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PM launches Labour’s local election campaign with focus on cost of living
Keir Starmer says the 7 May elections take place against an “uncertain” backdrop with wars in Ukraine and Iran.
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Keir Starmer says the 7 May elections take place against an “uncertain” backdrop with wars in Ukraine and Iran.

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Xenophobia offers a simple but misleading explanation for a complex crisis. It reframes mass unemployment, failing public services and weak governance as a question of belonging

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Businesses have mere days left to comment on sweeping labour law amendments that would significantly reshape workplace and employment rules.
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BEIJING, March 30 (Reuters) – China’s flag carrier resumed flights between the capital Beijing and North Korea’s Pyongyang on Monday, but it has stopped taking fresh bookings on the route, according to Chinese state media and a tour operator.

South Africa
The party says the schools had their electricity cut on Friday due to outstanding arrears.
South Africa
Majodina to release Green Drop Report
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will on Tuesday release the Green Drop Report, alongside progress reports on the Blue Drop and No Drop programmes, providing a comprehensive update on South Africa’s drinking water quality, service provision, and wastewater management.
The Green, Blue and No Drop Certification programmes are...
South Africa
Thunderstorms expected in northern KwaZulu-Natal
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in several areas in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
The service warned of localised damage to infrastructure and settlements, localised flooding of roads and bridges and possible minor motor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads and poor visibility.
The...

South Africa
One person has been killed and another injured in a horrific accident on the M7 in Durban, KZN.

World
TSA workers have now been without pay for more than 40 days, as Trump says he has a plan to pay them. And, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to expand the invasion of Lebanon.

World
The president said the U.S. could “take the oil in Iran” and that he was considering sending U.S. forces to seize Kharg Island’s oil terminal.

World
The tanker has reached Cuban waters just hours after Donald Trump said he had “no problem” with it arriving.

World
Additional U.S. troops have reached the Middle East, with more on the way. While the U.S. military hasn’t specified a mission, the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed to almost all oil tankers.

Africa
Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.

Africa
The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

Africa
Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah could carry on playing until the age of 40 after the forward leaves Liverpool at the end of the season.

Africa
A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.
Business

Business
Late payments by the government are choking the life out of one of South Africa’s largest employers.
Business
Business

Politics
High Court in an electronic court order uploaded on caselines dismissed the part A application.

Politics
The court found that their failure to follow correct legal process rendered the application invalid.

Politics
The SACP has decided to contest independently in the upcoming Local Government Elections

Politics
The conference failed to proceed after the EC High Court issued an interim order against it.

Sport
The details of the BBC’s television, radio and digital coverage of Tuesday’s friendly between Scotland and the Ivory Coast.

Sport
Ackermann has named a strong, Springbok-heavy squad as the Bulls prepare to take on Warriors in this weekend.

Sport
Ollie Robinson, who last played Test cricket in 2024, begins his new role as Sussex captain with England ambitions still burning bright.

Sport
SA Rugby has appointed Joe Lewis – England’s analyst for nearly a decade – to bolster the Springboks’ backroom staff.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Higher education institutions (HEIs) are experiencing a major shift that should see them align with the new competency-based vocational secondary curricula, which necessitates a transition to Competence-Based Education Training (CBET) by the academic year 2027/2028. This alignment aims to bridge the gap between theoretical education and market demands, fostering economic...
Education
[The Point] The Turkish Ambassador to The Gambia, H.E. F. Türker Oba, has commended Gambian students for their dedication to learning Turkish, describing their efforts as a strong step toward deepening cultural ties and unlocking new opportunities.
Education
[Premium Times] Examinations scheduled for Monday and Tuesday have been postponed
Education
[SNA] Khartoum, March 29, 2026 (SUNA) — Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris and members of the “Hope Government” mourned Professor Mohamed Osman Salih, former head of the Sudanese Scholars Authority, who passed away after a lifetime of dedicated service.

Lifestyle
Pikitup rejects claims of an 18-day refuse collection delay in Joburg, insisting the longest disruption recorded was about one week.

Lifestyle
Author Rachel Kolisi shared a glimpse into how she and her two kids spent the beginning of their Easter school holidays.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Television personality Musa Mseleku indicated that either Tirelo or Amahle had prepared a meal that he absolutely enjoyed. But who was it?

Entertainment
A mature performance from the Lions showed their growth from the past few seasons, and this bodes well as the URC nears its conclusion.

Entertainment
The peaceful protest organised by March and March turned violent.

Entertainment
If you’ve missed a car repayment, or are worried you might, it’s important to know that this does not have to spiral into a crisis. What matters most is what you do next.

Entertainment
Search Live launched globally for all languages and locations where AI Mode is available.
Science/Tech
Their goal is to use biometric data and blockchain to build age-verification measures directly into disposable vape cartridges. Wired reports on a partnership between vape/cartridge manufacturer Ispire Technology and regulatory consulting company Chemular (which specializes in the nicotine market) — which they’ve named “Ike Tech”:[Using blockchain-based security, the e-cig cartridge] would...

Science/Tech
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.

Science/Tech
A new DBSA study says South Africa needs huge investment in infrastructure to achieve universal broadband by 2035.

Science/Tech
The South African Social Security Agency is looking for secure, reliable, scalable and highly-available connectivity across all its sites.
Motoring

Motoring
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed that South Africa is on its way to receiving 8-year driver’s licence cards.

Motoring
The Competition Commission has warned businesses to comply with the law and avoid price gouging motorists during this period of fuel price volatility.

Motoring
A crucial pipeline in the Middle East is circumventing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, helping to improve global oil supplies and fuel prices.

Health
David Slater, 72, says ministers need to step up and sort out issues with the medication.

Health
Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked.
Health
Cohen Miles-Rath heard voices telling him to kill his father. After they passed, he spent years retracing the path of his delusions.
Health
Her best-selling 1989 book, “The Boy Who Couldn’t Stop Washing,” based on her groundbreaking research, brought public awareness to obsessive-compulsive disorder.