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Gauteng budget slated as ‘stagnant, reactive’
Civil groups and opposition criticise Maile’s budget

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England’s Walker retires from international football
Experienced England defender Kyle Walker retires from international football with immediate effect.

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Africa Energy Indaba 2026 celebrates landmark success with presidential keynote and strong continental participation
The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, held from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), concluded with resounding success, bringing together policymakers, ministers, investors, utilities and industry leaders from across the continent and around the world. Recognised as Africa’s premier energy event, the Africa Energy Indaba once again served as a...

South Africa
Cape Town residents urged to take precautions amid heatwave
Disaster Risk Management says no heat-related emergencies have been reported thus far.

South Africa
Ntanzi challenges photo date claims at Meyiwa trial
Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Bongani Ntanzi is under cross-examination.

South Africa
KZN Agriculture begins mass FMD vaccination rollout
Close to 55 000 cattle have been vaccinated in the Ugu District.

South Africa
Two firefighters hospitalised after blaze in Edenvale
Two firefighters from a private company have been hospitalised after a blaze in Edenvale.

World
Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.

World
Canada police investigate reports of shots fired at US consulate in Toronto
It comes as Norwegian police investigate an explosion that occurred outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday.

World
Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict
President Aoun outlines a path towards “permanent security and stability”, as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.
World
News24 | Blacklisted Israeli tycoon’s firm pays R490m after DRC graft probe
A former holding company of US-sanctioned Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler will pay R490 million to settle a Dutch corruption probe over mining deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

Africa
Madagascar military leader dissolves government in surprise move
Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Africa
Guinea opposition leader urges ‘direct resistance’ after 40 parties dissolved
Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Africa
Ghana calls on Commonwealth to condemn attack on its peacekeepers in Lebanon
Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Africa
Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi
Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Business
Calls for mercy in South Africa
Civil rights organisation AfriForum has urged the government to provide relief to motorists and the broader economy as South Africa braces for a sharp increase in fuel prices next month.
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Politics
Senthumule questions disbandment of Political Task Team
Lieutenant-General Hilda Senthumule is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Madlanga Commission hears evidence on Zimbali Estate access codes
North West businessman Suliman Carrim is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
LIVE: IEC briefs media on upcoming local government elections
The IEC briefs the nation on its state of readiness for elections and the latest developments.

Politics
LIVE: Fadiel Adams returns to the Ad Hoc Committee
NCC’s Fadiel Adams returns to Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltrations.

Sport
‘Banged up’ Wainwright set to face Italy for Wales
Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright in line to face Italy in the Six Nations despite an early exit against Ireland.

Sport
Pretoria hosts Basketball Africa League 2026: Full schedule and ticket info
Basketball Africa League is bringing the game back to the SunBet Arena at the end of March.

Sport
‘Always my dream’ – Ribera wins Brazil’s first ever Winter Paralympics medal
Cristian Westemaier Ribera becomes Brazil’s first ever Winter Paralympic medallist, finishing second in the Para-cross-country skiing men’s seated sprint.

Sport
‘Saddened’ O’Neill fears impact on derby away fans
“Saddened” Martin O’Neill fears larger allocation of away fans at meetings of Celtic and Rangers “may now not happen anymore”.
Education
Kenya: Kmtc Admission Letters 2026 – Portal Experiencing High Traffic, Applicants Urged to Be Patient
[Capital FM] Nairobi — High traffic on the Kenya Medical Training College admissions portal has temporarily disrupted access to admission letters for successful applicants.

Education
‘I wish I could push ChatGPT off a cliff’: professors scramble to save critical thinking in an age of AI
As AI has upended the way students learn, academics worry about the future of the humanities – and society at large
Lea Pao, a professor of literature at Stanford University, has been experimenting with ways to get her students to learn offline. She has them memorize poems, perform at recitation events, look at art in the real world.
It’s an effort to reconnect them to the bodily experience...
Education
Malawi: Education Activists Proposes 10 Percent of CDF for Education
[Nyasa Times] The Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has proposed that 10 percent of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) be allocated specifically to improving education standards at constituency level, citing persistent underfunding and growing challenges in Malawi’s public education sector.
Education
Malawi: Luanar Intensifies Intercropping Push Through Macadamia Production
[Nyasa Times] The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) is stepping up efforts to transform farming into a profitable business by promoting macadamia-based intercropping among rural communities.

Lifestyle
Iconic Markus Jooste Hermanus house sold for R105 million
A well-known Hermanus estate linked to Markus Jooste and the Rupert family has been sold in a major property deal.
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Entertainment
How much money the Proteas will bank from the T20 World Cup
The total prize purse for the T20 World Cup (R219-million) was the highest in the 19-year history of the biennial tournament.

Entertainment
North West father appears in court for murder of two sons
The bodies of the two toddlers were discovered near a river, with visible injuries.

Entertainment
Weather alert: Extreme heat and fire risks for Wednesday
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 11 March 2026.

Entertainment
Court denies bail to ex-boyfriend in Lusanda Mathabela murder case
Court rules that releasing the accused in Lusanda Mathabela’s murder case could disturb public order and weaken trust in the justice system.

Science/Tech
GPS Attacks Near Iran Are Wreaking Havoc on Delivery and Mapping Apps
Delivery apps are glitching and navigation routes are changing abruptly thanks to electronic warfare disrupting the satellite signals that power everything from missiles to your ride home.

Science/Tech
Parts of giant Nasa satellite to crash to Earth, posing low risk
The 600kg Van Allen probe A will re-enter Tuesday evening, with most of it burning before reaching Earth’s surface
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Parts of a giant Nasa satellite will crash to Earth on Tuesday evening, the US space agency is warning – but the chance of being struck is extremely low.
According to the US military’s Space Force, the...
Science/Tech
German Publishers Push Regulators To Fine Apple Over App Tracking Transparency
German publishers and advertising groups are urging regulators to fine Apple over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) system, arguing it unfairly restricts access to advertising data while allowing Apple to remain the central gatekeeper — without subjecting its own apps to the same restrictions. If Germany’s antitrust authority does rule against Apple, the company could face fines of up to 10%...
Science/Tech
How Do You Use A.I. for Daily Life?
We want to hear how artificial intelligence helps you with tasks like meal prep, translation and planning a trip.

Motoring
3 Chinese car brands grew over 2,000% in South Africa in 1 year
Three Chinese car brands saw incredible sales growth in the used market last year.

Motoring
What it costs to fly from Joburg to Durban right now
Flights from Joburg to Durban are relatively cheap at the moment, but prices are set to go up considerably towards the end of the month.

Motoring
South Africans spend 10 days sitting in traffic every year
South Africa has some of the worst traffic in the world, with motorists spending an average of 10 days staring at the car in front of them.

Motoring
Warning over petrol and diesel shortage in South Africa
Petrol station owners have warned of a potential fuel shortage in South Africa.
Health
Black Rain and Health Fears After Strikes on Iran Fuel Depots
Health experts warn of long-term respiratory and neurological risks as smoke from burning oil spreads across the region.
Health
Cancer Haunts Neighbors of Canada’s Oil Sands Wastelands
Though high rates of the disease persist among the nearby Indigenous communities, the Canadian government is weighing rules that may allow energy giants to release treated mining waste into the river system.

Health
Are more people cutting off their parents?
Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.

Health
‘I’m in constant pain’ – woman harmed by vaginal mesh urges action on redress scheme
Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for “urgent action” to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants.