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Excitement builds as Kruger National Park confirms the Letaba bridge is set to open on 18 March 2026 after major flood damage repairs.

Remgro expects a bumper start to its 2026 financial year, with its deal-making spree in 2025 seemingly having paid off.

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The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

The Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations of wrongdoing in the police continues.

The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.

TRC Cases Inquiry, probing efforts to stall the prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators continues.

A record 280 political parties had registered by Thursday’s deadline to participate in Haiti’s first general election in a decade, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country’s multiple crises.

China’s Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration’s trade investigation as a “pretext” for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners.

Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.

Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Remgro, the South African company chaired by Johann Rupert, expects a strong rise in headline earnings.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 13 March 2026.

Africa’s largest seller of clothing and mobile phones is looking for a banking chief as it plans to open branches across its store network.

Many recent client conversations have begun with the same question: If the economy is stabilising, why do operating conditions remain so challenging?  

UDM says parliament must recognise Lekota the same way it did the late Dr Frene Ginwala.

Party internal sources say the DA is not fishing in the same pond with them and that the other parties are contesting its base

Over 500 SANDF members are deployed in Gauteng to help the police fight gang related crimes

Ramaphosa says work is under way to build a capable state that will change things for better

BBC Sport NI looks at Ireland wing Rob Baloucoune’s rapid ascent to becoming a key player for Ireland following a breakthrough Six Nations campaign.

Tommy Fleetwood speaks about the “relief” he feels after his family were able to leave Dubai amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Harry Redknapp got into horse racing as his grandmother’s betting tipster – now he hopes to become a Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning owner with Jukebox Man.

Harry Wilson has given Wales a major boost by confirming his fitness for their World Cup play-offs later this month.

‘Real Housewives’ stars Mel and Peet Viljoen’s arrest has been met with joy and plenty of jokes by fellow reality TV stars…

Award-winning musician Brenda Mtambo taps into a new realm in her music career as deputy chairperson at CAPASSO.

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The DA’s electoral strength faces scrutiny as rivals court its voters and internal leadership battles surface before local elections.

Melany said she was allegedly stealing because she was in ‘survival mode’ and asked that Peet be taken out of it.

SAS’s Josefin Rosén on why Africa can shape AI differently – and why the window is narrow.

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The path forward is clear – secure the data foundation, govern the agents and build AI systems that enhance the organisation without exposing it, says Daniel Acton, CTO at Accelera Digital Group.

Avoiding crucial mistakes when driving in mist or foggy weather could save lives.

This compact SUV uses less than R1 of petrol per kilometre.

Mahindra’s Pik Up is rapidly becoming one of South Africa’s favourite bakkies.

“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.”

The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.