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South Africa seen as a safer destination in the event of a global war
South Africa could be one of the safer locations if a major global conflict were to occur.

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Fuel price hikes becoming ‘increasingly unavoidable’, warns Gwede Mantashe
The minister says SA is endowed with significant offshore petroleum potential

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Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport
The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.

South Africa
Phala Phala trial adjourned due to investigator’s ill health
The Phala Phala farm theft trial in the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo has been adjourned.

South Africa
NPA opposes bail for Madlanga Commission Witness D murder accused
Matipandile Sotheni faces six charges, including three counts of attempted murder
South Africa
SA turning the tide against slow growth
SA turning the tide against slow growth
South Africa is finally turning the corner on slow growth.
Thanks to government’s pro-growth reformist agenda, green shoots are emerging in nearly all key sectors of the economy, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau said on Monday.“Consistent energy supply, and an improved transport and logistics environment, including the...
South Africa
South Africa and Eswatini sign revised Komati River Basin treaty
South Africa and Eswatini sign revised Komati River Basin treaty
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Eswatini Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Prince Lonkhokhela Dlamini, have signed a revised treaty on the Development and Utilisation of the Water Resources of the Komati River Basin.
The amended treaty, signed at Maguga Dam in Eswatini on Friday, 13 March 2026,...

World
French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying
Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku’s military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.
World
News24 | ‘AI can be very dangerous’: Trump accuses Western media of Iran fake news war coordination
US President Donald Trump accused Iran of using artificial intelligence as a “disinformation weapon” to misrepresent its wartime successes and support.

World
Senate prepares to vote on Trump’s SAVE Act. And, takeaways from last night’s Oscars
Senate Republicans are gearing up to vote on President Trump’s controversial voting overhaul, the SAVE America Act. And, key takeaways from the 2026 Oscars.

World
Who wants what from the Iran war?
Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?

Africa
Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say
Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.

Africa
Severe flooding kills 62 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue
Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

Africa
France returns sacred ‘talking drum’ looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.

Africa
Ghana star to deny rape charges, UK court hears
Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.

Business
PM says UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
It comes after President Trump urged the UK and other countries to send warships to protect the vital shipping channel.

Business
Why the Iran war dollar surge could reverse South Africa’s rand rally and what forex traders should do next
South African markets can feel calm one week and then flip the next, especially when global conflict suddenly drives investors into the US dollar.

Business
Rand getting hammered
The South African rand has come under more pressure as global markets react to rising geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices.
Business

Politics
Ramaphosa commits to reducing road fatalities
Present Ramaphosa was speaking at the Inaugural National Transport Conference in Midrand on Monday.

Politics
Nkosi testifies that he has no reason to lie about Sibiya
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testifies that he has no reason to lie about General Shadrack Sibiya

Politics
LIVE: Mbeki, Zuma challenge Khampepe’s refusal to recuse herself from the TRC inquiry
Gauteng High Court to hear Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma’s bid to review refusal to recuse herself.

Politics
Madlanga explains why Witness F won’t testify in partial camera
Madlanga explains why Nkosi also known as witness F will no longer be testifying in partial camera

Sport
Three Sundowns stars suspended for crucial match
Mamelodi Sundowns’ depth will be tested when they host Marumo Gallants in a must-win Betway Premiership clash this week.

Sport
‘Kaizer Chiefs players should not be in the World Cup squad’
Orlando Pirates legend Innocent Mayoyo says Hugo Broos must leave out Kaizer Chiefs players and only focus on the 38-man squad.

Sport
Wrexham’s Moore to miss Wales’ World Cup play-offs
Wrexham striker Kieffer Moore is ruled out of action until April with a hamstring injury so will miss Wales’ World Cup play-offs later this month.

