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The South African billionaire who said no to Warren Buffett
Very few people don’t take the opportunity to have Warren Buffett as a shareholder in their business. Even fewer do so while making billions of dollars.
SATURDAY, 21 MARCH 2026, 08:04

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Very few people don’t take the opportunity to have Warren Buffett as a shareholder in their business. Even fewer do so while making billions of dollars.
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The Weekend Wrap highlights how the escalating Iranian conflict is driving fuel shortages and threatening South African food security, and how failed Russian influence campaign in South Africa could derail Fikile Mbalula’s presidential aspirations.

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For more than seventy years, Black Sash has been part of South Africa’s story. Today, it is focused on one of the most practical and powerful levers for change: making sure the social security system works, and works fairly, for everyone.

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Brendon died of “natural cases”, his family said in a statement, remembering him as “passionate” and “sensitive”.

South Africa
Smith argued that the ANC’s support for Iran and Russia is not good for the country

South Africa
Large parts of Gqeberha are expected to be without power for up to 21 days.

South Africa
This was after the Commission played the video of the pair getting gunned down in 2023

South Africa
The three young scientists will be showcasing research projects addressing critical challenges

World
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.

World
The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.

World
The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.

World
Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.

Africa
Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Africa
Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

Africa
The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

Africa
President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Saturday, 21 March 2026.

Business
Parents are increasingly turning to homeschooling due high private school fees and government capacity issues.

Business
Most SMEs aren’t uninsured. They’re misaligned, carrying insurance cover that made sense when it was first arranged but hasn’t kept pace with how the business actually operates.

Business
Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.

Politics
Lulama Ngcukayitobi flags alleged irregularities ahead of provincial conference in a letter

Politics
Zuma says human rights and freedom for the majority of black people in SA only exist on paper

Politics
Zuma has been received by the Malema family as well as chanting EFF and MKP supporters.

Politics
Madlanga Commissioner Sesi Baloyi has warned Sgt Nkosi that obstructing proceedings is an offence.

Sport
SABC will broadcast both Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns in action this Sunday, Downs are away in CAF while Bucs travel to Mbombela.

Sport
Fabian Edwards’ wait for a world title goes on after he loses against Costello van Steenis, who successfully defends his PFL middleweight title with a third-round knockout in Madrid.

Sport
Abi Burton’s try three minutes from time clinches Trailfinders’ 21-17 Premiership Women’s Rugby victory over Harlequins at the Stoop.

Sport
Costello van Steenis ends Fabian Edwards’ world title dream once again as he stops the Briton in the third round to retain his PFL middleweight title.
Education
New research suggests that a legendary 200-mile march by Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, may have actually involved some ships.
Education
The California State University system joins a short list of universities fighting Trump orders in court. The Education Department has threatened to cut federal funds to San Jose State University.
Education
We want to hear from educators who teach about Mr. Chavez.
Education
[Liberian Observer] As excitement builds for the 2025/2026 National High School Kickball and Football Championship at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, Liberia is witnessing more than just another sporting event. What will unfold on the fields of the SKD Sports Complex is a powerful demonstration of how sports and education can work together to shape the future of a nation.

Lifestyle
There is deafening silence from agency about SASSA Old-Age Grants over Easter 2026 and when recipients will be paid …

Lifestyle
Doja Cat has continued to troll her ‘deadbeat dad’ Dumisani Dlamini after he declined to meet her during her trip to South Africa.

Lifestyle
Actor Arnold Vosloo is expecting a baby with his partner, Anika du Toit, who is half his age. Here is what we know about his ‘baby mama’…

Lifestyle
A Cape Town homeless man who lives on Table Mountain has opened up about how he survives the unusual experience…

Entertainment
Oosthuizen is enjoying his best season since joining the Lions in 2023, having made 13 appearances so far, doubling his tally from the previous two campaigns.

Entertainment
The DA said service delivery is deteriorating as ANC factions battle for power.

Entertainment
Smartphones, once considered luxury items, have become central to how citizens exercise and defend their rights.

Entertainment
New compact SUV range starts off at a very attractive starting price of R299 900.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: The Trump administration on Friday issued (PDF) a legislative framework for a single national policy on artificial intelligence, aiming to create uniform safety and security guardrails around the nascent technology while preempting states from enacting their own AI rules.The six-pronged outline broadly proposes a slew of regulations on AI products...

Science/Tech
The Department of Defense alleges the AI developer could manipulate models in the middle of war. Company executives argue that’s impossible.
Science/Tech
CBS News is shutting down its nearly 100-year-old radio news service due to economic pressures and the shift toward digital media and podcasts. Longtime CBS News anchor Dan Rather said: “It’s another piece of America that is gone.” The Associated Press reports: When it went on the air in September 1927, the service was the precursor to the entire network, giving a youthful William S. Paley a...

Science/Tech
The company is reportedly building a new AI-powered mobile device. If Amazon follows through on the plan, experts warn it would be next to impossible to break into a crowded market.

Motoring
Sedans are not as popular in South Africa as they once were, except in one segment.
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Motoring
Health
His method of locating genes in human DNA allowed researchers to find disease-causing genes, and later to map the entire, sprawling human genome.

Health
BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B

Health
UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.
Health
Affordable Care Act enrollment has dropped across the United States since the enhanced federal subsidies expired. But New Mexico has record numbers of people signing up.