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Outgoing DA leader hopes to stay in government
Outgoing DA leader John Steenhuisen has accepted that his political future now rests with the party’s next leader — but he is not planning a quiet exit and hopes to remain on as minister of agriculture.
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Middle East Conflict: Airlines cancel flights across Middle East after US and Israel launch strikes on Iran
As tensions escalate following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, airlines across the Middle East suspend flights, impacting air travel in the region.

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Flights cancelled as travel warnings issued
BA, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among major airlines to overhaul their schedules in light of the attacks.

South Africa
Mashatile reaffirms government’s commitment to B-BBEE
Mashatile was addressing delegates at the 2nd Frank Dialogue on B-BBEE in Durban

South Africa
FEDSAS rejects 60% GP school funding cut
FEDSAS says the decision to slash funding for private schools was implemented unilaterally

South Africa
Tragic house fire in Ballito claims lives of 5 siblings
Reports indicate that the fire happened in the early hours of Saturday morning.

South Africa
Five, including children, killed in Durban house fire
Reports indicate that the fire happened in the early hours of this morning.

World
Why is the U.S. attacking Iran? Six things to know
The U.S. and Israel launched military strikes in Iran, targeting Khamenei and the Iranian president. “Operation Epic Fury” will be “massive and ongoing,” President Trump said Saturday morning.

World
Panic, fury, and some hope, in Iran as US launches strikes
In Tehran, panicked residents rushed home to shelter and terrified children poured out of classrooms as U.S. air strikes hit the capitol.

World
Kyiv’s elderly endure blackouts and bombardment, clinging to warmth and hope
In Kyiv’s darkened high-rises, as Russian strikes batter the Ukrainian capital, older residents endure freezing nights and power cuts, relying on volunteers, pets and faith to survive another winter.

World
Watch: Trump announces ‘major combat operations’ in Iran
US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an “unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States”.

Africa
Malawi’s new government drops corruption cases against senior officials
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

Africa
Former US diplomat sentenced to life for abusing two girls in Burkina Faso
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

Africa
At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Africa
Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Business
South Africans are rushing to buy property in a small town in the Eastern Cape
New data shows that this small Eastern Cape town recorded one of the highest numbers of sales in 2025.

Business
Flights disrupted in South Africa as war hits Iran
Airlines and authorities have confirmed that flights are being disrupted and cancelled following US and Israeli military action in Iran.

Business
New lifestyle shopping centre coming to R84 billion Smart City in South Africa
The Greengate Lifestyle Centre is under construction and is a key part of the Mooikloof Smart City.

Business
Speeding fine warning for drivers in South Africa
While the national rollout of the AARTO system is in question, experts warn that speeding fines won’t just disappear.

Politics
‘EFF to rejoin co-operation agreement with ANC if Xhakaza resigns’
The EFF accuses Xhakaza of trying to push it out of its governance responsibilities in the metro.

Politics
DA opens nominations for top leadership posts
DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.

Politics
EThekwini expands to 112 wards after Council endorses
The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

Politics
Geordin Hill-Lewis accepts nomination to succeed John Steenhuisen as DA leader
DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer

Sport
GAA Congress disrupted by anti-Allianz protest
The GAA’s Annual Congress at Croke Park is disrupted by a protest calling for the association to cut ties with sponsor Allianz.

Sport
Wider VAR scope and more countdowns to tackle time-wasting at World Cup
Corners and second yellow cards are added to the scope of the video assistant referee for this summer’s World Cup.
Sport
CONFIRMED: Chiefs vs Pirates Soweto derby starting 11s
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates Soweto derby team sheets are in! Co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef have made two surprise changes.

Sport
Khanyisa Mayo explains why he’s not scoring goals for Chiefs
Khanyisa Mayo has scored just once in 11 matches since joining Kaizer Chiefs but should fans be worried about his form?
Education
A Tale of Two Seasons at Columbia, and Two Responses to Student Arrests
When Mahmoud Khalil was detained by immigration agents last year, the university’s response was restrained. It was different with Elmina Aghayeva this week.

