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BIOSECURITY: Vaccination delays expose inefficiencies in SA’s FMD response system
More than 2.5 million foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine doses have landed on South African soil since late February, with millions more scheduled. The government is footing the bill, the storage facilities are prepared and the roll-out is under way. Yet on farms across the country, frustration is mounting because the distance between a dose in a warehouse and a needle in an animal turns out...

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Italy warns stricken Russian tanker could explode in Med at any time
Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz drifting out of control in the Med.
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PATIENT CARE: National Health Laboratory Service system out of action, causing ‘massive disruptions’ to health facilities
On Tuesday, the NHLS reported an ongoing system failure affecting its information service. The outage, which started late on Monday, affects laboratory results for South African public health facilities.

South Africa
PSC pushes SA to challenge Israel’s military actions in Gaza
Apartheid Israel remains in contempt of the court.

South Africa
Conjoined Limpopo twins separated successfully after surgery
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has praised the team of surgeons who performed the operation.

South Africa
Limpopo farmers warn heavy rains threaten crops
Farmers say the return of heavy rains in some parts of Limpopo is threatening crops.

South Africa
Emfuleni reportedly spends almost R700 mln on employee overtime
The municipality is battling refuse removal, potholes, and deteriorating infrastructure.

World
Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC
The exact number killed in Monday night’s strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.
World
News24 | Kenya: Building demolition work goes wrong, killing several
A building collapsed during a planned demolition in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, killing at least four people.

World
Ukraine strings nets over cities as killer drones turn streets into war zones
In eastern Ukraine, white nylon nets now stretch over roads and city streets, a low-tech defense against deadly FPV drones that dominate the battlefield and threaten civilians near the front line.

World
Chile’s president begins building border barrier less than week into term
José Antonio Kast visited the ditch – a few feet wide and deep – on Monday, calling it a “milestone”.

Africa
Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM Lumumba
Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

Africa
Aspiring female Zambian politicians asked for sexual favours, official says
These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

Africa
Suspected suicide attacks kill at least 23 in north-east Nigeria
Multiple blasts struck some of the Maiduguri’s busiest locations on Monday evening.

Africa
‘Fire came from the sky and burned them’ – life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.
Business
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Business
South Africa’s largest retailer going after R900 billion goldmine
Shoprite has announced its planned acquisition of a majority stake in R&A Cellular to capture a greater share of spending in townships and other underserved areas.
Business

Politics
Ramaphosa responds to Ad Hoc Committee questions
The Presidency missed its own deadline to submit the answers on Monday.

Politics
Ramaphosa agreed with me on gradual PKTT dismantling: Masemola
He has returned to the Ad Hoc Committee in Cape Town after appearing last year in October.

Politics
Tripartite Alliance won’t perish despite challenges: Mbalula
Mbalula says they will continue to work with the South African Communist Party even after elections.

Politics
Masemola refutes claims of conspiring with Cele against senior police
Masemola says he has no contact whatsoever with Cele currently.

Sport
Sundowns move two points clear of Pirates with eighth straight win
Mamelodi Sundowns returned to the top of the Betway Premiership table with a 3-1 win over Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld.

Sport
Why Bayern may have to play 16-year-old in goal
Bayern Munich may hand 16-year-old goalkeeper Leonard Prescott his first-team debut in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Sport
Higgins beaten by teenager Moody in 2,000th match
Stan Moody holds his nerve to clinch a 5-4 win over John Higgins at the World Open in the veteran’s 2,000th professional match.

Sport
6 changes confirmed: Sundowns starting 11 vs Gallants
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has made a total of six changes in this team to face Marumo Gallants in Betway Premiership.
Education
Uganda: Pearl Bank Donates to Islamic University in Uganda
[Nile Post] Pearl Bank has donated water tanks and assorted food items to Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) in celebration of Ramadan and Women’s month season that are key highlights during this season.
Education
Uganda: 91 Ibanda Pupils to Repeat P7 After Ple Results Cancelled Over Exam Malpractice
[Nile Post] At least 91 pupils from three primary schools in Ibanda District have been directed to repeat Primary Seven and resit the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) after their results were cancelled by the Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) due to examination malpractice.
Education
Uganda: Ugandans Urged to Learn French and Explore Global Careers
[Nile Post] Young Ugandans have been urged to embrace education, learn new languages, and seize international opportunities.
Education
Ghana: Paramount Chief of Atebubu Seeks Getfund Support for Education Infrastructure
[Ghanaian Times] His Royal Majesty Ohempon Dr. Yeboah Asiamah, Paramount Chief of Atebubu and President of the Atebubu Traditional Council, on Wednesday paid a high-level courtesy call on the Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), Mr. Paul Adjei, to seek support for critical educational infrastructure in the Atebubu Traditional Area.

