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The Mail & Guardian Digital Edition – 13 March 2026

Maj-Gen Richard Shibiri, head of organized crime, is under scrutiny after receiving a “loan” from alleged crime boss Matlala and subsequently spending large sums on luxury items. Bank records show Shibiri had sufficient funds, contradicting his claim of needing a loan for car repairs. Matlala, who is linked to senior officials, claimed to have given Shibiri money to celebrate a promotion, and...

The Western Cape has been experiencing high temperatures as the heatwave persists.

Motorists are advised to maintain a safe following distance.

The state revealed that Ntokozo Mjiyako is mentioned as Ntanzi’s legal representative.

Authorities charged the masters of the vessels and imposed an administrative penalty of R400 000.

The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.

Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC drama The Other Bennet Sister

Gunmen opened fire at a concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 145 and injuring more than 500, the deadliest mass shooting in Russia in two decades.

Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

The famous company said rising costs had “squeezed the business financially”.

Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started – but why have there been such sharp swings?

The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential $166bn in tariff refunds.

Ramaphosa says work is under way to build a capable state that will change things for better

The MK Party has axed Bongani Mncwango as its Secretary-General.

President Cyril Ramaphosa was answering questions in Parliament.

Mothibi briefed the media in Pretoria today on the NPA’s strategic priorities.

Guro Reiten leaves Chelsea after winning 13 trophies in six years to join American side Gotham FC.

Ben Jones was a promising fly-half when he was growing up, coming through the Scarlets academy.

Analysing the reasons that playmaker Phil Foden has started only four of Manchester City’s past 12 games.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy is fit enough to play in the prestigious Players Championship after recovering from a back injury.

Award-winning musician Brenda Mtambo taps into a new realm in her music career as deputy chairperson at CAPASSO.

Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend Rachel John, shared photos of her mom as she hopped on the ‘I look just like my mommy’ trend.

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The president says the government will act on the Madlanga commission’s recommendations once the final report is submitted.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

WIRED spoke with Nick Fox, Google’s SVP of knowledge and information, about how AI is changing the company’s advertising business.

A bipartisan bill would force the FBI to get a warrant to read Americans’ messages and ban the federal purchase of commercial data on US residents ahead of a critical April deadline.

IK Multimedia’s iLoud Micro Monitors are an excellent pick for anyone who works with audio and video, or just likes premium sound.

This compact SUV uses less than R1 of petrol per kilometre.

Mahindra’s Pik Up is rapidly becoming one of South Africa’s favourite bakkies.

The CEO of one of South Africa’s largest supermarket groups said that the company is training its delivery riders address their behaviour out on the roads.

“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.”

The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.