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Man arrested for ‘drugging, raping his wife and filming her without consent’
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man who allegedly raped his wife and distributed recordings of his sexual acts without her consent.
FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026, 11:01

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Police have arrested a 34-year-old man who allegedly raped his wife and distributed recordings of his sexual acts without her consent.

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While South Africa is a net oil importer, the country is not a net energy importer, which makes it more insulated than some of its peers to supply shocks from the conflict in the Middle East.

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Allegations of late-night visits, money handover and links to ‘big five’ group by Malema

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Catherine Wieland defrauded more than £23,000 in benefits, saying she was too ill to go outside.

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
South Africa
Public comments sought on proposed deposits for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections
The Electoral Commission will today publish a Government Gazette notice inviting political parties, independent candidates and all interested stakeholders to comment on the proposed deposit amount for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections.
By law, registered political parties and independent...

South Africa
Deputy Minister Lindiwe Ntshalintshali addressed a Parliamentary debate on Thursday.
South Africa
Husband arrested for drugging, raping his wife then distributing pornographic material
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested two suspects for possession and distribution of drug-facilitated sexual abuse and child sexual abuse material, following a multi-disciplinary operation in Gauteng.
The national Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) team received an...

World
Cuban Americans who ship goods to relatives on the island are now seen as propping up Cuba’s communist regime as the economy there continues to deteriorate.

World
Secretary of State Rubio meets his G7 colleagues in Paris for the first time since the start of the war on Iran.
World
The debate among Iranian hardliners over whether Tehran should seek a nuclear bomb in defiance of an escalating US-Israeli attack is getting louder, more public and more insistent, sources in the country say.

World
Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to “adopt her brand of radical advocacy”, authorities say.

Africa
Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.

Africa
Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Africa
Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.

Africa
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Business
South African travellers are set for pain when travelling this Easter holiday weekend, with fuel prices set for massive increases.

Business
Caller ID and spam screening platform Truecaller says that it is willing to change its app in South Africa to comply with local privacy laws.

Business
In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Wendy Myers, the Head of Securities at PSG, demystifies investment jargon and talks trading basics.

Business
Scrums.com is the Software Engineering Orchestration Platform (SEOP), mission control for engineering and product leaders who orchestrate AI agents, talent, teams, infrastructure, and delivery intelligence in one place. Software Engineering. Sorted.

Politics
Limpopo African National Congress (ANC) Elective Conference begins on Friday.

Politics
ANC’s Mpumalanga Elective Conference is under way at the Mbombela Stadium.

Politics
This will be the third sitting of the inquest since it started.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa leads National Executive engagement with Free State Cabinet.

Sport
All major Athletics South Africa events and marathons will now be broadcast on SABC, where possible, and none on SuperSport.

Sport
It’s not a game England fans remember too fondly, but can you pick out the players who started the match?

Sport
Tony Pulis explains why international breaks can be an opportunity as well as a problem for managers, and what he did when one of his players did not return on time.

Sport
Republic of Ireland’s Sammie Szmodics spent a night in hospital as a result of the collision against the Czech Republic that left him unconscious.
Education
[Leadership] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers nationwide.
Education
[Daily Trust] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers across the country.
Education
[New Zimbabwe] THE government has extended the registration deadline for Grade Seven, ‘O’ and ‘A’ level Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) from March 27 to May 22, 2026 after parents requested an extension after failing to raise the required fees on time.
Education
[New Zimbabwe] Disgruntled teachers have accused Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube of dishonesty over government’s commitment to improve their welfare, as the cost of living continues to rise on the back of fuel price increases.

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s dam levels have fallen below 50%, with officials warning that water restrictions may be introduced sooner than expected.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The National Sea Rescue Institute has issued a safety warning amid concerns over potential rabies infections among Cape fur seals.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The department also addressed concerns over data privacy and outstanding traffic fines.

Entertainment
Long-awaited bustle back crossover puts style and comfort ahead of tech-savvy without exceeding R400 000.

Entertainment
The Nature Photography Contest has brought together photographers from around the world, showcasing images that celebrate the extraordinary beauty of our planet while highlighting the urgent need to protect it.

Entertainment
Cheswill Jooste and David Kriel move to the bench as the Bulls opt for a tried-and-tested side.
Science/Tech
CERN has confirmed it will host an expanded version of Open Research Europe, the EU-backed fee-free open access publishing platform that works to “keep knowledge in public hands.” Research Professional News reports: A little over a year ago, 10 European research organizations announced that they would add their support to Open Research Europe, to broaden eligibility beyond only those...

Science/Tech
Absa CTIO Johnson Idesoh says the speed at which software is changing influenced its recent R2.4-billion write-down.

Science/Tech
Medi Diary is an AI-powered, offline-first health platform designed to consolidate patient data in one accessible space, says Janice Naidoo, founder of Medi Diary.

Science/Tech
International SMS addresses operates outside the data layer, working on every handset and supporting compliance across jurisdictions.

Motoring
Modern tracking systems offer a wide range of features designed to enhance your personal safety and keep your family protected.
Motoring

Motoring
Motorists are preparing for major fuel hikes next week, but some diesel retailers have jumped the gun, substantially raising prices ahead of the official adjustments.

Motoring
Fuel price data for the end of March indicates South Africans are in for severe petrol and diesel price hikes next week.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine skepticism is posing challenges for the Trump administration. Top health jobs are unfilled, and a court has blocked his vaccine schedule changes.
Health
A biotech start-up is testing a novel way of efficiently producing pharmaceutical drugs.

Health
Jersey’s wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries.
Health
The Trump administration had options for offloading contraceptives once destined for Africa, a newly obtained memo shows. Instead, it has let them collect dust and go bad.