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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

Traffic officers urged to make a difference in the country

Households can expect a 15% increase for water and businesses a 16% hike.

NPR art director and illustrator Jackie Lay tells the story of Hatshepsut, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest pharaohs in Egypt’s history — but whose legacy was erased for over 3,000 years.

Defence Minister Israel Katz also says houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border will be demolished.

The shortlisted titles include novels and novellas from authors and translators spanning four continents, with stories that range from Japanese-controlled 1930s Taiwan to the streets of Tehran in 1979.

A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages.

Solomon Ogbonna Eziko’s installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.

Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.

Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.

The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.

The 217-year-old firm says it appointed FRP Advisory as administrators on Tuesday.

The average at employee at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange earned over R2 million per year in remuneration.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs says operations for 2026 Easter will be mainly intelligence driven

Minority opposition parties in NMB to table a motion of no confidence against Mayor Babalwa Lobishe

The meeting will be on the road safety campaign ahead of the Easter holidays.

TRC Cases Inquiry probing efforts to stall the prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators

Premiership Women’s Rugby is inviting clubs to show their interest in joining the league for potential future expansion.

Central American giants Panama are in town to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Bafana Bafana. Here’s Hugo Broos’ staring 11.

England cricketer Ben Duckett was caught speeding at 93mph as he drove along the A50 in August.

Replacement players will be allowed in county cricket in England and Wales this season and will cover illness and significant life events as well as injuries.

Poll of 10,000 teachers also finds ‘overwhelming’ exam anxiety and rising absenteeism linked to poor mental health

Almost half of primary school teachers are seeing pupils with eating disorders “at least occasionally”, rising to four in five at secondary level, according to a survey by the UK’s largest education union.

The findings emerged in a poll of 10,000 teachers in English state schools...

Cape Town’s draft budget could bring rates relief to 60% of households, with wider rebates and lower increases for key services.

Music and fashion extraordinaire Umzulu Phaqa announced that she’s taking a break from her unfulfilling music career.

DJ Lamiez Holworthy addresses viral lookalike who has copied her style and sparked online debate.

His role as Dr John Carter on ER brought much recognition for actor Noah Wyle.

Catch up on the biggest stories this Tuesday, 31 March 2026, in our simple daily news update.

The committee has already received three deadline extensions since it was established in October 2025.

Ranger welcomes the 2.3 EcoBoost petrol and more turbodiesel V6 models, while saying farewell to the 2.0-litre bi-turbodiesel.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 1 April 2026.

You’ve probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it’s easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition.

The GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System was due for completion in 2016. Ten years later, the software for controlling the military’s GPS satellites still doesn’t work.

Progressives are dreaming about a new political order that rights the wrongs of the Trump administration and the shortcomings of “Woke 1.” Does it have a shot?

The government stated that the R3-per-litre fuel tax cut is just the first step in its plan to provide relief to motorists, and that additional measures are on the way.