Springboks lie in wait for bumbling Poms
Steve Borthwick is facing mounting pressure as head coach of England following their worst campaign in the modern era of the Six Nations.
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A shared journey: Nurturing a nation of readers
Education represents one of our largest public investments, but it is the human capital, the children entering Grade 1 this year that will ultimately determine our sustained growth as a country
Zimbabwe’s diaspora as sovereignty in exile: A conversation with Jacob Ngarivhume
Wellington Muzengeza questions Zimbabwean opposition politician Jacob Ngarivhume
Life between cyclones: How Beira’s people carry the mental weight of storms that never really end
Six years after Cyclone Idai ripped through Beira, the city’s wounds — physical and psychological — are still raw. As a new storm gathered in the Indian Ocean in February, journalist Sean Christie found a city caught in a permanent state of waiting for the next disaster to hit.
WINNING MOMENTUM: Blitzboks complete first step to overall World SVNS series glory
South Africa beat Fiji 10-7 to win the gold medal in New York and clinch the overall HSBC SVNS Series title with their fourth tournament victory.
Mantashe pushes oil and gas drive as global tension raises fuel price risks
Mantashe says South Africa must move faster on oil and gas exploration to reduce import dependence and protect energy security
South Africa shoots itself in the foot
The South African government has been warned about the country’s collapsing infrastructure, which is leading to growing service failures and threatening economic growth.
Russia says it foils biggest Ukrainian drone attack in a year
Russia said on Monday that it shot down 250 Ukrainian drones heading towards Moscow over the weekend, in what officials said was the biggest attempted attack on the Russian capital in at least a year.
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.
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.