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CEO of one of South Africa’s oldest companies calls it quits
York Timber has announced that its CEO, Gabriël Stoltz, will step down from the helm at the end of March.
FRIDAY, 20 MARCH 2026, 19:01

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York Timber has announced that its CEO, Gabriël Stoltz, will step down from the helm at the end of March.

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Annabelle Mackay, 21, has spoken to the BBC about her experience surviving meningitis.

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Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley leaves with immediate effect after an approach from Aston Martin.

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Scotland leader Malcolm Offord told BBC Radio Scotland that the party had “spent a lot of time on vetting” candidates

South Africa
The three young scientists will be showcasing research projects addressing critical challenges

South Africa
It says the increases place a heavy burden on municipalities and consumers.

South Africa
This follows rising concerns about the impact of the Middle East conflict on fuel supply

South Africa
Cape Town airport has been named at the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards held in London in the UK.

World
The ceasefire, in effect for the past six months, has brought some reprieve to Palestinians in Gaza despite continued hardship, displacement and Israeli restrictions on aid.

World
Syria condemned the strikes on weapons sites and government infrastructure as an “outrageous” assault on Syria’s sovereignty.

World
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has said that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
World
Defence lawyers for the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit called for him to be acquitted of charges of raping four women.

Africa
Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Africa
Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

Africa
The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

Africa
President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

Business
Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.

Business
Cape Town is getting a R230 million ‘parking lot’ with the V&A Waterfront announcing plans to build a new superyacht marina aimed at servicing the global elite.

Business
People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

Business
Batches of a popular antacid are being pulled from shelves across South Africa, adding to a growing list of product recalls this year.

Politics
Zuma has been received by the Malema family as well as chanting EFF and MKP supporters.

Politics
Madlanga Commissioner Sesi Baloyi has warned Sgt Nkosi that obstructing proceedings is an offence.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates title deed handover ceremony in uMzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal

Politics
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi accused of political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender.

Sport
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario will have surgery on a hernia problem, paving the way for Antonin Kinsky to return to the side.

Sport
England manager Thomas Tuchel explains his decisions for selecting Manchester United players Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo for his upcoming camp. He also says it was a “tough decision” to not include Trent Alexander-Arnold in the expanded 35-man squad.The Three Lions continue their World Cup preparations with friendlies at Wembley Stadium against Uruguay on 27 March and Japan on 31...

Sport
Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey and Scotland winger Kyle Steyn are shortlisted for the 2026 Six Nations Player of the championship award.

Sport
Sheffield Wednesday supporters thought they had won the war. But another battle for their has begun. This time with the EFL.
Education
We want to hear from educators who teach about Mr. Chavez.
Education
[Liberian Observer] As excitement builds for the 2025/2026 National High School Kickball and Football Championship at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, Liberia is witnessing more than just another sporting event. What will unfold on the fields of the SKD Sports Complex is a powerful demonstration of how sports and education can work together to shape the future of a nation.
Education
[Nyasa Times] The Secondary School Teachers Union (SESTU) has raised the alarm over what it calls systematic exclusion from crucial government negotiations on salaries and conditions of service–warning that secondary school teachers are being sidelined in decisions that directly affect their livelihoods.
Education
The Ivy League school had won in court last year. The two sides had been in talks to negotiate a settlement.

Lifestyle
The viewers of the popular reality show ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ are questioning the causes behind MaYeni’s concerning posture.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Iconic figure Chuck Norris has suddenly passed away at the age of 86, and here is what we know about the cause of death.
Lifestyle

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

Entertainment
Chance to enjoy a great escape on the wild side.
Entertainment
Science/Tech
“This will be so, so, so, so, so bad,” one analyst says.

Science/Tech
The darts star’s image has been used legally on darts merchandise, snacks and fashion brands.
Science/Tech
Amazon is reportedly developing a new AI-focused smartphone that doesn’t rely as heavily on traditional apps. “The phone is seen as a potential mobile personalization device that can sync with home voice assistant Alexa and serve as a conduit to Amazon customers throughout the day,” reports Reuters. From the report: As envisioned, the new phone’s personalization features would make buying from...
Science/Tech
At a number of companies, employees compete on leaderboards to show how much A.I. they’re using. They’re racking up big bills along the way.
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has been silent on its decision to issue a tender for a private contractor to enforce South Africa’s new traffic laws.

Motoring
One South African company is taking full advantage of the consumer shift towards more affordable Chinese cars.

Health
UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.
Health
Affordable Care Act enrollment has dropped across the United States since the enhanced federal subsidies expired. But New Mexico has record numbers of people signing up.

Health
Mark McNamee did not know he had meningitis until he woke up in hospital after being in an induced coma.
Health
An editor on the limits of shyness in the face of serious disease.