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Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump’s White House ballroom
The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was the “steward” of the White House, but not the “owner”.
TUESDAY, 31 MARCH 2026, 22:02

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The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was the “steward” of the White House, but not the “owner”.

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Vital information gathered for SA coach Hugo Broos, but also some concerning questions raised.
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The South African agricultural industry welcomed the cut in the fuel levy, but there are calls for more action to protect the country’s food security.
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A new court judgment clarifies that talaq cannot bypass civil divorce laws, ensuring Muslim women can access interim maintenance, as mandated by recent legal changes in South Africa’s Divorce Act.
South Africa
South Africa ‘open for investment’ as partnerships drive growth
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed South Africa’s position as a leading investment destination.
Speaking at the Business Gala Dinner of the 6th South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg on Tuesday evening, Deputy President Mashatile emphasised that strong partnerships between government and the...
South Africa
Record investment pledges a turning point for South Africa’s economy
South Africa has entered a new phase of growth, with the country securing the highest-ever investment commitments at the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC).
Closing the conference in Sandton on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the scale of pledges both in value and number of projects, marked a...
South Africa
Private sector commits to massive capital investments at SA Investment Conference
The sixth South Africa Investment Conference has seen private sector leaders commit to major capital investments across key sectors of the economy.
The conference unveiled a group of 16 “landmark investments” each valued at R10 billion or more, spanning multiple sectors including energy, tourism,...
South Africa
Tau positions South Africa as resilient, investor-ready
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has reaffirmed South Africa’s position as a competitive global investment destination, declaring that the country has “turned a corner” despite a volatile global economic environment.Addressing the closing session of the Sixth South Africa Investment Conference in Sandton...

World
Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.

World
NPR art director and illustrator Jackie Lay tells the story of Hatshepsut, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest pharaohs in Egypt’s history — but whose legacy was erased for over 3,000 years.

World
Defence Minister Israel Katz also says houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border will be demolished.

World
The shortlisted titles include novels and novellas from authors and translators spanning four continents, with stories that range from Japanese-controlled 1930s Taiwan to the streets of Tehran in 1979.

Africa
Solomon Ogbonna Eziko’s installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.

Africa
Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.

Africa
Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.

Africa
The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.

Business
Many filling stations across South Africa have run out of petrol and diesel ahead of the big price increases on 1 April 2026.
Business
Business

Business
The 217-year-old firm says it appointed FRP Advisory as administrators on Tuesday.

Politics
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs says operations for 2026 Easter will be mainly intelligence driven

Politics
Minority opposition parties in NMB to table a motion of no confidence against Mayor Babalwa Lobishe

Politics
The meeting will be on the road safety campaign ahead of the Easter holidays.

Politics
TRC Cases Inquiry probing efforts to stall the prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators

Sport
NBA side Portland Trail Blazers are sold to a group led by NHL outfit Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon.

Sport
Mbekezeli Mbokazi fired home a world-class strike, but it wasn’t enough as Bafana Bafana went down 2-1 to Panama at the DHL Stadium in a 2026 FIFA World Cup warm-up clash.

Sport
Leicester Tigers sign former England loose-head prop Mako Vunipola, along with Joel Sclavi, Joe Jenkins and Jack Doorey-Palmer.

Sport
Former US Open champion Michelle Wie West says she is ending her three-year retirement to play at the major later this year.
Education
The decision to allow the government to collect the names and phone numbers of Jewish people on campus could allow the government to pursue similar tactics elsewhere.

Education
How have you found the job application process? What has been your experience of job hunting so far?
The entry-level job market for US college graduates is the worst it has been since the pandemic, according to an analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
The unemployment rate climbed to about 5.6% at the end of last year from an average of 5.3% during the third quarter. The...

Education
As Plaid Cymru leads in polls ahead of Senedd elections in May, grassroots enthusiasm for one of its historic causes is growing
In Putting Wales First, a recently translated history of Plaid Cymru’s political ideas, Prof Richard Wyn Jones references a 1940s newspaper editorial satirising the party’s then preoccupations. Poking fun at its focus on language, and nostalgia for a rural society...

Education
Poll of 10,000 teachers also finds ‘overwhelming’ exam anxiety and rising absenteeism linked to poor mental health
Almost half of primary school teachers are seeing pupils with eating disorders “at least occasionally”, rising to four in five at secondary level, according to a survey by the UK’s largest education union.
The findings emerged in a poll of 10,000 teachers in English state schools...

Lifestyle
Early April Fool’s Day joke? Chicken Licken has ditched a key part of its salty chicken experience – it’s rubber band packaging!

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s draft budget could bring rates relief to 60% of households, with wider rebates and lower increases for key services.

Lifestyle
Music and fashion extraordinaire Umzulu Phaqa announced that she’s taking a break from her unfulfilling music career.

Lifestyle
DJ Lamiez Holworthy addresses viral lookalike who has copied her style and sparked online debate.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Bafana Bafana received a 2026 Fifa World Cup wake-up call from Panama in Cape Town last night, Hugo Broos’ unbeaten…

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Tuesday, 31 March 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: A global ban on taxing digital streaming and downloads across national borders expired on Monday, after members of the World Trade Organization concluded an annual meeting without agreeing to extend it. U.S. representatives had pushed to extend the ban, which prevents the more than 160 members of the W.T.O. from issuing duties related...

Science/Tech
Amazon has the Coway Airmega Mighty marked down to two-thirds its normal price.

Science/Tech
Maziv, South Africa’s leading open-access fibre infrastructure provider, has announced a landmark R9 billion investment pledge at the sixth South Africa Investment Conference. This significant capital commitment, spanning the next five years, is set to accelerate the country’s high-speed digital rollout and includes a dedicated pledge to create 10,000 direct and indirect job opportunities over […]
Science/Tech
Australia is preparing possible court action against major social media platforms that are failing to enforce the country’s social media ban on under-16s. “Three months after the ban came into effect, the eSafety Commissioner said it was probing Meta’s Instagram and Facebook, Google’s YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok for possible breaches of the law,” reports Reuters. From the report:...
Motoring

Motoring
The government stated that the R3-per-litre fuel tax cut is just the first step in its plan to provide relief to motorists, and that additional measures are on the way.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Eli Lilly plans to acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals, which has been conducting a midstage clinical trial of its lead drug.
Health
Colorado and more than 20 other states restrict therapists from trying to change the gender identity or sexual orientation of L.G.B.T.Q. clients under the age of 18.
Health
The peptides, which are increasingly marketed as providing longevity and health benefits, were removed in 2023 from the agency’s list of products that compounding pharmacies can sell.
Health
A baffling overdose death took investigators to the frontier of ultra-potent synthetic drugs. The clues were hauntingly familiar.