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Scholes ‘did not intend to be offensive’ to Carrick
Paul Scholes says an Instagram story post about Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick was “in no way intended to be offensive” towards his former team-mate.
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Paul Scholes says an Instagram story post about Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick was “in no way intended to be offensive” towards his former team-mate.

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The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households.
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Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says the construction of Cape Town’s N2 wall might have a limited effect, but it will not address key crime issues.
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ANC-linked businessman Suleiman Carrim not only had links with alleged organised crime figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and ANC fixer Brown Mogotsi, but was also connected to tender tycoon Hangwani Maumela, the Madlanga Commission has heard.

South Africa
500 residents at Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay and 200 at Masiphumelele in Fish Hoek left homeless.

South Africa
The multiple vehicle collision involving two minibus taxis and two other vehicles

South Africa
Mangidini residents, in KZN feel neglected over poor service delivery as SA celebrates Human Rights

South Africa
The TUT lecturer murder case is continuing on Wednesday.
World
Israel’s first responders said shrapnel killed a man in central Israel as several blasts rocked the area, shortly after the military detected new missile launches from Iran.

World
The second son of the late supreme leader keeps a low profile. But he’s long been viewed as wielding his power behind the scenes, from crushing dissent to influencing presidential elections.

World
Jason Hughes’s family does not want the students prosecuted after the prank turned into a fatal car accident.

World
The Liberal government currently has 169 seats in parliament, just three shy of a majority in Canada’s parliament.

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
The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude
Business

Business
This is the most expensive major city in South Africa to buy food in as of February 2026.

Business
This is the most expensive major city in South Africa to buy food in as of the end of February 2026.

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.

Politics
Director at the Foundation for Human Rights, Zaid Kimmie says that Ramaphosa has picked a side

Sport
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is ruled out of the first leg of their Champions League tie against Galatasaray through injury – but could return to face Tottenham at the weekend.

Sport
Head coach Eddie Howe challenges his Newcastle United players to seize the moment and follow in the footsteps of the side who defeated Barcelona in 1997.

Sport
Millwall are fined £45,000 by the FA for abusive chanting with a reference to disability during their Carabao Cup tie with Crystal Palace.

Sport
Your guide to what’s happening and when and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina.
Education
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will announce that New York City is expanding free preschool for 3-year-olds, adding 1,000 seats to meet demand across the city.

Education
Walter ‘Ted’ Carter Jr says he ‘made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership’
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The president of the Ohio State University has resigned following the disclosure of an “inappropriate relationship” to the college’s board of trustees.
In a statement, Walter “Ted” Carter Jr, who had led the...
Education
For decades, he wrote a syndicated column in The Washington Post promoting nonviolence. That became the subject of a course he taught for nearly 40 years.
Education
The president, Walter Carter Jr., said he “made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership.”

Lifestyle
MaXhosa is the bold South African brand redefining African luxury for the world to see at the prestigious Paris Fashion Week.

Lifestyle
Has the Springboks most glamorous and fashionable couple – Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Sarah Langa broken up?

Lifestyle
The late Ian von Memerty revealed why he was forced to choose ‘self-deliverance’ – or suicide – over euthanasia…

Lifestyle
Former Proteas cricketer is reportedly being sued for a total of R3.3 million in profits in an alleged ponzi scheme.

Entertainment
Zwane has not played for Bafana since rupturing his Achilles tendon 40 minutes into their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo-Brazzaville.

Entertainment
A total of R450 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 9 March 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Monday, 9 March 2026, in our simple daily news update.

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

Science/Tech
Executives at the AI startup say companies paused deal talks after the Trump administration labeled it a supply-chain risk, warning the fallout could cause a major revenue hit.

Science/Tech
Google DeepMind chief scientist Jeff Dean is among the AI researchers and engineers rushing to Anthropic’s defense.
Science/Tech
Qualcomm and Arduino have unveiled the Arduino Ventuno Q, a new AI-focused single-board computer built for robotics and edge systems. Engadget reports: Called the Arduino Ventuno Q, it uses Qualcomm’s Dragonwing IQ8 processor along with a dedicated STM32H5 low-latency microcontroller (MCU). “Ventuno Q is engineered specifically for systems that move, manipulate and respond to the physical world...

Science/Tech
Venture capitalist Toni Schneider will take over as interim CEO as Bluesky’s board of directors hunts for a permanent replacement.

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.
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Motoring
South Africa’s biggest motoring festival returns for its ninth edition later this year.
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.
Health
Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for decisions that overrode agency scientists and rejected potential drugs.

Health
It comes after a Lords standards probe into his contacts with ministers and advisers during the pandemic.