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The ANC’s generational rupture: Change choices for new organisational design
South Africa is demographically young. Roughly 19 million of its population are under 35. The median voter is urban, digitally connected and economically insecure

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Soweto Derby cancelled: Chiefs Legends vs Pirates Masters
Durban football fans were set for an exciting weekend with Bafana Bafana and Panama on Friday, and the Soweto Derby on Sunday BUT…

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Will the Bank of England cut interest rates in April? Don’t hold your breath
The latest inflation figures look steady on paper. But they were collected before the Middle East conflict erupted, and the numbers that follow could tell a very different story.

South Africa
KZN Premier concerned over Mkhwanazi contract renewal delay
Legislation provides for a premier to endorse the appointment of a provincial commissioner

South Africa
Shebe Maburna plans fresh bail bid citing new information
Advocate Michael Khumalo says he will request for a date for a bail hearing before the trial
South Africa
Yellow Level Warning for several provinces
Yellow Level Warning for several provinces
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 Warning for severe thunderstorms on Friday, 27 March 2026.In an update, the weather service said the thunderstorms could lead to localised flooding of low-lying areas, susceptible roads and bridges as well as localised damage to infrastructure, settlements (informal),...

South Africa
Africa’s AI Startup Scene Is Booming but Fragmented, With Five Hubs Driving Most Activity
Africa’s artificial intelligence revolution is not a continent-wide phenomenon but a fragmented one, concentrated in five distinct markets — Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco and Tunisia — each shaped by its own economic conditions, founder backgrounds and investor preferences, according to venture deal data tracking more than 350 startup transactions across the continent over the […]

World
Americans seek redemption at figure skating worlds, just weeks after the Olympics
Figure Skating World Championships in Prague end on Saturday. Americans Amber Glenn and Ilia Malinin are within medals’ reach after disappointing finishes at last month’s Olympics.

World
Senate votes to fund most of DHS. And, Trump extends Iran’s deadline to reopen strait
The Senate has voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security. And, President Trump extends the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

World
US Senate votes to fund most of Homeland Security to end airports chaos – but ICE excluded
The late-night vote is a step towards bringing the 40-day partial shutdown – and long security lines at US airports – to an end.
World
News24 | Trump signature to appear on $100 bills in June ‘to recognise the historic achievements’
US paper currency will bear President Donald Trump’s signature starting this summer, the first time a sitting president has signed American money, the Treasury Department said.

Africa
Morocco ready to host Wafcon ‘any time’ as questions remain over postponement
A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.

Africa
South Africa’s exclusion from G7 summit no surprise, says Ramaphosa
Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.

Africa
Women secretly filmed, then ridiculed and abused online
Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Africa
Fifa investigates Congolese FA boss jailed alongside wife and son
Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.

Business
Blows keep coming for the rand
The rand suffered another blow on Friday, weakening to R17.20 to the dollar during mid-afternoon trade.

Business
Petrol price above 150p a litre for first time in nearly two years
Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.

Business
Johann Rupert’s company sitting on R107 billion pile of cash
Reinet Investments has completed the sale of Pension Insurance Corporation, which has increased the company’s cash balance to over R100 billion.

Business
Early warning signs for homeowners in South Africa
The Reserve Bank has warned that interest rate hikes may be warranted if the Iran war drags on, which could mean homeowners would have to pay more on their home loans in the near future.

Politics
Ramaphosa says Free State can be central for economic growth
FS has extensive agricultural capacity and contributes significantly to the nation’s food security

Politics
ANC LP applauds court decision clearing way for elective conference
The court says the applicant did not follow internal party processes to seek dispute resolution

Politics
Urgent bid to interdict Limpopo ANC Conference dismissed
Limpopo African National Congress (ANC) Elective Conference begins on Friday.

Politics
ANC Conference must discuss issues that change lives: Mokonyane
ANC’s Mpumalanga Elective Conference is under way at the Mbombela Stadium.

Sport
Why the Bernabeu is hosting Madrid Open tennis stars
Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium will swap its grass pitch for clay courts when it hosts the world’s biggest tennis stars during next month’s Madrid Open.

Sport
Doha Diamond League scheduled to go ahead despite war
The Diamond League’s season-opening meet in Doha is scheduled to go ahead as planned but organisers are “exploring alternative options”.

