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Malema in high court bid for apology over Kunene’s cartel allegations
Allegations of late-night visits, money handover and links to ‘big five’ group by Malema
FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026, 10:28

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Allegations of late-night visits, money handover and links to ‘big five’ group by Malema

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Gen Fannie Masemola will be charged for alleged procurement irregularities

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Rescue teams now hope the whale will swim out of the shallow waters of Lübeck Bay and into the wider sea.
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The North-South tournament kicks off in Pretoria this weekend, signalling a high-stakes season.

South Africa
Isaac Mangena says technicians are on site to investigate the cause of the disruption.

South Africa
Two suspects arrested for possession and distribution of drug facilitated sexual abuse videos

South Africa
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has been summoned to appear in court next month.

South Africa
Khumalo is accused of assaulting complainant Bongani Radebe and pointing a firearm at him.
World
The debate among Iranian hardliners over whether Tehran should seek a nuclear bomb in defiance of an escalating US-Israeli attack is getting louder, more public and more insistent, sources in the country say.

World
Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to “adopt her brand of radical advocacy”, authorities say.
World
US President Donald Trump said he would extend a pause on attacks against Iran’s energy plants into April and that talks with Iran were going “very well”, but an Iranian official said a US proposal for ending the war was “one-sided and unfair”.

World
At 15, prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi is forcing India to ask if he is already ready for the big stage.

Africa
Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Africa
Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.

Africa
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

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

Business
Caller ID and spam screening platform Truecaller says that it is willing to change its app in South Africa to comply with local privacy laws.

Business
In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Wendy Myers, the Head of Securities at PSG, demystifies investment jargon and talks trading basics.

Business
Scrums.com is the Software Engineering Orchestration Platform (SEOP), mission control for engineering and product leaders who orchestrate AI agents, talent, teams, infrastructure, and delivery intelligence in one place. Software Engineering. Sorted.
Business

Politics
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is due to appear in court on April 21.

Politics
Paratlane Motloung of MAP16 Civic Movement elected as new Maluti-A-Phofung Mayor.

Politics
A source said the ministers viewed deployment in government as their new life and they are too comfortable with the benefits

Politics
Gauteng chair Bonginkosi Dhlamini says that challenging the founder’s choice for president would erode his legacy, sparking debate in the IFP

Sport
England superfan Andy Milne says he is selling a house to fund his trip to watch the Three Lions at the World Cup this summer.

Sport
Tottenham manager Martin Ho has signed a new long-term contract with the Women’s Super League club.

Sport
England were the only European country to reach the World Cup with a 100% record – so friendly opponents Uruguay could be the level of challenge they need.

Sport
Head coach Craig Bellamy says Wales did all they could to prepare for penalties after their World Cup qualification bid ended with shootout defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Education
[Leadership] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers nationwide.
Education
[Daily Trust] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers across the country.
Education
[New Zimbabwe] THE government has extended the registration deadline for Grade Seven, ‘O’ and ‘A’ level Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) from March 27 to May 22, 2026 after parents requested an extension after failing to raise the required fees on time.
Education
[New Zimbabwe] Disgruntled teachers have accused Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube of dishonesty over government’s commitment to improve their welfare, as the cost of living continues to rise on the back of fuel price increases.

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s dam levels have fallen below 50%, with officials warning that water restrictions may be introduced sooner than expected.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The National Sea Rescue Institute has issued a safety warning amid concerns over potential rabies infections among Cape fur seals.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The men from Durban are still without several key players, including Siya Kolisi.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Powerful new play explores identity, memory, justice and the emotional scars of political struggle.

Entertainment
Should things go the way of the Joburg side this weekend they could be in third place on the log on Sunday.
Science/Tech
CERN has confirmed it will host an expanded version of Open Research Europe, the EU-backed fee-free open access publishing platform that works to “keep knowledge in public hands.” Research Professional News reports: A little over a year ago, 10 European research organizations announced that they would add their support to Open Research Europe, to broaden eligibility beyond only those...

Science/Tech
Absa CTIO Johnson Idesoh says the speed at which software is changing influenced its recent R2.4-billion write-down.

Science/Tech
Medi Diary is an AI-powered, offline-first health platform designed to consolidate patient data in one accessible space, says Janice Naidoo, founder of Medi Diary.

Science/Tech
International SMS addresses operates outside the data layer, working on every handset and supporting compliance across jurisdictions.

Motoring
Modern tracking systems offer a wide range of features designed to enhance your personal safety and keep your family protected.
Motoring

Motoring
Motorists are preparing for major fuel hikes next week, but some diesel retailers have jumped the gun, substantially raising prices ahead of the official adjustments.

Motoring
Fuel price data for the end of March indicates South Africans are in for severe petrol and diesel price hikes next week.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine skepticism is posing challenges for the Trump administration. Top health jobs are unfilled, and a court has blocked his vaccine schedule changes.
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.