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Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows
Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.
SATURDAY, 21 MARCH 2026, 00:54

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Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.

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Defending champion Jeremiah Azu narrowly misses out on a medal in the men’s 60m final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland.

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Downing Street said ministers approved the expansion after accusing Iran of “reckless strikes”.

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Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.

South Africa
Smith argued that the ANC’s support for Iran and Russia is not good for the country

South Africa
Large parts of Gqeberha are expected to be without power for up to 21 days.

South Africa
This was after the Commission played the video of the pair getting gunned down in 2023

South Africa
The three young scientists will be showcasing research projects addressing critical challenges

World
Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.

World
The cost of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are mounting in terms of civilian deaths and damage to Iran’s most famous cultural heritage sites.

World
Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is a joyous holiday celebrating spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year, they’re balancing joy with anxiety and grief as the war continues.

World
About a third of all fertilizer shipped globally passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Now shipping is all-but stopped through the Strait and this could have repercussions for the global food supply.

Africa
Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Africa
Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

Africa
The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

Africa
President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

Business
Most SMEs aren’t uninsured. They’re misaligned, carrying insurance cover that made sense when it was first arranged but hasn’t kept pace with how the business actually operates.

Business
Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.

Business
Cape Town is getting a R230 million ‘parking lot’ with the V&A Waterfront announcing plans to build a new superyacht marina aimed at servicing the global elite.

Business
People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

Politics
Zuma has been received by the Malema family as well as chanting EFF and MKP supporters.

Politics
Madlanga Commissioner Sesi Baloyi has warned Sgt Nkosi that obstructing proceedings is an offence.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates title deed handover ceremony in uMzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal

Politics
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi accused of political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender.

Sport
Bradford Bulls earn a third successive home Super League win, beating Huddersfield Giants in an epic encounter.

Sport
RB Leipzig thrash Hoffenheim 5-0 in the Bundesliga to secure a vital win in the race to finish in the top four and qualify for next season’s Champions League.

Sport
Wakefield exact revenge for their elimination by Leigh in last season’s play-offs as the Leopards’ poor Super League start continues.

Sport
Scarlets come out on top of the United Rugby Championship basement battle, running in six tries against a lacklustre Zebre.
Education
The California State University system joins a short list of universities fighting Trump orders in court. The Education Department has threatened to cut federal funds to San Jose State University.
Education
We want to hear from educators who teach about Mr. Chavez.
Education
[Liberian Observer] As excitement builds for the 2025/2026 National High School Kickball and Football Championship at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, Liberia is witnessing more than just another sporting event. What will unfold on the fields of the SKD Sports Complex is a powerful demonstration of how sports and education can work together to shape the future of a nation.
Education
[Nyasa Times] The Secondary School Teachers Union (SESTU) has raised the alarm over what it calls systematic exclusion from crucial government negotiations on salaries and conditions of service–warning that secondary school teachers are being sidelined in decisions that directly affect their livelihoods.

Lifestyle
Doja Cat has continued to troll her ‘deadbeat dad’ Dumisani Dlamini after he declined to meet her during her trip to South Africa.

Lifestyle
Actor Arnold Vosloo is expecting a baby with his partner, Anika du Toit, who is half his age. Here is what we know about his ‘baby mama’…

Lifestyle
A Cape Town homeless man who lives on Table Mountain has opened up about how he survives the unusual experience…

Lifestyle
The viewers of the popular reality show ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ are questioning the causes behind MaYeni’s concerning posture.

Entertainment
The Bulls produced a stunning first half to take a 33-7 lead at the break, which allowed them to ease to a win despite an average second half.

Entertainment
Zuma called for collaboration among black political parties, stressing unity and shared purpose during a visit to Julius Malema’s grieving family.

Entertainment
R155 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 20 March 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Friday, 20 March 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Science/Tech
The company is reportedly building a new AI-powered mobile device. If Amazon follows through on the plan, experts warn it would be next to impossible to break into a crowded market.
Science/Tech
BrianFagioli writes: Microsoft says it is finally listening to user complaints about Windows 11, promising a series of changes focused on performance, reliability, and reducing everyday annoyances. In a message to Windows Insiders, the company outlined plans to bring back long requested features like taskbar repositioning, cut down on intrusive AI integrations, and give users more control over...
Science/Tech
Investors had sued Mr. Musk, claiming the billionaire tried to drive down the share price of the social media company, now called X, to renegotiate his $44 billion offer.

Science/Tech
As the prediction market boom continues, backlash is growing, too, with Arizona filing criminal charges against Kalshi and public outcry after Polymarket traders threatened a journalist.
Motoring

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

Motoring
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has been silent on its decision to issue a tender for a private contractor to enforce South Africa’s new traffic laws.

Motoring
One South African company is taking full advantage of the consumer shift towards more affordable Chinese cars.
Health
His method of locating genes in human DNA allowed researchers to find disease-causing genes, and later to map the entire, sprawling human genome.

Health
BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B

Health
UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.
Health
Affordable Care Act enrollment has dropped across the United States since the enhanced federal subsidies expired. But New Mexico has record numbers of people signing up.