Sport
What next for Bellamy and Wales after World Cup agony?
Wales’ failure to qualify for the World Cup raises big issues for the team, head coach Craig Bellamy and the FAW’s finances.

Sport
‘Let’s wait and see’: Broos on coaching Bafana after World Cup
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos appears to have changed his mind about retiring from coaching after the 2026 World Cup.
Education
Liberia: Tubman University Positions Students for Digital Future Through Engineering Webinar Series
[Liberian Investigator] In a bold move to prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving digital world, the President of William V. S. Tubman University, Dr. Olu Q. Menjay, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to innovation and global relevance through a high-level Webinar Series Symposium focused on technology-driven development.
Education
West Africa: Ecowas Marks 50 Years With Academic Quiz Competition for Liberian Students
[Liberian Investigator] KAKATA — In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has turned to Liberia’s young minds, hosting a one-day Senior High Schools Quizzing Competition aimed at promoting academic excellence and regional awareness among students.
Education
Nigeria: We Open Our Inbox With Hope and Close It in Disappointment
[Vanguard] Across Nigeria’s education landscape, a troubling paradox persists. On one hand, teachers lament low pay and limited opportunities. On the other, reputable international schools offering competitive, above-average salaries struggle to find candidates who meet even the minimum professional standards required for consideration. This disconnect is not merely a hiring problem; it is a...
Education
Nigeria: FG Graduates FCT Health Fellows, Onboards New Cohort
[Premium Times] He explained that the programme was designed to equip and prepare selected youths from all 774 LGAs to serve as ambassadors of health sector reforms in their communities.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Cape Town dam levels dip below 50%, water restrictions proposed
Cape Town’s dam levels have fallen below 50%, with officials warning that water restrictions may be introduced sooner than expected.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Committee addresses SANDF powers of arrests and use of private security companies
Committee members expressed their concern that improper arrests could lead to a lack of convictions.

Entertainment
Motlanalo recognised as a top empowered company in South Africa
Recognition highlights Motlanalo’s role in advancing transformation and building the next generation of business professionals.

Entertainment
Ramaphosa expected to announce Kieswetter’s successor as Sars commissioner
Recommendations for a new Sars commissioner have been submitted to President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Entertainment
Former KZN prosecutor sentenced to five years for misrepresentation in immigration case
The prosecutor’s mistake allowed an illegal immigrant to go free.

Science/Tech
TCS | Anoosh Rooplal on the Post Office’s last stand
With 5 500 jobs at risk, the Post Office is nearly out of road, business rescue practitioner Anoosh Rooplal tells the TechCentral Show.

Science/Tech
Porsche Cayenne Electric Review: A Phenomenally Capable SUV
Porsche’s latest electric SUV is its most capable yet, and its most powerful street car ever. But should you wait for the hybrid instead?

Science/Tech
Colocation unlocks agile AI-ready enterprises
Enterprises using colocation services achieve more agility and speed than those that build their own data centres, according to OADC.

Science/Tech
13 Best MagSafe Wallets (2026), Tested IRL
These convenient and slim magnetic wallets are the ones you’ll want to stick to the back of your smartphone.

Motoring
How much it will cost to drive from Joburg to Durban at R26 per litre this Easter
The cost of petrol is expected to skyrocket right before families head out for the Easter holiday.
Motoring

Motoring
New bullet train on track for South Africa
The government plans to have South Africa’s first bullet train up and running within the next four years.

Motoring
How to sell more cars in South Africa
You need to take an active approach to your marketing strategy – and TopAuto is here to help.
Health
As Kennedy Takes on Food Policy, Companies Push Back
Though the health secretary falsely claimed a victory in a recent podcast, a federal proposal to review all new food ingredients is still in the early stages and drawing fierce opposition.
Health
A ‘Zoomer-to-Boomer’ Pay Phone Hotline Gets Two Generations Chatting
An experiment linking college students in Boston with retirees in Reno, Nev., aims to bridge a cross-generational divide and expand positive social interactions.
Health
Kennedy’s Vaccine Agenda Hits Roadblocks, Diminishing His Clout
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine skepticism is posing challenges for the Trump administration. Top health jobs are unfilled, and a court has blocked his vaccine schedule changes.
Health
How to Turn a Chicken Egg Into a Drug Factory
A biotech start-up is testing a novel way of efficiently producing pharmaceutical drugs.