Education
The National Year of Reading celebrates the ‘joy’ of books. But let’s not forget they can also be deeply troubling, too | Charlotte Higgins
Encounters with great art can be absorbing, unsettling and even painful. How has this been tamed into mere ‘reading for pleasure’?
It is the UK’s National Year of Reading. Specifically, this government-led scheme is about “reading for pleasure” and “the joy of reading”. This is not a matter of whimsy. Research has linked reading for pleasure in childhood to a host of positive...
Education
Columbia Student Detained by ICE Promotes ‘Beauty’ and ‘Brains’ Online
Elmina Aghayeva has 114,000 followers on Instagram and has seemingly never posted about politics, unlike other Columbia University students detained by immigration officers.
Education
What Are ICE Agents Allowed to Do on College Campuses?
Federal agents do not have any special privileges on campuses. To arrest a student at Columbia University this week, they used a tactic of questionable legality.

Lifestyle
WATCH | ‘I didn’t work for two years,’ Idris Elba tells Trevor Noah about moving to the US
Idris Elba got his role on ‘The Wire’ after his savings had long run out.

Lifestyle
Demi Moore sports a daring, new look as ‘a bold beautiful new chapter begins’
Demi Moore is a chameleon who stays on trend and defies age in every decade.

Lifestyle
WATCH | Lupita Nyong’o breaks her silence on her struggle with fibroids
Lupita Nyong’o is campaigning for ‘Make Fibroids Count’.

Lifestyle
MyCiti to service Claremont, Wynberg – here are the location options
Once operational, the new MyCiti south-east service will connect commuters from Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha with Wynberg and Claremont.

Entertainment
City Power surpasses R1bn in revenue after taking over billing from City of Joburg
City Power said a large portion of the revenue came from addressing incorrectly programmed meters, illegal connections, unbilled accounts and technical discrepancies

Entertainment
URC result: Lions down Stormers in feisty encounter
The Lions win over the Stormers puts them at the top of the SA Shield standings, which they will win if the Sharks lose to the Bulls at Loftus.

Entertainment
Mashatile says abandoning B-BBEE ‘not an option’ – but implementation must improve
The deputy president also said that fronting weakens trust in B-BBEE

Entertainment
US and Israel launch strikes on Iran, Tehran hits back across region
The strikes against Iran by the United States and Israel have sparked fears of regional war, with explosions reported across the Middle East as Iran retaliated with barrages of missiles

Science/Tech
Review: Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Leitzphone Pack Leica Magic Into a Flagship Phone
The latest Xiaomi flagship is a beast and comes in a specially co-designed Leica edition that’s picture-perfect.
Science/Tech
Google Quantum-Proofs HTTPS
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Google on Friday unveiled its plan for its Chrome browser to secure HTTPS certificates against quantum computer attacks without breaking the Internet. The objective is a tall order. The quantum-resistant cryptographic data needed to transparently publish TLS certificates is roughly 40 times bigger than the classical cryptographic material...

Science/Tech
14 Best Travel Toiletry Bags, Tested Over Many Miles (2026)
Our team evaluated a ton of toiletry bags to find the best storage, organization, and design options for all your essentials.

Science/Tech
‘I clicked on a button – and everything changed’: how a DNA test turned my life upside-down
When I found out my father had been adopted, I was curious to know more about his side of the family. Nothing could have prepared me for what I would discover …
Above my grandma’s bed hung a framed black‑and-white photograph of my dad. As a small child I quietly admired it; his luminous eyes, dark hair and gentle smile. He embodied a tender yet spirited early adulthood, staring into the...

Motoring
Bad to worse for petrol prices in South Africa next week
Petrol and diesel prices are set to increase more than previously anticipated this March.

Motoring
2 luxury cars coming back to South Africa
Two iconic Italian sports cars are heading back to South Africa, but there’s a catch.

Motoring
South Africa’s most in-demand car right now
South Africa’s most wanted car right now is not an SUV or bakkie.

Motoring
BMW R1300 RT is all about the journey and not the destination
With 107kW of power on tap from the 1 300cc boxer engine, you’ll never run out of power.
Health
Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks for Vulnerable Seniors
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.

Health
I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation
Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.

Health
I woke up from an operation in agony and the pain never went away
Kerry Watson takes more than 100 tablets a week to deal with the pain caused by a vaginal mesh implant.
Health
Iris Cantor, Philanthropist and Art Collector, Dies at 95
She and her husband, the financier B. Gerald Cantor, amassed one of the largest private collections of Rodin artworks, donating much of it to museums around the world.