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Cries of grief as memorial stone is erected for 10 pupils killed by deadly floods
Ceremony also marks handover of rebuilt school after raging water caused severe damage
THURSDAY, 05 MARCH 2026, 06:54

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Ceremony also marks handover of rebuilt school after raging water caused severe damage

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Grief, loss and rebirth bonded Jesse Clegg and his sonic pal Msaki in creating their collaborative EP Entropy.
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Clinical New Zealands spot on with bat and ball

South Africa
Minister of Sports, Art and Culture has sent condolences to family of the late Soli Philander

South Africa
A white Polo vehicle, with an unknown number of occupants that fired shots at the taxi.

South Africa
Iran’s Ambassador to South Africa briefs the media amid the conflict currently on in his country.

South Africa
by Enoch Antwi, Founder and Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). […]

World
A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.

World
A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan’s conflict particularly troubling.

World
Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.

World
Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.

Africa
The author’s 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

Africa
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

Africa
A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

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

Business
It is the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to “around 5%” in 2023.

Business
Has online privacy become “a luxury not a right” for us all in 2026?

Business
The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.
Business

Politics
Reverend Frank Chikane has described the late COPE leader Mosioua Lekota as a transparent person

Politics
General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said MP Fadiel Adams had access to classified information.

Politics
There was drama when O’Sullivan abandoned his testimony saying he was rushing to catch a flight.

Politics
Madisha says Lekota sacrificed a great deal for the liberation of Black people.

Sport
Celtic relied on big moments from key players to haul them through against Aberdeen.

Sport
Crysencio Summerville is finding form at the right time for West Ham – and might yet prove the man to save them from relegation.

Sport
Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy discuss if Newcastle’s Jacob Ramsey’s second yellow card for diving was deserved.

Sport
Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy discuss how Chelsea striker Joao Pedro uses his movement to cause problems for defenders.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] It’s getting tougher to assess how much university students have learnt. In his work as a Mathematical Statistics lecturer, Michael von Maltitz has tried a new way of getting students to learn, and of assessing what they’ve absorbed and retained. Students have to show and discuss how they arrived at their understanding of the subject. They can’t just rely on cramming,...
Education
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the Pentagon would end funds supporting active-duty service members at Harvard. The school is offering military students alternatives to defer or go elsewhere.
Education
Plus, what SNAP cuts bring to the cafeteria table.
Education
[Nile Post] Police in Mukono have recovered Nathan Tuwandike, a 25-year-old student of Uganda Christian University (UCU), days after he was reported missing.

Lifestyle
Nigerian pastor John Anosike has bragged about ownership of the R135m Good Hope Centre – Here’s what we know about the wealthy ‘man of God’.

Lifestyle
Former beauty queen Zozibini Tunzi penned a brief and lovely birthday message for her husband, Luthando Bolowana, on Instagram.

Lifestyle
DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has set the record straight about rumours she was ‘drunk’ at the Soweto Derby over the weekend.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Here’s what you need to know about the war in the Middle East.

Entertainment
The former renowned referee said the taller Springboks needed to work on their tackle techniques before the Test season starts.

Entertainment
The Blitzbok veteran returns from injury in time to help push for the series title.

Entertainment
The SANDF will deploy troops to provinces battling organised crime and illegal mining for a year.

Science/Tech
Las Vegas, Nevada – KeyState, a leading provider of captive insurance solutions, today announced the launch of its Washington, D.C. domiciled Protected Cell Company. The new platform offers organizations a flexible and scalable alternative to traditional risk financing structures. The Protected Cell Company enables clients to participate in a segregated cell arrangement while maintaining...

Science/Tech
Massachusetts, US – Home Energy Efficiency Consultants today announced the expansion of its HERS Rating services across Massachusetts, supporting builders, developers, and homeowners navigating the state’s evolving Stretch Energy Code requirements. As municipalities continue adopting performance-based compliance pathways under guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Energy...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: A novel type of nuclear power plant in Wyoming backed by Bill Gates received a key federal permit on Wednesday, making it the first new U.S. commercial reactor in nearly a decade to receive clearance to begin construction. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the federal body that oversees reactor safety, unanimously voted (PDF) to...
Science/Tech
A father is suing Google and Alphabet for wrongful death, alleging Gemini reinforced his son Jonathan Gavalas’ escalating delusions until he died by suicide in October 2025. “Jonathan Gavalas, 36, started using Google’s Gemini AI chatbot in August 2025 for shopping help, writing support, and trip planning,” reports TechCrunch. “On October 2, he died by suicide. At the time of his death, he was...

Motoring
The Gautrain’s management has announced that it will continue to operate as a public-private partnership for an extended period, despite previous reports that it would be taken over by the Gauteng government by the end of March.

Motoring
The Cape Town International Airport is getting a R10 billion upgrade.
Motoring

Motoring
Chery’s latest car brand, Lepas, has officially launched in South Africa with its first SUV.
Health
The country has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Isata Dumbuya, a nurse and midwife, has made it her mission to change that.
Health
In a recent review, a small group of patients received the injections less frequently but still maintained weight loss and health benefits.

Health
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio

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