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AmaZulu130326 AmaZulu vow to rebound in KZN derby after cup exit
Usuthu host provincial foes Bay at Moses Mabhida Stadium tomorrow (6pm). Casric beat AmaZulu 2-1 in the Nedbank Cup last eight at the same venue the previous Saturday.

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Eswatini receives four more deportees from US, government says
Two deportees originally from Somalia, one from Sudan and one from Tanzania

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Interest rate hikes loom in South Africa
Prolonged higher oil prices could force the South African central bank to consider raising interest rates as a weaker rand pushes inflation higher than it’s prepared to tolerate.

South Africa
NFOSA urges people to deal with debt before repossession hits
The NFO says many consumers are unaware that they have the option to manage credit agreements.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa outlines plan to get NDP back on track
President Ramaphosa outlines plan to get NDP back on track
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is implementing the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) to address structural challenges in the economy and place South Africa back on a path toward achieving the goals of the National Development Plan (NDP).
The President was responding to oral questions in the National Assembly on...
South Africa
News24 | WATCH | How one dog’s suffering united a community and helped 49 more receive care
When help seemed far away for Kollie, an Africanis-cross dog living with a swollen head and a life-threatening abscess after a dog bite, a glimmer of hope emerged in the town of De Doorns in the Western Cape. With nowhere to turn, they contacted Sidewalk Specials, who came to the town and helped 49 more animals.
South Africa
Government responds to sulphurous odour in Gauteng
Government responds to sulphurous odour in Gauteng
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has assured the public that it is attending to reports of a strong sulphurous odour detected in various parts of Gauteng, particularly in Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg.
The department has confirmed that the stench experienced by residents in these areas is likely caused...

World
Exiled Iranians watch the war from afar, wondering what awaits when it ends
Iranians who fled the country before the war with the U.S. and Israel are now watching it unfold, wondering what will happen when it ends.
World
News24 | US military on rescue mission after refuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq
A US military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, in an incident US Central Command said involved another aircraft, but was not the result of hostile or friendly fire.

World
A record number of political parties register for Haiti’s first election in a decade
A record 280 political parties had registered by Thursday’s deadline to participate in Haiti’s first general election in a decade, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country’s multiple crises.

World
China slams Trump’s trade investigation, as it approves a 5-year economic plan
China’s Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration’s trade investigation as a “pretext” for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners.

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

Africa
Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Africa
One house, two faiths, one fasting season
Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Africa
Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya
The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Business
Petrol price nightmare hitting South Africa next month
South African motorists are in for a world of pain next month, with the latest data from the CEF pricing a massive increase for petrol in April, before fuel levy hikes are included.

Business
Ramaphosa triples down on the NHI
President Cyril Ramaphosa has tripled down on the National Health Insurance scheme, saying that court battles and a pause on promulgating the NHI Act won’t slow down the government’s agenda.
Business

Business
Good times for Johann Rupert’s South African company worth R94 billion
Remgro, the South African company chaired by Johann Rupert, expects a strong rise in headline earnings.

Politics
UDM requests parliament to accord late Lekota appropriate recognition
UDM says parliament must recognise Lekota the same way it did the late Dr Frene Ginwala.

Politics
ANC weighs up wooing the DA in Gauteng
Party internal sources say the DA is not fishing in the same pond with them and that the other parties are contesting its base

Politics
No plans for army to work permanently with police: Ramaphosa
Over 500 SANDF members are deployed in Gauteng to help the police fight gang related crimes

Politics
Ramaphosa concedes objectives of NDP targets not within reach
Ramaphosa says work is under way to build a capable state that will change things for better

Sport
Straka chips in on 16 to take a share of Players’ lead
Ryder Cup star Sepp Straka chips in for an eagle three on the par-five 16th to take a share of the first-round clubhouse lead at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.

Sport
‘I was told who to select’ – Baxter opens up on troubled return to Chiefs
Baxter has revealed how interference and unclear roles made his second spell at Kaizer Chiefs very different from his successful first stint.

Sport
Naas Botha: Why we moved to America!
Legendary former Springbok flyhalf Naas Botha has explained why he and his family have emigrated to the United States.

