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South Africa snubbed once again
France withdrew an invitation for South Africa to attend a summit of Group of Seven leaders in June following pressure from the US.
THURSDAY, 26 MARCH 2026, 16:07

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France withdrew an invitation for South Africa to attend a summit of Group of Seven leaders in June following pressure from the US.

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SA’s rugby heavyweights Bulls, Sharks, Stormers and Lions could be affected by the ongoing US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Here’s how…

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Dry skin is one of the most common skin concerns, yet it is often underestimated. For many people, it is not simply a matter of discomfort; it is a persistent condition that affects how the skin functions and responds to the environment. For more than 150 years, Cuticura has been trusted to address these everyday […]

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The women’s category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.

South Africa
Police have urged the public to contact them with leads, as the search for Joshlin Smith continues

South Africa
Many minors in Rustenburg, Mahikeng, Klerksdorp, and Potchefstroom are engaging in illegal gambling

South Africa
Ford says the chemical reaction inside the batteries produces dangerous hydrogen sulphide
South Africa
Repo rate remains unchanged at 6.75%
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%, citing heightened global uncertainty following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East and its impact on inflation and growth.
With just a few weeks into the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago noted that leading...

World
The agreement would see EU tariffs on US goods reduced to zero while US tariffs on EU imports set at 15%.

World
Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité was convicted over the 2009 massacre in which killed more than 150 people were killed.

World
Analysts say the Iran war energy crisis is also adding momentum to nuclear interest and action in the region.

World
Iran rejects a U.S. proposal to end the war and counters with a different peace plan. And, a jury finds Meta and Google negligent in a trial over social media’s harms.

Africa
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.

Africa
South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.

Africa
Some of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.

Africa
The Egypt forward says Liverpool fans “gave me the best time of my life” and “stood by me in the toughest times”.

Business
Tripco, the owner of the local accommodation booking platform LekkeSlaap, has recently appointed a new CEO after 17 years.

Business
Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members’ premium bond investments.

Business
The South African Reserve Bank has voted to keep the policy rate unchanged at 6.75% amid heightened global uncertainty.
Business

Politics
Tshwane Corporate and Shared Services MMC Kholofelo Morodi was placed on special leave.

Politics
Court has interdicted the Eastern Cape ANC Elective Conference that was scheduled for this weekend

Politics
Fannie Masemola was issued with summons in connection with Medicare 24 contract.

Politics
Mashatile says SA’s approach to international relations remains guided by its national interest

Sport
Athletics South Africa (ASA) has announced a 68-member provisional squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow in Scotland.

Sport
Some Australia players missed out on “half a million pounds” so they could be part of Australia’s Test series against Bangladesh, says captain Pat Cummins.

Sport
The Springboks are set to play four blockbuster Tests against the All Blacks this year, and there will be no guarantees.

Sport
Former Great Britain international Iestyn Harris was part of the switch to Super League back in 1996, and looks back on 30 years of change.
Education
Kirsty Coventry, the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee, has frequently spoken about what she says is the need to protect women’s competitions at the Olympic Games.
Education
[263Chat] Teachers under the banner of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) have issued a petition to the government warning of industrial action if long-standing grievances over pay and working conditions are not addressed.
Education
[263Chat] Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo has hailed the opening of a new research centre at Mbare High School as a milestone in expanding access to modern learning tools in high-density suburbs.
Education
[UCT] As a child, Buyani Mazeka stuttered so severely that he communicated with his hands. He wrote in mirror image, every word reversed, every sentence flipped, and repeated a grade before the problem was identified.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Long-awaited repairs to a crucial link between Cape Town and Camps Bay has finally begun, and is expected to be complete by December.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Miss SA 2025 runner-up Karabo Mareka celebrates her new job after joining a private aviation company.
Entertainment

Entertainment
A total of 17 South Africans will play this year, most of whom need better performances after disappointment last year.

Entertainment
Only a few years after setting the record for the fastest speed, RC16 is one of the slowest bikes.

Entertainment
Police in Portugal arrest a former French officer suspected of killing his partner and ex-partner after kidnapping them and children.

Science/Tech
The Reserve Bank held its repo rate at 6.75% as the Iran war threatens to push inflation sharply higher.

Science/Tech
US lawmakers are pressing Tulsi Gabbard to reveal whether using a VPN that connects to overseas servers can strip Americans of their constitutional protections against warrantless surveillance.
Science/Tech
Regulators in Brussels accused the social media platform of maintaining a weak age-verification system, and steering younger users toward inappropriate experiences.

Science/Tech
The deal gives regional partners access to Infoblox’s platform, with added enablement, support and go-to-market capabilities.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Petrol is now expected to go up by R6 per litre next week, while diesel is facing an even larger hike of R9 per litre.

Motoring
Toyota has officially launched the new Corolla Cross GR-Sport in South Africa.
Health
A biotech start-up is testing a novel way of efficiently producing pharmaceutical drugs.

Health
Jersey’s wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries.
Health
The Trump administration had options for offloading contraceptives once destined for Africa, a newly obtained memo shows. Instead, it has let them collect dust and go bad.
Health
The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.