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South Africa seen as a safer destination in the event of a global war
South Africa could be one of the safer locations if a major global conflict were to occur.
MONDAY, 16 MARCH 2026, 14:54

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South Africa could be one of the safer locations if a major global conflict were to occur.

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The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
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A homeowners’ insurance case that was handled by the National Financial Ombudsman’s office this year highlights the responsibility of homeowners when it comes to the maintenance of their properties.

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A luxury property known as Forest House in Newlands has sold for nearly R30 million, setting a new suburb record and highlighting strong demand and limited housing supply in Cape Town’s southern suburbs.

South Africa
Matipandile Sotheni faces six charges, including three counts of attempted murder
South Africa
SA turning the tide against slow growth
South Africa is finally turning the corner on slow growth.
Thanks to government’s pro-growth reformist agenda, green shoots are emerging in nearly all key sectors of the economy, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau said on Monday.“Consistent energy supply, and an improved transport and logistics environment, including the...
South Africa
South Africa and Eswatini sign revised Komati River Basin treaty
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Eswatini Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Prince Lonkhokhela Dlamini, have signed a revised treaty on the Development and Utilisation of the Water Resources of the Komati River Basin.
The amended treaty, signed at Maguga Dam in Eswatini on Friday, 13 March 2026,...

South Africa
41-year-old Matipandile Sotheni faces charges of murder, attempted murder, premeditated murder.

World
Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku’s military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.
World
US President Donald Trump accused Iran of using artificial intelligence as a “disinformation weapon” to misrepresent its wartime successes and support.

World
Senate Republicans are gearing up to vote on President Trump’s controversial voting overhaul, the SAVE America Act. And, key takeaways from the 2026 Oscars.

World
Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?

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

Africa
Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

Africa
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.

Africa
Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.

Business
The South African rand has come under more pressure as global markets react to rising geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices.
Business
Business

Business
The Solidarity Research Institute’s latest banking charges report for 2026 reveals which accounts are most affordable for entry, mid, and top-level customers.

Politics
Present Ramaphosa was speaking at the Inaugural National Transport Conference in Midrand on Monday.

Politics
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi testifies that he has no reason to lie about General Shadrack Sibiya

Politics
Gauteng High Court to hear Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma’s bid to review refusal to recuse herself.

Politics
Madlanga explains why Nkosi also known as witness F will no longer be testifying in partial camera

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns’ depth will be tested when they host Marumo Gallants in a must-win Betway Premiership clash this week.

Sport
Orlando Pirates legend Innocent Mayoyo says Hugo Broos must leave out Kaizer Chiefs players and only focus on the 38-man squad.

Sport
Wrexham striker Kieffer Moore is ruled out of action until April with a hamstring injury so will miss Wales’ World Cup play-offs later this month.

Sport
Maties will be out for revenge in Monday, 16 March’s Varsity Cup Cape derby against Ikey Tigers at the Green Mile.
Education
President Trump ordered officials to remove information deemed disparaging to the United States. A review of government documents shows little guidance and striking inconsistencies.
Education
Harvard is the White House’s biggest target, but professors all over the country have been censoring themselves, avoiding provocative topics and rewriting grants.
Education
Jeffrey Epstein used his money and influence in the world of elite private schools to assist friends and acquaintances.
Education
The National Endowment for the Humanities seldom gave seven-figure grants. Now big awards flow to handpicked projects, including an institution with three full-time employees.

Lifestyle
South African actress Zenande Mfenyana wins her first SAFTA after nearly two decades in the industry.

Lifestyle
Former sangoma Gogo Skhotheni is a picture of glamour as she shows off her baby bump

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi revealed that she was making beds and breakfast at a Bnb after her and Siya Kolisi’s son Nicholas went to school.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Courtroom drama explodes as accusations, trauma, and social media fury collide in a high-profile harassment battle.

Entertainment
Nkosi continued to testify about Matlala, Sibiya and businessman Ze Nxumalo, who were allegedly involved in the arrest of blogger Musa Khawula.

Entertainment
Not a single region in the country is operating within its approved capacity.

Entertainment
Entry-level LiT models come with a R10 000 premium over the comparative Tiggo 4 Pro variants, but add more standard features.
Science/Tech
“A new type of battery storage is about to be deployed on the Midwestern grid for the first time,” reports Electrek:Sodium-ion battery storage manufacturer Peak Energy and global energy company RWE Americas will pilot a passively cooled sodium-ion battery system in eastern Wisconsin on the Midcontinent Independent System Operator network — the first sodium-ion deployment on that grid. Peak...

Science/Tech
South African start-up AirhostSwap lets Airbnb hosts swap their empty nights for stays at properties worldwide.

Science/Tech
The new generative AI platform helps entrepreneurs and aspiring developers build and deploy full‑stack apps with Guided Mode.

Science/Tech
The South African Post Office’s business rescue practitioners express their intention to file for the liquidation of the beleaguered entity.

Motoring
There are plenty of crossovers and SUVs in South Africa that can be bought for less than the price of a 3-year-old Toyota Corolla Cross.
Motoring

Motoring
For many South Africans, the dream of owning a new car seems far away. The vast majority of people can’t afford to buy a vehicle in cash, and traditional financing options may feel out of reach.

Motoring
Chery is set to launch two new entry-level models for the Tiggo Cross that will reduce the SUV’s starting price by R80,000.
Health
Most groups defended their support for medical intervention. But the Society for Plastic Surgeons broke with the consensus.

Health
Women share their experiences of living with endometriosis so the condition can be better understood.
Health
A federal work group says Covid vaccine injuries deserve urgent attention, even as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shifts away from talking about vaccine policy.
Health
She wrote about postpartum depression when it was an unmentionable like abortion or birth control, and her research on her own suffering helped countless women.