Sport
Time to target Brentford, Liverpool and Fulham stars? FPL talking point
With gameweek 32 emerging as a popular point to wildcard for Fantasy Premier League managers, there’s a chance to make short-term gains by targeting teams with good fixtures in weeks 30 and 31.
Education
His Harvard Lab Was Thriving. Then Came the Cuts.
Will Mair, who studies aging, lost almost all his research funds when the White House cracked down on Harvard. He was wholly unprepared for the upheaval that followed.
Education
South Africa: No, South African Government Not Removing English From Public Schools
[Africa Check] No, South African government not removing English from public schools
Education
Sudan: At Least 8 Students and a Health Worker Reportedly Killed in Attack On a School Compound in Sudan’s White Nile State
[Unicef] Port Sudan — Reported drone attacks struck a secondary school and a primary healthcare centre in Shukairi village in White Nile State, Sudan, yesterday morning. At least eight students, four of them under the age of 18, and a health worker were killed. Many more were injured, and the schools in the locality have been closed as a result.
Education
Nigeria: Govt Approves N2bn Each As Take-Off Grants for Epe Varsity, Tinubu Polytechnic
[This Day] Abuja — The Federal Government has announced the approval of N2 billion each as take-off grants for Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic, Abuja, and Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, Lagos State, as part of efforts to support their early operations and development.

Lifestyle
Cape Town heatwave harvest
When having a glass of ice-cold Cape Town Sauvignon Blanc this weekend – spare a thought for those who harvested in this heatwave.

Lifestyle
Inside Black Coffee’s 50th b-day celebrations
Take a look inside South African-born DJ Black Coffee’s 50th birthday celebrations alongside 29-year-old model girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Here’s WHAT Mel and Peet Viljoen stole from US store
According to police in Palm Beach County, the couple are accused of shoplifting items valued at more than $5 000 from a Publix store.
Entertainment

Entertainment
PitStops app targets relief for motorists facing diesel hike
Technology is emerging as one possible way to ease the petrol price strain.

Entertainment
ANC’s Lindiwe Zulu slams US: Trump can’t dictate who Iran chooses as leader
Israel described Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei as a potential target, while Trump said it was “unacceptable.”

Entertainment
No rain in sight: What Cape Town’s weekend weather looks like
The overall outlook from the weather service suggests a consistently dry and warm weekend for Cape Town.

Science/Tech
How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews
Electronic warfare is disrupting ship navigation systems, and commercial crews aren’t prepared for it.

Science/Tech
Which ERP software is best for compliance with financial regulations?
The best ERP for SMEs links operations and finance for cleaner compliance, says QuickEasy BOS.

Science/Tech
Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency
During a geopolitical crisis, things like weak signal strength, network congestion, and GPS interference can force smartphones to work harder. Here’s how you can save your battery.

Science/Tech
Rand slumps for second week
The rand has continued to weaken as the war on Iran sends oil above $100/barrel and rattles emerging markets.

Motoring
South Africa next? Volkswagen Amarok drops 2.0-litre Down Under
Both the single-turbo and bi-turbo 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine has been dropped from the Australian-market Amarok.

Motoring
R550 toll fee pain for motorists in one of South Africa’s biggest cities
E-tolls may be gone, but many Gauteng residents are still paying an arm and a leg in toll fees to get to work every day.

Motoring
VW and Volvo sound the alarm over Iran war
Volkswagen and Volvo have expressed concerns over a massive drop in car demand, following the outbreak of war in the Middle East.

Motoring
Mistakes drivers make in bad weather in South Africa
Avoiding crucial mistakes when driving in mist or foggy weather could save lives.
Health
A New Lifeline Helps Inmates Transition to Life Out of Prison
Medicaid is now paying for health care in jails and prisons, helping smooth inmates’ return to the community. Corrections and law enforcement officials say they’re all for it.

Health
Woman with rare blood feels ‘honoured’ to donate
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels “very special”.

Health
Woman only found out she had terminal brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.
Health
GPs tell BBC they’ve NEVER refused sick note for mental health
BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England.