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Adcock Ingram acts after Sahpra recalls Citro-Soda
Adcock Ingram says it has started recalling batches of Citro-Soda after an inspection by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra).

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The city with the best service delivery in South Africa
With a record R120 billion infrastructure pipeline, one South African city’s service delivery spending outpaces all Gauteng metros combined.

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‘You better stop it’: Freese refuses to take the blame for Magesi’s woes
Coach responds angrily to questions about form.

South Africa
Sotheni denies murdering Witness D
Matipandile Sotheni denies murdering Marius van der Merwe also known as Witness D

South Africa
Protest march planned for Durban over immigration enforcement
Several political and civic organisations are taking to the streets of Durban

South Africa
Fikeni calls for reopening of training schools for traditional leaders
PSC calls for the reopening of training schools for traditional leaders to improve governance…

South Africa
From Gig Economy To Ownership: How Africa Is Building AI Infrastructure
Join the ConversationBe part of this important discussion at our upcoming LinkedIn Live session. 🗓 Wed, March 25th ⏰ 12:30 PM EST 🔗 Read the full story / Join the conversation: Be a part of the conversation For the first time, 𝟮𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 are engaging with DOWA Summer Internship simultaneously : a milestone reflecting […]

World
Israel says plan to expand into Lebanon will provide ‘defensive buffer’
Israel signals major expansion into Lebanon, with plans to control swathes of southern Lebanon in a bid for a “defensive buffer.”

World
Ex-peace negotiator for Israel on country’s goals as it expands into Lebanon
What are Israel’s larger goals as it expands its offensive into Lebanon? NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Daniel Levy, a former peace negotiator for Israel.

World
U.S. drafts plan to end war with Iran as 2,000 paratroopers are ordered to deploy in the Middle East
Nearly a month into the war with Iran, the Trump administration is keeping its options open: it has drafted a 15-point plan to end the war with Iran and ordering thousands of paratroopers to deploy in the Middle East.

World
Islandwide blackouts bring life in Cuba to a near total halt
NPR’s A Martinez asks CNN’s Havana Bureau Chief Patrick Oppmann about Cuba’s power blackouts, which have brought the country to a near total halt.

Africa
Shock as dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave
Some of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.

Africa
Ghana and EU sign landmark defence deal to combat militant Islamist threat
Ghana is the first African country to make such a deal with the EU, the Ghanaian vice-president says.

Africa
Elon Musk’s Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia
Namibia’s regulator noted that Starlink’s subsidiary is not locally owned.

Africa
Nigerian heritage key to my success – Itauma
Moses Itauma, one of heavyweight boxing’s brightest prospects, says he found the answers to questions about his identity on a trip to his father’s village in Nigeria.

Business
Crucial deadline coming for visas in South Africa this month
The Department of Home Affairs’ current concession for foreigners with outstanding visa affairs will end this month.

Business
Fuel prices begin to fall in Ireland after excise duty cuts
The excise duty has been dropped by 20 cent on a litre of diesel and by 15 cent for petrol until the end of May.

Business
When will the cash Isa saving limits change?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to cash Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

Business
Get ready for major pain in South Africa
The good-time start to the year is over, with economists warning of massive energy price hikes next month that will drive inflation higher, potentially trigger interest rate hikes, and place a huge damper on economic growth.

Politics
Mothibi committed to restore the NPA’s integrity
NPA Head Adv Andy Mothibi says his focus is to restore the integrity of the office

Politics
LIVE | AfriForum briefs the media
AfriForum briefs the media at its Centurion headquarters.

Politics
LIVE: MKP seeks to block Batohi’s pension payout
Gauteng High Court hears MKP’s bid to block payment of Adv. Shamila Batohi pension.

Politics
MK Party launches court bid to strip Adv. Batohi of pension, benefits
The party adds that the concerns were crystalised during Batohi’s testimony at the Nkabinde Inquiry

Sport
Another Kaizer Chiefs star ruled out for the season
The injury crisis deepens at a bad time.

Sport
Eben Etzebeth comes to the end of long ban, what’s next?
Eben Etzebeth will reach the conclusion of a lengthy suspension this week, and the Springbok star will soon be back in action.

