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‘Gautrain will not collapse’, assures Lebogang Maile
There is not going to be any interruption; everything will run smoothly, he says
TUESDAY, 10 MARCH 2026, 14:16

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There is not going to be any interruption; everything will run smoothly, he says

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Postponement application sparks testy exchange at Madlanga Commission.

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South Korea’s antitrust regulator said on Tuesday it has fined Mercedes-Benz 11.2bn won for misleading consumers about the battery suppliers used in some of its electric vehicles.
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South Africa
Early reports indicate that an automobile parts building is engulfed in flames.

South Africa
African tech startup Cybervergent has raised $3 million in seed funding to accelerate the growth of its artificial intelligence-powered compliance, risk, audit and data security platform across the continent. The round was co-led by Ventures Platform Fund and Atlantica Ventures VC Fund. Proceeds will support Cybervergent’s expansion into Africa and the Middle East while furthering […]

South Africa
This year will be a decisive turning point in how organisations deploy and derive value from artificial intelligence (AI). This is according to Cliff de Wit, Accelera Digital Group (ADG) Chief Innovation Officer. De Wit says businesses will move beyond experimentation this year. They will graduate into true operationalisation, with AI becoming a dependable and […]

South Africa
A Moroccan electrical engineer and ICT researcher who spent two decades working on mobile networks and railway systems is now making the case that artificial intelligence cannot reach its full potential without the full participation of women — and that Morocco, despite its academic promise, still has significant ground to cover. Dr. Sofia Ghacham, founder […]
World
A former holding company of US-sanctioned Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler will pay R490 million to settle a Dutch corruption probe over mining deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

World
President Trump provided conflicting messages about when the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran will end. And, NPR investigates how late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein leveraged ties with scientists.

World
The California desert is seeing its most colourful display in a decade as flowers cover the region.

World
In a phone call with CBS News Monday, Trump said “the war is very complete.” But at a separate event with Republican lawmakers, he said the U.S. still needed to achieve “ultimate victory.”

Africa
Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Africa
Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Africa
Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Africa
Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Business
The United States Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, revealed the most important thing President Donald Trump wants from the country.

Business
A mansion in Hermanus that was owned by the Ruperts and Markus Jooste has been sold in a deal worth R105 million.
Business
Business

Politics
The IEC briefs the nation on its state of readiness for elections and the latest developments.

Politics
NCC’s Fadiel Adams returns to Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltrations.

Politics
Another memorial service will take place in Bloemfontein on Thursday.

Politics
Various organisations continue to visit the home of the late struggle stalwart, Mosiuoa Lekota

Sport
Great Britain slip to a fourth successive defeat in the wheelchair curling mixed team event at the Winter Paralympics, losing 8-6 to hosts Italy.

Sport
Cardiff City condemn ‘repugnant’ behaviour and call on supporters to help identify fan believed to have made a racist gesture during Lincoln City match.

Sport
There is a new update on a double World Cup winning Springbok who has been forced to contemplate early retirement.

Sport
Sri Lanka have appointed former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men’s team on a two-year contract.
Education
[Nyasa Times] The Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has proposed that 10 percent of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) be allocated specifically to improving education standards at constituency level, citing persistent underfunding and growing challenges in Malawi’s public education sector.
Education
[Nyasa Times] The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) is stepping up efforts to transform farming into a profitable business by promoting macadamia-based intercropping among rural communities.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] PLANET One has announced its latest investment across three countries in West Africa in the TVET sector, a sector that holds strategic importance in the group’s overall plan for the education sector in Africa.
Education
[Shabait] Keren, 10 March 2026 – ‘Nakfa’ Secondary School in Adi-Tekelezan has encouraged 10 outstanding students who scored high marks in the National School Leaving Examination. The outstanding students are members of the 37th round of national service.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
When outdoor activities turn dangerous for one partner at the hands of the other.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Sphelele Makhunga’s followers on Instagram couldn’t help but link her moon boot to that of her husband’s ex-girlfriend, Sbahle Mpisane.

Entertainment
A photo of the actress circulated on X, with a caption claiming she is struggling.

Entertainment
Carrim said that when he met Matlala, he was not aware of his business relationship with Maumela

Entertainment
Complaints detail stolen pension funds and suspicious account activity, but the bank has only partially addressed the allegations.

Entertainment
Infrastructure project will be prioritised but little mention of water, crime or the appointment of a new Gautrain operator.

Science/Tech
If convenient coffee is what you seek, this coffee machine is worth every inch of counter space.

Science/Tech
Africans lead the world in stablecoin use, driven by dollar demand and weak banking infrastructure.

Science/Tech
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Science/Tech
A decade of advocacy has laid the groundwork for energy wheeling in South Africa. Here’s what comes next.

Motoring
Petrol station owners have warned of a potential fuel shortage in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
Another sedan has been axed in South Africa as the industry pivots more and more towards SUVs.

Motoring
A major Chinese brand may soon share a manufacturing plant with Mercedes-Benz in South Africa.
Health
Health experts warn of long-term respiratory and neurological risks as smoke from burning oil spreads across the region.
Health
Though high rates of the disease persist among the nearby Indigenous communities, the Canadian government is weighing rules that may allow energy giants to release treated mining waste into the river system.

Health
Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.

Health
Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for “urgent action” to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants.