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What to watch: Cuphead chaos, The Rookie returns and a reality show surprise
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Rivals circle as DA prepares for elections
The DA’s electoral strength faces scrutiny as rivals court its voters and internal leadership battles surface before local elections.

REVEALED: How Peet and Mel Viljoen allegedly managed to shoplift over R87K worth of goods in US
Melany said she was allegedly stealing because she was in ‘survival mode’ and asked that Peet be taken out of it.

US victory cry rings hollow
How does Trump intend to declare the US-Israel coalition the winner merely by saying ‘it’s over’, when Tehran has not surrendered?

Tensions flare in DA Ekurhuleni caucus
Leaked complaints and rivalries highlight tensions within the DA’s Ekurhuleni caucus as members vie for influence ahead of elections.

Officials intercept four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels after unlawfully entering SA waters
The department said it found reasonable grounds to suspect non-compliance with the Marine Living Resources Act 18 of 1998.

Zille winning PR war in race for Joburg’s mayoral chain
Helen Zille’s energetic social media campaign is reshaping the Joburg mayoral race, boosting visibility and pushing DA messaging.

Johannesburg municipality reprimands Helen Zille for ‘using city assets as campaign tools’
Helen Zille visited the Yeoville reservoir complex this week to illustrate the state of water infrastructure in the city.

The frightening AI times we live in
We are all for change and innovation, but safety mechanisms surely have to be put in place, checked and rechecked where AI is concerned.

Fraud blamed for Tongaat Hulett collapse
Businessman Robert Gumede says Tongaat Hulett’s downfall stems from massive fraud, not B-BBEE, after years of financial turmoil.

‘The belief is there’: Bulls on a high before Stormers clash
Captain Marcell Coetzee said four consecutive wins have given the Bulls confidence ahead of the business end of the season.

Two teams, different goals: Proteas gear up for double headers against Black Caps
In the series opener in Mount Maunganui on Sunday, the women’s match starts at 3.45am (SA time) and the men’s game is at 8.15am.

Police probe 60 insurance murder cases
Authorities investigate over 60 murder-for-payout cases after arrests linked to a R10 million insurance killing scheme in Limpopo.

Ramaphosa’s talk taken with a pinch of salt
So few people from so many implicated have been brought to book; so, why would we expect anything different now?

National Extreme Festival in-gear for Killarney season opener
First round of the new season will have 116 competitors taking part.

Residents protest immigrant relocation plan
Gezina residents oppose plans to relocate more than 400 illegal immigrants nearby, warning of infrastructure strain and safety concerns.

Mpumalanga farm dwellers reject land offer over grazing concerns
Ten families living on a disputed Badplaas farm say the land allocated to them by government is too small for their livestock.

Madibeng municipality interdicts protesting ANC councillors
Earlier this week, police fired rubber bullets at those protesting against the Madibeng mayor.

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In case you missed it: Mel and Peet Viljoen arrested | Madlanga commission gets heated | Joburg water outages
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 12 March 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.