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UK aircraft carrier given five days to be ready to deploy
The crew of HMS Prince of Wales must be ready to set sail in five days, defence sources say.
SATURDAY, 07 MARCH 2026, 17:28

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The crew of HMS Prince of Wales must be ready to set sail in five days, defence sources say.

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Darcy Graham scores an early try to give Scotland the lead over France in the Six Nations at Murrayfield.

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The surge in oil prices following the US and Israel’s war on Iran will improve the current account balance of just three sub-Saharan African economies, while most others will suffer.

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Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran’s response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.

South Africa
Two bodies were recovered in the river on Saturday morning while two others were found on Friday

South Africa
Six occupants who were seated in a canopy on the back of the bakkie couldn’t get out.

South Africa
The mall is currently closed until further notice to allow for comprehensive safety inspections

South Africa
Cachalia announced this during his visit to the homes of families affected by Wednesday’s shooting.

World
Europeans are divided over how to respond to the US/Israel war with Iran. German leaders have been measured, while Spain’s prime minister has been critical of the Trump Administration and of Israel.

World
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Michael Wahid Hanna of the International Crisis Group about how the spillover of the war between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. into other countries might change regional dynamics.

World
Iranians are streaming across the border with Turkey, fleeing constant bombardment. But some are also going the other way — returning to Iran out of worry for loved ones they can’t otherwise reach.
World
President Donald Trump suggested on Saturday the United States would hit Iran “very hard” and threatened to expand strikes to include new targets.

Africa
Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Africa
Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.

Africa
Some opted to remain in Iran, even after their government offered to bring them home.

Africa
The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.

Business
Allen Ambor went from being a waiter to founding the first Spur in 1967, and helping it grow it into a JSE-listed empire of over 750 restaurants.

Business
The latest Braai Index shows an upward turn in the price of the basket, meaning pain before the coals in South Africa.

Business
Jumbo Mall is opening in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, in less than two weeks amid heightened demand for quality retail in secondary cities.

Business
Residents of the Lekwa Local Municipality have faced water challenges since the early 2010s, which have been deemed human rights violations.

Politics
Zille was speaking at the Johannesburg City Hall where she launched her mayoral candidacy manifesto.

Politics
The DA will hold its Federal Congress in Gauteng in April where it will elect new leadership.

Politics
Motsepe told investors that his focus remains entirely on the company’s contribution to the economy.

Politics
COPE leader Mosioua Lekota passed away on Wednesday at a Johannesburg hospital.

Sport
Roma striker Evan Ferguson will miss the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup play-off after being ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury.

Sport
Captain Mitchell Santner says New Zealand are keen to “break hearts” in the T20 World Cup final, so how can they beat all-conquering India?
Sport
Eberechi Eze scores the winning goal as Arsenal are tested but overcome a spirited Mansfield Town to move into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

Sport
The Betway Premiership has the weekend off as the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals take centre stage around the country.
Education
Readers respond to a guest essay that argued that more school vouchers would improve public education.
Education
Alberto Carvalho was seen as a catch for the nation’s second largest school district. Then his home and office were raided by the F.B.I.
Education
[Nile Post] Vice President Jessica Alupo has urged universities to integrate the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) into their academic programmes in order to produce graduates equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed in today’s competitive job market.
Education
[Daily Maverick] Parliamentary suspicion and underlying Afrophobia are putting South Africa’s universities at risk, discouraging international academics and students. This threatens the country’s higher education goals, undermines diversity, and narrows the intellectual horizons of future graduates.

Lifestyle
SA rapper Nadia Nakai clears the air on her relationship with Toss after sharing steamy photos with the musician on Valentine’s Day.

Lifestyle
‘Real Housewives of Durban’ star Jojo Robinson announced that her husband, former kickboxer Calven Robinson has officially retired.

Lifestyle
Television and theatre icon Soli Philander will be laid to rest next week. Here are the details of his funeral services…

Lifestyle
Good news for foodies and Francophiles: the Francophonie Food & Culture Festival returns to Cape Town next weekend!

Entertainment
For the first time, Parliament now has a committee that will perform oversight on the president.

Entertainment
Eberechi Eze’s second half goal gives them a 2-1 win at Mansfield.

Entertainment
“I wouldn’t mind breaking a few hearts to lift the trophy for once.”

Entertainment
The rollout of soldiers would take longer than initially expected, according to the police minister.

Science/Tech
You need to sort out that rat’s nest of cables under your desk. These cable management tips and products can help you do it.
Science/Tech
Indonesia will ban children under 16 from having accounts on major social media platforms as part of a government push to protect minors from harmful content, addiction, and online threats. The rule will roll out starting March 28 and makes Indonesia the first country in Southeast Asia to impose such a restriction. The Guardian reports: Meutya Hafid said in a statement to media said that she...

Science/Tech
Have you ever looked back at Tron or Aster and wondered, “Why didn’t I invest back then?” The feeling of watching a small ICO explode into massive profits is hard to shake. Tron’s ICO was just $0.0019, later surging dramatically, while Aster jumped from $0.005 to significant highs at its peak. Early investors who grabbed […]

Science/Tech
Want to digitally control your favorite instruments? These tools will help.
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Motoring
Chinese car brands have a winning formula in South Africa.
Health
Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for decisions that overrode agency scientists and rejected potential drugs.

Health
It comes after a Lords standards probe into his contacts with ministers and advisers during the pandemic.
Health
She developed Europe’s biggest emporium of erotic goods and opened a three-story sex museum in Germany.

Health
A health campaigner says women’s relationship to pain is shaped by the way they grow up with it as a part of their lives.