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US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.
FRIDAY, 06 MARCH 2026, 06:40

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The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.

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Have we have passed “peak sheep” in the UK?
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Rapper sets record straight, ready to move from AKA shadow

South Africa
Suspended SAPS head of organised Crime, Gen Shibiri set to return to the stand at the Commission

South Africa
Police say three other people were wounded in the same incident.

South Africa
Nehawu is also calling for all vacant positions to be filled.

South Africa
“Smith will thus serve seven-year direct imprisonment for his involvement in criminality.”

World
The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K’Gari.

World
Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.

World
China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East – yet. But it is feeling the ripples.

World
The government says the nation’s defence environment has “significantly changed” since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Africa
The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.

Africa
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is postponed just 12 days before the finals were due to kick off in Morocco.

Africa
Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, ‘smart’ police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

Africa
The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.

Business
Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

Business
Some 14% of small High Street traders have gone card-only in the last year, a survey suggests.

Business
With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.

Business
The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.

Politics
The Congress of the People co-founder was lauded for his principled positions ‘even in the face of criticism and humiliation’ and for being outspoken against corruption

Politics
Ramaphosa is expected to speak at the event at the request of the Jackson family.

Politics
ANC MP, Xola Nqola and EFF leader Julius Malema were among those who did not accept his apology.

Politics
Madadzhe was reacting to the address by Ramathuba at the Jack Botes Hall in Polokwane.

Sport
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Sport
Britons Sonay Kartal and Jacob Fearnley both progress to the second round at Indian Wells with straight-set wins, but Fran Jones loses.

Sport
Daniel Berger hits an opening round of nine under par to take a three-shot lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, while Rory McIlroy is level par.

Sport
Morocco part company with coach Walid Regragui four months before the World Cup finals, with Mohamed Ouahbi appointed in his place.

Education
As part of his Maha agenda, health secretary wants schools to incorporate 40 hours of instruction
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Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr unveiled a new effort on Thursday aimed at increasing the amount of nutrition education taught in medical schools.
For months, Kennedy has urged medical schools to expand their nutrition curriculum and warned that...
Education
After the secretary of the Miami-Dade County Republican Party created the chat for college students, it devolved into slurs against Black and Jewish people.
Education
[Leadership] The federal government has imposed a six-year ban on the establishment of new universities, polytechnics and colleges of education as part of efforts to strengthen quality and ensure sustainability across existing tertiary institutions.
Education
[SNA] – The Emergency Chamber for the 2026 Secondary School Examinations met Wednesday under the chairmanship of Interior Minister Lt. Gen. (Police) Babiker Samra Mustafa and Education and National Upbringing Minister Dr. Al-Tohami Al-Zein Hajar.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A loft apartment in Sea Point, Cape Town has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. Take a look inside the bizarre space…

Lifestyle
Nando’s 2.0? Woolworths has trolled McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski’s viral video of him struggling to eat a burger off the menu.

Lifestyle
Spotted a pothole or faulty robot? A new app lets Western Cape residents report road problems instantly – and track repairs.

Entertainment
Signing of Tshwane’s R10 billion wage deal postponed as unions and city discuss backpay and implementation timeframe disputes.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Suicide may end one person’s suffering, but it often leaves lasting grief and unanswered questions for those left behind.

Entertainment
The High Court will consider whether the JSC acted lawfully when it rejected a complaint about a Labour Court judgment delivered orally.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 80 Level: Microsoft has officially confirmed development of its next-generation Xbox console, currently known internally as Project Helix. While concrete details remain limited, early information suggests the company is positioning the device as a hybrid between a traditional console and a gaming PC, capable of running both Xbox titles and PC games. The...
Science/Tech
The Pentagon has formally designated Anthropic as a “supply chain risk,” ordering federal agencies and defense contractors to stop using its AI tools after the company sought limits on the military’s use of its models. In a written statement, the department said it has “officially informed Anthropic leadership the company and its products are deemed a supply chain risk, effective immediately.”...

Science/Tech
TfL insists it has “kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action”.
Science/Tech
Anthropic has said it will sue the Defense Department over the designation, which could prevent the start-up from doing business with the U.S. government.

Motoring
Imported cars are rapidly gaining popularity for one simple reason: South Africa’s car factories mainly produce high-end bakkies, SUVs, and sedans that most citizens can’t afford.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s favourite hot hatch has a hefty price tag.

Motoring
A new SUV offering is expected in South Africa any day now.
Health
A new analysis of prescription data found that emergency room orders for acetaminophen for pregnant women fell for weeks after the federal warning.

Health
New tests are being developed to spot early signs of breast cancer and endometriosis in urine.

Health
The chair of the independent commission on social care recommends introducing a full-time dementia tsar, and new fast-track passport system for people diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).

Health
“People have horrendous periods and think they just have to live with it… [but] you don’t,” she says.