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South Africa’s inflation rate is at the Reserve Bank’s 3% target. However, this reading is the calm before the storm from the Iran war.

Phil Edwards speaks to BBC Sport about what it’s really like to be a boxing referee and whether he thinks VAR could work in the sport.

When read in connection with South Africa’s political history, Phaethon and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice narratives provide insight into how societies gain power and why the protection of human rights — celebrated annually on Human Rights Day (21 March) — depends on responsible, effective systems of governance.

President Ramaphosa will later in the day deliver the keynote address at the Commemoration

This day marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadaan

The devices were handed over by Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi

At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.

The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.

The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.

Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.

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

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

Discovery Bank is now profitable, with long-term investors starting to benefit from their belief in the group.

Julie Waller, who heads up the charity, says donations have helped more than 2,000 families.

Tiegan Parry says The Bread and Butter Thing, in Boston, eases financial pressures on her family.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Saturday, 21 March 2026.

Lulama Ngcukayitobi flags alleged irregularities ahead of provincial conference in a letter

Zuma says human rights and freedom for the majority of black people in SA only exist on paper

Zuma has been received by the Malema family as well as chanting EFF and MKP supporters.

Madlanga Commissioner Sesi Baloyi has warned Sgt Nkosi that obstructing proceedings is an offence.

Chinese Taipei’s Olympic champion Lin Yu-ting is cleared to compete again by World Boxing after undergoing the governing body’s new sex test.

Michael Conlan began his professional boxing career with great fanfare and an ambition to become a multi-weight champion, but despite going close, he was unable to replicate his success as an amateur.

A rising star at English Premier League champions Liverpool has revealed he is actually eligible for South Africa.

Brighton’s 40-year-old midfielder James Milner says he’s capable of playing for a “few more years”.

How infections linked to a nightclub escalated into a public health incident requiring a national response is a puzzle experts are still grappling with

Tyra Skinner had already been violently sick three times when doctors at Kent’s William Harvey hospital realised something was badly wrong. The 20-year-old was rushed into critical care, racked with a pounding headache, a stiff neck and...

Cape Town water cuts and pressure tests are taking place from 23 to 27 March. Here’s the full list of affected areas, dates and times.

As a prelude to the 2026 Cape Town International Jazz Festival, a free concert will take place in Cape Town’s Greenmarket Square.

Radio personality Sizwe Dhlomo set tongues wagging over the price of the luxury watch he sported at Black Coffee’s 50th birthday celebration.

Not only are Easter 2026 SASSA Children’s Grants less than many had hoped, but there is still no official payment schedule from the agency …

The Bulls bounced back perfectly from their URC loss against the Stormers with a big win over high flying Cardiff.

‘To give one and not give the other, I just can’t get my head around – it’s crazy,’ said Carrick.

Despite being heavy favourites for the match, Stormers captain Ruhan Nel says they can’t be complacent against the Dragons.

Single electric motor plug-in hybrid SUV derivative sips just five litres of petrol per 100km.

New York, USA – Ryla.ai today announces the official launch of its revolutionary AI Generator. Setting an entirely new standard in content creation, the platform provides the first comprehensive solution specifically designed for building and managing lifelike AI Influencers. As the market for artificial personalities grows rapidly, creators and agencies have consistently faced one major...

The Department of Defense alleges the AI developer could manipulate models in the middle of war. Company executives argue that’s impossible.

Claiming from your insurer may become an arduous process, but it doesn’t have to be.

The cars South Africans buy and the cars South Africans want make for two very different lists.

Sedans are not as popular in South Africa as they once were, except in one segment.

BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B

The outbreak, which has killed two people, is thought to have originated at a Canterbury nightclub.

UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.