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Donald named Europe captain for third time
Luke Donald will attempt to become the first captain to win three Ryder Cups in a row after his third term as European skipper is confirmed for next year.
WEDNESDAY, 04 MARCH 2026, 15:35

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Luke Donald will attempt to become the first captain to win three Ryder Cups in a row after his third term as European skipper is confirmed for next year.
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The City of London Police’s corruption unit says it has carried out a “significant investigation” into alleged fraud.

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Driven by its vast scale and highly efficient supply chain, Shoprite is driving ultra-low prices, particularly through its fast-growing Usave stores, to boost volumes and gain market share.

South Africa
Trial delayed after attorney Amanda Nel fell ill during week five cross-exam of Mr X state witness.

South Africa
Ramaphosa says government is committed to ensuring South Africans who are stranded are brought home.
South Africa
Energy security a ‘guarantor of dignity’
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has highlighted the importance of energy security, insisting that electricity is far more than a utility, it is the bedrock of human dignity and economic possibility.
“Energy is not an isolated sector. It is the foundation of growth, the enabler of trade, the engine of industrial...

South Africa
Despite Ntanzi’s claim that police seized his phone after his June 2020 arrest, questions remain.

World
The party’s founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and other officials are again found guilty, almost six years after an original trial.

World
President Trump offers new reasoning for the U.S. attack on Iran. And, results from the first midterm primary of 2026 are in, providing an outlook for the matchups for key Senate seats.

World
Israel’s military said it had begun a “broad wave of strikes” in Tehran Wednesday morning. U.S. officials touted early gains, while Democrats warned the war could widen.

World
Israel’s military said it had begun a “broad wave of strikes” in Tehran Wednesday morning. U.S. officials touted early gains, while Democrats warned the war could widen.

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 Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed a R358.75 million administrative penalty on former Steinhoff executive Stehan Grobler.

Business
Quality assurance (QA) stands as a cornerstone for ensuring institutions deliver meaningful, equitable, and future-ready outcomes.

Business
Gene Likhanya and Trudy Mkansi are successful South African entrepreneurs who founded thriving businesses with the support of the SAB Foundation.
Business

Politics
Mxolisi Dukwana, described Lekota as a bull terrier in South African politics.

Politics
Richard Shibiri accused of meddling in Armand Swart probe over alleged links to Katiso “KT” Molefe.

Politics
Lekota died in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a hospital in Midrand, Johannesburg.

Politics
Member of parliament Fadiel Adams is testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
South Africa have named their starting XI for their T20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Sport
A 49-man Springbok group, featuring 11 new faces, kicked off their 2026 programme with a three-day alignment camp in Cape Town.

Sport
The Proteas’ highest-paid players are all paid handsomely. Here are their highest-paid stars as well as how they will bank this season.

Sport
Brian Baloyi has branded Kaizer Chiefs ‘an amateur team’ after their fourth straight defeat, questioning the constant lineup changes.
Education
[Vanguard] The British government announced Tuesday that it would stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan and work visas for Afghans as part of its broader clampdown on asylum seekers.
Education
[This Day] The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has renewed its strategic capacity development partnership with the World Maritime University (WMU), Malmö, Sweden, through the signing of a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s maritime human capital and institutional capacity.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is no longer a conversation about the future. For young professionals in Ghana, it is a present challenge: learn to work with it, or risk being replaced by someone who has, Jeremiah Amlanu, a Software Engineer and Tech Innovation Lead at Techies for Impact has said.
Education
[New Times] Education and agriculture have been identified as key priorities under the one-year Twiyubakire programme, an initiative designed to empower women, youth, and persons with disabilities to actively participate in development efforts that directly affect their lives.

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
Not only is March her birthday month, but it also marks the exciting debut of Precious Kofi’s romantic chapter.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
More drama for Musa: EFF leader Julius Malema has served a letter of demand over divorce rumours, threatening R1 million in damages.

Entertainment
The show is hosted by former ‘Skeem Saam’ star Pebetsi Nolo Matlaila.

Entertainment
‘We want this madness to come to an end.’

Entertainment
Miriam Makeba still commands the global conscience 50 years after her UN speech

Entertainment
The Springboks versus All Blacks ‘Greatest Rivalry Test’ to be played in Baltimore is already almost sold out.

Science/Tech
A Visa survey has found that 63% of respondents used AI tools for tasks including product research.

Science/Tech
NEAR Protocol is currently trading at $2.10 as February 2026 closes, testing critical support levels while the broader market reassesses Layer-1 performance metrics. Simultaneously, the emergence of high-potential GameFi presales like $EV2—an AAA sci-fi MMO shooter by Funtico launching presale rounds this quarter—is drawing investor attention to diversified Web3 opportunities beyond...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from MacRumors: OpenAI today updated its most popular ChatGPT model, debuting GPT-5.3 Instant. GPT-5.3 Instant is supposed to provide more accurate answers and better contextualized results when searching the web. The update also cuts down on unnecessary dead ends, caveats, and overly declarative phrasing, plus it has fewer hallucinations. According to...

Science/Tech
Whether you want a beast of a machine with dedicated graphics or a light, easy-to-upgrade PC, we have the perfect rig for you.
Motoring

Motoring
Chery’s premium car brand has achieved a new sales record in South Africa.

Motoring
The Toyota Hilux has a new sales rival in South Africa.
Motoring

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.

Health
Maternity services at the trust are the subject of the largest inquiry of its kind in NHS history.

Health
A team that transports seriously ill children says its workload is increasing with no additional funds.