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Two men cost South Africa R4.5 trillion and millions of jobs
Former President Thabo Mbeki says a change in South Africa’s leadership has caused tremendous damage to the economy and social fabric.
MONDAY, 23 MARCH 2026, 20:39

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Former President Thabo Mbeki says a change in South Africa’s leadership has caused tremendous damage to the economy and social fabric.
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Your next laptop or desktop upgrade is going to be even more expensive than projected, and then costs are still going to climb. What a time for a sensibly priced MacBook.
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The rapid growth of private education is a wonderful opportunity for educationists, students, companies and capital. But we mustn’t forget what the rise of such good firms hides from view.
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The need to move a colony of the wild rodents at a mine in Chile is resulting in scientific studies and a deeper understanding of the species.

South Africa
The suspects were all wanted for business and house robberies and kidnapping.

South Africa
Ramaphosa says the success reflects the potential of public healthcare when properly supported.

South Africa
Those reburied on Monday, were unethically exhumed and treated as scientific objects.

South Africa
The claims were made by Sergeant Fannie Nkosi at the Madlanga Commission.

World
President Trump is ordering the U.S. military to hold off on striking Iranian power plants, citing “productive” talks with Iran, but Iranian officials deny there’s any dialogue with the U.S.

World
Violence began after a teenage settler was killed, reportedly after being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian.

World
Eyewitnesses have described the moment Air Canada flight AC8646 crashed into a fire truck on the runway of New York’s LaGuardia airport.

World
Trump says he will deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports to help address delays. And, the president said he would delay strikes on Iranian power plants for five days.

Africa
Moses Itauma, one of heavyweight boxing’s brightest prospects, says he found the answers to questions about his identity on a trip to his father’s village in Nigeria.

Africa
A court in Cape Town found Iain Wares guilty of indecently assaulting a former student who accused him of sexual abuse in the 1980s.

Africa
The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.

Africa
The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju has led to claims he may have been abducted.

Business
The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone, reportedly for €1bn (£860m).

Business
Xpresso Café, the budget-friendly coffee shop known for its R14 coffees and founded by a husband-and-wife team, plans to expand its store footprint with 20 additional outlets in 2026, focusing on Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Business
Business

Politics
Former apartheid police commander Eugene de Kok is testifying at the Cradock Four inquest.

Politics
The AG findings on ETDP SETA revealed that R 637.6 million could not be substantiated.

Politics
This information is contained in a handwritten statement that he submitted to police

Politics
Tshwane ANC rejects DA’s bid to raise corruption allegations at Madlanga Commission

Sport
Ermelo-born former ATP player John-Laffnie de Jager has expressed optimism about the future of South African tennis.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs forward Wandile Duba scored his first goal of the season and head coach Cedric Kaze explained how that came about.

Sport
Corinthians striker Memphis Depay explains why he was using a mobile phone while on the substitutes’ bench during a Brazilian top-flight match.

Sport
Ermelo-born former ATP player John-Laffnie de Jager has reflected on his tenure as captain of South Africa’s Davis Cup team.

Education
Sudanese and Afghan students with offers to study in UK say government’s ‘emergency brake’ is discriminatory
The women banned from studying in Britain
Six students from Sudan and Afghanistan have accused the home secretary of racial discrimination and launched legal action to try to overturn a ban on them taking up university places in the UK.
The students – five from Sudan and one from...

Education
The Home Office has blocked new study visas for applicants from Afghanistan, Sudan, Myanmar and Cameroon. It means many women will miss out on life-changing opportunities – as five female academics explain
Six students challenge Home Office visa ban on four countries
Shahira Sadat was thrilled. She had received an invitation to interview for the prestigious Chevening scholarship. “I cannot...
Education
About 950 full-time faculty members who are not on the tenure track walked out. The university told students that classes would continue.
Education
[Leadership] Nigeria’s education system has come under a dangerous surge in bullying across primary and secondary schools and universities, turning spaces meant for learning into breeding grounds for fear and trauma.

Lifestyle
Former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi celebrayed ‘one beautiful year’ of marriage, who is her husband, Luthando Bolowana?

Lifestyle
Social media almost erupted with excitement following a post from Queen Nomzamo about her sister-wife Queen Nozizwe.

Lifestyle
There is good news for Older Person’s SASSA grant recipients in that they’ll be paid on Thursday, 2 April, prior to the Easter long weekend.

Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released its official social grant payment schedule for the 2026/27 financial year.

Entertainment
A total of R500 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 23 March 2026.

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

Entertainment
The LIV Golf at Steyn City combined sport and lifestyle in a memorable event, complete with Calvin Harris and star-studded fun.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 24 March 2026.

Science/Tech
Happy Pay, one of Africa’s fastest-growing Buy Now Pay Later platforms, has secured a $5 million seed round led by global technology investor Partech. The round also included participation from Futuregrowth Asset Management, 4Di Capital, E4E Africa, Equitable Ventures, Summit Deals, the University Technology Fund and Felix Strategic Investments. The Cape Town-based startup, with more […]

Science/Tech
The Ethereum price today stays steady as Vitalik Buterin explains the new ETH Foundation mandate, focusing on keeping the network safe but slow-moving. Simultaneously, the latest Cardano news today highlights the success of the Midnight token, though investors still wait to see if ADA can finally hit the $0.50 mark. While these coins show uncertainty, […]
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Wall Street Journal: Mark Zuckerberg wants everyone inside and outside his company to eventually have his or her own personal artificial-intelligence agent. He is starting with himself. Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Meta Platforms, is building a CEO agent to help him do his job (source paywalled; alternative source), according to a person...

Science/Tech
Do you need a pair of cheap earbuds? These JLabs are the ones.

Motoring
The government has assured motorists that South Africa’s fuel supply is secure for the time being, but motorists are already reporting fuel shortages at stations across the country.

Motoring
Motorists have been warned to remain vigilant to avoid becoming victims of road spiking.
Motoring

Motoring
The N3 between Johannesburg and Durban will soon accommodate more electric cars.
Health
Many current and former employees say the actions of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are undermining the agency’s role in safeguarding public health.
Health
As deaths from diabetes start to rival those from infectious threats like malaria, a new form of the condition linked to malnutrition is surfacing in patients who can afford neither screening nor care.

Health
Dr Liz O’Riordan says it is important women seek help from professionals not “Google and Chat GPT”.

Health
Nichola Howell spent years going to doctors with “barbaric” pain but was constantly dismissed.