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Murder investigation launched after baby’s death
A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
SATURDAY, 14 MARCH 2026, 19:35

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A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
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As the war entered its third week, Iran projected defiance after US forces hit military sites at its own main oil hub, warning that parts of the UAE were a legitimate target and urging civilians to evacuate.

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When this magnificent, nerve-shredding and roller-coaster football match was finally over, everyone of black and white persuasion knew it.
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South Africa
Senzo Mchunu has been on special leave since July, last year

South Africa
The ceremony will honour the best productions, actors, directors, and behind-the-scenes creatives

South Africa
Sessions were held in Riverlea, Noordgesig, Westbury, Reiger Park, and Eldorado Park in Johannesburg

South Africa
South African comedian and actor, Soli Philander died last week at the age of 65

World
The strikes comes after the United States paused ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine due to the war with Iran.

World
The Trump ally’s departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.

World
Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave.

World
One of Bolsonaro’s doctor’s described the former Brazilian president’s medical condition as “serious.”

Africa
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.

Africa
Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men’s national team on a two-year contract.

Africa
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Africa
Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Business
An ultra-luxury retail concept that began at a petrol station forecourt is rapidly expanding across South Africa.

Business
Nedbank CFO Mike Davis says that South Africa is seeing a push away from cash, which is extremely expensive for banks.

Business
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at “different options” to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

Business
Incidents of collapse are increasing across South Africa and points to serious failures in the regulated construction industry.

Politics
Lekota broke away from the African National Congress to form COPE

Politics
The Democratic Alliance has set its target on winning key municipalities such as Umhlathuze

Politics
Mosiuoa Lekota passed away last week aged 77 at a Johannesburg hospital after a long illness.

Politics
Mashatile delivered the eulogy at Lekota’s funeral service at the Grey Sports Ground in Bloemfontein

Sport
A fatal shooting near TPC Sawgrass meant spectators were delayed entering the course before day three of the Players Championship.

Sport
Ireland pull off a fantastic 43-21 win over Scotland in a pulsating Triple Crown contest in Dublin, to keep their hopes of regaining the Six Nations title from France alive on Super Saturday.

Sport
South Africa scored two tries in each half, producing a disciplined defensive display and clinical finishing to secure the win.

Sport
Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies and trainer Paul Nicholls combine to win the Midlands Grand National with Isaac Des Obeaux at Uttoxeter.
Education
At once, Mahmood Mamdani’s fame was eclipsed by his son’s. At the same time, the election of Zohran Mamdani has attracted new interest in his father’s work.
Education
Yasiris Ortiz, a 28-year-old star from the Bronx, is helping to bring free table tennis programing to children across the city.
Education
A group of Democratic attorneys general had sued to overturn the Trump administration’s new policy that demanded the past seven years of student application data.

Education
Education secretary has claimed lawyers’ criticisms of her department’s policy changes are motivated by profit
Lawyers have been accused of exploiting parents of children with special needs by the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, who claimed their criticisms of the government’s policy changes were motivated by profit.
Speaking at the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)...

Lifestyle
Lanes have at last reopened along an important traffic link in Claremont following emergency repairs to a popular bridge.

Lifestyle
A South African woman who once served as a pilot during the Korean War recently celebrated her 103rd birthday.

Lifestyle
Kobe Bryant, Prince and Michael Jackson anchor the emotional but funny tribute video.

Lifestyle
The woman beside Black Coffee: From her age to her career, here’s what we know about the DJ’s girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez.

Entertainment
Andy Farrell’s side now need a favour from England in Paris to snatch the title away from Les Bleus.

Entertainment
Pirates now lead Mamelodi Sundowns by just one point.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 14 March 2026.

Entertainment
The Patriotic Alliance also added its support for the United States and Israel in their ongoing conflict with Iran.
Science/Tech
California saw its worst drought in 10,000 years between 2012 and 2015, remembers the Washington Post. And yet genetic analyses of California’s scarlet monkeyflower “found that many rapidly evolved… allowing them to cope with water scarcity and rebound from decline.””The fact that certain organisms are able to adapt just because of genetics that are already present is a great source of hope,”...
Science/Tech
“A new study suggests the productivity boost from AI may be far smaller than executives claim,” writes Slashdot reader BrianFagioli:According to research cited in Foxit’s State of Document Intelligence report, while 89% of executives and 79% of end users say AI tools make them feel more productive, the actual time savings shrink dramatically once people account for reviewing and validating...
Science/Tech
Last June Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said in a statement that Texans “have a God-given right to know what’s on their plate, and for millions of Texans, it better come from a pasture, not a lab. It’s plain cowboy logic that we must safeguard our real, authentic meat industry from synthetic alternatives.” But California company Wildtype sells lab-grown salmon — and is suing Texas...

Science/Tech
Save money and reduce your carbon footprint with these tips to snag the best deals on quality refurbished and used electronics.
Motoring

Motoring
2025 represented an exceptional year for pre-owned vehicle sales.

Motoring
South Africa could be facing massive petrol price hikes next month due to the conflict in the Middle East, making it more important than ever for motorists to conserve fuel.

Motoring
The Toyota Corolla Cross is by far the most popular car in one of South Africa’s fastest-growing segments.
Health
The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies linking high blood pressure and dementia.
Health
The American Heart Association advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.
Health
Two recent deaths tied to for-profit clinics in Canada raised concerns about the health effects of having plasma drawn as often as twice a week.
Health
The gas, ethylene oxide, plays a crucial role in sterilizing medical devices. But long-term exposure is linked to several types of cancer and other ailments.