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Bafana Bafana: SEVEN South Africans Abroad picked for Panama
Bafana Bafana will face Panama in preparation for the FIFA World Cup this month, and Broos has picked SEVEN stars plying their trade abroad.
THURSDAY, 19 MARCH 2026, 13:17

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Bafana Bafana will face Panama in preparation for the FIFA World Cup this month, and Broos has picked SEVEN stars plying their trade abroad.
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The National Treasury wants metro municipalities, the engines of the economy and home to the majority of South Africans, to become more ‘business-like’ in raising revenue and improving service delivery. But there are questions over corruption and political will.
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New data revealed that there is now a nearly R4,400 gap between rent in South Africa’s cheapest and the country’s most expensive.

South Africa
Case against Tebogo Mnisi, who is linked to the killing of two Mamelodi cousins is postponed to May

South Africa
The High Court in Durban dismissed his urgent application to interdict the police’s inspection.

South Africa
From mineral exploration to the world of financial services, artificial intelligence is changing the way businesses operate in Africa. One area that may be most impacted by this technological revolution is a place that receives relatively little attention in this context: the creative economy. For generations, storytelling has been one of the strongest tools for […]
South Africa
Police have arrived at the Durban north business premises of security boss Calvin Mathibeli to conduct a firearms compliance inspection.

World
Iran struck Qatar’s massive gas facility after Israel targeted Iran’s gas field, putting global energy supplies at risk.

World
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Nate Swanson, former director for Iran at the National Security Council, about what President Trump understood about Iran before going to war.

World
The UK’s two military bases on Cyprus are a “colonial consequence” on the island, says President Nikos Christodoulides.

World
It comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.

Africa
The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

Africa
Hunting for the horns and meat, Ugandan poachers once wiped out the southern white rhinos from the country.

Africa
Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Business
The two positions in South Tyneside will focus on school uniform and access to activities.

Business
South Africans are being warned to watch out for rising food prices as the Middle East conflict pushes up oil and logistics costs, with consumer advocates cautioning shoppers against opportunistic retailers.

Business
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.
Business

Politics
The commission heard how Tshwane’s CFO Gareth Mnisi sent Sgt Nkosi a letter from the Hawks.

Politics
The IFP has claimed victory in all three by-elections that were held in KwaZulu-Natal Wednesday

Politics
The Madlanga Commission continues with the cross-examination of Sgt Nkosi.

Politics
PAC opened a criminal case against the desecration of founding president Robert Sobukwe’s gravesite

Sport
Hugo Broos admits an in-form Kaizer Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen would have made his Bafana Bafana squad if not for injury.

Sport
Scotland’s Kelsey Macdonald fires a seven-under 64 to break Sanctuary Cove’s course record and lead the Australian WPGA Championship.

Sport
One of Cape Town’s most recognisable sports stadiums could soon get a new name as part of a major commercial overhaul.

Sport
Ronnie O’Sullivan produces a superb display to beat Shaun Murphy 5-3 and reach the quarter-finals of the World Open in Yushan.

Education
Rulings in cases alleging antisemitism on US campuses say common pro-Palestinian speech is constitutionally protected
Few debates from the last few years have been more contentious than whether criticism of Israel and Zionism is antisemitic, threatens Jewish people or violates their civil rights. Allegations of antisemitism have cost people jobs, provided pretexts for censorship and fueled an...
Education
New York parents can’t always afford to live in neighborhoods with good public schools, and other options are more expensive than ever.
Education
[GroundUp] Elunyaweni Primary in Ugie in the Eastern Cape has five full pit latrines for 160 learners; nearby ET Thabane Primary has broken classrooms
Education
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens say police and courts need to do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment.

Lifestyle
Showmax has revealed when it will cease operation on its platforms, and what happens to current subscriptions thereafter…

Lifestyle
Music icon Lira proved that there are other ways to grieve a loved one, as she wore her late mother’s dress to her birthday celebration.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Of all the parts in your car, there are five that are most at risk of failing. Here are the warning signs you should look out for.

Entertainment
Muslims began fasting on 19 February 2026.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Could amount to an abuse of process, says court. Lawyers’ fees alone would be multiples of the debt being claimed.

Entertainment
Punters fobbed off with NHA ‘executive decision’.

Science/Tech
If digital calendars are leaving you lacking, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.

Science/Tech
Fueled by the manosphere, men are boosting their testosterone levels through natural and synthetic means, with some competitively swapping test results on a regular basis.
Science/Tech
BrianFagioli writes: A new iOS exploit chain called DarkSword shows how attackers can break into certain iPhones, grab sensitive data like messages, credentials, and even crypto wallets, and then disappear without leaving obvious traces. It targets older iOS 18 builds using Safari and WebGPU flaws to escape Apple’s sandbox, which is pretty wild on its own, but what really stands out is how fast...

Science/Tech
Legislators question the authority’s capacity to handle licence renewals amid the parliamentary procedure for councillor interviews.

Motoring
The all-new Haval H7 Black Edition has landed in South Africa.

Motoring
Haval has officially launched a plug-in hybrid version of the popular H6 SUV in South Africa.

Motoring
South Africa’s National Treasury signalled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Motoring
The most sought-after bakkies in South Africa all come with hefty price tags.
Health
In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.

Health
Meningitis infections result from close and prolonged physical contact and spreads more slowly than Covid.
Health
The outbreak has sickened people in California, Texas and Florida. The agency said Cheddar cheese products from Raw Farm are “the likely source,” but the company denies it and has not recalled them.
Health
A new study found that women who went through so-called premature menopause had 40 percent more fatal and nonfatal heart attacks over the course of their lives.