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Gautrain heading for disaster
South Africa’s world-class Gautrain faces uncertainty as the Gauteng Provincial Government has not yet signed an agreement with a new operator.
TUESDAY, 10 MARCH 2026, 08:18

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South Africa’s world-class Gautrain faces uncertainty as the Gauteng Provincial Government has not yet signed an agreement with a new operator.

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Ben hasn’t spoken to his mother for three years, and helps others experiencing family estrangement.

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Labour faces pressure to stem the Middle East’s impact on energy bills, writes the BBC’s political editor.

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We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK.

South Africa
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee sent President Cyril Ramaphosa 122 questions.

South Africa
Five Ekapa mineworkers were trapped after a mud rush incident almost three weeks ago.

South Africa
Carrim says Matlala had asked him to pay Maumela R750.000.
South Africa
Evidence suggests Prasa’s shadowy security head, Alexio Papadopulo, helped alleged gang boss Ralph Stanfield capture key aspects of the multibillion-rand Cape Town Central Line railway reconstruction project.

World
Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began.
World
Oil prices tanked and equities rallied following a wild day of swings that came after US President Donald Trump said the US-Israel war on Iran would be ending earlier than thought.

World
The U.S. and Israeli joint attacks on Iran have prompted alarm and intense discussion among China’s foreign policy elite as they prepare for a U.S. presidential visit.

World
The U.S. and Israeli joint attacks on Iran have prompted alarm and intense discussion among China’s foreign policy elite as they prepare for a U.S. presidential visit.

Africa
Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Africa
Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Africa
Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Africa
Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.
Business
Business

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.

Business
One of the lesser known outcomes of South Africa’s G20 Presidency in 2025 was the adoption of the Declaration on Education that emerged from the education plenary sessions that took place during the G20 Social Summit.

Politics
Another memorial service will take place in Bloemfontein on Thursday.

Politics
Various organisations continue to visit the home of the late struggle stalwart, Mosiuoa Lekota

Politics
The Presidency says the commission will submit a second interim report by 29 May 2026.

Politics
Lekota passed away last week and will be laid to rest this Saturday in Bloemfontein.

Sport
Is Ngcobo on his ninth life?

Sport
The head of anti-discrimination body Kick It Out says that initial proposals by English football’s independent regulator “put equality, diversity and inclusion on the subs bench”.

Sport
Watch highlights as West Ham reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the first time in 10 years by defeating London rivals Brentford 5-3 on penalties.

Sport
Dango Ouattara’s Panenka is saved by Alphonso Areola as Brentford lose in a penalty shootout in their FA Cup fifth round tie against West Ham.

Education
Psychologist Leanne ten Brinke has spent decades studying toxic personality traits. What are the red flags to look out for among workmates, politicians and potential partners?
Coming face to face with a probable psychopath was enough to make Dr Leanne ten Brinke rethink her career choices. Early in her 20s, while studying forensic psychology in Halifax, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia,...
Education
[ANGOP] Luanda — More than 80 schools will be built in Luanda by 2027 as part of the social responsibility of companies in the oil sector in Angola.
Education
[Daily Trust] Students of Yemco Nursery, Primary and Comprehensive College in the Ogba area of Lagos have recounted their frightening experience after a section of a classroom block collapsed within the school premises on Monday.
Education
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will announce that New York City is expanding free preschool for 3-year-olds, adding 1,000 seats to meet demand across the city.

Lifestyle
A modest four-roomed house in the township of Madadeni in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, holds a dear space in Penuel Mlotshwa’s heart.

Lifestyle
Yes, a new South African lottery is on the way in just two months’ time. But what does this mean for ITHUBA and existing jackpot games?

Lifestyle
‘Shaka iLembe’ star Wiseman Mncube says he’s a water baby, so he’s looking forward to his time on the island.

Lifestyle
MaXhosa is the bold South African brand redefining African luxury for the world to see at the prestigious Paris Fashion Week.

Entertainment
Mosiuoa Lekota’s legacy is defined by courage, from fighting apartheid to challenging corruption and political loyalty within the ANC.

Entertainment
Bowlers are being hit to all parts, so the question is, is it an equal contest between bat and ball?

Entertainment
The court found the RTMC board lacked legal authority to suspend its chief executive under the corporation’s governing law.

Entertainment
Allegations of nepotism, stalled investigations and ignored audit findings have deepened frustration among councillors and residents.

Science/Tech
Microsoft is building its new Copilot Cowork agent tool on Claude technology as it diversifies beyond OpenAI.
Science/Tech
Advanced Machine Intelligence Labs, founded by Yann LeCun and other ex-Meta researchers, has raised more than $1 billion from investors.

Science/Tech
Meta’s former chief AI scientist has long argued that human-level AI will come from mastering the physical world, not language. His new startup, AMI, plans to prove it.
Science/Tech
More solar energy was added to U.S. grids than any other technology, but the amount installed fell by 14 percent, according to a new report.

Motoring
A major Chinese brand may soon share a manufacturing plant with Mercedes-Benz in South Africa.

Motoring
Before buying a new car, a few questions need to be answered.

Motoring
The consistent feedback from early owners highlights not only the vehicle’s versatility but also the confidence customers are placing in the Jetour brand.

Motoring
The government is raising petrol taxes to generate revenue for the Road Accident Fund, an entity that was recently investigated for mismanagement and irregular expenditure.

Health
Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for “urgent action” to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants.
Health
The agency is proposing allowing other tastes for vapes, like mint, coffees, spices or tea, to appeal to adults. At the same time, illicit candy-flavored types aimed at teenagers have flooded the market.
Health
Researchers have devised a new tool for discerning between naturally occurring viral outbreaks and those resulting from lab accidents.
Health
Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for decisions that overrode agency scientists and rejected potential drugs.