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Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig
The 27-year-old took fans on a memorable journey through a decade of his music at London’s O2 arena.
SATURDAY, 07 MARCH 2026, 06:14

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The 27-year-old took fans on a memorable journey through a decade of his music at London’s O2 arena.

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The Department of Homeland Security did not disclose Martinez was shot by one of its agents until almost a year later.

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The convicted murderer has been in hospital since late February after being hit on the head in prison.

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The conflict in the Middle East continues to lead today’s papers as the US calls for Iran’s “unconditional surrender”.

South Africa
Heavy rainfall is expected over the weekend and drivers are advised to exercise extreme caution.

South Africa
Some towns have seen dramatic improvements almost overnight.

South Africa
Soldiers will be deployed in GP, EC and the WC to help police fight gangsterism and illegal mining

South Africa
Cato Manor Violent Crime Unit been accused of killing members of the KwaMaphumulo Taxi Association,

World
The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.

World
The president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are “acceptable” to the White House after six days of war.

World
US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China’s influence in the region.

World
The sinking of an Iranian ship by the US near Sri Lanka brings the conflict uncomfortably close to India.

Africa
Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.

Africa
Some opted to remain in Iran, even after their government offered to bring them home.

Africa
The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.

Africa
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is postponed just 12 days before the finals were due to kick off in Morocco.

Business
Rising heating oil prices are hitting Northern Ireland harder than the rest of the UK – here’s everything you need to know.

Business
The council earmarks £1m to pay for the vouchers as part of a new Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Business

Business
The South African Reserve Bank is now expected to keep interest rates on hold this month following Israel and America’s attacks on Iran.

Politics
Various MPs have been given prison sentences over the years.

Politics
Gen. Sangweni says President Ramaphosa can lawfully use legislation to deploy SANDF when needed.

Politics
This is according to former Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Anton Ackermann

Politics
Carrim’s lawyer says he received death threats before testifying at the Madlanga Commission Monday.

Sport
Like they did against Italy, Ireland dig deep at home to deny Wales a huge Six Nations shock and keep their title hopes alive.

Sport
Wales captain Dewi Lake says a win is just around the corner after an encouraging display in the 27-17 Six Nations defeat by Ireland in Dublin.

Sport
Daniel Berger extends his lead to five shots at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, as Rory McIlroy rallies in the second round.

Sport
World number one Luke Littler gets his UK Open defence off to a winning start, overcoming Damon Heta 10-3 with his second ‘Big Fish’ checkout in as many days.
Education
[Nile Post] Vice President Jessica Alupo has urged universities to integrate the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) into their academic programmes in order to produce graduates equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed in today’s competitive job market.
Education
[Daily Maverick] Parliamentary suspicion and underlying Afrophobia are putting South Africa’s universities at risk, discouraging international academics and students. This threatens the country’s higher education goals, undermines diversity, and narrows the intellectual horizons of future graduates.
Education
A new report looks at course “shutouts,” which can add to the time and cost of getting a degree.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] More than 55 000 student queries have been resolved since the establishment of a student and stakeholder Helpdesk by Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, in August 2024.

Lifestyle
Elon Musk has clapped back at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s dismissal of ‘white genocide’ and comments calling President Trump ‘uninformed’…

Lifestyle
Demand for weight-loss drugs is surging in SA, with Mounjaro set to exceed R1.3bn in sales as Aspen eyes expansion into Africa.

Lifestyle
The Department of Home Affairs has given the cold shoulder to public scrutiny about a Nigerian family that was deported from Ireland to SA.
Lifestyle
Parliament is debating how vapes and smokeless products should be regulated under South Africa’s proposed new tobacco control law.

Entertainment
Latest reiteration of hot hatch brings back some of the feel-good factors associated with the badge.

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

Entertainment
‘We have a well-established history of a minister who defies accountability.’

Entertainment
R111 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 6 March 2026.
Science/Tech
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in a filing on Friday that it currently cannot process billions in tariff refunds because its import-processing system is “not well suited to a task of this scale.” The Verge reports: The CBP’s admission comes after the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs imposed by Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) last month....

Science/Tech
Deveillance’s Spectre I, developed by a recent Harvard grad, wants to give people control over the always-on wearables surrounding their lives. The problem? Physics.
Science/Tech
Smart ring maker Oura has acquired Doublepoint, a Finnish startup specializing in gesture recognition technology for wearables. Engadget reports: The Finnish startup uses smartwatches and wristbands as examples of products that benefit from its technology, but Oura will clearly be looking to incorporate it into its rings, in theory allowing you to control your connected devices with hand...
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Science/Tech
Marley Spoon has stripped Martha Stewart from its website, and seems to be cooking a little differently. Here’s a review.
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Motoring
Motoring
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.
Health
She developed Europe’s biggest emporium of erotic goods and opened a three-story sex museum in Germany.

Health
A health campaigner says women’s relationship to pain is shaped by the way they grow up with it as a part of their lives.