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UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE: Five key takeaways from Parliament’s grilling of Nelson Mandela Bay officials
Nelson Mandela Bay officials came under fire in Parliament this week, conceding an irregular R25m transformer lease and facing questions over chronic underspending and weak municipal accountability.
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PUBLIC FINANCE: Auditor-General warns of increasing infrastructure project delays, dealing a blow to Ramaphosa’s reform plans
The Auditor-General reveals that significant delays in infrastructure projects are hindering South Africa’s service delivery, with an average wait time now 41 months, affecting President Ramaphosa’s ambitious reform agenda.

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Spanish woman to die by euthanasia after long legal battle with father
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo’s favour earlier this week.

South Africa
ActionSA mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo’s assault case postponed
Khumalo is accused of assaulting complainant Bongani Radebe and pointing a firearm at him.

South Africa
Chauke tells Nkabinde inquiry Batohi purged black prosecutors
Adv. Andrew Chauke says 6 black prosecutors faced disciplinary processes under Adv. Shamila Batohi

South Africa
‘SA’s disinvitation from G7 Summit reveals problematic US influence’
An expert says the disinvitation highlights South Africa’s deteriorating relationship with the US.

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

World
Guthrie on missing mother: ‘We cannot be at peace without knowing’
In her first interview since the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and wrestles with the idea that her fame may have made her mother a target.
World
News24 | ‘I’m the opposite of desperate’: Trump says Iran is ‘begging’ for a deal
US President Donald Trump denied being “desperate” to make a deal with Iran on Thursday, as he mixed threats with diplomacy in a push to wrap up his war in the Middle East.
World
News24 | Venezuela’s Maduro back in court after stunning US capture
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro was back in a New York court on Thursday for his second appearance since his capture by US forces in an extraordinary nighttime raid.

World
French court hands Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan 18-year jail term for rape
Ramadan, a 63-year-old former Oxford professor, denied the charges but his lawyers said he was too ill to attend the trial.

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.

Africa
South Sudan and Mauritius impose electricity curbs as Iran war triggers fuel fears in Africa
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Africa
Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.

Africa
South Africa’s police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract
South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.

Business
Don’t panic – five ways to stop your kids’ endless scrolling
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children’s screen time under control.

Business
R2.3 billion Ponzi scheme mastermind keeps membership at top private school in South Africa
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
Ford recalls vehicles in South Africa
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 Talbot to become offshore wind hub for Celtic Sea
Port operator ABP will begin work on developing a facility to assemble and launch turbines out to sea.

Politics
ANC files appeal after court interdicts Eastern Cape conference
Disgruntled members say the conference cannot go ahead as they feel their issues were not addressed.

Politics
Tshwane takes action against officials implicated at Madlanga Inquiry
Tshwane Corporate and Shared Services MMC Kholofelo Morodi was placed on special leave.

Politics
Court pulls plug on ANC EC elective conference amid irregularities
Court has interdicted the Eastern Cape ANC Elective Conference that was scheduled for this weekend

Politics
Law must take its course as Masemola summoned over R360m tender: DA
Fannie Masemola was issued with summons in connection with Medicare 24 contract.

Sport
Sinner continues remarkable run as he cruises into semis
Jannik Sinner claims his 29th and 30th consecutive sets at ATP Masters 1,000 events as he cruises past American Frances Tiafoe into the semi-finals of the Miami Open.

Sport
Prem clubs agree a minimum spend on player wages
Prem clubs agree to introduce a ‘salary floor’ from next season in an attempt to keep the top flight as closely fought as possible.

Sport
How Bafana Bafana could lineup against Panama
Bafana Bafana host Panama on Friday evening in Durban. Coach Hugo Broos is likely to back changes at the back.

Sport
British teenager Lloyd takes first World Tour win
British teenager Carys Lloyd holds off former world champion Elisa Balsamo to claim her first ever professional victory in a sprint finish at the Tour of Brugge.
Education
South Africa: Official Reports Highlight Systemic Issues and Financial Rot At Ekurhuleni Special Needs School
[Daily Maverick] For months, parents of students at Dukathole LSEN School have voiced serious concerns over a deteriorating learning environment, and now two official government reports have validated their protests and concerns.
Education
Trump Administration Begins Investigations Into Three Medical Schools
The Justice Department’s demands for admissions-related data from Stanford, Ohio State and the University of California, San Diego, represent a flex of federal power.
Education
Memes and Mixed Messages in the Iran War
Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay by Phil Klay. Also: Educating undocumented students; energy realities; calling all teenagers.
Education
Nigeria: Students to Compete for N1.7m Prizes As 2026 Mike Okonkwo National Essay Opens
[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.

Lifestyle
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss’s divorce finalised, Todd Tucker gets six-figure lump sum
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker have wrapped up their divorce after some legal wrangling.

Lifestyle
[Listen] Kurt Darren releases ‘feel good’ song ‘6 7’
Afrikaans singer Kurt Darren has defended to the backlash of his new song, ‘6 7’, released this week. Take a listen to it here…

Lifestyle
New leads: Joslin Smith case takes unexpected turn
Police are following up on new leads in the search of missing Saldanha Bay girl, Joslin Smith, after a tip-off from a community activist…

Lifestyle
The South African’s SASSA grant survey: Share your story
Are you a monthly SASSA social grant recipient? Does the money you receive last the full month? What’s currently your biggest financial concern?

Entertainment
‘No need for panic buying’: Govt says fuel supply stable despite price hike
South Africans are urged to avoid panic buying as fuel supply remains stable despite rising prices from 1 April onwards.

Entertainment
‘No pressure from the US’: Ramaphosa denies US is behind G7 disinvitation
The president insists no foreign government influenced France’s decision to withdraw the invitation.

Entertainment
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Thursday, 26 March 2026
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 26 March 2026.

Entertainment
In case you missed it: Masemola’s day in court | Boks tickets go on sale | Police probe fresh leads in Joshlin Smith case
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 26 March 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
Vizio TVs Now Require Walmart Accounts For Smart Features
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Prospective Vizio TV buyers should know there’s a good chance the set won’t work properly without a Walmart account. In an attempt to better serve advertisers, Walmart, which bought Vizio in December 2024, announced this week that select newly purchased Vizio TVs now require a Walmart account for setup and accessing smart TV features. Since...
Science/Tech
Mozilla and Mila Team Up On Open Source AI Push
BrianFagioli writes: Mozilla just teamed up with Mila, the Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, to push open source AI — and it feels like a direct response to Big Tech tightening its grip on the space. Instead of relying on closed models, the goal here is to build “sovereign AI” that’s more transparent, privacy-focused, and actually under the control of developers and even governments....
Science/Tech
Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier
Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
Science/Tech
Wikipedia Bans Use of Generative AI
Wikipedia has banned the use of generative AI to write or rewrite articles, saying it “often violates several of Wikipedia’s core content policies.” That said, editors may still use it for translation or light refinements as long as a human carefully checks the copy for accuracy. Engadget reports: Editors can use large language models (LLMs) to refine their own writing, but only if the copy is...
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Motoring
Ford is looking for these 582 vehicles in South Africa
Ford and the National Consumer Commission have issued a recall for 582 vehicles sold in South Africa.
Motoring
Motoring
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.

Health
Jersey’s wellbeing score is below UK and France
Jersey’s wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries.
Health
How U.S.A.I.D. Birth Control Meant for Africa Was Ruined
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
Trump to Delay Nominating New C.D.C. Director
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.