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Familiar Proteas heartbreak as they lose in WC semis
Clinical New Zealands spot on with bat and ball

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SHADI NYOKONG | Malnutrition reversing years of progress in reduction of infant mortality
Over the past 20 years, SA has done something remarkable. Through a range of healthcare and social interventions, we have cut child mortality dramatically, saving thousands of young lives. But today, malnutrition threatens to undo all of our hard-earned g
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McKenzie warns derby a ‘disaster waiting to happen’
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie says the Soweto derby is an accident waiting to happen

South Africa
SA entertainer Soli Philander passes away
Minister of Sports, Art and Culture has sent condolences to family of the late Soli Philander

South Africa
Taxi driver fatally shot on Golden Highway in Johannesburg
A white Polo vehicle, with an unknown number of occupants that fired shots at the taxi.

South Africa
LIVE: Iran’s Ambassador to SA briefs media
Iran’s Ambassador to South Africa briefs the media amid the conflict currently on in his country.

South Africa
From Ore to Intelligence: How AI Will Rewrite Africa’s Resource Power
by Enoch Antwi, Founder and Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). […]

World
Trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration
A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.

World
The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting
A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan’s conflict particularly troubling.

World
Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail
Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.

World
Watch: Moment wolf rescued from canal in northern Italy
Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.

Africa
Nigerian doctors suspended over death of Adichie’s son
The author’s 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

Africa
South Africa’s long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

Africa
Goodbye officer, hello touchscreen – a vision for policing in Ethiopia
A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

Africa
UK to stop study visas from Cameroon and Sudan due to ‘abuse’
The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.

Business
China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
It is the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to “around 5%” in 2023.

Business
We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
Has online privacy become “a luxury not a right” for us all in 2026?

Business
Musk tells jury ‘people read too much’ into his posts
The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.

Business
Government tells South Africans to evacuate the Middle East
South African citizens have been told to evacuate the Middle East, with heavy attacks expected in the coming days.

Politics
O’Sullivan, former assistant to face Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee
There was drama when O’Sullivan abandoned his testimony saying he was rushing to catch a flight.

Politics
Madisha remembers Lekota as principled leader
Madisha says Lekota sacrificed a great deal for the liberation of Black people.

Politics
General Shibiri says he gave Khumalo names of Big Five cartel members
General Shibiri has concluded his evidence for the day

Politics
Prosecutor reveals how he came under attack during O’Sullivan probe
He was testifying before the committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration.

Sport
Are big-game players keeping Celtic in title hunt?
Celtic relied on big moments from key players to haul them through against Aberdeen.

Sport
Summerville proves he could West Ham’s saviour
Crysencio Summerville is finding form at the right time for West Ham – and might yet prove the man to save them from relegation.

Sport
Did Ramsey deserve to be sent off?
Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy discuss if Newcastle’s Jacob Ramsey’s second yellow card for diving was deserved.

Sport
How ‘sensational’ Joao Pedro made Chelsea tick against Villa
Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy discuss how Chelsea striker Joao Pedro uses his movement to cause problems for defenders.
Education
After Pete Hegseth Cut Pentagon Funding, Harvard Offers Options for Military
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the Pentagon would end funds supporting active-duty service members at Harvard. The school is offering military students alternatives to defer or go elsewhere.
Education
Who’s Feeding the Kids?
Plus, what SNAP cuts bring to the cafeteria table.
Education
Uganda: Missing UCU Student Found Roaming in Mukono Town
[Nile Post] Police in Mukono have recovered Nathan Tuwandike, a 25-year-old student of Uganda Christian University (UCU), days after he was reported missing.
Education
Liberia: Minister Beysolow Nyanti Bags Honorary Doctorate in International Relations
[New Dawn] The University of Liberia (UL) over the weekend conferred an honorary Doctorate in International Relations on Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, during the institution’s 105th graduation ceremony held at the historic Fendell Campus.

Lifestyle
Good Hope Centre: Who is Nigerian pastor bragging about ownership?
Nigerian pastor John Anosike has bragged about ownership of the R135m Good Hope Centre – Here’s what we know about the wealthy ‘man of God’.

Lifestyle
Zozibini Tunzi’s charming birthday message to husband
Former beauty queen Zozibini Tunzi penned a brief and lovely birthday message for her husband, Luthando Bolowana, on Instagram.

Lifestyle
Helen Zille reveals truth about ‘drunk’ rumours
DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has set the record straight about rumours she was ‘drunk’ at the Soweto Derby over the weekend.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Joburg events, festivals and outdoor cinema for March and April
It’s autumn and the next two months are stacked with irresistible events to mark on your calendar. Here are the top choices.

Entertainment
Stealing dignity from the grieving poor
Alleged burial tariffs in Thembisile Hani strip grieving families of dignity in communities still scarred by apartheid’s dehumanisation.

Entertainment
Flag ready to drop on Regional Extreme Festival season opener
First round of this year’s series, officially, kicks-off the national racing circuit racing calendar for 2026.

Entertainment
Ramathuba faces R90 billion accountability moment
Opposition parties demand clear timelines on jobs, crime and stalled economic zones ahead of Ramathuba’s address.
Science/Tech
A Nuclear Reactor Backed By Bill Gates Gets Federal Approval To Start Building
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: A novel type of nuclear power plant in Wyoming backed by Bill Gates received a key federal permit on Wednesday, making it the first new U.S. commercial reactor in nearly a decade to receive clearance to begin construction. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the federal body that oversees reactor safety, unanimously voted (PDF) to...
Science/Tech
Father Sues Google, Claiming Gemini Chatbot Drove Son Into Fatal Delusion
A father is suing Google and Alphabet for wrongful death, alleging Gemini reinforced his son Jonathan Gavalas’ escalating delusions until he died by suicide in October 2025. “Jonathan Gavalas, 36, started using Google’s Gemini AI chatbot in August 2025 for shopping help, writing support, and trip planning,” reports TechCrunch. “On October 2, he died by suicide. At the time of his death, he was...

Science/Tech
These $500 Windows Laptops Show the MacBook Neo’s Competition
They aren’t as high-end as the MacBook Neo, but these Windows laptops show that Apple has some strong competition.
Science/Tech
Elon Musk Defends Social Media Posts in Twitter Shareholder Lawsuit
Mr. Musk said he did not expect his posts in the lead-up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media site, now X, to affect the company’s share price.

Motoring
Big change of plans for the Gautrain
The Gautrain’s management has announced that it will continue to operate as a public-private partnership for an extended period, despite previous reports that it would be taken over by the Gauteng government by the end of March.

Motoring
Upgrades for one of South Africa’s busiest airports
The Cape Town International Airport is getting a R10 billion upgrade.
Motoring

Motoring
New Chinese car brand officially goes on sale in South Africa
Chery’s latest car brand, Lepas, has officially launched in South Africa with its first SUV.
Health
In Sierra Leone, a New Maternal Hospital Aims to be the Blueprint
The country has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Isata Dumbuya, a nurse and midwife, has made it her mission to change that.
Health
Most Patients Keep Weight Off With Fewer GLP-1 Shots, Study Finds
In a recent review, a small group of patients received the injections less frequently but still maintained weight loss and health benefits.

Health
Gemma Oaten on eating disorders
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio

Health
DIY pads campaign for period poverty awareness
A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.