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Murder inquiry launched after young woman dies
Police say a young woman was found unconscious on Kennerleigh Avenue in Leeds on Saturday.
News24 | Five arrested in connection with kidnapping, murder of SAIIA’s Steven Gruzd
Five suspects were arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Steven Gruzd, the head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at the South African Institute of International Affairs.

Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy
The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.

No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
The demonstrations against the Trump administration are set to sweep cities across the US on Saturday.

Kohli hits fifty as RCB open IPL with impressive win
Virat Kohli hits an unbeaten 69 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru begin the defence of their Indian Premier League title by cruising past Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
There are fears the Iranian proxy may attack shipping in the Red Sea, adding to global economic woes.

Man City ‘handling pressure’ of WSL title race with ‘statement’ win
Manchester City’s manager Andree Jeglertz says he “enjoyed” his side’s performance in a dominating win at Manchester United that edges them closer to a first WSL title in a decade.
News24 | Call for immediate fuel price hike as pumps run dry
With three days to go before record fuel price hikes, more forecourts are running out of diesel.
News24 | Anti-Trump protests launch on ‘No Kings’ day in US
Massive protests against President Donald Trump kicked off on Saturday across the United States and beyond, as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and law-trampling governance.

ANC Eastern Cape conference indefinitely postponed amid court disputes and internal divisions
The ANC has postponed its Eastern Cape provincial conference indefinitely, leaving leadership battles and court disputes unresolved
News24 | ANC Eastern Cape escalates conference impasse to Luthuli House
The ANC Eastern Cape leadership has confirmed that it will take its impasse over the conference to the party’s national leadership no later than Monday.
Drama at ANC conference after ‘fake’ letter claiming Ngcukayitobi had resigned
A letter doing the rounds purported that Ngcukayitobi had resigned on Friday but he has since confirmed that the letter was “fake”.

WEATHER: Violent storms and heavy rain target SEVEN provinces
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 29 March 2026.

No room for mediocrity ahead of elections, Holomisa tells delegates
UDM president Bantu Holomisa says the time for mediocrity is over, imploring delegates at his party’s Eastern Cape elective congress to ensure they elect people with the right character.