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Zelensky to visit Starmer to sign new Ukraine-UK defence pact
Downing Street says the agreement bring together “Ukrainian expertise and the UK’s industrial base”.
TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2026, 10:53

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Downing Street says the agreement bring together “Ukrainian expertise and the UK’s industrial base”.
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Here are the stats – how many potholes are reported weekly, how much it costs to repair them, and what to do if your car is damaged by one.

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British filmmaker Louis Theroux has met some truly terrifying individuals, but the worst of the lot isn’t a South African criminal.

Top Stories
The five suspects accused of murdering soccer star Senzo Meyiwa are appearing in the Pretoria high court on Tuesday.

South Africa
The appeal follows the arrest of former Special Task Force member Matipandile Sotheni for the murder

South Africa
NAFCOC says budget should address joblessness and promote economic growth

South Africa
SA’s multi-pronged efforts have led to a 53% reduction in TB incidence rate since 2015

South Africa
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola will appear before the Ad Hoc committee.
World
A drone and rocket attack targeted the US embassy in Baghdad, while a strike killed four people at a house reportedly hosting Iranian advisors, security officials said, pulling Iraq deeper into the Middle East war.

World
The Iran war has already rattled LPG users. Will India’s piped gas network face the next squeeze?

World
After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay – the BBC’s Katy Watson explains what happened.
World
US President Donald Trump was warned that attacking Iran could trigger retaliation against US Gulf allies despite his claims that Tehran’s reaction came as a surprise, said a US official and two sources familiar with US intelligence reports.

Africa
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

Africa
Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

Africa
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine – many say they were lured under false pretences.

Africa
Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.

Business
Old Mutual has lowered the carrying value of OM Bank by R3 billion, with the bank’s capital requirements set to be higher than the company initially thought.
Business

Business
Woolworths is acquiring one of its largest suppliers, in2food, and expects the deal to be earnings-positive from the get-go.

Business
Surging oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict will likely push South African inflation higher and keep policymakers from raising interest rates for months, according to Morgan Stanley.

Politics
Court hears Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma’s bid to review Justice Khampepe’s refusal to recuse herself.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues cross-examination of Sgt Fannie Nkosi.

Politics
The Madlanga Inquiry heard how six police officers were sent to Kroonstad event to arrest Khawula

Politics
Fannie Masemola testified that infiltration of the SAPS and JCPS Cluster was carried out by a cartel

Sport
The Springboks have welcomed two more uncapped players into their planning for the season as a virtual alignment camp starts on Tuesday.

Sport
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill says that Chris Atherton’s switch to the Republic of Ireland is “disappointing, but we have to accept it”.

Sport
National League side Wealdstone say midfielder Sak Hassan featured in the Baller League without the club’s permission.

Sport
Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester City all need something special to stay in the Champions League, but sides have recovered from three-goal deficits before.
Education
Leaders and parents worry that a widening economic divide amid the current affordability crisis could amplify the role that money plays in access to a robust education in New York.
Education
After the University of Florida restricted the Republican organization from operating on campus, the group sued the university arguing its First Amendment rights were violated.

Education
Time is running out to find agreement on areas such as tuition fees EU citizens would pay in Britain and rules for food safety
The EU is hoping to urgently reboot talks on the “reset” of relations with the UK as negotiations are in danger of foundering before a planned July summit.
At a public meeting of the EU-UK parliamentary partnership assembly in Brussels, the European Commission...
Education
The documentary about Vladimir V. Putin’s wartime indoctrination of Russian schoolchildren won an Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
SA’s stars turned heads with stunning outfits at the 19th South African Film and Television Awards on 14 March 2026.

Lifestyle
Dust off your green shirts, practice your best Irish accent and prepare for questionable life choices – St. Patrick’s Day is here.

Entertainment
Combined with an 8.76% Eskom tariff hike on the same day, these changes are expected to hit South Africans hard.

Entertainment
Motsumi urged the public to exercise caution before sharing unverified content, stressing the importance of relying on credible sources.

Entertainment
Sportswear has become a wardrobe staple, but technologically advanced fabric may not be fit for everyday purposes, said the expert.

Entertainment
‘I gave my life to that farm, and now we have nothing,’ said a woman farmer from the 2025 CGE report.

Science/Tech
Woolworths has announced a landmark deal to acquire one of its longest-standing and largest suppliers, in2food, from a consortium of sellers including the founders and Old Mutual Private Equity, in a transaction valued on the back of the supplier’s massive revenue base. The retail giant confirmed on Monday that it had entered into an agreement […]

Science/Tech
Snappily named Xi-cc-plus, Cern physicists spotted the particle in shower of debris that lit up Large Hadron Collider
Scientists at the Cern nuclear physics laboratory near Geneva have discovered a heavier version of the proton, the subatomic particle that sits at the heart of every known atom in the universe.
They spotted the particle in a shower of debris that lit up a detector at the Large...

Science/Tech
Online gambling gains traction across MTN’s markets, amid the growth of digital betting platforms and a shift in consumer spending patterns.

Science/Tech
Vodacom Tanzania, in partnership with M-Pesa Africa and global issuer-processor Paymentology, has officially launched Africa’s first mobile-money Tap-to-Pay feature on the M-Pesa SuperApp, marking a historic shift in how consumers across the continent can pay. The new capability allows M-Pesa customers to make secure, contactless payments using their Android mobile phones at any Visa-enabled...
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s pre-owned car industry experienced tremendous growth last month.

Motoring
A key Middle East oil handling port has resumed some operations despite the ongoing conflict.
Health
Ruling on a lawsuit brought by several prominent medical organizations, a district court said the federal government did not base its decisions on science in limiting Covid shots and changing the childhood immunization schedule.

Health
BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the signs to look out for.
Health
A draft State Department memo outlines ways the Trump administration may ratchet up pressure on the African country by ending health support “on a massive scale.”
Health
Most groups defended their support for medical intervention. But the Society for Plastic Surgeons broke with the consensus.