Sport
Varsity Cup: Ikey Tigers vs Maties brings Cape Town to a standstill
Maties will be out for revenge in Monday, 16 March’s Varsity Cup Cape derby against Ikey Tigers at the Green Mile.
Education
What Displays Get Scrapped at America’s Parks? It Looks Like Anyone’s Guess.
President Trump ordered officials to remove information deemed disparaging to the United States. A review of government documents shows little guidance and striking inconsistencies.
Education
Professors Are Changing What They Teach, Even Far from Trump’s Gaze
Harvard is the White House’s biggest target, but professors all over the country have been censoring themselves, avoiding provocative topics and rewriting grants.
Education
One of Epstein’s Levers of Power: Access to Elite Private Schools
Jeffrey Epstein used his money and influence in the world of elite private schools to assist friends and acquaintances.
Education
Why Did Trump Officials Award $2 Million to a Small Art School in Queens?
The National Endowment for the Humanities seldom gave seven-figure grants. Now big awards flow to handpicked projects, including an institution with three full-time employees.

Lifestyle
Zenande Mfenyana wins first SAFTA for ‘Inimba’
South African actress Zenande Mfenyana wins her first SAFTA after nearly two decades in the industry.

Lifestyle
Gogo Skhotheni goes glam to announce rainbow baby
Former sangoma Gogo Skhotheni is a picture of glamour as she shows off her baby bump

Lifestyle
‘I was making beds’: Rachel Kolisi on working at a Bnb
Rachel Kolisi revealed that she was making beds and breakfast at a Bnb after her and Siya Kolisi’s son Nicholas went to school.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Still have stinky garbage bins on your pavement? Here’s how refuse collection is going in your area
While Pikitup launched a weekend plan to alleviate the mounting refuse backlog, several areas will only have their waste collected during the week.

Entertainment
Cat Matlala’s wife Tsakane opens harassment and cyberbullying case against Tebogo Thobejane
Courtroom drama explodes as accusations, trauma, and social media fury collide in a high-profile harassment battle.

Entertainment
Sergeant Nkosi contradicts Sibiya’s testimony, says claims are ‘false’
Nkosi continued to testify about Matlala, Sibiya and businessman Ze Nxumalo, who were allegedly involved in the arrest of blogger Musa Khawula.

Entertainment
Here’s how South Africa’s prisons are bursting at the seams
Not a single region in the country is operating within its approved capacity.

Science/Tech
Firms urged to check if other users edited their data on Companies House
The glitch meant logged-in users could view and edit other companies’ details without their consent.
Science/Tech
Sodium-Ion Battery Tested for Grid-Scale Storage in Wisconsin
“A new type of battery storage is about to be deployed on the Midwestern grid for the first time,” reports Electrek:Sodium-ion battery storage manufacturer Peak Energy and global energy company RWE Americas will pilot a passively cooled sodium-ion battery system in eastern Wisconsin on the Midcontinent Independent System Operator network — the first sodium-ion deployment on that grid. Peak...

Science/Tech
Your Airbnb is empty half the year – this SA start-up has a fix
South African start-up AirhostSwap lets Airbnb hosts swap their empty nights for stays at properties worldwide.

Science/Tech
Ex‑OpenAI, Google experts intro AI app builder in SA
The new generative AI platform helps entrepreneurs and aspiring developers build and deploy full‑stack apps with Guided Mode.

Motoring
10 new SUVs you can buy for the price of a used Toyota Corolla Cross
There are plenty of crossovers and SUVs in South Africa that can be bought for less than the price of a 3-year-old Toyota Corolla Cross.
Motoring

Motoring
Dreaming of better wheels this year? Bank on Capitec to make it happen
For many South Africans, the dream of owning a new car seems far away. The vast majority of people can’t afford to buy a vehicle in cash, and traditional financing options may feel out of reach.

Motoring
New Chery Tiggo Cross unveiled for South Africa – And it’s R80,000 cheaper
Chery is set to launch two new entry-level models for the Tiggo Cross that will reduce the SUV’s starting price by R80,000.
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.

Health
Women with endometriosis face ‘systemic misogyny’
Women share their experiences of living with endometriosis so the condition can be better understood.
Health
Confidential Report Calls for Sweeping Changes to Track Covid Vaccine Harms
A federal work group says Covid vaccine injuries deserve urgent attention, even as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shifts away from talking about vaccine policy.
Health
Paula Doress-Worters, an Author of ‘Our Bodies, Ourselves,’ Dies at 87
She wrote about postpartum depression when it was an unmentionable like abortion or birth control, and her research on her own suffering helped countless women.