Mngqithi targets top-8 finish after cup exit
After their exit from the Nedbank Cup, where they lost to Durban City at the weekend, Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi wants his side to focus on finishing in the top eight in the Betway Premiership.
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MALAIKA MAHLATSI | South Africans get lots wrong about their country
Global survey shows we’re ‘disconnected from reality’ and ‘misinformed regarding true state of the nation’
WATCH | Insurance murder syndicate ’an evil family scheme’
The body of a disabled man found floating in a dam is believed to be the one that blew the lid on a 11-man syndicate behind the R10m murder-for-insurance scheme that saw people being insured without their knowledge and later killed.
Madlanga commission draws links between Carrim, Matlala and Maumela
Suliman Carrim, ANC regional treasurer, claimed he was unaware of over R2 million transferred from his company to medicare24, discovered by his lawyers.
Workers struggle to survive — they were last paid five months ago
Workers of Rebone Business Enterprise, hired to upgrade gravel roads in Orange Farm, have not been paid since September 2025, relying on grants to survive.
SONIA MAPHOSA | Social workers key to tackling gambling addiction
March is Social Work Month, a time to recognise the vital role social workers play in helping individuals, families and communities navigate complex social challenges.
News24 | ‘Highway robbery’: Checkers withdraws braai packs as customers complain of more sauce than chicken
One X user asked why the retailer would “rip people off like this”, and described the product as “disappointing and rage-inducing”.
Wildlife to replace humans on next series of UK banknotes
LONDON, March 11 (Reuters) – Images of animals will feature on the next series of banknotes from the Bank of England, as the central bank shifts away from historical figures such as William Shakespeare, Winston Churchill and Jane Austen over the coming years.
News24 | Meet SA professor chosen for UN’s first global scientific panel on AI
University of Pretoria data scientist Professor Vukosi Marivate has been appointed to a new UN panel tasked with helping governments understand the opportunities and risks posed by AI. He speaks exclusively to News24.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is headed to the Oscars—live on stage
LOS ANGELES, March 10 (Reuters) – The lead vocalists behind “KPop Demon Hunters” — Netflix’s most‑watched animated film of all time — are headed to the Oscars stage for the first time. EJAE, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna will perform “Golden” during Sunday’s ceremony, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced Tuesday.
Meghan to headline ‘girls’ weekend’ in Australia for 300 women
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.
The Papers: ‘US bombers take off’ and ‘Heading out – at last’
US fighter jets leave UK airbase and British warship sails to Mediterranean -Wednesday’s papers.
Gale-force winds to batter UK as snow and cold set for comeback
Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK over the next few days before turning colder with some wintry showers at the end of the week, as Simon King explains.
Is Tudor’s Spurs reign almost up after only four games?
Igor Tudor’s Spurs tenure could already be on the line after a disastrous defeat against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range
Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear
Sense of missed opportunity for Newcastle after late Barca blow
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle were so close to a famous European victory, but now face a herculean second-leg task after Lamine Yamal’s late penalty.
Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn
The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development.
Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides – why do they still control his money and secrets?
Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke administer Epstein’s estate – court filings allege complicity in his crimes.
MPs demand urgent action on London grooming gangs
The government’s inquiry into grooming gangs “must look specifically at London as part of its local investigations”, says a group of MPs.
Wildlife to replace historical characters on banknotes
Nature was the most popular theme among the public, with the new notes designed to deter counterfeiting.
The Aldi-style insurgents who could be about to shake up the vets market
As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.