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The Madlanga commission of inquiry into alleged criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system continues hearing witness testimony on Thursday.
THURSDAY, 19 MARCH 2026, 09:45

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The Madlanga commission of inquiry into alleged criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system continues hearing witness testimony on Thursday.

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The IFP had a very strong night in the Zululand district of KwaZulu-Natal, winning two wards off the National Freedom Party in Nongoma and a ward off the ANC in AbaQulusi. The Patriotic Alliance rubbed salt in the ANC’s electoral wounds by taking a seat off the party in Dr Beyers Naude Municipality in the Eastern Cape. These setbacks notwithstanding, the ANC retained two other Eastern Cape...

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ASP Isotopes is under investigation and facing a US lawsuit for allegedly misleading investors about its uranium enrichment capabilities.

South Africa
Authorities says the truck veered onto oncoming traffic before colliding with the other vehicle.

South Africa
Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts addressed the Waste Management Conference in Bloemfontein.

South Africa
The shooting follows a high-speed chase after a hijacking, attempted murder and kidnapping incident

South Africa
One suspect posed as a customer before forcibly gaining entry.

World
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
World
US President Donald Trump’s administration is considering deploying thousands of US troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the US military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran, said a US official and three people familiar with the matter.

World
The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.

World
The BBC’s Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed.

Africa
Hunting for the horns and meat, Ugandan poachers once wiped out the southern white rhinos from the country.

Africa
Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Africa
Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

Business
The Standard Bank Group recently published its 2025 financial results, showing that it had successfully met the financial targets set in 2021, with its executives receiving notable salary increases.

Business
The scheme provides £500 to support low-income families welcoming a new baby in the London borough.

Business
Lawrence Salvoni worries not only about the price he has to pay, but the security of his supply.
Business

Politics
PAC opened a criminal case against the desecration of founding president Robert Sobukwe’s gravesite

Politics
The Commission heard that Nkosi shared a list of bidders for a Tshwane Police Department tender

Politics
KZN Police Commissioner, Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, appeared before Parly’s Ad hoc committee

Politics
He is rounding up his testimony as the last witness before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
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Sport
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Education
[GroundUp] Elunyaweni Primary in Ugie in the Eastern Cape has five full pit latrines for 160 learners; nearby ET Thabane Primary has broken classrooms
Education
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens say police and courts need to do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment.
Education
The teacher, Joseph Taylor McKeel, was arrested Wednesday morning as he was on his way to work.
Education
A closed-door White House event included news about the National Garden of American Heroes and an emphasis on the role of religion in the founding.

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi reveals how she feels about her kids having a step mother, following her split from Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is soon to be home to a new, multi-million-rand superyacht marina hub. Here’s everything you need to know…

Lifestyle
Black Coffee has fathered multiple children before turning 50 years old. Here’s what we know about the DJ and his fatherhood role…

Lifestyle
True love or soft life? Black Coffee’s girlfriend claims she met him – a year before his marriage split – without knowing who he was.

Entertainment
“Whenever you play Real Madrid in the Champions League, you have to expect a tough opposition, you have to be ready for a fight,” Kane said.

Entertainment
Government said a comprehensive plan is in place to manage “potential supply risks.”

Entertainment
Every player will be smiling all the way to the bank next week.

Entertainment
This weekend, 21 March 2026, it all kicks off at the iCAM All Tar Rally at Gerotek and Zwartkops Raceway.

Science/Tech
South Africa’s liveliest business stories in 2026 showcase an eclectic mix. They run through finance, trade, farming, outsourced services, power, and a gambling market that has learned how to live on a phone. Statistics South Africa says real GDP grew 1.1% in 2025, its best annual result since 2022, with finance, real estate and business […]

Science/Tech
Acer Africa’s Glenn du Toit on local assembly, affordable PCs and bridging the digital divide in 2026.
Science/Tech
Trevor Milton, the pardoned founder of Nikola, is seeking $1 billion for AI-powered autonomous planes through a new venture called SyberJet. The Tech Buzz reports: “Autonomous planes will be 10 times harder than Nikola ever was,” Milton told the Wall Street Journal in a rare interview. It’s a remarkable admission from someone whose last venture collapsed under the weight of securities fraud...

Science/Tech
In the boardroom, we often speak of digital transformation as a goal to be reached. But in the era of exponential Artificial Intelligence, the reality is far more demanding. We are currently trapped in what I call the Red Queen’s Race: a structural crisis where the velocity of agentic AI and cloud architecture is simply […]

Motoring
South Africa’s National Treasury signalled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Motoring
The most sought-after bakkies in South Africa all come with hefty price tags.

Motoring
Motorists don’t need to worry about South Africa’s petrol and diesel supply for the time being.

Motoring
Suzuki has finally launched the new Across SUV in South Africa.
Health
In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.
Health
The outbreak has sickened people in California, Texas and Florida. The agency said Cheddar cheese products from Raw Farm are “the likely source,” but the company denies it and has not recalled them.
Health
A new study found that women who went through so-called premature menopause had 40 percent more fatal and nonfatal heart attacks over the course of their lives.

Health
Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the meningitis strain behind the Kent outbreak.