.

Lifestyle
Budget Speech 2026: Inflation-linked ALCOHOL duty plan cheered
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision to limit excise duty increases on alcohol to inflation-linked adjustments has been welcomed.

Entertainment
Godongwana’s budget strikes cautious, market-friendly tone
The budget avoided sweeping tax hikes or large-scale populist spending promises.

Entertainment
House scam suspects face court again
Five accused in Gauteng court after allegedly defrauding buyers of deposits, with more charges expected in the coming week.

Entertainment
Price put on reworked Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport
Sportiest version of the locally made Corolla Cross takes the model line-up count to seven.

Entertainment
Stubbs learning from Miller, says Proteas batting lineup ‘gelling well’
The South African batters have all contributed to the team’s good performances so far at the T20 World Cup.
Science/Tech
A.I. Dating Apps Complicate China’s Efforts to Boost Birthrate
As China grapples with a shrinking population and historically low birthrate, people are finding romance with chatbots instead.

Science/Tech
Samsung S26 launch – rand helps shield South Africans from bigger price hikes
A stronger rand has helped offset the effect of higher prices for the S26 series, according Samsung’s Justin Hume.

Science/Tech
Spartans Casino Makes $32M Power Move With X7Dave as Competition Heats Up With Bet365 and PokerStars
Spartans Casino has taken one of its boldest steps yet in 2026, signing high-stakes gambling streamer David Raizman, known online as X7Dave, to a reported $32 million per year agreement. The deal positions the platform firmly in the upper tier of influencer-backed online gaming partnerships and signals a more direct competitive posture toward established names […]
Science/Tech
AI Can Find Hundreds of Software Bugs — Fixing Them Is Another Story
Anthropic last week promoted Claude Code Security, a research preview capability that uses its Claude Opus 4.6 model to hunt for software vulnerabilities, claiming its red team had surfaced over 500 bugs in production open-source codebases — but security researchers say the real bottleneck was never discovery. Guy Azari, a former security researcher at Microsoft and Palo Alto Networks, told The...
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s plan to save its car factories doesn’t help VW, Ford, BMW, or Toyota
The government’s new tax rebates for cars made in South Africa don’t apply to the country’s major automakers, including BMW, Ford, Toyota, and VW.

Motoring
The salary you need to afford the new VW Polo in South Africa
The new Edition 20 is the most expensive VW Polo you can buy in South Africa.

Motoring
Bad news about petrol taxes in South Africa
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana proposed hikes on three major fuel taxes during his 2026 Budget Speech.
Health
Bird Flu Strikes California Elephant Seals for the First Time
Thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, have died since late last week, scientists said.

Health
Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds
Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.
Health
Susan Leeman, 95, Dies; Explored How the Brain Influences the Body
In an era of overt sexism in the sciences, she made two major discoveries, including identifying a neuropeptide later linked to chronic pain syndromes and migraines.
Health
15 States Sue H.H.S. Over Revisions to Vaccine Schedule
Federal health officials have pared back the number of shots recommended for children. The states, led by Democrats, say the changes were not based on science.