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Dead body of man found in wheelie bin in park
An urgent appeal has been issued by police to find out who the man is and how and where he died.
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An urgent appeal has been issued by police to find out who the man is and how and where he died.

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Mercedes show a first hint of 2026 vulnerability in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, but still end up with a front-row lock-out to underline their superiority over the field at the start of this season.

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Known for speaking truth to power, Lekota’s contributions to democracy, education and social development have left an indelible mark on South Africa’s journey toward equality and dignity for all citizens

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The Palestinian armed group also affirms Tehran’s right to defend itself from “aggression” by the US and Israel.

South Africa
EMS personnel found the construction workers along the freeway following the crash

South Africa
Philander died in Cape Town last week at the age of 65.

South Africa
A developer built properties in Mahikeng but this was done on land which was irregularly purchased

South Africa
KwaMaphumulo, KwaDukuza Taxi Associations have been caught in violent disputes over operating routes

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

World
Escalation of the Iran conflict is sending shockwaves through global markets — driving up oil, fuel, and commodity prices, stoking inflation and recession risks worldwide. We hear from three NPR reporters in Europe, Asia and Russia.
World
President Trump said on Friday the U.S. military had “totally obliterated” military targets in Kharg Island, home to the primary terminal that handles Iran’s oil exports. This as all six crew members on a refueling plane that went down in western Iraq were confirmed dead.

World
The war in Iran has already cost the U.S. billions of dollars. Here’s the impact by the numbers.

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

Business
South African passport holders can now visit 100 countries without a visa, down from 101 in January, ranking the South African passport 47th globally.

Business
Drivers and businesses say the rising price of fuel is putting their livelihoods at risk.
Business

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

Politics
Lekota’s funeral service is under way at the Grey Sports Ground in Bloemfontein

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

Sport
Organisers abandon ‘unfeasible’ plans for a summit finish in Auron in Saturday’s penultimate stage of the Paris-Nice race because of snow.

Sport
Kawhi Leonard scores at least 20 points for the 44th consecutive game to equal a 51-year-old franchise record for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Sport
Sunderland went up as Championship play-off winners last season and look set for Premier League survival this campaign.

Sport
Orlando Pirates continue their hunt for more Betway Premiership points when they host Siwelele at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 14 March.
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
“It was nice because for the first time in a qualifying session I was able to find lap times every time I was going on track.”

Entertainment
He, however, refused to disclose what happened to the stolen items.

Entertainment
Despite being 11-years old this year, the latest series of upgrades address a number of sticking points of the “previous” XC90.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Save money and reduce your carbon footprint with these tips to snag the best deals on quality refurbished and used electronics.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Meta is planning sweeping layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Meta seeks to offset costly artificial intelligence infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers. No date has been set for the cuts and the magnitude has not been...

Science/Tech
First major study on ‘AI psychosis’ suggests chatbots can encourage delusions among vulnerable people
A new scientific review raises concerns about how chatbots powered by artificial intelligence may encourage delusional thinking, especially in vulnerable people.
A summary of existing evidence on artificial intelligence-induced psychosis was published last week in the Lancet Psychiatry,...

Science/Tech
Who needs a supercomputer when you can calculate pi with a box of sewing needles?

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.
Motoring
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.