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Letter to Mahlamba Ndlopfu: The Brazilian butt of this joke is on us
Just when South Africans think things can’t get worse on live daytime television, members of Parliament’s committee probing police capture are forced – some would say enticed – to examine a surgically lifted bum.

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Giraffe translocation in KZN strengthens herd and tourism
Eight giraffes have been safely relocated from Pongola Game Reserve to the Somkhanda Community Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal to improve genetic diversity and support community conservation efforts

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FNB CEO has a warning for South Africa
The conflict in the Middle East could derail South Africa’s best economic start in a decade as higher food and fuel prices rein in the fledgling recovery in the continent’s biggest economy.

South Africa
Frustration among voters threatens local polls turnout: Report
The study found growing frustration, disengagement and declining trust in political leadership.

South Africa
Nkabinde enquiry: Taxi boss alleges multiple assassination attempts
Mhlongo says the attempts began while he was still an ordinary member of the association.

South Africa
SABC releases audience performing data for Face the Nation
SABC has released audience performing data of the SABC’s current affairs show, Face the Nation.

South Africa
Judgment in Thabo Bester’s reclassification bid reserved
Bester said it must be proven in a court of law that he did in fact escape from custody.

World
Will President Trump act on his threat to take Cuba?
New Yorker writer Jon Lee Anderson describes conditions in Cuba, why it’s vulnerable now — and what regime change would mean — considering the Castro family’s entrenchment in the Cuban government.

World
Danes vote as Mette Frederiksen seeks third term as PM
Frederiksen enjoyed a surge in popularity for standing up to the US over Greenland but her support is down on 2022.

World
Senate confirms Sen. Mullin as DHS secretary. And, Iran denies U.S. talks to end war
The Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as the next Department of Homeland Security secretary. And, Iran has denied that it’s in talks with the U.S. to end the war, which is now in its fourth week.

World
At least five killed in massive wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine, officials say
Officials said the attacks were among the worst in ten days, with damage reported in eleven regions across the country.

Africa
Elon Musk’s Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia
Namibia’s regulator noted that Starlink’s subsidiary is not locally owned.

Africa
Nigerian heritage key to my success – Itauma
Moses Itauma, one of heavyweight boxing’s brightest prospects, says he found the answers to questions about his identity on a trip to his father’s village in Nigeria.

Africa
Ex-teacher accused of Scotland school abuse found guilty of sex attack in South Africa
A court in Cape Town found Iain Wares guilty of indecently assaulting a former student who accused him of sexual abuse in the 1980s.

Africa
Nigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festival
The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.

Business
Unique factory carrying a small town in South Africa risks shutting down after 60 years
The unique factory in Mpumalanga—and the small town that depends on it—could face an uncertain future without urgent government intervention.

Business
FNB CEO’s warning for South Africa
The conflict in the Middle East could derail South Africa’s best economic start in a decade as higher food and fuel prices rein in the fledgling recovery in South Africa’s economy.

Business
Reeves plans energy bill help for those ‘who need it most’
The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.

Business
Island will not escape ‘significant’ fuel price rises
The Chief Minister says conflict in the Middle East will lead to price rises in the coming days.

Politics
Gayton McKenzie lays complaint against MP Dereleen James
McKenzie accuses James of breaching certain provisions of the Code of Ethical Conduct.

Politics
Gubis 85 Solutions received R59 million from TMPD: Spies
TMPD Deputy Commissioner Revo Spies is testifying at the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
LIVE | The Cradock Four Inquest returns to Gqeberha High Court
The inquest is looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 24 March 2026
The commission is probing allegations of corruption, political interference in the justice system.

Sport
Here’s why Kaizer Chiefs’ season isn’t actually THAT bad
For all the frustration this season, Kaizer Chiefs fans do have something solid to hold onto – the numbers don’t lie.

Sport
Duckett withdraws from IPL to focus on England
Ben Duckett withdraws from the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) in an attempt to hold on to his place in the England team.

Sport
Beck named as Wales Six Nations attack coach
Former international centre Ashley Beck will join Sean Lynn’s Wales backroom staff for the upcoming Women’s Six Nations.

Sport
Griezmann to join MLS side Orlando from Atletico
Former France forward Antoine Griezmann will join MLS side Orlando City from Atletico Madrid this summer.
Education
Africa: AU Iped Supports South Sudan to Strengthen Education Data Systems Through Emis Reform
[African Union] The African Union Pan-African Institute for Education for Development (AU IPED), through the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (GPE KIX) Africa 19 Hub a joint initiative with Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), has successfully concluded a three-day workshop in Juba, South Sudan, to support the strengthening of the...
Education
South Africa: Bridging the Digital Divide
[SAnews.gov.za] Learners at Louwville High School in Vredenburg on the West Coast of the Western Cape are stepping into a more connected future, following the handover of a Mobile Digital Library by Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli.
Education
Botswana: Maintenance of Education Facilities Priority
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — Government has prioritised maintenance and refurbishment of existing education facilities across all levels of education in line with the twelfth National Development Plan (NDP 12) and Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP).
Education
In N.Y.C. Classes, Teachers Can Use A.I. to Plan but Not to Assign Grades
The largest school system in the United States released its first guide on how teachers can incorporate artificial intelligence into their work and schools.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
24 hours in pictures, 24 March 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Weather alert: Storm warnings hit NC and EC
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 25 March 2026.

Entertainment
Mbalula says the ANC will defend itself in court over Eastern Cape elective conference
Over the years, some party members have lost faith in ANC electoral processes and have turned to the courts instead

Entertainment
Nine Lives: The secret door to excellent food in Rosebank
The sophisticated setting with its single-page menu hits the mark

Science/Tech
Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff
It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.
Science/Tech
FCC Bans Imports of New Foreign-Made Routers, Citing Security Concerns
New submitter the_skywise shares a report from Reuters: The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Monday it was banning the import of all new foreign-made consumer routers, the latest crackdown on Chinese-made electronic gear over security concerns. China is estimated to control at least 60% of the U.S. market for home routers, boxes that connect computers, phones, and smart devices to...
Science/Tech
Intuit Beats FTC In Court, Ending Restrictions On ‘Free’ TurboTax Ads
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: An appeals court invalidated the Biden-era Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to punish Intuit for allegedly deceptive ads that pitched TurboTax as free. Under then-Chair Lina Khan, the FTC determined in 2024 that the TurboTax maker violated US law with deceptive advertising and ordered it to stop telling consumers, without more obvious...

Science/Tech
Dashcams And Disputes: Can Video Footage Help Your Insurance Claim?
In South Africa’s increasingly complex road landscape, the “he said, she said” of accident reporting is evolving. Whether you are a daily commuter or an e-hailing driver, the rise of road incidents from smash-and-grabs to fraudulent claims has made the dashcam a popular companion for many drivers. While insurance has traditionally helped absorb the financial […]

Motoring
Petrol rationing and lower speed limits – What happened during South Africa’s last fuel crisis
South Africa is facing enormous fuel price hikes and possible shortages next month, but this is not the first time the country has faced a crisis like this.

Motoring
End of an era for speeding fines in South Africa
Fines SA CEO Barry Berman has warned that the days of speeding fines simply disappearing are long gone.
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Is a morning cup of hot water better than cold?
A GP looks at the social media trend of drinking hot water in the morning.

Health
Inside Health
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
Health
Tango Therapy: How the Dance of Passion Is Helping Parkinson’s Patients
Once a week, patients in an Argentine hospital with Parkinson’s disease use the movements of tango to help address issues of balance, stiffness and coordination.

Health
UK’s transplant system was world-leading – now it lags behind other Western nations
The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how?