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Umafikizolo explains form that earned him three Metro FM awards nods
Maskandi favourite Umafikizolo believes his Best Maskandi nomination at the Metro FM Music Awards marks a turning point in his career.
TUESDAY, 10 MARCH 2026, 09:11
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Maskandi favourite Umafikizolo believes his Best Maskandi nomination at the Metro FM Music Awards marks a turning point in his career.

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Cape Town International Airport is preparing for a major transformation.

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Absa’s new CEO is making some big changes aimed at helping the banking giant stand out from the competition.

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As Arsenal pursue a first Premier League title in 22 years, BBC Sport takes a look at how the relationship between Mikel Arteta and his assistant, Gabriel Heinze, is helping them get there.

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
A woman alleged to have fired an assault rifle at the luxury Los Angeles home of Rihanna was being held by police on Monday.

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.

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
Absa warns that the US-Iran war in the Middle East will likely cause the South African Reserve Bank to think twice about rate cuts this year.

Business
Traders have priced out any chance of a rate cut when policymakers meet later this month, and are now positioning for hikes after that.

Business
The jump in shipments puts the world’s second largest economy on track to top the record-breaking annual trade surplus it saw in 2025.
Business

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
Newcastle United have risen from the fourth tier to the fringe of the Women’s Super League – BBC Sport looks at how they’ve done it.

Sport
Eberechi Eze’s stunning winner for Arsenal against Mansfield and Andy Robertson’s fine strike for Liverpool feature in the best of goals of the FA Cup fifth round.

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”.
Education
[Premium Times] A community initiative and advocacy by a socio-political group helped persuade the Oyo government to reopen 23 primary schools shut down for 10 years over security concerns.
Education
[Spotlight Initiative] Machinga District, Malawi — In Malawi, 42 per cent of girls have experienced physical violence by the age of 18, and almost half have married and left school by their eighteenth birthday. The Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme took a holistic approach to reducing violence and child marriage, and helping girls to complete their education.

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.
Lifestyle

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.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Two elderly tourists staying on a guest farm were forced to defend themselves against three masked attackers.

Entertainment
Forget going dramatic and over the top said designer Heidi du Toit. The Class of 2026 is choosing a classic look for this year’s Matric Dance.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
On 12 March, KRS leaders Lorraine Steyn and Ayesha Bagus will present at the Regional Scrum Gathering Cape Town 2026.

Science/Tech
Sustained success at Hardware Distribution is built on specialisation, technical knowledge, trust and consistent delivery, says Gail Holt, MD of Hardware Distribution.

Science/Tech
Logitech’s MX Master 4 mouse features customisable haptics and an actions ring digital overlay.

Science/Tech
Adobe’s new Generate presentation feature helps turn ideas and documents into presentations.

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
Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.

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.