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Orban’s Hungarian government accused of mass voter intimidation ahead of election
A film quoting voters, mayors and a police officer alleges money and drugs are being offered to pressure people to back the ruling party.
THURSDAY, 26 MARCH 2026, 19:35

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A film quoting voters, mayors and a police officer alleges money and drugs are being offered to pressure people to back the ruling party.
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South African wool prices have surged by more than 40% this season, hitting levels last seen in 2018 as global supply constraints — particularly in drought-stricken Australia — push buyers toward niche, high-quality producers.
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Move signals Pretoria’s growing isolation from key multilateral forums

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The marine mammal, which is stuck on a sandbank, was first spotted in Lübeck Bay on Monday.

South Africa
The late Terry Bell’s brother describes him as a larger-than-life character

South Africa
The US threatened to boycott the meeting if South Africa attended the G7 Summit

South Africa
In Gauteng, more than 9000 patients are currently waiting for cataract surgeries

South Africa
The Ingonyama Trust administers traditional land in KwaZulu-Natal.

World
Ramadan, a 63-year-old former Oxford professor, denied the charges but his lawyers said he was too ill to attend the trial.

World
The agreement would see EU tariffs on US goods reduced to zero while US tariffs on EU imports set at 15%.

World
Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité was convicted over the 2009 massacre in which killed more than 150 people were killed.

World
Analysts say the Iran war energy crisis is also adding momentum to nuclear interest and action in the region.

Africa
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Africa
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.

Africa
South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.

Africa
Some of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.

Business
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children’s screen time under control.

Business
The mastermind behind one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in South Africa’s history has managed to retain his membership at one of the country’s top private schools.

Business
The National Consumer Commission has recalled 582 Ford Transit and Ford Tourneo vehicles that were sold in South Africa between 2021 and 2025.

Business
Port operator ABP will begin work on developing a facility to assemble and launch turbines out to sea.

Politics
Disgruntled members say the conference cannot go ahead as they feel their issues were not addressed.

Politics
Tshwane Corporate and Shared Services MMC Kholofelo Morodi was placed on special leave.

Politics
Court has interdicted the Eastern Cape ANC Elective Conference that was scheduled for this weekend

Politics
Fannie Masemola was issued with summons in connection with Medicare 24 contract.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs could sign Tshegofatso Mabasa for free in July. The 29-year-old’s contract with Pirates expires end of June.

Sport
Senegal’s Football Federation boss calls the decision to hand Morocco the Afcon title a “robbery” amid plans to parade the trophy before Saturday’s friendly against Peru in Paris.

Sport
Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm says it was a “hard read” when BBC Sport laid out the struggles of some players at last year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Sport
Athletics South Africa (ASA) has announced a 68-member provisional squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow in Scotland.
Education
Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay by Phil Klay. Also: Educating undocumented students; energy realities; calling all teenagers.
Education
[This Day] Senior and junior secondary school students across the country have been invited to enter the 2026 Bishop Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition. Entries opened on March 16 and will close on June 30, 2026.
Education
[This Day] A Nigerian academic and researcher at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Dr. Ada Peter, has been recognised among 25 women shaping conversations on the future of higher education across Africa, by the Education Collaborative.
Education
[This Day] Abakaliki — A leading aspirant for the office of the Senate President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Alfred Nwuruku, has advocated that the Nigerian students’ community be adequately carried along in all federal government educational reforms.

Lifestyle
Are you a monthly SASSA social grant recipient? Does the money you receive last the full month? What’s currently your biggest financial concern?

Lifestyle
A recent incident involving a spearfisherman and an endangered shark has once again reignited debate around marine conservation.

Lifestyle
Verushka Singh steps down from Mrs South Africa just four months after winning the title.

Lifestyle
Viewers of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ are curious about Bab’ Ndabe Myeza’s qualifications as a therapist, considering his strange conduct.

Entertainment
The complainant recounted the events of the police raid at his home.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 27 March 2026.

Entertainment
Police have returned to Saldanha Bay to investigate fresh claims in the Joshlin Smith case, but no evidence has yet been found.

Science/Tech
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro is feature-packed, with endless battery life, a comfortable fit, and ANC.
Science/Tech
Ancient Slashdot reader wiredog writes: Tracy Kidder, author of “The Soul of a New Machine,” has died at the age of 80. “The Soul of a New Machine” is about the people who designed and built the Data General Nova, one of the 32 bit superminis that were released in the 1980’s just before the PC destroyed that industry. It was excerpted in The Atlantic. “I’m going to a commune in Vermont and will...
Science/Tech
Chinese authorities have barred two Manus executives from leaving the country while investigating whether Meta’s reported $2 billion acquisition of the Singapore-based AI startup violated foreign investment reporting rules. “Manus was founded in China but last year relocated its headquarters and core team to Singapore,” notes the Financial Times. “Meta acquired it for $2 billion at the end of...

Science/Tech
Study into how fertilisation could work in space finds sperm may get disorientated when trying to find an egg
Sperm in space are likely to get disoriented and lost while struggling to find their way to an egg, a new study has found.
When exposed to microgravity in experiments, sperm tumble around like an untethered astronaut, according to Adelaide University researchers.
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Motoring

Motoring
Ford and the National Consumer Commission have issued a recall for 582 vehicles sold in South Africa.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
A biotech start-up is testing a novel way of efficiently producing pharmaceutical drugs.

Health
Jersey’s wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries.
Health
The Trump administration had options for offloading contraceptives once destined for Africa, a newly obtained memo shows. Instead, it has let them collect dust and go bad.
Health
The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.