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Isandlwana Lodge, a historic hospitality property overlooking the site of the Battle of Isandlwana, is being put up for sale.

Brentford and Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins tells Kelly Somers about his dreams of the World Cup.

The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.

Political analyst Prince Mashele has unveiled a project to establish a new political party to dethrone the ANC in the 2029 general elections and rescue South Africa.

Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the deployment of two-thousand-200 SANDF members to crime hotspots

Lekota died earlier this month in a hospital in Johannesburg at the age of 77. 

The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC’s US partner.

Rostam Aziz’s purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.

An exhibition in Mumbai displayed chairs that told the history of colonial invasions and art movements in India.

Critics say Xi’s purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.

The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.‎

Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men’s national team on a two-year contract.

Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 14 March, 2026.

An energy economist warned that years of government inaction have left the country dangerously exposed to rising prices and potential shortages.

Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is “horrific” for him as well as his customers.

The case has raised concerns about political pressure on the US central bank.

Mosiuoa Lekota passed away at a Johannesburg hospital last week following a long illness.

The soldiers will assist the SAPS in tackling organised crime, illegal mining and gangsterism.

Suspended police sergeant Samkeliso Mlotshwa is testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga will hand down the order of the application in due course.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Bulls and Stormers head into an all-important URC derby on Saturday afternoon.

Marcus Rashford could return to Manchester United in the summer, Tottenham look at potential replacements for Igor Tudor, Arsenal prepare Leon Goretzka deal.

Wakefield Trinity produce a dominant second-half display as they recover from 14-12 down at half time to beat Leeds Rhinos 24-14 and reach the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup for a second season in a row.

England bowler Mark Wood says his injured knee is improving but admits he has started thinking about life after cricket for the first time.

Education secretary has claimed lawyers’ criticisms of her department’s policy changes are motivated by profit

Lawyers have been accused of exploiting parents of children with special needs by the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, who claimed their criticisms of the government’s policy changes were motivated by profit.

Speaking at the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)...

In the National Year of Reading, teachers say a culture of enthusiasm, from dress-up days, story time and book clubs, can reverse a national decline

Ajmal, 7, is an avid fan of the InvestiGators comic books. They feature two crime-busting alligator secret agents called Mango and Brash. “It’s really funny,” he says, then outlines the plot of his current favourite in exhaustive detail.

Wren, 8,...

With days counting down to Easter 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants, agency has approved official increases, but little else …

Nigerian pastor John Anosike – who bid R135 million on the Good Hope Centre – has responded to Gayton McKenzie’s threats with one of his own.

A white South African expat who lived in the US for over two decades revealed why she chose to move her family back home…

Viewers of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ watched a heartbreaking scene where Musa Mseleku opened up about the curious case of his absent father.

The breach is said to include 3 673 556 individual files, totalling 3.8 TB of data. It’s on the market for $25 000.

Nel returns from injury to lead the Stormers after coach John Dobson said they may have given the captaincy to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu a little early.

Mpumalanga premier argued that there are conflicting agreements over Nyoni’s permanent employment

Petrol and electrified powertrains are giving diesel engines a run for their money.

Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds data from flagship medical research leaked dozens of times

Confidential health data has been exposed online on dozens of occasions, a Guardian investigation can reveal, raising questions about the safeguarding of patient records by one of the UK’s flagship medical research projects.

UK Biobank, which holds the medical records of 500,000 British...

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Cern researchers are testing traps capable of moving antimatter, which explodes into energy as soon as it comes into contact with regular matter

When the truck pulls away from the building at Cern, the European particle physics laboratory near Geneva, all eyes will be on its precious cargo, a one-tonne device containing some of the most exotic material on Earth.

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These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Sanral has announced plans to transform petrol stations along South Africa’s national routes.

South Africa’s cheapest electric vehicle costs R100,000 less than the cheapest hybrid.