WEDNESDAY, 11 MARCH 2026, 12:08
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At least six people died and three were injured in a bus fire in western Switzerland in what police said may have been a deliberate act with one media outlet reporting that a person set fire to themselves.
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Israel’s intelligence assessment is that Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was lightly wounded in the Israeli-U.S. joint air war against Iran and that is why he has not been seen in public, a senior Israeli official told Reuters.
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Three vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security agencies and sources said on Wednesday, as one of the strikes led to a fire onboard a ship and forced most of its crew to evacuate it.
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Britain’s parliament has approved legislation to remove the remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords, ending a centuries-old system of aristocratic seats in the upper chamber that the government says should not be secured by birth.
South Africa
Victims were watching a soccer match when four armed men opened fire on them.
South Africa
As some families in Langa, Cape Town, struggle to keep up with the ever-increasing cost of school shoes for their children, three young entrepreneurship postgraduates have developed a groundbreaking innovation that could see school shoes lasting children a few extra years.
South Africa
Deputy President to hand over land, title deeds
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will hand over land and title deeds to the Mtshoeni/Mtsweni family, also known as the Schulk Marhiqa Communal Property Association (CPA) in Mpumalanga, on Friday.
The Mtshoeni/Mtsweni family land claim comprises 18 households and 86 beneficiaries.
“The claimant family lived on the subject properties...
South Africa
Call to establish task team to tackle Rustenburg water supply challenges
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has directed that a joint task team be established between Rustenburg Local Municipality and Magalies Water to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure sustainable water provision for residents of Rustenburg.
Seitlholo issued the directive during a stakeholder...
World
Attacks and counterattacks continued throughout the Middle East Wednesday. Two cargo ships were struck in the Gulf, as some lawmakers in Washington pressed for answers on the war’s rationale.
World
Harish Rana has been in a vegetative state since 2013, when he fell from a balcony and suffered head injuries.
World
Thousands of white South Africans are coming back to South Africa, despite Donald Trump’s statements that the white minority is being persecuted by the country’s black majority government.
World
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Tuesday would bring the most intense strikes across Iran. And residential buildings are not being spared in Tehran.
Africa
With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe’s ex-first family.
Africa
Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.
Africa
Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.
Africa
Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.
Business
Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.
Business
Business
South Africa is facing a R161-billion burnout crisis and it’s not just draining our economy; it’s draining our people.
Business
Canal+ has unveiled a R1.9 billion “boost plan” for Multichoice, including revisions to content, pricing structures and offering voluntary severance for certain employees.
Politics
Richard Shibiri has been linked Katiso “KT” Molefe and Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
Politics
Another memorial service is planned for Bloemfontein in the Free State on Thursday.
Politics
Lieutenant-General Hilda Senthumule has been testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.
Politics
“I believe that they were executed, and I believe that they used maximum force to shoot to kill.”
Sport
The South African teams face an important period in the URC as they look to secure the most favourable playoff qualification spots.
Sport
While Mamelodi Sundowns secured victory over Orbit College FC in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday, the victory came at a heavy price.
Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has listed the required attributes to lead the Betway Premiership giants.
Sport
After crashing out of the T20 World Cup, a new-look Proteas squad now faces a rather ‘awkward’ series against New Zealand.
Education
New York’s dentists are aging, and a “retirement cliff” has left a shortage of people in the job.
Education
Troy Closson, who reports on education at The Times, discusses how he covers the largest school system in the country.
Education
[Premium Times] ASUU-UNILAG also accused the university of failing to pay Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) to academics in the Akoka Campus.
Education
[Premium Times] LASEMA said it previously advised the school against using the building due to safety concerns.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Cape Town is facing scorching temperatures and fire risks as a heatwave grips the Western Cape. Here’s what to expect and how to stay safe.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
A recent report has lifted the lid on the brands and products that South Africans living abroad miss the most. Take a look…
Entertainment
Sold within six months of being put on the market, with the proceeds going to the Reserve Bank …
Entertainment
In a new series, Zanele Potelwa and a group of celebrities will travel to international locations to scout the perfect tropical setting for season 12 of Tropika Island of Treasure.
Entertainment
Leo Brent Bozell III stated the ‘Kill the Boer’ chant was hate speech and asked businesses to speak out against B-BBEE.
Entertainment
Science/Tech
Canal+ reports its first financial results since acquiring MultiChoice, with the South African pay-TV operator boosting group revenue by R13 billion.
Science/Tech
French media group CANAL+ announced on Wednesday that it will initiate a voluntary severance plan at MultiChoice across its support functions. The company will also launch a restructuring programme at Irdeto, MultiChoice’s technology and cyber-security company. “These planned changes are consistent with the commitments CANAL+ made during the acquisition of MultiChoice and align with the […]
Science/Tech
Canal+ has called Showmax an “expensive failure” whose closure will help accelerate cost savings at MultiChoice.
Science/Tech
A manual espresso machine proves the best coffee-brewing tech is sometimes analog.
Motoring
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has responded to reports of possible fuel shortages in South Africa.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
The pricing for the new Volvo ES90 has been uncovered ahead of its official launch in South Africa later this month.
Health
Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.
Health
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Health
Health experts warn of long-term respiratory and neurological risks as smoke from burning oil spreads across the region.
Health
Though high rates of the disease persist among the nearby Indigenous communities, the Canadian government is weighing rules that may allow energy giants to release treated mining waste into the river system.