Sport
Springboks: Local-based XV vs overseas-based XV
Here’s how a South Africa-based Springbok starting XV would look as well as how an overseas-based team might shape up.

Sport
Nine uncapped players in Wales Six Nations squad
Head coach Sean Lynn names nine uncapped players in a new-look Wales squad for the 2026 Women’s Six Nations.
Education
Rwanda: Africa College of Theology Launches Postgraduate Programmes to Tackle Leadership, Mental Health Gaps
[New Times] Africa College of Theology has launched two new postgraduate programmes designed to close skills gaps in faith sector by training leaders who can provide sound theological teaching and respond to growing social challenges such as mental health struggles and family conflicts.
Education
Ghana: Govt Distributes Free Sanitary Pads to Schoolgirls in Accra
[Ghanaian Times] The government has intensified efforts to combat period poverty and improve menstrual hygiene among schoolgirls, with the distribution of free sanitary pads to vulnerable institutions in Accra.
Education
Write It Up! How Fast Do Our Journalists Type?
When it comes to breaking news, it’s a race not only to get the story, but to record it. We tracked down some of the speediest fingers in our newsroom.
Education
Uganda: Mityana Officials Protest Reopening of Closed School Without Clearance
[Nile Post] The reopening of Bright Way Junior School Kalangaalo has sparked controversy in Mityana District after authorities reported that the school resumed operations without official clearance.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Setting a precedent? WHY Namibia rejected Elon Musk’s Starlink…
Like South Africa, Namibia has rejected Elon Musk’s Starlink due to its disregard of local ownership laws…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Slikour’s ex-wife, Melissa, reveals the kind of father he is
On their daughter’s sixth birthday, Slikour’s ex-wife Melissa Wilkinson expressed her thoughts on the kind of father he really is.

Entertainment
The Ellis Park revival giving Joburg kids a shot
Alex Galanakis quit teaching to focus on passing critical life skills to Joburg’s underprivileged kids. He uses tennis to teach and inspire.

Entertainment
‘I’m ready to say what had happened’: Ex-Saps officer Matipandile Sotheni denies killing Witness D
The case was postponed to May for a formal bail application.

Entertainment
PowerBall: Have you checked your ticket? Over R110 million won
PowerBall also created winners in the lower division, including three Division 2 winners who each scooped more than R200 000

Entertainment
Cape Town’s dams drop below half capacity as water levels continue to fall
Among the six major dams, Steenbras Upper continues to hold the highest percentage of its capacity.

Science/Tech
‘World-first’ multi-currency token launches as war rattles currencies
IS21 launches as a multi-currency digital token tied to the rand, dollar and euro, amid Middle East war volatility rattling currencies.

Science/Tech
Why most Cisco partners leave money on the table at renewal time
Westcon-Comstor has warned that too many Cisco partners are only paying attention when it’s too late.

Science/Tech
How American Camouflage Conquered the World
The world-famous MultiCam pattern was designed for the military by two Brooklyn hipsters. Now everyone—from babies to ICE agents—is suited up for battle.

Science/Tech
Arm’s CEO Insists the Market Needs His New CPU. It Could Piss Everyone Off
Arm just confirmed the rumors: It’s producing its own chip for the first time. CEO Rene Haas explains why this won’t alienate the many chipmakers who license the company’s designs.
Motoring

Motoring
Gautrain unveils new stations and routes
The new stations and routes proposed for the Gautrain have officially been gazetted.

Motoring
New Citroen Basalt in South Africa – Pricing revealed
The pricing for the new Citroen Basalt crossover has been revealed ahead of its imminent launch in South Africa.

Motoring
Iran charging R34 million to ship petrol
Iran is charging fuel tankers millions of dollars to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Health
Key Adviser Quits Federal Vaccine Panel
Dr. Robert Malone, vice chair of the committee, was appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after a purge of the previous advisers.

Health
Is a morning cup of hot water better than cold?
A GP looks at the social media trend of drinking hot water in the morning.

Health
Inside Health
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
Health
Tango Therapy: How the Dance of Passion Is Helping Parkinson’s Patients
Once a week, patients in an Argentine hospital with Parkinson’s disease use the movements of tango to help address issues of balance, stiffness and coordination.