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Crackdown on illegal mining a victory for Mpumalanga
A major bust on illegal mining operations in Kaapsehoop leads to arrests of Zama Zamas and equipment seized.
MONDAY, 16 MARCH 2026, 08:46

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A major bust on illegal mining operations in Kaapsehoop leads to arrests of Zama Zamas and equipment seized.

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Chery Cross LiT is aimed at budget-conscious buyers seeking maximum value for money.

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A tearful Kimi Antonelli celebrated a breakthrough first win of his Formula One career on Sunday after leading championship-leading teammate George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in China from pole position

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France snatch the Six Nations from Ireland’s grasp with a last-gasp win over England, Scotland’s title hopes end in Dublin and Wales win at last – Six Nations talking point from round five.

South Africa
National Language Summit commences on Monday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre

South Africa
The Chief of the Army assured the nation that there will be no incidents of assaults by soldiers

South Africa
This comes only two months after severe floods caused R10 billion in infrastructure damage.

South Africa
Mbeki is facing scrutiny over his handling of TRC recommendations during his presidency.

World
The player’s departure shortly before midnight on Sunday leaves two of an initial seven squad members in Australia.
World
US President Donald Trump said his administration is talking to seven countries about helping to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, calling on them to help protect ships in the vital waterway that Tehran has mostly blocked to oil tanker traffic.

World
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

World
Somalia became a key part of IS’s global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.

Africa
Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

Africa
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.

Africa
Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.

Africa
Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men’s national team on a two-year contract.

Business
The United States Trade Representative has launched an investigation into South Africa and 59 other countries to determine whether they engage in “unfair trade”.

Business
The government spent £377m to keep British Steel’s Scunthorpe site operating, according to a report.

Business
The local authority said it was a “difficult decision” but other support would still be available
Business

Politics
The matter will sit in the High Court for the next two days.

Politics
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, also known as Witness F, has linked General Shadrack Sibiya to Matlala

Politics
South Africa formally filed its application to the ICJ in October 2024.

Politics
Kubayi says the Constitution remains a foundation for future generations to continue the fight

Sport
Adriaan Wildschutt produced one of the best performances of his career to win the New York City Half Marathon title.

Sport
Ex-England striker Wayne Rooney praises Max Dowman’s record-breaking impact for Arsenal – but wonders if the 16-year-old might have to focus on his GCSEs for the rest of the season.

Sport
The Blitzboks clinched the Sevens Series title after securing a fourth tournament triumph in stunning fashion on Sunday.

Sport
Despite a third consecutive Wooden Spoon, there were highlights for Wales who finished the Six Nations with fresh hope and excitement.

Education
Study shows average time on screens each day is 41 minutes, with some watching more than three hours a day
Three-quarters of nine-month-old babies in England are allowed daily screen time, while a small “heavy use” group watch more than three hours a day, according to a study.
Just 2% of the infants included in the research reportedly watched more than three hours a day, while the average...
Education
[This Day] Asaba — The Delta State Government has announced approval of the construction of male and female hostels across nine state-owned tertiary institutions, in a major move to address accommodation challenges confronting thousands of students in the institutions.
Education
[Dabanga] Adré, Eastern Chad — More than three-quarters of Sudanese refugee families in Chad say the their children have dropped out of school since fleeing the conflict. A new survey by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has found that 76 per cent of Sudanese refugee households surveyed in Chad reported that their children were no longer attending school because of the crisis. About 41 per cent of...

Education
Pausing the scrapping of existing qualifications was the right decision. But the wider battle over further education continues
The government’s granting of a stay of execution to popular courses including health and business studies BTecs, while alternatives are developed, is a victory for common sense. It should not have taken a years‑long campaign by the college sector to prevent the...

Lifestyle
Cape Town represents South Africa on the recently released ‘World’s Best Cities’ list for 2026. Here’s how the Mother City ranked…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A R3,6 studio flat in Sea Point, Cape Town, has attracted backlash for its hefty price tag in relation to it’s lack of space and features…

Lifestyle
The Springboks new anthem – ‘They Don’t Know What We Know’ – was originally created using AI, and now sung by vocalist Anslin Gysman.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
A total of 25 families and survivors of apartheid-era atrocities are taking part in the Khampepe Commission.

Entertainment
Analysts remain divided on the envoy’s approach.

Entertainment
The ANC looks to be in ‘panic’ mode, much as their spin doctors will deny it.

Science/Tech
Cisco Enterprise Agreements offer strategic value far beyond procurement simplification — if managed proactively.

Science/Tech
After sunset on 20 March, look up to catch the earthshine, when the unlit face of the moon will be faintly visible
Look west after sunset on 20 March and you will find a beautifully slender crescent moon in conjunction with the glorious beacon of Venus, low in the evening twilight.
Venus has been prominent in the dusky skies for several weeks now, outshining every star. On 20 March it will be...

Science/Tech
MTN Group has swung from a loss to a profit as Nigeria and Ghana drove a 67% surge in earnings.
Science/Tech
In 2024 Anthropic was sued over claims it infringed copyrights when training LLMs. But as they try to settle, they may have a problem. The Free Software Foundation announced Friday that Anthropic’s training data apparently even included the book “Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman’s Crusade for Free Software” — for which the Free Software Foundation holds a copyright.It was published by...
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
One of South Africa’s largest civil action groups is calling for the government to implement relief measures to offset next month’s enormous petrol price increase.

Health
Women share their experiences of living with endometriosis so the condition can be better understood.
Health
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
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.

Health
Iona Hall says her ovarian reserve is very low and freezing her eggs may preserve her fertility.