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South Africa is facing a serious nuclear family challenge
South Africa is experiencing a dramatic decline in the nuclear family setup, which has significant societal and economic ramifications.
SUNDAY, 22 MARCH 2026, 13:17

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South Africa is experiencing a dramatic decline in the nuclear family setup, which has significant societal and economic ramifications.

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Two more bodies have been recovered from the Ekapa Mine in Kimberley, bringing the number of miners recovered to three after a mud rush trapped five miners underground on February 17

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The SABC has dismissed claims that political pressure influenced its decision not to recommission its current affairs programme ‘Face the Nation’, insisting the move was part of standard programming changes

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Rare sites and improving infrastructure mean that industrial properties in one coastal province are now selling for well over R200 million.

South Africa
Minister of Water and Sanitation handed over the refurbished and upgraded Wastewater Treatment plant

South Africa
R60 000 has been given to the family of a child who couldn’t afford pie at school.
South Africa
Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after a police officer, 53, allegedly shot and killed his 39-year-old female friend, before turning the gun on himself in Grootvlei, Mpumalanga, on Saturday.

South Africa
The police officer is alleged to have chased away the female friend’s sister before shooting.

World
Cortina d’Ampezzo, the “Pearl of the Dolomites,” is a blend of Olympic heritage with celebrity chic, fine dining and Alpine tradition, even as climate change and new tourism reshape the area.

World
More than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba’s national electrical grid collapsed again.

World
Cuba’s power grid collapsed Saturday leaving the country without electricity for a third time in March as the communist government battles with a decaying infrastructure and a U.S.-imposed oil blockade.

World

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

Africa
Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is “unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it”.

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.

Business
South Africa’s ports—the key gateways into the country—have seen the highest number of ship dockings since 2019, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic-related slowdowns.
Business
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Business
The 2026 national budget introduced several tax adjustments that have direct implications for foreign nationals who own property in South Africa.

Politics
Julius Malema says he has no ties with Brown Mogotsi-linked Feroz Khan

Politics
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the party will keep a close eye on the US ambassador.

Politics
Zuma’s remarks focused on the need for unity between the two parties, but Malema begs to differ

Politics
The party held a Sharpeville massacre commemoration event at the Dlomo Dam.

Sport
The in-form striker bagged a brace for Stellenbosch, as Pirates once again paid the price for missed chances up front.

Sport
Defender Ben Davies says Wales reaching consecutive World Cup finals would “surpass all dreams”.

Sport
2025/26’s thrilling Betway Premiership title race continues today. Orlando Pirates visit Mbombela to battle TS Galaxy. Here is their expected starting line up.

Sport
Australia’s Hannah Green claims a third successive tournament win at the Australian WPGA Championship on the Gold Coast.
Education
While some Jewish students and faculty members have applauded the Trump administration’s renewed push against antisemitism, others believe the government has different motives.

Education
Those planning for uni in England and Wales this autumn can apply for student loans from Monday. Here are the options for families worried about debt
Our child is heading to university soon – should we try to pay their tuition fees upfront so they are not saddled with a debt for decades?
Our child is a recent graduate and their student loan debt is ballooning – should we help pay off some or...
Education
Agronomists at Washington State University are unveiling a new apple, the Sunflare, which they say tastes as good as their Cosmic Crisp but can withstand unpredictable weather.
Education
As they sought to respond to charges of antisemitism and harassment on campus, administrators and trustees made promises. Many have been kept, but not all.

Lifestyle
SA gambling addiction surges as government eyes new taxes, but betting firms warn stricter levies could backfire…

Lifestyle
‘Real Housewives’ stars Beverly Steyn and Nonku Williams in court battle over unpaid R125 000 loan. Here’s what we know…

Lifestyle
Despite being in police custody, notorious celebrity blogger Musa Khawula has laughed off another death hoax…

Lifestyle
Family reunion? Doja Cat’s ‘deadbeat dad’. Dumisani Dlamini was seen at her first-ever concert in South Africa….

Entertainment
Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux rule the roost in eight of of South Africa’s nine provinces.
Entertainment
Here are some of the latest developments from Israel and the US’s war with Iran

Entertainment
The SA team compiled 164/5 in their 20 overs, and the hosts were bowled out for 145 in response.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
You don’t have to upload your video to the cloud or pay a monthly fee to secure your home. These security cameras record locally.

Science/Tech
Amazon is secretly developing a new AI-powered smartphone a decade after the Fire Phone flopped spectacularly.

Science/Tech
Change up the default keyboard in Android and iOS and feel the benefit.

Science/Tech
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.

Motoring
Most South Africans purchase their cars on a finance plan, which can easily add over R100,000 to the vehicle’s original purchase price by the time their contract ends.

Motoring
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa has warned motorists not to panic-buy petrol and cause the very shortages people are worried about.

Motoring
Gen Z and Millennial car buyers are more likely to buy than previous generations.

Motoring
South Africans can look forward to six new bakkies this year, ranging from a luxurious double cab to two diesel plug-in hybrids.

Health
Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.
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
The outbreak, which has killed two people, is thought to have originated at a Canterbury nightclub.