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Case against murderer Rassie Nkuna starts afresh after judge arrested for corruption
Nkuna allegedly murdered the parents of a seven-year-old and is in jail already on other charges
THURSDAY, 12 MARCH 2026, 13:15

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Nkuna allegedly murdered the parents of a seven-year-old and is in jail already on other charges
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Senegal’s National Assembly late on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a bill doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex sexual acts to 10 years and criminalising any efforts to promote homosexuality.
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The first passenger train service between the Chinese and North Korean capitals left Beijing Railway Station on Thursday, ending a six-year gap, as China moves to shore up cross-border infrastructure and rebuild ties with its neighbour.
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Iran will allow Indian-flagged tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for 40% of the South Asian nation’s crude imports, an Indian government source said on Thursday, but an Iranian source outside the country denied any such deal was reached.

South Africa
Shibiri has testified that Matlala loaned him R70.000, which was deposited into his son’s account.

South Africa
Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane was axed as Higher Education and Training minister in July last year.

South Africa
The second memorial service for the late COPE leader Mosioua Lekota in Bloemfontein.

South Africa
Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform has placed artificial intelligence at the center of its industrial and economic modernization agenda, with Minister Delegate Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni reaffirming the technology’s strategic importance during a scientific seminar in Fez. Speaking at the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fez at a seminar themed “Artificial...

World
“Violence and fear” will spike and “equality and non-discrimination” will be trampled on, warn critics.

World
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Israel continue airstrikes in the country, triggering what’s being described as the “largest oil disruption in history.”

World
The album will also feature Primal Scream, David Gray, Jessie Buckley, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss.

World
Markets seesawed on Day 13 of the war in the Middle East, as two oil tankers were struck by projectiles near Iraq’s southern ports and attacks between Israel and Hezbollah intensified.

Africa
The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Africa
Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Africa
Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.

Africa
China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development across the continent

Business
Absa Group’s CEO Kenny Fihla received a total remuneration of just over R148 million for the 2025 financial year, including R98 million in buyout awards.
Business

Business
Multichoice and law enforcement officials have targeted illegal streaming operations across the Western Cape.

Business
Multichoice and law enforcement officials have targeted illegal streaming operations across the Western Cape.

Politics
Mosiuoa Lekota’s memorial service was held at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church on Wednesday.

Politics
Vuma was testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee in Cape Town.

Politics
Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota has been remembered as an outstanding organiser.

Politics
The commission took its campaign to the Durban University of Technology’s Ritson campus.

Sport
This injury update doesn’t make for great reading.

Sport
Five-time major winner Rory McIlroy says it will probably be a last minute decision on whether he begins the defence of his Players Championship title at Sawgrass. The former world number one is struggling with an ongoing back injury.

Sport
Springbok Frans Malherbe is nearing a return from a career-threatening injury, and now there is more news on a teammate.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs are looking fragile at the back without three key players. Will Amakhosi coaches be forced to play defenders out of positions?
Education
[Ghanaian Times] NKORANZA Senior High Technical School (SHTS) from the Bono East Region emerged winners at the 29th edition of the Cowbell-GES Independence Day Debate held in Accra as part of Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations. With a score of 260.33 points, the Nkoranza South District school, speaking against the motion “The departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS will...
Education
[Nile Post] The Gayaza Old Girls Association (GOGA) has announced a major fundraising initiative aimed at renovating the church for current students, building on the legacy of previous generations.
Education
[New Times] Refugee students studying alongside Rwandan peers say inclusive education is equipping them with practical skills and opportunities that are helping them prepare for self-reliance.
Education
The award, one of the most prestigious in the field of American history, honors “scope, significance, depth of research and richness of interpretation.”
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Showmax catapulted many creatives’ careers, including that of Lindah Majola, who revealed that the platform kick-started his acting career.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s oldest operating petrol station is due for a long-awaited upgrade. Here’s what motorists and residents should know.

Entertainment
Handicappers bark back loudly after Big T action.

Entertainment
The EFF has described Bozell’s comments on South Africa’s domestic policy as unbecoming.

Entertainment
The main awards ceremony will be broadcast on SABC 2 and Mzansi Magic on 14 March.

Entertainment
Road closures will be in place from 8am until 9pm on Thursday.
Science/Tech
A Pew Research Center survey found that only 53% of U.S. adults went to a movie theater in the past year, while 7% said they’ve never seen a movie in a theater at all. “The findings reflected a domestic box office still fighting to regain its footing since the COVID-19 pandemic, when ticket sales collapsed 81% in 2020 due to theater closures,” reports Variety. From the report: In 2025,...

Science/Tech
The cost for customers to sign up to DStv is simply too high, Canal+ has said, and is working to fix the problem.

Science/Tech
Local companies should prepare for sustained increases in cloud and hosting fees throughout 2026, say industry players.

Science/Tech
Domains.co.za has launched a security add-on to protect businesses from domain hijacking and cyberattacks.

Motoring
Volvo has officially launched the new ES90 sedan in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
Audi has added a new entry-level model to the popular A3 series, slashing the car’s starting price by almost R40,000.
Motoring

Health
“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.”

Health
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.
Health
A group of scientists and law enforcement officials are pointing to the role moss can play to help solve crimes.
Health
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.