Lifestyle
Best for the best: Inside Black Coffee’s three-day 50th birthday celebration
Black Coffee celebrated his 50th birthday with not one, but THREE luxury parties. Take a look inside the opulent occasion…

Lifestyle
‘We met in 2018’: Black Coffee’s girlfriend ‘confesses’
Black Coffee’s girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez has ‘confessed’ to meeting the DJ before he announced his separation to his ex-wife, Enhle…

Lifestyle
Golf estates to ‘Alcatraz’: Inside Peet Viljoen’s new home
Mel and Peet Viljoen have swapped their luxury life in SA for ICE detention centres featuring ‘cages’, bug infestations and a lack of food.

Lifestyle
WATCH | Coldplay kiss cam exec Kristin Cabot drops bombshell in Oprah Winfrey podcast
Kristin Cabot sat down with Oprah Winfrey to talk about the Coldplay Jumbotron incident that had a devastating effect on her life.

Entertainment
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
R145 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 17 March 2026.

Entertainment
In case you missed it: SA faces petrol, diesel hikes | Female farm workers exploited | ‘Chuffing’ trend
Catch up on the biggest stories this Tuesday, 17 March 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
A total of R675 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 17 March 2026.

Entertainment
Maharaj slip put Proteas under pressure, says assistant coach Prince
Keshav Maharaj gave away 24 runs in the final over of New Zealand’s innings.
Science/Tech
Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi, the Prediction Site
The state accused Kalshi on Tuesday of operating an illegal gambling business, escalating the legal battle between states and prediction markets.
Science/Tech
China Ramps Up Scrutiny of Meta’s Acquisition of Manus
The country appears to be cracking down on people linked to the acquisition of Manus, a Singapore company with Chinese roots, as President Trump prepares to visit Beijing.

Science/Tech
Meteor over Ohio causes large boom heard as far away as Pennsylvania
An NWS office posted video of the meteor shooting across the sky, but says no report of debris found as it likely burned
A meteor over Ohio caused a large boom that jolted people as far away as Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) and reports.
The meteor entered the atmosphere at about 9am local time on Tuesday, producing a sonic boom felt across a...
Science/Tech
Samsung Ends $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold Sales After Just Three Months
Samsung is reportedly ending sales of the Galaxy Z TriFold just months after launch, likely due to “high production costs” and limited supply. 9to5Google reports: The Galaxy Z TriFold launched in South Korea barely four months ago, arriving in Samsung’s home market ahead of a larger debut in the U.S. and other markets in January. The $2,899 smartphone brought an entirely new form factor to the...

Motoring
What the law says about bulk buying petrol in South Africa
There are important regulations to be aware of if you plan on buying large amounts of fuel before next month’s price hikes.

Motoring
110 luxury SUVs recalled in South Africa
The National Consumer Commission recalled over 100 units of Lexus’ most expensive SUV.

Motoring
R368 flight ticket price pain for South Africans
The war in the Middle East has driven up jet fuel prices, forcing local airlines to raise ticket prices.
Motoring
Health
When Teens Are Pressured to Send Sexual Images
Adolescents said they were more likely to share photos with a dating partner, or when they had been worn down with repeated requests.
Health
An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain
Two people have died in an outbreak of meningococcal disease. Many cases were traced to a nightclub in Canterbury that is popular with students at the University of Kent.

Health
Judge blocks RFK Jr’s changes to US childhood vaccine schedule
Kennedy had slashed the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking a backlash from health experts.

Health
Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support
Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025.