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First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa’s mission matters
From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon – and beyond.
MONDAY, 30 MARCH 2026, 04:43

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From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon – and beyond.

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Several of Monday’s papers lead with images from Derby after a car struck pedestrians in the city centre.

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When will you be able to see April’s full Moon and why is it called the Pink Moon?

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The BBC drama follows a couple in their 30s trying for a baby and navigating the complexities of pregnancy loss.

South Africa
Fannie Masemola says he followed proper processes and denies wrongdoing in R360m contract case

South Africa
more than R5.70 per litre for petrol and nearly R10 per litre for diesel

South Africa
The Department of Transport says it expects high traffic volumes from Thursday

South Africa
Suspects arrested included those who were wanted for murder, rape, assault GBH and undocumented

World
U.S. marines have arrived in the Middle East. NPR’s Emily Feng has been monitoring the latest developments from the border of Iran and Turkey.

World
The Italian Competition Authority said luxury goods giant LVMH appears to have adopted “particularly insidious” marketing strategies.

World
Prime Minister Netanyahu said it was a safety measure following recent Iranian strikes.

World
Avi Lewis’s campaign platform focused on revitalising the struggling left-leaning party and prioritising workers’ rights.

Africa
Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.

Africa
The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

Africa
A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.

Africa
Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.

Business
It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.

Business
Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

Business
More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools – and a need for more investment cash.

Business
This is how much money taxpayers living in the best-run municipality in South Africa make.

Politics
LP ANC secretary, Reuben Madadzhe, says the congress has resolved to tackle water shortage

Politics
Some members took the party to court, accusing it of flawed processes before the conference.

Politics
President Ramaphosa delivers closing address at ANC Limpopo conference

Politics
Funeral service for UMkhonto weSizwe Party MP Nkosentsha Shezi.

Sport
Italy’s Marco Bezzecchi claims victory in the United States as he makes it three wins in a row at the start of the MotoGP season.

Sport
Central American giants Panama are in town to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Bafana Bafana.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs’ expected coaching shake-up ahead of next season continues to take shape, with Manqoba Mngqithi firmly in the picture.

Sport
Betway Premiership champions and CAF Champions League quarterfinalists Mamelodi Sundowns have reportedly appointed Surprise Moriri as Technical Director.
Education
No more YouTube or video games on school laptops. Textbooks and pencils are back. Some seventh graders say they prefer learning offline.

Education
The number of people on Dysgu Cymraeg courses has risen by 61% since 2017, as people in Wales rediscover the ‘poetry’ of the language
Elinor Staniforth from Cardiff hated Welsh lessons at her English-medium school – after her GCSEs, she said, she “forgot all about it”. Winning a place at Oxford University, however, made Staniforth reassess her identity and relationship with the language.
“I...

Education
National Education Union poll finds 89% feel class sizes in England are too big to be ‘properly inclusive’
Oversized classes and inadequate staffing levels are hindering teachers’ capacity to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send), according to a large survey of state school teachers in England.
Nine out of 10 (89%) of the 10,000 teachers who took part in the...

Education
Olivia Bailey says she wants Sure Start-style hubs that will be rolled out in England on Monday to be inclusive for all
Reform UK’s “pro-family” policies are a sham and exclude non-traditional families, the government’s early years minister has said before the rollout of hundreds of new Sure Start-style family centres across England on Monday.
Olivia Bailey said she wanted the hubs to be...

Lifestyle
Woolworths’ giant smash Easter egg has taken the internet by storm – but does the price tag justify the hype?

Lifestyle
Former Miss South Africa and new mom Natasha Joubert has opened up about her delivery and being in the newborn trenches…

Lifestyle
Jozi drivers who placed rock, paper, scissors during a Friday afternoon traffic jam have made international headlines…

Lifestyle
Is the new SAFA jersey Bafana Bafana’s best look yet? Take a look at the kit evolution over the past few decades…

Entertainment
Police confirmed that the arrests were made within 72 hours.

Entertainment
The cyberattack was perpetrated by a cybercrime group known as XP95.

Entertainment
A total of R450 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 29 March 2026.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Sunday, 29 March 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
Yes, this week YouTube and Meta were found negligent in a landmark case about social media addiction. But “it’s still far from certain what this defeat will change,” argues The Verge’s senior tech and policy editor, “and what the collateral damage could be.”If these decisions survive appeal — which isn’t certain — the direct outcome would be multimillion-dollar penalties. Depending on the...
Science/Tech
“It’s time to charge for access,” argues a new opinion piece at The Register. Begging billion-dollar companies to fund open source projects just isn’t enough, writes long-time tech reporter Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols:Screw fair. Screw asking for dimes. You can’t live off one-off charity donations… Depending on what people put in a tip jar is no way to fund anything of value… [A]ccording to a...
Science/Tech
Project Hail Mary has now grossed $300.8 million globally after earning another $54.1 million this weekend from 86 markets, reports Variety, noting that after just nine days it’s now Amazon MGM’s highest-grossing film ever. And last weekend it had the best opening for a “non-franchise” movie in three years, adds the Associated Press — the best since 2023’s Oppenheimer:Project Hail Mary, which...
Science/Tech
“Scientists have created a microscopic QR code so tiny it can only be seen with an electron microscope,” reports Science Daily. It’s “smaller than most bacteria and now officially a world record.” “But this isn’t just about size; it’s about durability. By engraving data into ultra-stable ceramic materials, the team has opened the door to storing information that could last for centuries or even...

Motoring
South Africans storing petrol and diesel at home need to do so safely and legally.
Motoring

Motoring
Roughly 50 hijackings take place in South Africa every day.

Motoring
Mitsubishi recently launched a new seven-seater SUV in South Africa.
Health
Cohen Miles-Rath heard voices telling him to kill his father. After they passed, he spent years retracing the path of his delusions.
Health
Her best-selling 1989 book, “The Boy Who Couldn’t Stop Washing,” based on her groundbreaking research, brought public awareness to obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Health
The Hospice in the Weald in Pembury runs the sessions for people with life-limiting conditions.
Health
Several states are considering bills that would expand access to unpasteurized milk. MAHA supporters say consumers should have the right to choose.