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VAR error cost Brighton penalty against Arsenal
Brighton should have been awarded a penalty in their 1-0 loss at home to Arsenal on 4 March, says the Premier League’s KMI Panel.

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Turning the tide against unfair business practices
On March 15 each year, countries around the world mark World Consumer Rights Day. It’s a moment to spotlight consumer rights, remind businesses of their responsibilities and ask a simple question: are our markets working for ordinary people?

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Investors rushing to take their money out of South African bonds
The Iran war sparked the biggest outflow in at least six years from South Africa’s bond market as foreign investors lost their appetite for one of the most popular emerging-market trades of recent months.
South Africa
NSFAS clarifies misleading social media claim of R630 000 student payment
NSFAS clarifies misleading social media claim of R630 000 student payment
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has dismissed as false and misleading a social media claim alleging that a student received a payment of R630 434.44 from the scheme.
In a statement, NSFAS said preliminary verification indicates that the image circulating online has been manipulated and...

South Africa
Masemola reiterates Mchunu didn’t inform him about PKTT’s disbandment
General Fannie Masemola is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee.
South Africa
Weather outlook: 17 March – 22 March
Weather outlook: 17 March – 22 March
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecast shows that cloudy and cool conditions will persist over the eastern parts of the country, with scattered rain and showers possible over Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng on Tuesday.
Otherwise, partly cloudy and warm conditions are expected with isolated showers and thundershowers over the central...
South Africa
News24 | Let it flow: Simple fix dissolves dirty water worries for 3 000 Eastern Cape homes
In Cwebeni village, Eastern Cape, 38-year-old Nosalathiso Petshana used to race against dawn, rushing to the river before animals muddied the water that was her family’s only source for drinking, cooking, and washing.

World
Israel says it killed two top Iranian commanders in targeted strike
Israel says it killed Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani, the highest profile assassinations since the targeting of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the first day of the war.

World
Israel’s Lebanon incursion raises pressure on West over Iran-backed Hezbollah
Western countries fear Israel’s ground offensive in Lebanon aims to force them to act on disarming Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, increasing tensions and urgency for a diplomatic solution.

World
Historian shares how Russia benefits from the US being at war with Iran
NPR’s A Martinez speaks with historian Sergey Radchenko about how Russia benefits from the U.S. being at war with Iran.

World
‘Rewarding loyalists,’ punishing critics: How Trump’s Treasury sanctions foreigners
Spain’s Prime Minister called U.S. strikes against Iran “unjustified.” When other foreigners in power have used similar language against the U.S. or Israel, they were sanctioned by the Treasury.

Africa
Suspected suicide attacks kill at least 23 in north-east Nigeria
Multiple blasts struck some of the Maiduguri’s busiest locations on Monday evening.

Africa
‘Fire came from the sky and burned them’ – life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

Africa
Fifa sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off
Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

Africa
Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine – many say they were lured under false pretences.

Business
The new areas getting a Gautrain station in South Africa
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has reaffirmed plans to expand the Gautrain network, with several new areas set to receive stations as a result.
Business
Business

Business
R205 million pumped into new private university in South Africa
STADIO pumped over R200 million into its new Durbanville campus in Cape Town, with the group looking to grow the campus’s capacity to 5,000.

Politics
COPE needs to update policy to resuscitate: Analyst
COPE leader Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota was buried in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Politics
LIVE: Mbeki, Zuma challenge Khampepe’s refusal to recuse herself
Court hears Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma’s bid to review Justice Khampepe’s refusal to recuse herself.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 17 March 2026
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues cross-examination of Sgt Fannie Nkosi.

Politics
Khumalo concerned about alleged state resources abuse in failed Khawula arrest
The Madlanga Inquiry heard how six police officers were sent to Kroonstad event to arrest Khawula

Sport
SA-born Devon Conway steers New Zealand to T20 win over Proteas
Devon Conway blasted a half-century before New Zealand skittled South Africa cheaply to win the second T20 international on Tuesday.

Sport
Ramsey left out again for Wales’ World Cup play-offs
Captain Aaron Ramsey is left out of the Wales squad for this month’s World Cup play-offs, casting further doubt over his future.

