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OPINION | SA’s water crisis driven by corruption, mismanagement
SA’s sewage crisis can no longer be treated as a background noise.
TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2026, 10:03

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SA’s sewage crisis can no longer be treated as a background noise.

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Madlanga commission hearings continue

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The Gauteng High Court is hearing former presidents Thabo Mbeki’s and Jacob Zuma’s bid to review retired judge Sisi Khampepe’s refusal to recuse herself from the TRC inquiry

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As SA’s internet use rises, the Film and Publication Board (FPB) has emphasised the urgency of protecting children from online threats while harnessing the benefits of technology.

South Africa
Two people have been shot dead in a suspected taxi related incident in Delft on the Cape Flats

South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused make an appearance in court.

South Africa
They are accused of shooting a 23-year-old gardener at the Mugabe residence in Hyde Park in February
South Africa
Restoring dignity through decent housing
As South Africa marks Human Rights Month and approaches three decades since the adoption of its Constitution, the link between human rights and human settlements has never been more pronounced.
Few portfolios illustrate the lived reality of constitutional rights as directly as housing – where dignity, equality and access to opportunity...
World
A drone and rocket attack targeted the US embassy in Baghdad, while a strike killed four people at a house reportedly hosting Iranian advisors, security officials said, pulling Iraq deeper into the Middle East war.

World
The Iran war has already rattled LPG users. Will India’s piped gas network face the next squeeze?

World
After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay – the BBC’s Katy Watson explains what happened.
World
US President Donald Trump was warned that attacking Iran could trigger retaliation against US Gulf allies despite his claims that Tehran’s reaction came as a surprise, said a US official and two sources familiar with US intelligence reports.

Africa
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

Africa
Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

Africa
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine – many say they were lured under false pretences.

Africa
Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.

Business
Old Mutual has lowered the carrying value of OM Bank by R3 billion, with the bank’s capital requirements set to be higher than the company initially thought.
Business

Business
Woolworths is acquiring one of its largest suppliers, in2food, and expects the deal to be earnings-positive from the get-go.

Business
Surging oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict will likely push South African inflation higher and keep policymakers from raising interest rates for months, according to Morgan Stanley.

Politics
Court hears Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma’s bid to review Justice Khampepe’s refusal to recuse herself.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues cross-examination of Sgt Fannie Nkosi.

Politics
The Madlanga Inquiry heard how six police officers were sent to Kroonstad event to arrest Khawula

Politics
Fannie Masemola testified that infiltration of the SAPS and JCPS Cluster was carried out by a cartel

Sport
Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester City all need something special to stay in the Champions League, but sides have recovered from three-goal deficits before.

Sport
The much-talked about LIV Golf South Africa tournament starts this week, and here are all the details on play and prize money.

Sport
Orlando Pirates are feeling the pressure in the title race and might start dropping more points if Downs keep winning.

Sport
Two former Springbok tighthead props, Marius Hurter and Eddie Andrews, will be chasing new goals at the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon in April.
Education
Leaders and parents worry that a widening economic divide amid the current affordability crisis could amplify the role that money plays in access to a robust education in New York.
Education
After the University of Florida restricted the Republican organization from operating on campus, the group sued the university arguing its First Amendment rights were violated.

Education
Time is running out to find agreement on areas such as tuition fees EU citizens would pay in Britain and rules for food safety
The EU is hoping to urgently reboot talks on the “reset” of relations with the UK as negotiations are in danger of foundering before a planned July summit.
At a public meeting of the EU-UK parliamentary partnership assembly in Brussels, the European Commission...
Education
The documentary about Vladimir V. Putin’s wartime indoctrination of Russian schoolchildren won an Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
SA’s stars turned heads with stunning outfits at the 19th South African Film and Television Awards on 14 March 2026.

Lifestyle
Dust off your green shirts, practice your best Irish accent and prepare for questionable life choices – St. Patrick’s Day is here.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
‘I gave my life to that farm, and now we have nothing,’ said a woman farmer from the 2025 CGE report.

Entertainment
Arguments in the review application got underway in a battle to have retired judge Sisi Khampepe recuse herself.

Entertainment
‘The ball just didn’t want to go into the net. What can we do?,’ said Deon Hotto.

Entertainment
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann said injuries to Harold Vorster and Sebastian de Klerk may impact selection.

Science/Tech
Vodacom Tanzania, in partnership with M-Pesa Africa and global issuer-processor Paymentology, has officially launched Africa’s first mobile-money Tap-to-Pay feature on the M-Pesa SuperApp, marking a historic shift in how consumers across the continent can pay. The new capability allows M-Pesa customers to make secure, contactless payments using their Android mobile phones at any Visa-enabled...
Science/Tech
The Champlain Hudson Power Express, a $6 billion, 339-mile buried transmission line, will soon deliver Canadian hydropower from Hydro-Quebec to New York City. The project could supply up to 20% of the city’s electricity and power roughly one million homes throughout the year. “This is far and away the largest project I have ever worked on,” said Bob Harrison, who has worked in infrastructure...

Science/Tech
Sage Payroll Advanced is a cloud-based solution that simplifies payroll while integrating essential HR capabilities, says Stephen Howe, director of Times 3 Technologies.

Science/Tech
The report highlights several structural constraints that affect the growth of Cape Town’s innovation ecosystem.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s pre-owned car industry experienced tremendous growth last month.

Motoring
A key Middle East oil handling port has resumed some operations despite the ongoing conflict.

Motoring
South Africa’s transport industry is due a R120 billion injection.
Health
Ruling on a lawsuit brought by several prominent medical organizations, a district court said the federal government did not base its decisions on science in limiting Covid shots and changing the childhood immunization schedule.

Health
BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the signs to look out for.
Health
A draft State Department memo outlines ways the Trump administration may ratchet up pressure on the African country by ending health support “on a massive scale.”
Health
Most groups defended their support for medical intervention. But the Society for Plastic Surgeons broke with the consensus.