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Meningitis outbreak passes peak, says health agency
“We could still see cases continuing to come in, we need to keep an eye on those, the UKHSA says.

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Human-made chemicals embedded across global oceans, major study finds
A groundbreaking analysis of more than 2 300 seawater samples shows that industrial chemicals dominate ocean pollution signals, even far from land

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180 000 infections in 2024, 47 000 by 2045 — if SA rolls out the twice-a-year HIV prevention jab fast enough
The HIV prevention shot, lenacapavir, will be rolled out at South African clinics within the next couple of months and from 2027, the health department will also buy generics. But how best to spend the HIV prevention budget so that the country can drive infections down as fast as possible? We take a look at what the modelling data shows

South Africa
Minister Schreiber assesses Beitbridge ahead of busy Easter weekend
The oversight aims to assess operational readiness and personnel deployment amongst others

South Africa
LIVE: The Cradock Four Inquest returns to High Court
The inquest looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four resumes.
South Africa
Avon project brings water relief to Ga-Seakamela community
Avon project brings water relief to Ga-Seakamela community
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has officially handed over the completed Avon Water Project in the Blouberg Local Municipality, within the Capricorn District Municipality in Limpopo, bringing much-needed water services to the Ga-Seakamela community.The R22.9 million project, funded through the Water Services...
South Africa
Home Affairs, BMA conducts oversight visit at Beitbridge
Home Affairs, BMA conducts oversight visit at Beitbridge
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, together with the Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, are today conducting a ministerial oversight visit to the Beitbridge Port of Entry.Monday’s visit to the border in Limpopo, forms part of the BMA’s preparations for the upcoming Easter...
World
News24 | ‘Wish I had never met him’: Norway’s future queen addresses ‘friendly’ ties to Epstein
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit said in an interview broadcast Friday that she was “manipulated” by convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

World
Ukrainians are growing more pessimistic about the prospects for peace, survey says
As the Iran war delays peace talks for Ukraine — and global supplies of air defense missiles — there are signs that fewer Ukrainians are willing to endure Russia’s war for as long as necessary.
World
News24 | Plane crashes into vehicle at New York airport, all flights halted
A plane and an official vehicle collided on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, authorities said, forcing a halt to flights at the transport hub.

World
The cutthroat battle for the US weight-loss drug market
Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US – but can the example be repeated?

Africa
Kenyan police investigate alleged disappearance of ex-foreign minister
The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju has led to claims he may have been abducted.

Africa
Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years
Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Africa
Denounce ‘abject’ Afcon decision – senior Caf member
Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is “unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it”.

Africa
UK reveals aid priorities after major cuts to budget
Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

Business
Major mall in one of South Africa’s largest townships sold for R443 million
Vukile Property Fund is acquiring Botshabelo Mall, with the deal set to go through in June.
Business

Business
Major blow to businesses employing more than 50 people in South Africa
The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed attempts to put a stay on South Africa’s new Employment Equity targets imposed on businesses in the country.

Business
Financial or business management qualifications: Compounding any career in less than a year
In today’s competitive job market, a qualification in financial or business management is one of the most versatile and powerful investments you can make in your career, regardless of your current field.

Politics
Nkosi grilled over omitted Mashatile details at Madlanga Inquiry
This information is contained in a handwritten statement that he submitted to police

Politics
ANC calls DA corruption claims in Tshwane politically motivated
Tshwane ANC rejects DA’s bid to raise corruption allegations at Madlanga Commission

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 23 March 2026
The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

Politics
ActionSA to lay charges against McKenzie over alleged threats
ActionSA MP Dereleen James questioned Minister Gayton McKenzie’s travel expenses,

Sport
Team-mates told to find new clubs after on-pitch fight
Non-league Rushden & Diamonds tell Bruno Andrade and Tyler Winters they are “free to pursue opportunities” elsewhere after an on-pitch fight saw both see red.

Sport
Moore revels in ‘unbelievable’ Rangers loan spell
Mikey Moore insists he has “loved every single second” of his loan spell at Rangers, with the Tottenham Hotspur forward open to a return next season “if it’s right” for the teenager.

Sport
Negative breastfeeding comments ‘broke my heart’ – Kenny
Five-time Olympic gold cycling medallist Dame Laura Kenny speaks to BBC Breakfast after negative social media comments left her questioning her breastfeeding journey.

