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New project to replace the ANC in 2029 and rescue South Africa
Political analyst Prince Mashele has unveiled a project to establish a new political party to dethrone the ANC in the 2029 general elections and rescue South Africa.
SATURDAY, 14 MARCH 2026, 07:55

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Political analyst Prince Mashele has unveiled a project to establish a new political party to dethrone the ANC in the 2029 general elections and rescue South Africa.
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New NPA boss Andy Mothibi has an ambitious push for a fully independent prosecuting authority, while South African scientists prove their global mettle by outperforming elite institutions like Oxford and Princeton in groundbreaking Antarctic research.

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Ice Cube’s alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year’s worst movies.

South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the deployment of two-thousand-200 SANDF members to crime hotspots

South Africa
Lekota died earlier this month in a hospital in Johannesburg at the age of 77.

South Africa
Eunomia Global, in partnership with the Africa Digital Rights Hub & African Corporate Governance Network (ACGN), is convening the next session of the Eunomia Global Executive Roundtable Series, focusing on Cybersecurity & Digital Trust in Africa. This session builds on the inaugural AI & Africa Executive Roundtable, which convened participants from over 20 countries and featured […]

South Africa
Teams will remove the accumulated waste and restore normal collection services across.

World
The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC’s US partner.

World
Rostam Aziz’s purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.

World
An exhibition in Mumbai displayed chairs that told the history of colonial invasions and art movements in India.

World
Critics say Xi’s purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.

Africa
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.

Africa
Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men’s national team on a two-year contract.

Africa
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Africa
Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Business
An energy economist warned that years of government inaction have left the country dangerously exposed to rising prices and potential shortages.

Business
Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is “horrific” for him as well as his customers.

Business
The case has raised concerns about political pressure on the US central bank.

Business
The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with “forced labour”.

Politics
Mosiuoa Lekota passed away at a Johannesburg hospital last week following a long illness.

Politics
The soldiers will assist the SAPS in tackling organised crime, illegal mining and gangsterism.

Politics
Suspended police sergeant Samkeliso Mlotshwa is testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga will hand down the order of the application in due course.

Sport
Marcus Rashford could return to Manchester United in the summer, Tottenham look at potential replacements for Igor Tudor, Arsenal prepare Leon Goretzka deal.

Sport
Wakefield Trinity produce a dominant second-half display as they recover from 14-12 down at half time to beat Leeds Rhinos 24-14 and reach the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup for a second season in a row.

Sport
England bowler Mark Wood says his injured knee is improving but admits he has started thinking about life after cricket for the first time.

Sport
After Friday’s win in Edinburgh took them to second in the table, how have “belief and clarity” helped Ulster’s resurgence?
Education
A group of Democratic attorneys general had sued to overturn the Trump administration’s new policy that demanded the past seven years of student application data.

Education
Education secretary has claimed lawyers’ criticisms of her department’s policy changes are motivated by profit
Lawyers have been accused of exploiting parents of children with special needs by the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, who claimed their criticisms of the government’s policy changes were motivated by profit.
Speaking at the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)...

Education
In the National Year of Reading, teachers say a culture of enthusiasm, from dress-up days, story time and book clubs, can reverse a national decline
Ajmal, 7, is an avid fan of the InvestiGators comic books. They feature two crime-busting alligator secret agents called Mango and Brash. “It’s really funny,” he says, then outlines the plot of his current favourite in exhaustive detail.
Wren, 8,...
Education
[New Dawn] Renowned Liberian human rights lawyer and Liberian People’s Party (LPP) political leader, Cllr. Taiwan Saye Gongloe has emphasized the urgent need for a knowledge-based economy in Liberia.

Lifestyle
With days counting down to Easter 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants, agency has approved official increases, but little else …

Lifestyle
Nigerian pastor John Anosike – who bid R135 million on the Good Hope Centre – has responded to Gayton McKenzie’s threats with one of his own.

Lifestyle
A white South African expat who lived in the US for over two decades revealed why she chose to move her family back home…

Lifestyle
Viewers of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ watched a heartbreaking scene where Musa Mseleku opened up about the curious case of his absent father.

Entertainment
Nel returns from injury to lead the Stormers after coach John Dobson said they may have given the captaincy to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu a little early.

Entertainment
Mpumalanga premier argued that there are conflicting agreements over Nyoni’s permanent employment

Entertainment
Petrol and electrified powertrains are giving diesel engines a run for their money.

Entertainment
Sundowns now have one foot in the semi-finals ahead of the second leg next Sunday.

Science/Tech
Whether you are heading to a sold-out concert or a championship game, use a Vivid Seats discount code to secure your seats for less this month.

Science/Tech
Cern researchers are testing traps capable of moving antimatter, which explodes into energy as soon as it comes into contact with regular matter
When the truck pulls away from the building at Cern, the European particle physics laboratory near Geneva, all eyes will be on its precious cargo, a one-tonne device containing some of the most exotic material on Earth.
The 20-minute test run around...

Science/Tech
Use these verified Chirp coupon codes and shopping tips to score up to 67% off wheels, up to 50% off refurbished products, and more.

Science/Tech
Gear up for your next adventure with these Coleman coupons and discount codes to save on camping essentials and outdoor gear.
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
Sanral has announced plans to transform petrol stations along South Africa’s national routes.

Motoring
South Africa’s cheapest electric vehicle costs R100,000 less than the cheapest hybrid.
Health
The American Heart Association advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.
Health
Two recent deaths tied to for-profit clinics in Canada raised concerns about the health effects of having plasma drawn as often as twice a week.
Health
The gas, ethylene oxide, plays a crucial role in sterilizing medical devices. But long-term exposure is linked to several types of cancer and other ailments.
Health
Medicaid is now paying for health care in jails and prisons, helping smooth inmates’ return to the community. Corrections and law enforcement officials say they’re all for it.