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BREAKING | ANC Eastern Cape conference postponed amid court battle
The ANC’s Eastern Cape elective conference has been postponed to allow all legal challenges to unfold in court.
FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026, 12:45

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The ANC’s Eastern Cape elective conference has been postponed to allow all legal challenges to unfold in court.
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Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister of Nepal on Friday, tasked with restoring political stability and creating jobs in the poor Himalayan nation long troubled by fragile governments and weak growth prospects.
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European powers accused Russia of helping Iran target U.S. forces in the Middle East war and said they would raise the issue on Friday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in France.

South Africa
Only 21% of women in Nigeria have access to artificial intelligence technology and tools, a technology analyst warned Tuesday at an event in Abuja, as stakeholders called for greater inclusion of women in the country’s growing AI sector. Technology analyst Kunle Kakanfo, citing the figure at the forum, said there is an urgent need to […]

South Africa
Thirty-two Tanzanian students have secured places at the University of Limerick in Ireland to pursue undergraduate studies in data science, artificial intelligence and allied disciplines, as part of a government scholarship program aimed at building the country’s pool of technology specialists. The students are among 50 high-performing beneficiaries selected in 2025 from Mainland Tanzania and […]

South Africa
Many of the municipalities in the Free State are underperforming and under intervention
South Africa
Calls for deeper SA–China trade ties to drive industrialisation and jobs
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for stronger economic cooperation between South Africa and China, urging increased investment in key sectors to support industrialisation, job creation and sustainable growth.
Speaking at the South Africa-China Economic and Trade Forum, held at the Mount Nelson Hotel...
World
US paper currency will bear President Donald Trump’s signature starting this summer, the first time a sitting president has signed American money, the Treasury Department said.

World
Representatives of the world’s wealthiest democracies gather in France today for a G7 meeting, where U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to try to shore up support among reticent allies for the Trump administration’s war on Iran.

World
It is the secretary of state’s first foreign trip since the conflict began last month.
World
The US Senate passed legislation that would finance most of the Department of Homeland Security, but withhold funds from ICE and part of Customs and Border Protection, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer’s office said in a statement.

Africa
Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.

Africa
Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Africa
Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.

Africa
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Business
A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.

Business
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa isn’t facing an ‘energy Armageddon’ in 2030, following warnings from Eskom and energy experts of a looming supply cliff.

Business
To stay relevant, South African companies must embrace online advertising.

Business
South African travellers are set for pain when travelling this Easter holiday weekend, with fuel prices set for massive increases.

Politics
Limpopo African National Congress (ANC) Elective Conference begins on Friday.

Politics
ANC’s Mpumalanga Elective Conference is under way at the Mbombela Stadium.

Politics
This will be the third sitting of the inquest since it started.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa leads National Executive engagement with Free State Cabinet.

Sport
Francois Pienaar received an honorary doctorate this week, and here we look at what the iconic Springbok has been doing since retiring.

Sport
Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland’s greatest.

Sport
The race for the WSL title and European qualification adds extra spice to Saturday’s Manchester derby as United host City at Old Trafford.

Sport
The Soweto Derby has been rescheduled due to a major event at Nasrec, setting up a rare Sunday clash between Pirates and Chiefs.
Education
[Nile Post] Authorities in Buliisa District have raised concern over increasing cases of vandalism targeting road signage, warning that the trend is contributing to a rise in road accidents.
Education
Their anger goes far beyond the recent rise of unemployment and the looming threat of A.I.
Education
[Leadership] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers nationwide.
Education
[Daily Trust] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers across the country.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s dam levels have fallen below 50%, with officials warning that water restrictions may be introduced sooner than expected.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The National Sea Rescue Institute has issued a safety warning amid concerns over potential rabies infections among Cape fur seals.

Entertainment
While the weekend begins on a cool and cloudy note, Cape Town residents can look forward to calmer, clearer skies by Sunday.

Entertainment
ANC Limpopo elective conference will proceed despite legal challenges.

Entertainment
The Western Cape has the highest initiation fees in the country, while KwaZulu‑Natal stipulates fees for specific tribes.

Entertainment
Siwahla claimed in an interview that he had built Lions from nothing to what it is now.

Science/Tech
Months into a supposed ceasefire in Gaza, doctors still have to smuggle in basic medical supplies—and treat new casualties of war.

Science/Tech
The e-hailing firm introduces frequent verification checks for drivers and suspends offenders to improve rider safety in South Africa.

Science/Tech
Reservation confirmations and reminders should be viewed as critical operational communications, says Richard Simpson, MD of BulkSMS.

Science/Tech
GigaChat Ultra users can run code directly within the interface and receive answers to questions about their own capabilities, relying on current documentation.

Motoring
You need to take an active approach to your marketing strategy – and TopAuto is here to help.
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Motoring
The expansion of the Gautrain will involve the expropriation of land and property.

Motoring
Modern tracking systems offer a wide range of features designed to enhance your personal safety and keep your family protected.
Health
Though the health secretary falsely claimed a victory in a recent podcast, a federal proposal to review all new food ingredients is still in the early stages and drawing fierce opposition.
Health
An experiment linking college students in Boston with retirees in Reno, Nev., aims to bridge a cross-generational divide and expand positive social interactions.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine skepticism is posing challenges for the Trump administration. Top health jobs are unfilled, and a court has blocked his vaccine schedule changes.
Health
A biotech start-up is testing a novel way of efficiently producing pharmaceutical drugs.