SUNDAY, 01 MARCH 2026, 15:43
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In the face of fossil fuel lobby pressures, climate scientists assert that South Africa’s carbon tax is vital for emissions reduction and protecting the environment for future generations.
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Top Stories
Newsday is taking a break, which means we will not publish any articles over the next few weeks.
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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
South Africa
It’s believed the alleged interceptions originate from within the department, not external
South Africa
The conflict has left many travelers stranded as Middle East flights have been cancelled
South Africa
Gauteng makes progress in fight against TB
As South Africa observes TB Awareness Month in March, the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has reported sustained progress in the fight against tuberculosis, particularly in reducing mortality, improving treatment outcomes and maintaining strong case detection.In the first three quarters (Q1 – Q3) of the current 2025/26 financial...
South Africa
Deputy President notes progress made and reforms needed in B-BBEE policy
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says that while Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) has faced implementation shortcomings, it has led to measurable progress in economic inclusion, particularly through the growth of the Black middle class and advancement in industries such as mining and...
World
An Oman port and an oil tanker off its coast were attacked on Sunday, official media said, marking the first strikes on the sultanate – which mediated US-Iran talks – since Tehran launched a retaliation campaign.
World
Israel said on Sunday it had launched more attacks on Iran, while the Iranian government continued strikes on Israel and on U.S. targets in Gulf states, Iraq and Jordan.
World
A widening Middle East conflict looks set to create the most significant disruption for gas markets since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upended global trade four years ago.
World
The Iranian government has announced 40 days of mourning. The country’s supreme leader was killed following an attack launched by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday against Iran.
Africa
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund
Africa
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.
Africa
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.
Africa
The disgraced financier was in talks to buy luxury abode Bin Ennakhi – but the purchase was never completed.
Business
The National Zoological Garden of South Africa, commonly known as the Pretoria Zoo, is in a dilapidated state despite millions spent on its rehabilitation.
Business
Business
Business
Politics
The launch set for Monday, will take place at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg.
Politics
The DA is taking aim at issues surrounding roads, infrastructure and the water supply.
Politics
The EFF accuses Xhakaza of trying to push it out of its governance responsibilities in the metro.
Politics
DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.
Sport
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to finish top of Group 1 of the Super 8s stage, to set up a semi-final against New Zealand.
Sport
Where does Jordan Pickford’s flying save to deny Sandro Tonali rank among the best-ever stops?
Sport
Cardiff’s Keiron Assiratti and Dragons’ Ryan Woodman have been added to Steve Tandy’s Wales squad who resume their Six Nations campaign in Ireland on Friday.
Sport
Alyssa Healy ends her one-day international career with a stunning 158 as Australia complete a clean sweep in the 50-over series against India in Hobart.
Education
Michael Sandel, the Harvard professor, has been predicting this political moment for decades. We called him to discuss where we go from here.
Education
Jesse Appell left everything behind to pursue a comedy career in China, where Western-style club comedy was just finding its footing.
Education
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he was banning attendance at Yale, Princeton, Brown and other elite colleges and think tanks, accusing them of indoctrinating service members with liberal ideologies.
Education
The education secretary wants a fairer system and the Tories have leapt in with their own plan – but why now?
For anyone who attended university in England in the last 15 or so years, the idea of student loans feeling like some sort of debt trap is hardly news. But three weeks ago, when the journalist Oli Dugmore discussed this on the BBC’s Question Time, it felt like a moment.
It was less the...
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Canvassing votes at the Soweto Derby? Helen Zille – the DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate – celebrated Orlando Pirates victory with soccer fans.
Lifestyle
A Nigerian family, whose asylum bid and appeal was denied in Ireland, will be deported to South Africa. Here’s why…
Lifestyle
‘There is no genocide in South Africa’: Several US TikTokers have slammed news their country will increase the intake of Afrikaner refugees.
Entertainment
The SA team remained unbeaten at the tournament, finishing top of their Super Eight group.
Entertainment
The men arrived home this week after being lured to Russia on the false premise that they would be receiving VIP bodyguard training.
Entertainment
“When somebody is injured, what can we do? And I don’t want to respond,” said Ouaddou.
Entertainment
“It’s hard to build cohesion when you are resting seven okes in a row, and then you have to rebuild,” said Sharks coach JP Pietersen.
Science/Tech
Brent crude jumped 10% to $80/barrel on Sunday as the US and Israeli strike on Iran sparked fears of $100 oil imminently.
Science/Tech
The Recteq Flagship 1600 pellet smoker asks a little more of you, but rewards you with deeply smoked flavor.
Science/Tech
Video doorbells are handy, but they’re a threat to privacy. I spoke to experts about why you might ditch your doorbell, and how to safeguard your video.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shared this report from the blogIt’s FOSS:Greg Kroah-Hartman has updated the projected end-of-life (EOL) dates for several active longterm support kernels via a commit. The provided reasoning? It was done “based on lots of discussions with different companies and groups and the other stable kernel maintainer.” The other maintainer is Sasha Levin, who co-maintains these Linux...
Motoring
Motoring
Introducing Chinese car brands early is a strategy that proved to be a great success for one South African dealership.
Motoring
Motoring
The rapid rise of delivery services means it’s more important than ever for motorists and riders to be vigilant out on the roads.
Health
Veterans and others who have suffered trauma and injuries are flocking to clinics around the world to take ibogaine. My own reason was deeply personal.
Health
A small stable of doctors gave V.I.P. medical services to the sex offender and the women around him. Some doctors bent or broke the ethical rules of their profession.
Health
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.
Health
Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.