Sport
LIVE | Mamelodi Sundowns out to grab top spot from Orlando Pirates
Mamelodi Sundowns return to domestic action on Tuesday when they host Marumo Gallants in a Betway Premiership clash at Loftus Versfeld.

Sport
‘My phone’s never buzzed so much’ – Ireland star McCloskey on memorable Six Nations
On the Ireland Rugby Social, Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey talks about his tackle on Marcus Smith that has gone viral, breaking into the Ireland team at 33 and his highlights from this year’s enthralling Six Nations.
Education
Nigeria: PWC, Lbs Sign MOU to Enhance Sustainability Capability Across Organisations
[This Day] PwC Nigeria and Lagos Business School (LBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver specialised sustainability and climate-focused capacity-building programmes for sustainability professionals, senior executives and board members across Nigerian organisations.
Education
As Income Gap Grows, So Do Fears Over Access to a Quality Education
Leaders and parents worry that a widening economic divide amid the current affordability crisis could amplify the role that money plays in access to a robust education in New York.
Education
University of Florida Penalizes GOP Group Over Antisemitism Accusations
After the University of Florida restricted the Republican organization from operating on campus, the group sued the university arguing its First Amendment rights were violated.

Education
EU calls for urgent reboot in talks with UK to stop reset deal failing
Time is running out to find agreement on areas such as tuition fees EU citizens would pay in Britain and rules for food safety
The EU is hoping to urgently reboot talks on the “reset” of relations with the UK as negotiations are in danger of foundering before a planned July summit.
At a public meeting of the EU-UK parliamentary partnership assembly in Brussels, the European Commission...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Top ten matric dance 2026 dress trends
Colour, cut and comfort remain the cornerstone of a winning matric dance dress
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Cape Town seeks public input on Miller’s Point heritage
The City of Cape Town is calling on locals to share their knowledge and memories of Miller’s Point as part of its conservation project.

Entertainment
Smartphone prices set to spike amid memory shortages
Entry-level Android smartphones are likely to be particularly hard hit.

Entertainment
Smoking extinguishers: DBE flags toxic trend among students
Schools have been urged to immediately reinforce safety protocols and take decisive action when such behaviour is detected.

Entertainment
‘These children are going through a lot’: Gayton McKenzie promises Disneyland trip for Joslin Smith siblings
Joslin went missing from Saldanha Bay more than two years ago.

Entertainment
Sharks up against it again in the URC
Even if the Sharks win all of their six remaining URC regular season games, they will be well short of their league-phase performance last year.

Science/Tech
How to Set Up Your Own NAS Server for Backups and Content Streaming
A home network-attached storage (NAS) server is ideal for backups, content streaming, and more. It could even save you money in the long run.

Science/Tech
MTN’s Iran problem: can’t stay, can’t leave
MTN Group would exit its minority stake in Iran if sanctions made it possible to do so, CEO Ralph Mupita has said.

Science/Tech
MTN warns AI boom is driving up chip costs
While it hasn’t yet felt a drastic chip shortage, SIM card and computing costs are rising significantly due to AI demand, says MTN.

Science/Tech
Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web
Customer conversations with chatbots can include contact information and personal details that make it easier for scammers to launch phishing attacks and commit fraud.

Motoring
South Africa making progress on new bullet trains – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that South Africa has launched a new process to attract private investment for its high-speed rail projects.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Best-selling used cars in South Africa right now – With pricing
South Africa’s pre-owned car industry experienced tremendous growth last month.
Health
Judge Strikes Down Kennedy’s Vaccine Policies
Ruling on a lawsuit brought by several prominent medical organizations, a district court said the federal government did not base its decisions on science in limiting Covid shots and changing the childhood immunization schedule.

Health
What are the signs of meningitis, and how does it spread?
BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the signs to look out for.
Health
No H.I.V. Aid Without More Access to Minerals: U.S. Ponders ‘Sticks’ Against Zambia
A draft State Department memo outlines ways the Trump administration may ratchet up pressure on the African country by ending health support “on a massive scale.”
Health
In Tense Meeting, Dr. Oz Pressed Medical Societies on Trans Care for Teens
Most groups defended their support for medical intervention. But the Society for Plastic Surgeons broke with the consensus.