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Drug breakthrough for children with severe form of epilepsy
Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome.
THURSDAY, 05 MARCH 2026, 01:04

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Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome.

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Republican lawmaker Nancy Mace, who introduced the motion to subpoena Pam Bondi, has accused the justice department of a “cover-up”.

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Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

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While Washington clutches its pearls over elected judges, Mexico is asking the question Pretoria keeps dodging: Who do courts actually serve?

South Africa
A white Polo vehicle, with an unknown number of occupants that fired shots at the taxi.

South Africa
Iran’s Ambassador to South Africa briefs the media amid the conflict currently on in his country.

South Africa
by Enoch Antwi, Founder and Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). […]

South Africa
MTN Group is embracing artificial intelligence, expanding digital infrastructure and scaling connectivity as central pillars of its growth strategy, with the African telecommunications giant positioning itself as a technology platform rather than a conventional telecom provider. Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita outlined the company’s vision during his keynote address at MWC Barcelona 2026...

World
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he supports the strikes on Iran “with some regret” as they represent an extreme example of a rupturing world order.

World
Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

World
Two American arms package sales to Taiwan have been delayed as President Trump prepares to visit China, raising questions about the United States’ commitment to Taiwan.

World
Some Cuban-Americans in South Florida are eager for regime change in Cuba and hope the Trump administration will make it happen.

Africa
The author’s 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

Africa
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

Africa
A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

Africa
The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.

Business
The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.

Business
South African citizens have been told to evacuate the Middle East, with heavy attacks expected in the coming days.

Business
The case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini.

Business
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Politics
Madisha says Lekota sacrificed a great deal for the liberation of Black people.

Politics
General Shibiri has concluded his evidence for the day

Politics
He was testifying before the committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration.

Politics
Khawula has previously published information about Matlala on his personal life.

Sport
England full-back Elliot Daly believes England are not far from rediscovering the form they showed on a year-long 12-match winning streak.

Sport
Substitute William Osula scores a stoppage time winner to help 10-man Newcastle beat Manchester United 3-2 at St James’ Park, as Michael Carrick suffers his first defeat as Manchester United manager.

Sport
Bukayo Saka scores the only goal as Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0 at the Amex to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Sport
Crysencio Summerville scored the only goal of the game as West Ham boosted their hopes of Premier League survival with a hard-fought win against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Education
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the Pentagon would end funds supporting active-duty service members at Harvard. The school is offering military students alternatives to defer or go elsewhere.
Education
Plus, what SNAP cuts bring to the cafeteria table.
Education
[Nile Post] Police in Mukono have recovered Nathan Tuwandike, a 25-year-old student of Uganda Christian University (UCU), days after he was reported missing.
Education
[New Dawn] The University of Liberia (UL) over the weekend conferred an honorary Doctorate in International Relations on Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, during the institution’s 105th graduation ceremony held at the historic Fendell Campus.

Lifestyle
Nigerian pastor John Anosike has bragged about ownership of the R135m Good Hope Centre – Here’s what we know about the wealthy ‘man of God’.

Lifestyle
Former beauty queen Zozibini Tunzi penned a brief and lovely birthday message for her husband, Luthando Bolowana, on Instagram.

Lifestyle
DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has set the record straight about rumours she was ‘drunk’ at the Soweto Derby over the weekend.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Jayden Adams was dismissed early in the second half for a dangerous tackle on Ayabulela Maxwele.

Entertainment
Pirates and Sundowns are tied on 44 points at the top, but the Buccaneers edge the Brazilians on goal difference.

Entertainment
The former senior prosecutor claimed that O’Sullivan gunned for ex-top cop Khomotso Phahlane.

Entertainment
A total of R59 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 4 March 2026.

Science/Tech
The tool, offered by the recently-rebranded company Superhuman, gives feedback based on the work of famous dead and living writers—without their permission.
Science/Tech
Companies including Google, Microsoft and OpenAI committed to pay for the power plants and grid upgrades needed to run their data centers.
Science/Tech
State media and online propagandists are striking a confident posture, despite heavy losses. Some of the content was generated by artificial intelligence.

Science/Tech
“Data centers … they need some PR help,”President Donald Trump said at the event.

Motoring
The Gautrain’s management has announced that it will continue to operate as a public-private partnership for an extended period, despite previous reports that it would be taken over by the Gauteng government by the end of March.

Motoring
The Cape Town International Airport is getting a R10 billion upgrade.
Motoring

Motoring
Chery’s latest car brand, Lepas, has officially launched in South Africa with its first SUV.
Health
The country has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Isata Dumbuya, a nurse and midwife, has made it her mission to change that.
Health
In a recent review, a small group of patients received the injections less frequently but still maintained weight loss and health benefits.

Health
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio

Health
A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.