Sport
Reports: Brendon Fourie joins Pirates from Stellenbosch
Orlando Pirates are reportedly set to welcome a new staff member in former Stellenbosch FC Head of Recruitment Brendon Fourie.
Education
Nigeria: Emir Sanusi Hails Governor Yusuf for Allocating 30% of Budget to Education
[Leadership] The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Sunday threw his weight behind the policy initiatives of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, particularly in education, youth empowerment and infrastructural development, stating that kingship with education is worthless.
Education
Nigeria: BUK Expels 171 Students Over Falsified Admission Credentials
[Daily Trust] The Senate of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has approved the expulsion of 171 students for falsifying their admission entry qualifications.
Education
Jewish and Muslim People Face a Wave of Hate. Can Schools Turn the Tide?
New York City is rolling out lessons on Jewish and Muslim American history. Too often, some leaders say, what students know comes from TikTok and social media.
Education
Nigeria: Nigeria Introduces Students Identification Number to Track Learners
[Premium Times] Mr Alausa explained that the ID will help track students’ assessments even when they change schools.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Fists fly at LIV Golf mass brawl [video]
For the love of golf, or fighting? A group of LIV Golf spectators exchanged kicks, punches and expletives at the event in Steyn City.

Lifestyle
Liyema Pantsi gains 20K Instagram followers after big win
Liyema Pantsi’s Big Brother Mzansi win saw her gain over 20,000 Instagram followers overnight, showing strong fan support.

Lifestyle
Property sector warns against SARB interest rate hike this week
The property sector has called on the SARB to keep interest rates unchanged when its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets later this week.

Entertainment
Back to court for Zimbabwean permit holders seeking to stay in SA
Operation Dudula challenges decision by Minister of Home Affairs to extend the ZEP expiry deadline.

Entertainment
Schools rugby results: Big wins for Paul Roos, Paarl Gim, Grey College
There were a number of high-scoring wins for prominent rugby-playing schools at the weekend.

Entertainment
Restyled, South Africa-bound Hyundai Exter comes out of hiding
Updated Exter will, reportedly, arrive either towards year-end or in early 2027.

Entertainment
African Bank and Standard Bank: A tale of two banks and the perils of succession…
As its turbulent leadership transitions recur, African Bank risks living in the prism of two Charles Dickens novels – Great Expectations and Hard Times – as its competitors gallop ahead.
Science/Tech
Cape Town start-up secures R86m investment
Happy Pay raises $5 million (R86 million) in seed funding to scale its ad-subsidised payments network.
Science/Tech
What Happens When You Can’t Get a Death Certificate in Gaza
For families of the missing, systemic obstacles to identifying remains and locating people in Israeli detention has created a kind of social and legal purgatory.

Science/Tech
Meet the Gods of AI Warfare
In its early days, the AI initiative known as Project Maven had its fair share of skeptics at the Pentagon. Today, many of them are true believers.

Science/Tech
Hassan Took a Bike Ride. Now He’s One of the Thousands Missing in Gaza
In a place denied access to basic forensic technology—and where people disappear into Israeli detention—the fate of thousands remains unknown. One of them is an autistic teenager.
Motoring

Motoring
New Chinese SUV coming to South Africa very soon
Changan will release its Uni-S SUV in South Africa next month.
Motoring

Motoring
R5-per-litre petrol price hike for South Africa
Petrol is set to go up by R5 per litre next week, while diesel users are facing an even larger price hike.
Health
Takeaways From the Times’s Inside Look at the C.D.C.
Many current and former employees say the actions of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are undermining the agency’s role in safeguarding public health.
Health
Diabetes, Overlooked and Unchecked, Poses New Risks in Africa
As deaths from diabetes start to rival those from infectious threats like malaria, a new form of the condition linked to malnutrition is surfacing in patients who can afford neither screening nor care.

Health
‘Women’s health must be taken more seriously’
Dr Liz O’Riordan says it is important women seek help from professionals not “Google and Chat GPT”.

Health
‘I waited 30 years for my endometriosis diagnosis’
Nichola Howell spent years going to doctors with “barbaric” pain but was constantly dismissed.