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What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.
Vietnam braces for flight cuts from April after China, Thailand ban jet fuel exports
Vietnamese authorities have warned the country’s aviation industry to prepare for potential flight reductions from April after China and Thailand halted exports of jet fuel due to the Iran war, increasing the likelihood of shortages.
China in contact with US on summit, Rubio sanctions may not apply, Beijing says
China said on Monday it is in communication with the U.S. about President Donald Trump’s visit, after Trump threatened to delay the tripover the Strait of Hormuz, andsuggested sanctions previously imposed on Marco Rubio are no longer in effect.
LEGACY HONOURED: Remembering Sharpeville is a cue to continue the struggle against ‘rampant’ racism
As South Africa commemorates the 66th anniversary of the massacre – a moment to remind us ‘that this is what hatred and racism does to people’ – new evidence suggests that the death toll may be higher than officially reported.

Good news about inflation and interest rates in South Africa
South Africa’s two-year inflation expectations moderated marginally, welcome news for the Reserve Bank as the Iran war clouds the outlook.
Dubai airport resumes some flights after drone attack caused fuel tank blaze
Dubai’s international airport was gradually resuming flights on Monday after a fuel tank fire caused by a drone attack forced a temporary suspension, spotlighting the challenge for regional carriers grappling with the Middle East crisis.

Schoolgirl traumatised after being wrongly sent to England for abortion
The teenager could have been treated in Northern Ireland, but was sent to London due to confusion over the services available.

Five taken to hospital after 15-vehicle crash on M73
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire appliances and a heavy rescue unit to the scene just before midnight.

Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure inflation
Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.

Oscars in pics | Teyana Taylor, Nicole Kidman and Demi Moore ruffle feathers at the Oscars
Michael B Jordan and Ryan Coogler win big for Sinners

Flooding forces temporary closure of Pafuri and Giriyondo border posts
The Pafuri port of entry, in the far northern section of the park, is accessed through Pafuri Gate, about 30km away. The gate has also been closed after flood waters made the route unsafe.

Discovery Bank has its eyes on FNB and Capitec
Discovery Bank plans to expand into business banking over the medium term but will focus on completing its “super bank” platform before entering the competitive SME market dominated by FNB and a surging Capitec.
IN PICTURES: Inside the 98th Oscars: A night of image, power, and performance
On 15 March 2026, the Academy Awards returned to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where the industry gathered to honour the films of 2025. One Battle After Another won Best Picture, while Michael B. Jordan (Sinners) and Jessie Buckley (Hamnet) took the leading acting awards.

Prisoner dead after hostage incident, shootout with cops in Ntuzuma police station cells
An alleged suspect detained in the Ntuzuma police holding cells overpowered an officer and took his gun, leading to a hostage situation and shootout, in which he died

‘Stop throwing your bath water in the streets’ — Morero tells Alex residents
Troubled Joburg mayor Dada Morero has cautioned Alexandra residents against splashing their bath water on the streets as it damages road infrastructure.

READER LETTER | Juvenile antics mar ad hoc hearings
SA is witnessing proceedings in public hearings, which include the parliamentary ad hoc committee to investigate allegations by Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mankwanazi, and the Madlanga commission.

READER LETTER | Progress in fighting corruption on SA’s borders
The Maseru Bridge campaign last week was the fourth in this financial year, following interventions at Beit Bridge and Lebombo.
GOLDEN STREAK: SA swimming sensation Callan Lötter rides wave of local success toward Olympic goal
Callan Lötter is one of the brightest prospects in South African swimming, with domestic dominance to show for it. But she dreams of conquering even bigger stages.