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Sly fox sneaks onto cargo ship in Southampton and arrives in New York
The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff.
THURSDAY, 12 MARCH 2026, 16:03

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The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff.

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TAKING THE RAMS BY THE HORNS

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Stuart Baxter feels he was expected to follow a script written by others during his second spell with Kaizer Chiefs.

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South Africa’s plan to control public finances via a so-called fiscal rule will help restore policy credibility but it will need significant support to succeed, the IMF said.
South Africa
Heat wave event breaks temperature records
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that several weather stations across the Namakwa District and the Western Cape have officially broken their long-standing maximum temperature records for March.
The weather service explained that the presence of a strong, slow-moving high-pressure weather system in the upper levels of...
South Africa
Publicising Madlanga interim report could jeopardise commission work
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that releasing the interim report of the Madlanga Commission could jeopardise the commission’s ongoing work and be unfair to witnesses who have not yet appeared before it.
The President was answering questions in the National Assembly on Thursday afternoon.
“The...
South Africa
Deputy President welcomes rollout of HIV prevention injection
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has hailed South Africa’s upcoming rollout of Lenacapavir as a potential game-changer in the country’s efforts to prevent HIV infections.
The antiviral medicine is used to reduce the risk of HIV in adults and adolescents who weigh at least 35 kilograms, are HIV negative, and are at risk of...
South Africa
SA, Eswatini to sign revised Komati Basin water treaty
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Eswatini’s Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Prince Lonkhokhela Dlamini are set to formally sign the Revised Treaty on the Development and Utilisation of the Water Resources of the Komati Basin at Maguga Dam, in the Kingdom of Eswatini.
The signing ceremony, scheduled for...

World
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.

World
Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a “low” risk of people being struck by surviving components.

World
Trump, who promised to lower gas prices, is tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as war drives prices up. And, the U.S. investigates the strike on an Iranian school that killed at least 165 people.

World
“Violence and fear” will spike and “equality and non-discrimination” will be trampled on, warn critics.

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

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

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

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

Business
Big changes are coming to debit orders in South Africa in April, giving consumers more time to dispute transactions.
Business
Business

Politics
Mothibi says they are strengthening cooperation with their strategic partners.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa answers questions in Parliament.

Politics
Mosiuoa Lekota’s memorial service was held at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church on Wednesday.

Politics
Vuma was testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee in Cape Town.

Sport
Great Britain’s Hester Poole is setting her sights on Saturday’s slalom after crashing out of the giant slalom on her Winter Paralympic debut.

Sport
Nico de Boinville “categorically” denies using any “racial slurs” towards Irish jockey Declan Queally during the opening race on day two of Cheltenham Festival.

Sport

Sport
The ICC has confirmed the departure of the final travelling members of the Proteas following the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Education
[This Day] Rotary Club of Abuja Sapphire has inaugurated community projects built and donated to public schools in Damangaza, a community in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Education
[This Day] The Ondo government has commended the alumni of Manuwa Memorial Grammar School, Iju Odo, for collaborating with the government to develop education in the state through its renewed infrastructural interventions and the provision of teaching and learning aids.
Education
[Daily Trust] Maltina has launched a nationwide Nourishment Tour–a bold initiative to nourish one million young minds across the country. The first phase of the Tour kicked off on 9th February, 2026, with schools in Lagos, and will subsequently extend nationally. The Maltina Nourishment Tour was created to highlight the crucial role proper nutrition plays in helping children stay confident,...
Education
[Ghanaian Times] NKORANZA Senior High Technical School (SHTS) from the Bono East Region emerged winners at the 29th edition of the Cowbell-GES Independence Day Debate held in Accra as part of Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations. With a score of 260.33 points, the Nkoranza South District school, speaking against the motion “The departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS will...
Lifestyle

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

Lifestyle
South African-born DJ Black Coffee turned 50 this week, and his girlfriend Victoria Gonzalez penned a sweet birthday tribute.

Entertainment
“We still have 10 games to play and we are going to fight until the very last second,” said Ouaddou.

Entertainment
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed oil to prices last seen in 2022.

Entertainment
Residential consumers account for more than 70% of municipal debt, while municipalities themselves owe service providers more than R150 billion.

Entertainment
A Russian court sentences four gunmen and accomplices to life for the Crocus concert hall attack that killed 150.

Science/Tech
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.

Science/Tech
Steven Santini will focus on expanding the company’s secure power ecosystem in sub-Saharan Africa.
Science/Tech
Following rivals like Amazon and OpenAI, Microsoft is upgrading its artificially intelligent assistant to track your health. There are benefits and risks to consider.

Science/Tech
The big-four bank witnesses 9% growth in digital retail clients in South Africa, according to its full-year earnings.

Motoring
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.
Motoring

Motoring
Volvo has officially launched the new ES90 sedan in South Africa.
Motoring

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

Health
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.
Health
A group of scientists and law enforcement officials are pointing to the role moss can play to help solve crimes.
Health
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.