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IN PICTURES: Iranian missile falls in the Qamishli countryside in Syria, and more from around the world
Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.
WEDNESDAY, 04 MARCH 2026, 17:49
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Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.
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Anti-apartheid veteran and former defence minister Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age of 77, marking the passing of a prominent figure in South Africa’s liberation struggle and democratic politics.

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Investigation into claims of sex abuse by the late Harrods owner should include trafficking, says former head of Met’s Anti-Trafficking Unit.

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Members of Parliament recently invaded a farm, with the help of armed police officers in civilian clothes, as part of a political stunt, according to NEASA CEO Gerhard Papenfus.

South Africa
by Enoch Antwi, Founder and Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). […]

South Africa
MTN Group is embracing artificial intelligence, expanding digital infrastructure and scaling connectivity as central pillars of its growth strategy, with the African telecommunications giant positioning itself as a technology platform rather than a conventional telecom provider. Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita outlined the company’s vision during his keynote address at MWC Barcelona 2026...

South Africa
Nearly two-thirds of South African consumers have used artificial intelligence to assist with shopping-related tasks, according to new survey data from Visa pointing to a rapid shift in how South Africans interact with digital payment technologies. The Visa Spending Shift Survey, conducted by Morning Consult among 1,000 South African adults in October 2025, found that […]

South Africa
Cassava Technologies has launched the Cassava Cloud Partner program, an initiative designed to enable mobile network operators and system integrators across Africa and Latin America to distribute artificial intelligence, cloud and digital services using the company’s infrastructure and technology platforms. The program gives partners access to four key offerings: NVIDIA Cloud Partner...

World
NCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the “safety and comfort” of Nigerian pilgrims.

World
The Raja Ampat islands in Indonesia’s Southwest Papua province are a marine biodiversity hotspot and a divers’ paradise.

World
Four U.S. soldiers were killed in the Iran war on Sunday and IDed Tuesday by the Pentagon; two soldiers haven’t yet been publicly identified. Their unit kept troops supplied with food and equipment.

World
Civilians are being displaced, taking shelter in tents, parks and cars, as Israel retaliates to Hezbollah rocket attack.

Africa
The author’s 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

Africa
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

Africa
A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

Africa
The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.

Business
If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

Business
Scott Bessent says that “likely sometime this week” the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.

Business
The Pilanesberg National Park has increased its fees for local and international travelers, but the infrastructure is collapsing in plain sight.

Business
After confirming that the Gauteng government would take over the Gautrain as a fully paid asset at the end of March, the operators now say it will continue as a public-private partnership for an extended period.

Politics
Khawula has previously published information about Matlala on his personal life.

Politics
In a video circulating on social media, she expressed frustration over the handling of her case.

Politics
Shibiri has conceded that criminals have captured some officers.

Politics
Masinga warns of deepening voter distrust at IEC Durban workshop ahead of local elections.

Sport
Al-Ettifaq have reportedly set a price tag of former Orlando Pirates star Mohau Nkota. Could the winger be on his way out of Saudi?

Sport
Victims of a coach who avoided prison despite secretly filming women footballers in changing rooms and showers are calling for him to receive a global lifetime ban.

Sport
New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips spills a routine catch after South Africa batter David Miller finds him near the boundary.

Sport
Tranmere Rovers sack manager Andy Crosby, 10 months after he was appointed on a permanent basis.
Education
[Leadership] The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has graduated 623 teachers and education inspectors under the 2026 Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP), reaffirming its commitment to improving education standards in Edo and Delta states.
Education
[UCT] When aerospace engineers talk about the future of flight, liquid hydrogen (LH2) is often part of the conversation. It is lightweight, energy-dense and carbon-free at the point of use. But storing and controlling it inside aircraft and spacecraft tanks is anything but simple.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A recent visit by Path To Russia (PTR) to Marwa Primary and Marwa Secondary schools in Makueni County highlighted how cultural exchange programs can serve as a springboard for practical interventions, addressing urgent infrastructure and development needs in local schools.

Education
Exclusive: Survey suggests journalists from minority ethnic backgrounds feel excluded from influential posts and seen as ‘diversity hires’
Broadcast journalists from ethnic minorities are still locked out of top jobs and face a backlash after being perceived as “diversity hires”, according to a new survey of UK television newsrooms.
While there has been a sustained focus on racial diversity...

Lifestyle
Former beauty queen Zozibini Tunzi penned a brief and lovely birthday message for her husband, Luthando Bolowana, on Instagram.

Lifestyle
DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has set the record straight about rumours she was ‘drunk’ at the Soweto Derby over the weekend.

Lifestyle
Not only is March her birthday month, but it also marks the exciting debut of Precious Kofi’s romantic chapter.
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Entertainment
Prices should stabilise at structurally higher levels as climate adaptation investments improve resilience.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 5 March 2026.

Entertainment
Eastern Cape court sentences parolee to 25 years for raping blind woman, ordering sex offenders register listing.

Entertainment
March’s season of sacrifice could be your ultimate mental stamina reset.

Science/Tech
Arbitrum (ARB), the Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution, continues to trade in a consolidation phase at $0.10 as of late February 2026, drawing attention from institutional investors and retail traders alike. Meanwhile, the emerging $EV2 token from Funtico’s [Earth Version 2 presale is attracting GameFi capital with the promise of a 11x return from presale entry […]
Science/Tech
A new Android app called Nearby Glasses alerts users when Bluetooth signals from smart glasses are detected nearby. The Android app, called Nearby Glasses, “launches at a time as there is an increasing resistance against always-recording or listening devices, which critics say process information about nearby people who do not give their consent,” reports TechCrunch. From the report: Yves...

Science/Tech
The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.

Science/Tech
At $599, Apple’s entry-level MacBook Neo is the most affordable laptop the company has ever made.

Motoring
The Cape Town International Airport is getting a R10 billion upgrade.

Motoring
Chery’s latest car brand, Lepas, has officially launched in South Africa with its first SUV.
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Motoring
Chery’s premium car brand has achieved a new sales record in South Africa.

Health
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio

Health
A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.

Health
Maternity services at the trust are the subject of the largest inquiry of its kind in NHS history.

Health
A team that transports seriously ill children says its workload is increasing with no additional funds.