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Owners did not submit plans for collapsed Ormonde building, says mayor Morero
The municipality is still tracing owners of the building that left eight dead
TUESDAY, 03 MARCH 2026, 12:33

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The municipality is still tracing owners of the building that left eight dead

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Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England have a better spin attack than India and he has a “funny feeling” Harry Brook’s side will win Thursday’s T20 World Cup semi-final.

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Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide has suspended its robotaxi fleet in Dubai as the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran roiled key Middle Eastern hubs that have emerged as the robotaxi industry’s most promising markets.

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South Africa’s illicit economy, now worth up to R1.2 trillion, is costing as much as R300 billion a year in lost taxes and needs stronger, coordinated government action to curb its growth.

South Africa
The death toll in the building collapse in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg has risen to nine.

South Africa
Former ANC leaders Oliver Tambo and Nelson Mandela’s statues cost R 22 million.

South Africa
The bail application of Bellarmine Mugabe and his co accused has been postponed to Thursday
South Africa
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg dismissed William Gobizizwe Mbothwe’s appeal against his 18-year sentence for brutally murdering his wife, Nokuthula, at their Kwandengezi home.

World
President Trump promised his “Make America Great Again” voters an “America First” foreign policy. With the war in Iran, he’s testing MAGA world’s willingness to be flexible on one of its core beliefs.

World
U.S. first lady Melania Trump presided over a U.N. Security Council meeting on Monday focusing on children in conflict, as the United States has joined Israel in attacking Iran.

World
NPR’s Leila Fadel asks Dana Stroul, former deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, what Iran’s current military capabilities are and whether it’s retaliating with full force.

World
U.S. ally Qatar struck down two Iranian planes Monday. Leila Fadel asks Qatari government spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari about his country’s view of U.S. attacks in Iran.

Africa
Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Africa
Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

Africa
South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand

Africa
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

Business
A recent judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeal has served a warning to South Africans with money or assets outside the country.
Business
Business

Business
Cristofoli is a seasoned veteran of the travel industry with extensive experience in negotiation, sales, hospitality, event management, and tour operations.

Politics
ActionSA opposes the decision by eThekwini Municipality to allocate R22 million to statues project

Politics
The organisation says that they see it as a victory, as it was a long fight.

Politics
EFF and SACP set to establish task team to participate in preparations for a Conference of the Left

Politics
Minister Dean Macpherson says he has authorised court proceedings against three former MKP MPs

Sport
Jon Rahm explains his reasons for not signing on the dotted line with the DP World Tour late last month.

Sport
Real Madrid miss the chance to move within one point of La Liga leaders Barcelona after Martin Satriano’s spectacular strike givse Getafe a shock win at the Bernabeu.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs will look to bounce back from their Soweto derby loss against Richards Bay in their next Betway Premiership clash.

Sport
The Proteas welcome the big opportunity to dispel the ‘chokers’ tag and prove they have what it takes to handle pressure as the ‘favourites’.
Education
The vice president’s political transformation from Trump skeptic to MAGA superstar has many roots.
Education
[SNA] Khartoum — Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris chaired on Monday a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the National Fund for Student Welfare, attended by Minister of Federal Governance and Rural Development Mohamed Kortikaila Saleh, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Ahmed Modawi Musa, Minister of Industry and Trade Ms. Mahasin Yagoub, Minister of Education and National...

Education
Welsh language commissioner calls for ‘transformative’ intervention, amid Reform UK threats to undo new powers
A “revolution is required” to protect the Welsh language, according to a major new report.
While the number of Cymraeg speakers has remained more or less stable for decades, it has not risen in line with significant population growth, making the language more vulnerable, according to...
Education
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA, Liberia — The Liberian International Students Alliance (LIBISA) on Saturday inducted its first corps of officers, marking what leaders described as a historic milestone in uniting Liberian students across continents under a single global platform.

Lifestyle
Ian von Memerty’s death, confirmed by his family a week after he passed away, has made headlines in the United Kingdom.

Lifestyle
Dignity South Africa – which advocates for medically-assisted euthanasia – has distanced itself from Ian von Memerty’s ‘suicide’…

Lifestyle
These celebrities have us doing a double take.

Lifestyle
According to the City, Cape Town’s marine outfalls remain within discharge limits, with 99% of samples meeting water quality guidelines.

Entertainment
Global shipping companies are rerouting vessels amid escalating Middle East conflict.

Entertainment
South Africa take on New Zealand while India and England face off this week.

Entertainment
The auditions for the new season will open later this week.

Entertainment
The Hague Group was founded in January 2025 by eight nations and is currently co-chaired by Colombia and South Africa.
Science/Tech
General Motors, Ford and other established automakers risk becoming relics if they don’t catch up to Chinese carmakers and technology companies in electric vehicles and self-driving cars.
Science/Tech
The Library of Congress has restored Gugusse et l’Automate, an 1897 short by Georges Melies that likely features the first robot ever shown on film. Long thought lost, the reel was discovered in a box of decaying nitrate films donated from a Michigan family collection. NPR reports: The film, which can be viewed on the Library of Congress’ website, depicts a child-sized robot clown who grows to...

Science/Tech
A combination of war alerts, breaking news updates, and algorithmic feeds are trapping users in a threat-monitoring loop.

Science/Tech
Integrating Tarana into Paratus Zambia’s network will deliver fibre-like wireless performance to more people.
Motoring

Motoring
Chery’s newest car brand, iCaur, is gearing up to launch in South Africa with a 4×4 SUV called the V23.

Motoring
February 2026 was the best sales month for the industry in over a decade.

Motoring
A supercar owner in KZN has been arrested driving over 200km/h on a public road.
Health
The Trump administration has eliminated health care positions left vacant after a wave of resignations and retirements at the V.A. last year.
Health
Spartanburg County in South Carolina is ground zero for the largest measles outbreak since 2000. One school has a vaccination rate of 21 percent.
Health
One of Us, run by Denmark’s health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals and police stations, helping turn fear into understanding.
Health
As the midterm elections approach, the health secretary is focusing on “real food.” Anger is rising among some of his supporters.