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WATCH LIVE | Khampepe commission of inquiry into TRC cases continues
The Khampepe commission of inquiry is continuing in Johannesburg on Wednesday
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The Khampepe commission of inquiry is continuing in Johannesburg on Wednesday

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North West long distance runner Onalenna Khonkhobe is ready to make amends at Two Oceans Maratnon next weekend after failing to finish with 6km to go last year.

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For nearly two decades, the Bombela Concession Company has had the immense privilege of moving the people of Gauteng. As our 19.5-year Concession Agreement draws to a close on 27 March 2026, we reflect on an incredible journey. We aren’t simply handing back a transit system; we are proudly delivering one of South Africa’s most […]

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Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala said South Africa must urgently review and modernise its regulatory framework to align more closely with the country’s social needs and economic realities.
South Africa
Shanela nabs 16 599 suspects ahead of Easter break
Ahead of the Easter holiday break, the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to intensify its fight against crime through the nationwide Shanela operations across multiple provinces which led to the arrest of 16 599 suspects.“These operations also saw detectives conducting raids and apprehending 2 026 wanted criminals...
South Africa
Limpopo SAPS assures a safe and secure Safer Easter Season
As thousands prepare to travel and celebrate the Easter holidays, Limpopo Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has assured residents and visitors that the South African Police Service (SAPS) is prepared to deliver a safe and secure Easter holiday.
Backed by intelligence-led planning and coordinated...

South Africa
Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock was shot dead in Johannesburg in December last year.
South Africa
South Africa ‘open for investment’ as partnerships drive growth
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed South Africa’s position as a leading investment destination.
Speaking at the Business Gala Dinner of the 6th South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg on Tuesday evening, Deputy President Mashatile emphasised that strong partnerships between government and the...

World
BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.

World
Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh’s overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday, raising alarm throughout the increasingly desperate community.

World
It’s peak fire season in the Thai city, which now ranks as one of the world’s most polluted.

World
People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.

Africa
DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Africa
Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

Africa
Solomon Ogbonna Eziko’s installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.

Africa
Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.
Business

Business
Iconic global drink giant, Coca-Cola, has pledged R17.6 billion in planned investment in South Africa over the next three and a half years.

Business
Handing over your car for service means entrusting your safety to others – but in a crowded aftermarket, trust isn’t always easy to find.
Business

Politics
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs says operations for 2026 Easter will be mainly intelligence driven

Politics
Minority opposition parties in NMB to table a motion of no confidence against Mayor Babalwa Lobishe

Politics
The meeting will be on the road safety campaign ahead of the Easter holidays.

Politics
TRC Cases Inquiry probing efforts to stall the prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators

Sport
Luka Doncic breaks NBA great Kobe Bryant’s record for the most points scored by a Los Angeles Lakers player in a calendar month.

Sport
Graeme McDowell says he is considering rejoining the DP World Tour to play the Irish Open, a move he hopes could help him reconnect with the European Ryder Cup team.

Sport
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill praises the “character” of his side in Tuesday’s 1-1 friendly draw in Wales.

Sport
Matthew Potts’ horror show in Sydney was the most brutal of England’s Ashes lowlights but he wants to learn from the experience.
Education
Education
[Nile Post] At the heart of the ongoing legal battle between Kampala International University (KIU) and academic Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo lies a question far bigger than defamation. It is a question about power, accountability, and whether institutions can use the courts not just to defend their reputation, but to suppress scrutiny.

Education
Why has the UK introduced a ban on student visas for four countries? Today in Focus talks to affected students in Sudan and Afghanistan, as well as our home affairs editor, Rajeev Syal
In early March, with little warning, the UK announced a ban on student visas for four countries: Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon.
It came as devastating news to Afra Elmahdi (pictured), an exceptional...

Education
Trump administration claims list is part of an EEOC investigation into antisemitic discrimination at university
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the University of Pennsylvania to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination but said it did not have to reveal any employee’s affiliation with a specific...

Lifestyle
A fire destroyed the Malachite Bird Hide on the evening of 26 March in the Wilderness section of the Garden Route National Park.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Joburg mayor Dada Morero has sheepishly confirmed a Douglasdale pothole repair, calling on Helen Zille not to repeat her viral actions…

Lifestyle
Handre Pollard reflected on the time he spent with his family before leaving for The Bulls tour, kicking off in Scotland. Take a look…

Entertainment
Places in the quarter-finals are at stake this weekend.

Entertainment
Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission under the Artemis programme.

Entertainment
England are one of the favourites as they attempt to win a first World Cup since 1966.

Entertainment
“We gave it our all, right here in the rain!” shouted Beni Ile, a fan in Kinshasa whose shoulders were draped in a soaked DRC flag.

Science/Tech
The company’s South African operation will highlight the availability of AI courses and other training initiatives at the ITWeb Security Summit 2026 in Johannesburg.

Science/Tech
A 23-year veteran of the Siemens Group, Florian Kellenberger will help Siemens Mobility accelerate SA’s digital rail transition.

Science/Tech
The problem isn’t technology or resistance. It’s pre-digital habits that bend modern systems to fit the old bureaucratic logic.
Science/Tech
A Starlink satellite broke apart in orbit after suffering an unexplained “anomaly,” apparently due to an “internal energetic source” rather than a collision. “The incident appears to have created some debris, with fragments likely to fall to Earth over the next few weeks,” reports Scientific American. From the report: The satellite lost communication at about 560 kilometers above Earth,...

Motoring
Chery has officially confirmed that it will establish a vehicle production facility in South Africa, making the transition from an importer to a local manufacturer.

Motoring
The global oil price recovered after Iran and the US signalled they were prepared to end the war.

Motoring
Ford has overhauled the Ranger bakkie series in South Africa, with sweeping changes to the lineup.
Motoring
Health
Eli Lilly plans to acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals, which has been conducting a midstage clinical trial of its lead drug.
Health
Colorado and more than 20 other states restrict therapists from trying to change the gender identity or sexual orientation of L.G.B.T.Q. clients under the age of 18.
Health
The peptides, which are increasingly marketed as providing longevity and health benefits, were removed in 2023 from the agency’s list of products that compounding pharmacies can sell.
Health
A baffling overdose death took investigators to the frontier of ultra-potent synthetic drugs. The clues were hauntingly familiar.