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READER LETTER | Bank’s app not as secure
If you think that your investments are safe with Absa… think again.
TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2026, 11:19

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If you think that your investments are safe with Absa… think again.

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Despite being in the top six so far, Durban City caretaker coach Pitso Dladla has made it clear that they can’t be over ambitious

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Financial aid scheme accuses student of creating ‘content for social media purposes’
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola did not need to convince his players that they could overturn a 3-0 Champions League deficit against Real Madrid

South Africa
The appeal follows the arrest of former Special Task Force member Matipandile Sotheni for the murder

South Africa
NAFCOC says budget should address joblessness and promote economic growth
South Africa
More than 16 000 suspects arrested for various offences
The South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to implement its nationwide crime prevention and combating operations, which has resulted in the arrests of 16 648 suspects for various offences in recent days.These crime-fighting interventions conducted between 09 and 15 March 2026 which yielded successes across multiple...

South Africa
SA’s multi-pronged efforts have led to a 53% reduction in TB incidence rate since 2015

World
Spain’s Prime Minister called U.S. strikes against Iran “unjustified.” When other foreigners in power have used similar language against the U.S. or Israel, they were sanctioned by the Treasury.

World
Asia is feeling the energy shock of the war on Iran. NPR’s A Martinez talks to Sam Reynolds of the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

World
Israel’s ground moves in Lebanon raise pressure on Western countries, Europeans leaders reject Trump’s demand to help with the Strait of Hormuz, blackout leaves millions without power in Cuba.

World
As the war in Iran continues, millions of migrant workers in the Gulf are caught up in the ongoing conflict, adding to their already vulnerable existence.

Africa
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

Africa
Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

Africa
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine – many say they were lured under false pretences.

Africa
Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.

Business
Minister of Sports, Art and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has revealed that 290 people participated in public consultations six years ago to change East London’s name to KuGompo City.
Business

Business
Old Mutual has lowered the carrying value of OM Bank by R3 billion, with the bank’s capital requirements set to be higher than the company initially thought.
Business

Politics
Court hears Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma’s bid to review Justice Khampepe’s refusal to recuse herself.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues cross-examination of Sgt Fannie Nkosi.

Politics
The Madlanga Inquiry heard how six police officers were sent to Kroonstad event to arrest Khawula

Politics
Fannie Masemola testified that infiltration of the SAPS and JCPS Cluster was carried out by a cartel

Sport
The Springboks have welcomed two more uncapped players into their planning for the season as a virtual alignment camp starts on Tuesday.

Sport
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill says that Chris Atherton’s switch to the Republic of Ireland is “disappointing, but we have to accept it”.

Sport
National League side Wealdstone say midfielder Sak Hassan featured in the Baller League without the club’s permission.

Sport
Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester City all need something special to stay in the Champions League, but sides have recovered from three-goal deficits before.
Education
Leaders and parents worry that a widening economic divide amid the current affordability crisis could amplify the role that money plays in access to a robust education in New York.
Education
After the University of Florida restricted the Republican organization from operating on campus, the group sued the university arguing its First Amendment rights were violated.

Education
Time is running out to find agreement on areas such as tuition fees EU citizens would pay in Britain and rules for food safety
The EU is hoping to urgently reboot talks on the “reset” of relations with the UK as negotiations are in danger of foundering before a planned July summit.
At a public meeting of the EU-UK parliamentary partnership assembly in Brussels, the European Commission...
Education
The documentary about Vladimir V. Putin’s wartime indoctrination of Russian schoolchildren won an Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards.

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town is calling on locals to share their knowledge and memories of Miller’s Point as part of its conservation project.

Lifestyle
South African born Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo announced his younger partner’s pregnancy, months after filing for divorce from his wife.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
‘We are even more excited to see if this Tuesday’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpots will find new homes!’

Entertainment
The case was postponed to next week.

Entertainment
Combined with an 8.76% Eskom tariff hike on the same day, these changes are expected to hit South Africans hard.

Entertainment
Motsumi urged the public to exercise caution before sharing unverified content, stressing the importance of relying on credible sources.

Science/Tech
The US company’s Equity Equivalent Investment Programme proposal is being considered for compliance and its impact on addressing the country’s socio-economic priorities.

Science/Tech
A PwC analysis shows technology investment is accelerating as incumbents face pressure from challenger banks.

Science/Tech
South African property portal MyProperty has introduced AI voice search, becoming the first property platform in Africa to allow users to find homes by simply speaking to the website. The new technology forms part of a major upgrade that moves the South African portal onto the MyProperty Africa platform, a next-generation system designed to make it […]

Science/Tech
AgriLogiq and NEC XON have formed a strategic partnership to deliver end-to-end solutions for modern, protected, data-driven farming.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s pre-owned car industry experienced tremendous growth last month.

Motoring
A key Middle East oil handling port has resumed some operations despite the ongoing conflict.
Health
Ruling on a lawsuit brought by several prominent medical organizations, a district court said the federal government did not base its decisions on science in limiting Covid shots and changing the childhood immunization schedule.

Health
BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the signs to look out for.
Health
A draft State Department memo outlines ways the Trump administration may ratchet up pressure on the African country by ending health support “on a massive scale.”
Health
Most groups defended their support for medical intervention. But the Society for Plastic Surgeons broke with the consensus.