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SPOTLIGHT OP-ED: Inside the Box: Are there appropriate sanctions for non-compliance with medicines legislation in SA?
The sale of illegal medicines is a significant threat to public safety. In his latest Inside The Box column, Dr Andy Gray asks whether the SA Health Products Regulatory Authority has the necessary tools at hand to provide protection in this area.
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South Africa
ANCYL calls for probe after NSFAS pays over 800 dead students
The league has described revelations by the Auditor-General as a betrayal of young people.

South Africa
Bester’s bid to overturn incarceration status dismissed with costs
He insists that his continued solitary confinement is unlawful.

South Africa
Mixed views over clearing processes at Lebombo Border
More than 16 000 people were processed at the Lebombo border on Tuesday alone
South Africa
SARS exceeds R2 trillion in 2025/26 net revenue collection
SARS exceeds R2 trillion in 2025/26 net revenue collection
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has collected some R2.010 trillion in net revenue for the 2025/26 financial year, breaking the threshold for the first time since its inception.The historical milestone was announced by SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter during a presentation of the preliminary revenue outcome for...

World
Peter Magyar – ex-insider challenging Viktor Orban for power in Hungary
Magyar represents the biggest threat to Viktor Orban’s rule in Hungary since he won the first of four consecutive victories in 2010.

World
Greetings from London, where a big COVID memorial holds vigil over the halls of power
Britain’s 1,640-foot-long National Covid Memorial Wall stretches along the River Thames, with over a quarter million hearts representing the lives lost during the pandemic — across from Parliament.

World
Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship
Trump is set to address the nation after saying the U.S. will withdraw from Iran in 2-3 weeks. And, the president will be at the Supreme Court today as arguments on birthright citizenship begin.

World
Iran war economic shocks will last ‘months’, say Australia’s PM
Anthony Albanese used a rare TV address to tell Australians that the “months ahead may not be easy” amid the global effects of the war.

Africa
South African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangs
The army has been deployed to five of South Africa’s nine provinces for a year-long operation.

Africa
DR Congo declares national holiday for after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years
This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

Africa
Senegal president signs tough new anti-LGBT law doubling jail terms
The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the “promotion” of same-sex relations.

Africa
Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years
DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Business
Major Chinese car brand to build vehicles in South Africa
Chery will start building cars in South Africa next year after it completes the recommissioning of its new Rosslyn plan.

Business
Leamington restaurant to close after rising costs
A restaurant in Leamington say rising costs and falling footfall are behind their decision to close.
Business

Business
South Africans urged to work from home, drive slower, and carpool
With record fuel price hikes hitting South Africa this week, several groups are offering up practical ways to cut petrol and diesel bills.

Politics
Jiba says concerns over lack of TRC prosecutions existed in the NPA
She explains, that concern led to calls for reports and intervention in stalled matters

Politics
IEC urges voter participation as election nominations near deadline
The Electoral Commission says candidate nominations for the elections is end of July.

Politics
SCOPA reviews RAF draft report, shifts focus to claims and evidence
The committee has concluded its investigation into allegations of maladministration at the fund.
Politics
News24 | ANC in talks with EFF to rope Dunga into Lesufi’s cabinet
EFF provincial chairperson Nkululeko Dunga is expected to join Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s cabinet as an MEC, according to a source close to the developments.

Sport
TWO players Kaizer Chiefs could – and should – sign from Orlando Pirates
The next PSL transfer window is fast approaching and it presents Kaizer Chiefs with a couple of big opportunities.

Sport
Top jockey Gavin Lerena given ‘all clear’ after horror fall, horse euthanised
Champion jockey Gavin Lerena has been given the all-clear by doctors after being airlifted to hospital following a fall at the Vaal Racecourse on Tuesday.

Sport
Lamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at Egypt
Lamine Yamal says racist chants heard during Spain’s 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were “disrespectful and intolerable”.

