Salif Keita: Africa’s golden voice on jazz, legacy and his love of South Africa
The Malian legend celebrates Montreux’s arrival in Africa, urging artists to honour their roots while embracing music as a universal language
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Hong Kong police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules
Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600).
OpenAI bets on Astral to strengthen AI coding
The ChatGPT maker is set to acquire open source developer Astral and integrate its tools into the Codex ecosystem.
Updated URC log after clean sweep for SA teams
A dominant weekend for the SA teams in the URC has made a big impact on the latest log standings as the playoffs edge closer.
News24 | Court finds Lekota was not of sound mind, ‘partner’ drained his bank account prior to death
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has found that former Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota’s “partner” drained one of his bank accounts during a time when he was not of sound mind and unable to conduct his own financial affairs.
Pace setters ready to lead the way at 2026 Two Oceans Marathon
Runners can look forward to achieving their goals on race-day as a team of seasoned pace setters returns to lead the way at Two Oceans Marathon 2026.
Decade to 2025 was hottest on record
2025 was either the second or third hottest year on record
You’ve bought a pricey ticket. Will you make it past ICE to watch Bafana?
FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets cost a fortune, but facing armed ICE agents at US airports to watch Bafana Bafana is the real nightmare.
Official SASSA payment dates for April 2026 CONFIRMED
Finally, agency has released official SASSA payment dates for April 2026. Here’s when beneficiaries will receive their increased grants …
Varsity Cup Round 6 fixtures on Monday, 23 March
UCT Ikeys will be on the road against UFS Shimlas on Monday, 23 March as they look to bounce back from their derby defeat against Maties.
GrapheneOS Refuses to Comply with Age-Verification Laws
An anonymous reader shared this report from Tom’s Hardware:GrapheneOS, the privacy-focused Android fork, said in a post on X on Friday that it will not comply with emerging laws requiring operating systems to collect user age data at setup. “GrapheneOS will remain usable by anyone around the world without requiring personal information, identification or an account,” the project stated. “If...
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 23 March 2026
The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.
WATCH LIVE | Cross-examination of Fannie Nkosi continues at Madlanga inquiry
The cross-examination of Sgt Fannie Nkosi continues at the Madlangs commission of inquiry on Monday.
Deputy President to attend World TB Day commemorative event
Deputy President to attend World TB Day commemorative event
The Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will deliver the keynote address on Tuesday, at the national World TB Day commemorative event at Caledon Sports Grounds, Ian Toerin Way, Overberg District, Western Cape Province.
“South Africa remains one of the hardest...
dtic lauds the implementation of the Furniture Industry Masterplan
dtic lauds the implementation of the Furniture Industry Masterplan
Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams has commended key stakeholders for the significant progress made so far in the implementation of the sector Furniture Industry Masterplan.
She was speaking at an Executive Oversight Committee meeting to review progress in the implementation of the...
News24 | Busisiwe Mavuso | How we must manage through the global shock
The war in the Middle East is likely to harm the global economy, with the magnitude depending on how long it goes on. South African businesses are already working to contain the damage, and we need our politicians to work with us, writes Busisiwe Mavuso.
Defending champion Sabalenka into Miami last 16
Aryna Sabalenka’s bid to complete the ‘Sunshine Double’ continues as she sweeps past Caty McNally to reach the last 16 of the Miami Open.
‘Players are fed up’ – are autograph hunters going too far?
BBC Sport explores how footballers and managers feel about professional autograph hunters, after a series of controversial incidents.
United States issues global warning
The United States has issued a global advisory, warning of US assets, embassies and citizens potentially being targeted by “groups supportive of Iran”.