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Serbia secures US sanctions waiver for its NIS oil firm, energy minister says
The U.S. Treasury Department has extended a sanctions waiver for Serbia’s Russian-owned NIS NIIS.BEL until April 17, giving the Balkan country more time to import crude oil amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Serbia’s energy minister said on Friday.

Top Stories
SARS scores a legal victory against taxpayers in South Africa
A recent Tax Court ruling confirmed that when SARS selects a test case, affected taxpayers have little control over disputes that may determine their own tax bill.

Top Stories
Farage pauses Cameo account for security reasons, says Reform UK
It comes after a Guardian investigation suggests the party leader recorded supportive messages for a convicted rioter and a neo-Nazi event.

South Africa
Human Rights Day: Academics call for action on socio-economic rights
Learners say government must prioritise service delivery amid Human Rights Day commemoration

South Africa
Deidre Uren appointed SABC News head
Deidre Uren has been acting SABC News and Current Affairs Group Executive since January 1, 2026.
South Africa
Mashatile joins growing Alex 10k race
Mashatile joins growing Alex 10k race
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Saturday participate in the Alex 10K race in Alexandra township, Gauteng.
The Alex 10K race entered its second year in 2025, following Adreach Group’s three-year partnership with Run Alex Athletics Club. This collaboration is aimed not only to revive road running events in Alexandra but to promote local...

South Africa
LP farmers battle foot rot in goats amid heavy rains
Foot rot affects livestock and is caused by a bacterium which thrives in wet conditions

World
Israel launches more strikes on Tehran as Iran continues attacks on Gulf oil facilities
The latest strikes come after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel would “hold off on future attacks” on Iran’s energy infrastructure, following Trump’s request.

World
From mall to torture site: The debate over El Helicoide’s future in Venezuela
Once a futuristic shopping mall, El Helicoide became one of Venezuela’s most feared prisons. Now, as the country changes, so does its fate — erase it, rebuild it, or remember what happened inside.

World
Why it’s so hard for world leaders to bring down oil and gasoline prices
From waiving the Jones Act to rerouting oil through the Red Sea, governments are doing their best to make up for the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, but prices are still rising.

World
A look at the economic cost of the war in the Middle East
The team from NPR’s The Indicator podcast takes a look at the economic costs of the war in the Middle East.

Africa
UK reveals aid priorities after major cuts to budget
Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

Africa
Starmer meets Nigerian president as record steel deal agreed
The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

Africa
Chad shuts Sudan border after 17 killed in drone strike on mourners
President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

Africa
DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US
The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

Business
200-year-old company in South Africa shooting the lights out
Premier Foods is expecting a large rise in earnings, with further joy expected from its new mega-bakeries.

Business
Why a Business Talk interview is a game-changer for South African executives
Business Talk is the ideal platform for South African executives to share their thought leadership.
Business

Business
Typical energy bill forecast to rise by £332 a year in July
Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.

Politics
LIVE | Ramaphosa officiates title deed handover ceremony in KZN
President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates title deed handover ceremony in uMzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal

Politics
FF+ tables urgent motion to probe Tshwane CFO after Madlanga revelation
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi accused of political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Day 82 | Friday, 20 March 2026
Sgt Fannie Nkosi is back in the hot seat at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
COPE calls on Ramaphosa to fire Police Minister Senzo Mchunu
COPE says Senzo Mchunu’s action to disband the PKTT shows poor judgment and a lack of accountability

Sport
Leven exits Aberdeen after three caretaker stints
Aberdeen confirm the departure of three-time caretaker manager Peter Leven.

Sport
Hydro to host Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
The Hydro will host the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow this summer, with organisers promising a “Clyde-built experience for the world”.

Sport
Premier League quiz: The best teams to go down and worst teams to stay up
To celebrate an especially competitive relegation battle, test yourself on the best Premier League teams to go down and the worst to stay up.

Sport
URC: Kick off times, team sheets for all SA teams
With the URC back in full swing this weekend, here are the team sheets and kick off times to note for the South African sides.
Education
Liberia: Youth Surge Overwhelms New Technical Institute in Ganta
[Liberian Observer] As Liberia continues to rebuild its economy and expand infrastructure decades after the civil war, the demand for vocational and technical education among young people is rapidly increasing.
Education
Record Number of Student Loan Borrowers Are in Delinquency and Default
Recently released data from the Education Department showed that by the end of last year, 7.7 million borrowers had defaulted on $181 billion in federal student loans.
Education
Samuel Alito’s Princeton Is Not Sonia Sotomayor’s
The university has become more hers than his.
Education
Sudan: The UK’s ‘Emergency Brake’ On Sudanese Students Is a Cynical Act of Collective Punishment
[African Arguments] The UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood recently announced an “emergency brake” on sponsored study visas for nationals from Sudan, Afghanistan, Cameroon and Myanmar. Presented as a crackdown on “visa abuse”, the policy is framed as a technical adjustment within a broader effort to tighten immigration controls. In reality, it reveals something far more troubling. Sudanese...

Lifestyle
Naledi Aphiwe warns fans after booking number hacked
Naledi Aphiwe warns fans and promoters after her booking number was hacked and used for scams.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Facebook marketplace ‘purchase’ leads to bucket of live tortoises
A suspicious Facebook Marketplace listing in South Africa has led to the rescue of 14 protected tortoises.

Lifestyle
From radio to campus? Lerato Kganyago quips studying at UCT
Media personality Lerato Kganyago hinted that she’s studying at UCT, while some of her fans congratulated her, others remained sceptical.

Entertainment
‘Bring back the Tembisa money before we come for you,’ warns Motsoaledi
Motsoaledi says he will not rest until all the money that has been stolen from Tembisa Hospital is recovered.

Entertainment
Can she beat a TV crime fighter? This is what the DA’s mayoral candidate in Ekurhuleni promises
The DA says Ekurhuleni needs a mayor who is fit for purpose and not a ‘vigilante’.
Entertainment
Entertainment

Science/Tech
Corsair Frame 4000D RS PC Case Review: Excellent Flow
Corsair’s updated 4000D is one of the best cases you can buy, even if I still love the old one.

Science/Tech
I Learned More Than I Thought I Would From Using Food-Tracking Apps
These apps, some of which use AI and computer vision, were helpful for meeting my caloric and nutrition intake goals. But they also gave me some anxiety.

Science/Tech
Home affairs pressed to expedite digital upgrades
The oversight committee urges the department to digitally stomp out corruption and strengthen internal controls.

Science/Tech
LinkedIn Invited My AI ‘Cofounder’ to Give a Corporate Talk—Then Banned It
When social media is constantly exhorting people to use AI, what is the point of not letting AI agents participate?
Motoring

Motoring
South African e-hailer secures local operating licence
South African e-hailing company, Maxim, has secured its registration under the new laws.

Motoring
The woman behind one of South Africa’s biggest car brands
Bonite van der Merwe is one of the women at the top of the motoring industry in South Africa.

Motoring
Limited edition Renault Kwid arrives in South Africa – Pricing and features
Renault has unveiled the 10th Anniversary Kwid in South Africa.

Health
Lab-grown food pipe offers new hope for young patients
UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.
Health
How New Mexico Became an Obamacare Success Story
Affordable Care Act enrollment has dropped across the United States since the enhanced federal subsidies expired. But New Mexico has record numbers of people signing up.

Health
I went to bed with a sore ear, meningitis put me in a coma
Mark McNamee did not know he had meningitis until he woke up in hospital after being in an induced coma.
Health
Why I Decided to Share My Cancer Surgery With Times Readers
An editor on the limits of shyness in the face of serious disease.