Sport
Dubois v Harper to be on BBC Radio 5 Live
Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper meet in a lightweight unification bout on Sunday in London.
Education
Uganda: Uvtab Assessment Results Show Strong Pass Rates but Reveal Critical Skills Gaps
[Nile Post] UVTAB Assessment Results Show Strong Pass Rates but Reveal Critical Skills Gaps
Education
Kenya: Govt to Release School Capitation Before April 27 – PS Bitok
[Capital FM] Makueni — The government has announced plans to release capitation funds to schools before the start of the second term, in a move aimed at ensuring smooth learning operations across the country.
Education
Kenya: Nova Pioneer Expands Eldoret Campus With Primary School Launch
[Capital FM] Nova Pioneer has announced plans to open a new primary school in Eldoret at the start of the 2027 academic year, expanding its footprint in the region and deepening its investment in skills-based education.
Education
Africa: Pan African University Graduates 76 Students From 37 African Nations At Pauwes 10th Graduation Ceremony in Tlemcen
[African Union] The Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences including Climate Change (PAUWES) held its 10th graduation ceremony on 30 March 2026 at the University of Tlemcen, marking the completion of postgraduate studies for 76 students drawn from 37 African countries.

Lifestyle
Pick n Pay turns up the value with boosted Smart Shopper rewards
On 1 April, customers will earn 5x Smart Shopper points on all purchases for one day only – and not as an April Fools’ joke.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Drug dens to drag: Helen Zille’s WILDEST viral stunts
The DA’s mayoral candidate Helen Zille is known for her viral stunts over the years. Here are a few that have grabbed headlines…

Lifestyle
Tips to manage the fuel price surge
How to save on the cost of fuel as the price spikes.

Entertainment
‘TBH’ tops South Africa’s most searched text abbreviations in 2026: Top 20 revealed
The research also shows that South African abbreviations are constantly evolving.

Entertainment
Government misses 30-day deadline on R22 billion in invoices
Government departments paid R10 billion worth of invoices after a 30-day period, with a further R12 billion going unpaid.

Entertainment
Trump says war could end in two, three weeks as Israel strikes Tehran
Strikes continue across Iran as regional conflict spreads, even as Donald Trump claims the war may end in weeks.

Entertainment
‘The shame ends here’: RnB star Brandy on past age-gap relationship with Boyz II Men’s Wanya
RnB sensation Brandy Norwood released a memoir titled Phases – a raw, personal account of navigating her journey to becoming ‘The Vocal Bible’.

Science/Tech
Sars to give every taxpayer a digital identity in sweeping tech overhaul
Sars has unveiled a digital overhaul featuring biometric taxpayer IDs and AI-powered compliance systems.

Science/Tech
ITWeb TV Biz: Solving for transparency in Parliament with data and tech
OUTA’s Rachel Fischer and OpenUp’s Shaun Russell discuss ParliMeter, a civic tech dashboard built to make SA’s parliamentary data visible, searchable and actionable.

Science/Tech
Cell C, GirlCode collab to train 500 unemployed women
The partnership will give 500 young women the opportunity to gain skills in artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

Science/Tech
‘Guano is far more than just droppings’: scientists uncover the secrets of bat poo in Gorongosa park
The more than 100 bat species living in the Mozambican reserve’s labyrinth of caves play a key role in maintaining a fragile ecosysytem that benefits wildlife and people
• Words and photographs by Kang-Chun Cheng
After wriggling gingerly into a damp, cool cave, Raúl da Silva Armando Chomela waits for his eyes to adjust. Donning latex gloves, a helmet fitted with a headlamp, and a mask to...
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
New Chinese bakkie goes on sale in South Africa – Pricing and features
JMC has officially launched a new double-cab bakkie in South Africa.

Motoring
R3-petrol-price relief not enough for South Africa’s motorists
South Africa’s largest trade union federation stated that more needs to be done to protect consumers from high petrol and diesel prices.

Health
‘Would I have made it to 60 if my cancer symptoms weren’t detected?’
Marie McGrath was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of 2026

Health
Warning to patients ahead of next doctors’ strike
The industrial action is due to start on 7 April and there is likely to be disruption to services.
Health
Eli Lilly Will Buy a Narcolepsy Drug Developer for $6.3 Billion
Eli Lilly plans to acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals, which has been conducting a midstage clinical trial of its lead drug.
Health
Justices Reject Colorado Law Banning ‘Conversion Therapy’ for L.G.B.T.Q. Minors
Colorado and more than 20 other states restrict therapists from trying to change the gender identity or sexual orientation of L.G.B.T.Q. clients under the age of 18.