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Gauff through to first Miami Open semi-final
Coco Gauff becomes the youngest American to reach the women’s singles semi-finals at the Miami Open since Serena Williams in 2004.

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READER LETTER | End tenders and create jobs
SA has the potential to give work to the jobless. Why must clinics only open during the day, as if people only get sick during the day? Employ some of the thousands of jobless nurses to assist people on a 24-hour basis.
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British army veteran completes record 100km Land Rover pull
Five days after attaching himself to a 1.5-tonne Land Rover on a concrete runway near London, British Army veteran Darren Hardy set a new world record for a vehicle pull on Tuesday.

South Africa
From Gig Economy To Ownership: How Africa Is Building AI Infrastructure
Join the ConversationBe part of this important discussion at our upcoming LinkedIn Live session. 🗓 Wed, March 25th ⏰ 12:30 PM EST 🔗 Read the full story / Join the conversation: Be a part of the conversation For the first time, 𝟮𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 are engaging with DOWA Summer Internship simultaneously : a milestone reflecting […]

South Africa
Sygnia CEO’s Warning That AI Adds ‘Zero Value’ Draws Sharp Pushback From Experts
Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka has sparked controversy by declaring that artificial intelligence adds zero value to the world and carries significant potential to cause harm — a position that experts have challenged, pointing to AI’s proven contributions to medicine, education and scientific research. Wierzycka said her views crystallized after attending the World Economic Forum in […]

South Africa
South Africa’s Financial Ombudsman Warns Against AI-Generated Complaints Filled With False Citations
South Africa’s National Financial Ombuds Scheme says it is increasingly frustrated with complainants using artificial intelligence to generate lengthy submissions packed with incorrect legal references, adding significantly to the organization’s workload without improving outcomes for complainants. CEO Reanna Steyn told radio station 702 that the organization is receiving complaints running...

South Africa
Four suspects killed in police shootout in Yeoville
The suspects followed the victim from OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park.

World
Islandwide blackouts bring life in Cuba to a near total halt
NPR’s A Martinez asks CNN’s Havana Bureau Chief Patrick Oppmann about Cuba’s power blackouts, which have brought the country to a near total halt.

World
US and China both believe the other is a declining power
China believes the U.S. is a declining power with expansionist ambitions. The U.S. thinks the same of China.
World
News24 | UK to release ex-Prince Andrew’s trade envoy documents amid Epstein scandal fallout
The UK government is reviewing records from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s tenure as trade envoy amid the Jeffrey Epstein scandal fallout.

World
‘Major player’ in alleged mistaken identity kidnap of Sydney grandfather charged
The 23-year-old is the third man to be charged in connection with the death of Chris Baghsarian.

Africa
Shock as dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave
Some of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.

Africa
Ghana and EU sign landmark defence deal to combat militant Islamist threat
Ghana is the first African country to make such a deal with the EU, the Ghanaian vice-president says.

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.

Business
Get ready for major pain in South Africa
The good-time start to the year is over, with economists warning of massive energy price hikes next month that will drive inflation higher, potentially trigger interest rate hikes, and place a huge damper on economic growth.

Business
Estate of late tycoon Mike Lynch to pay damages of £920m
Judge rules that Hewlett-Packard was owed damages for the £8.2bn acquisition of Lynch’s Cambridge firm in 2011.
Business

Business
End of an era for historic 136-year-old financial giant in South Africa
Sasfin Wealth has officially rebranded to Otto1890, marking yet another massive change for the embattled group.

Politics
Mothibi committed to restore the NPA’s integrity
NPA Head Adv Andy Mothibi says his focus is to restore the integrity of the office

Politics
LIVE | AfriForum briefs the media
AfriForum briefs the media at its Centurion headquarters.

Politics
LIVE: MKP seeks to block Batohi’s pension payout
Gauteng High Court hears MKP’s bid to block payment of Adv. Shamila Batohi pension.

Politics
MK Party launches court bid to strip Adv. Batohi of pension, benefits
The party adds that the concerns were crystalised during Batohi’s testimony at the Nkabinde Inquiry

Sport
Best Kaizer Chiefs XI with two rumoured new arrivals
Is youth the way to go in attack?

Sport
Bafana Bafana v Panama: Date, Kickoff time, Venue, TV channel
Bafana Bafana will host Panama in two international friendlies in the coming days as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs target two brand new central defenders
New-look back four?

Sport
Injury concern for leading Springbok
Another top Springbok has gone down with an injury and the national coaches will be anxiously awaiting the latest update.
Education
Write It Up! How Fast Do Our Journalists Type?
When it comes to breaking news, it’s a race not only to get the story, but to record it. We tracked down some of the speediest fingers in our newsroom.
Education
Uganda: Mityana Officials Protest Reopening of Closed School Without Clearance
[Nile Post] The reopening of Bright Way Junior School Kalangaalo has sparked controversy in Mityana District after authorities reported that the school resumed operations without official clearance.
Education
Zimbabwe: Teachers Promise to Join Striking Nurses, Demand Wage and Allowance Increase
[New Zimbabwe] RURAL teachers under the ARTUZ banner have promised to join nurses on industrial action if government does not effect wage and allowance increments.
Education
A Missile Fragment in a Schoolyard
Examining an image of children near a missile fragment, which landed near a school as several families were sheltering inside it.

Lifestyle
Setting a precedent? WHY Namibia rejected Elon Musk’s Starlink…
Like South Africa, Namibia has rejected Elon Musk’s Starlink due to its disregard of local ownership laws…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Slikour’s ex-wife, Melissa, reveals the kind of father he is
On their daughter’s sixth birthday, Slikour’s ex-wife Melissa Wilkinson expressed her thoughts on the kind of father he really is.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
SA Tourism appoints new COO and marketing officer
SA Tourism said the new appointments strengthen its management team.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Standard Bank breaks silence on Anele Mngadi claims
‘We have not appeared before court for any fraud or assault charges.’

Entertainment
Councillor gunning for DA top job: I won’t be used as a token black
John Steenhuisen will officially step down as DA Federal leader in April.

Science/Tech
AI deployment helps businesses make decisions that count
At the ITWeb AI Summit 2026, Capitec’s Azhar Said will share why decision intelligence, not speed, is the real competitive advantage.

Science/Tech
Galix named SonicWall FY26 Partner of the Year for Africa, Turkey, Upper Gulf
The company was honoured for its strong performance, technical expertise and delivery of measurable cyber security outcomes across the region.

Science/Tech
City Power switches on Joburg’s EV future with charging hub
Joburg begins its electric vehicle fleet transition, as City Power rolls out charging infrastructure, targeting reduced fuel costs.

Science/Tech
Powering the future with Quest-driven data, security, modernisation
Quest enables AI-assisted modelling and automated metadata workflows that accelerate data product delivery.

Motoring
New Citroen Basalt in South Africa – Pricing revealed
The pricing for the new Citroen Basalt crossover has been revealed ahead of its imminent launch in South Africa.

Motoring
Iran charging R34 million to ship petrol
Iran is charging fuel tankers millions of dollars to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Motoring
Major upgrades planned at South African international airport
The Bram Fischer International Airport is due for major upgrades.

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.
Health
Key Adviser Quits Federal Vaccine Panel
Dr. Robert Malone, vice chair of the committee, was appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after a purge of the previous advisers.

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.