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Portfolio committee recommends ASA board to be dissolved
Concerns over fiduciary duties and failure to protect athletes damaging the body’s reputation.

Top Stories
Chinese car giant officially getting a factory in South Africa
Chery aims to begin production by the end of 2027 at the South African plant it is acquiring from Nissan, where it also plans to make electrified vehicles.
Top Stories
FOOD BASKET: SAHRC food system hearings conclude, as the SRD grant fails to buy basic food
The SAHRC heard submissions in March about the food security crisis in South Africa, with the Universal Basic Income Coalition submitting that it would like to see the SRD grant transferred to a universal basic income grant. This is in light of the SRD grant only reaching half of those who live below the food poverty line, and it’s value being outstripped by the cost of living.

South Africa
NPO to march in Durban to mark World Autism Acceptance Month
Participants will seek to advocate for patients’ rights and hand a memorandum to the City Mayor.

South Africa
East African Universities Network Launches to Advance AI Research and Education Across the Region
The Inter-University Council for East Africa has launched a regional network to strengthen artificial intelligence capacity across universities in East Africa, in collaboration with the East African Science and Technology Commission and German development agency GIZ. The Regional Network on Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research was unveiled March 30 during the fourth East African […]

South Africa
Equinix to Expand South African Data Center Footprint With 160 Megawatts of New Capacity
U.S.-listed digital infrastructure firm Equinix plans to build additional data centers in Johannesburg and Cape Town, adding approximately 160 megawatts of capacity as global infrastructure firms position for Africa’s growing digital economy. Equinix opened its first South African data center in Johannesburg in 2024 and has since acquired additional land in both cities. Sandile Dube, […]

South Africa
MTN Forum Warns That Women’s Inclusion in AI Era Must Mean Influence, Not Just Access
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and power structures across Africa, women’s representation in leadership must translate into genuine influence over how the technology is designed and governed — not merely symbolic inclusion, senior leaders and young African women warned at a recent intergenerational dialogue convened by MTN Group. The forum brought together Sanda Ojiambo,...

World
After years in Russian captivity, former mayor of Ukrainian city returns home
After spending most of the full-scale war in Russian captivity, the former mayor of a frontline Ukrainian city recalls his ordeal as he returns to a hometown deeply transformed by modern warfare.

World
Some Iranians express pessimism over the war and the potential for regime change
Iranians coming across the border into Turkey are less hopeful than they were at the beginning of the war.

World
How the war in Iran is affecting the global economy
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics about the global economic impact of the Iran war.

World
‘It’s phenomenal!’: Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launch
BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.

Africa
Senegal president signs tough new anti-LGBT law doubling jail terms
The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the “promotion” of same-sex relations.

Africa
Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years
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 advance after 19-year absence from Afcon qualifying
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
Nigeria warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious after march turns violent
Solomon Ogbonna Eziko’s installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.
Business

Business
Great news for Standard Bank customers in South Africa
Following the launch of four new Smart ID branches in March, Standard Bank has now expanded the service to 30 branches nationwide.

Business
Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs
Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed – with the rest to shut over the next six months.

Business
WSB expands global opportunities for SA students with CompTIA partnership
Waterfall School of Business (WSB) has entered into a partnership with CompTIA in a development that is particularly significant for South African students seeking internationally recognised credentials.

Politics
IEC unveils Local Government Elections logo
The first voter registration weekend will take place in June.

Politics
DA welcomes decrease in fuel levy but warns it’s not enough
The party had previously called for a relief of R3 in the fuel levy.

Politics
LIVE | IEC unveils 2026 LGE logo
508 political parties have shown an interest in participating in the forthcoming polls.

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

Sport
Trouble in paradise: Three LOSSES in five matches for Bafana Bafana
Bafana Bafana’s worrying dip in form continues, with defensive instability and a lack of attacking sharpness raising serious concerns.

Sport
Mighty Grey College stunned by Stellenberg
Stellenberg produced one of the shock schoolboy results of the season when they defeated Grey College at the North-South tournament.

Sport
Raducanu pulls out of another tournament after illness
Emma Raducanu delays the start of her clay-court season as she continues to recover from a viral illness, according to her representatives.

Sport
Rassie responds to ‘report’ he’s quitting Springboks
Rassie Erasmus has offered a quick reminder of the date after a big reaction to an article stating he was leaving the Springboks for England.
Education
Book Review: ‘This Land Is Your Land,’ by Beverly Gage
In anticipation of the nation’s 250th anniversary, a Pulitzer winner visited 300 sites to see how history is displayed and, sometimes, erased.
Education
Education
Uganda: Courts or Cover – How KIU’s Legal Offensive Risks Silencing Public Accountability
[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
The brilliant students the UK doesn’t want – podcast
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...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Jessica Nkosi announces brand deal with top SA retailer
Jessica Nkosi shares excitement after announcing a new brand ambassador partnership.

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

Entertainment
Citroën Basalt arrives in Mzansi – three things you need to know
New sub-R400k compact crossover SUV slots in between the C3 and C3 Aircross.

Entertainment
Easter road spike highlights hidden toll on crash survivors
While fatalities often dominate headlines, thousands of South Africans survive road accidents every year.

Entertainment
Are corrupt water officials getting away with it?
As of 24 March 2026, 28 financial misconduct cases and 23 non-financial cases had been finalised.

Entertainment
Bafana’s Broos admits striker concerns ahead of World Cup
Broos also did not rule out other players coming into the mix before he names his final World Cup squad on May 18.

Science/Tech
The biggest untapped EV market on Earth is hiding in plain sight
Millions of people across Africa depend on motorbikes for transport. Electrifying them could transform the continent.

Science/Tech
I Asked ChatGPT What WIRED’s Reviewers Recommend—Its Answers Were All Wrong
Want to know what our reviewers have actually tested and picked as the best TVs, headphones, and laptops? Ask ChatGPT, and it’ll give you the wrong answers.

Science/Tech
Mining’s problem isn’t output, it’s execution – Workday
A Workday and TechCentral roundtable reveals where SA mining’s execution gap really sits.
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Science/Tech
The Best Mushroom Coffee, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2026)
“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.
Motoring

Motoring
It’s official – Chery is getting a car factory in South Africa
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
Good news about petrol prices – For now
The global oil price recovered after Iran and the US signalled they were prepared to end the war.

Motoring
Massive update for the Ford Ranger in South Africa – Including a new engine and model
Ford has overhauled the Ranger bakkie series in South Africa, with sweeping changes to the lineup.
Health
Eli Lilly Will Buy a Narcolepsy Drug Developer for $6.3 Billion
Eli Lilly plans to acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals, which has been conducting a midstage clinical trial of its lead drug.
Health
Justices Reject Colorado Law Banning ‘Conversion Therapy’ for L.G.B.T.Q. Minors
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
FDA Is Expected to Lift Restriction on Peptides, Heeding RFK Jr.’s Wishes
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
How the Internet Became the ‘Cookbook’ of the Drug Trade
A baffling overdose death took investigators to the frontier of ultra-potent synthetic drugs. The clues were hauntingly familiar.