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‘Something I’ve never seen in 50 years of watching football’
There was an unusual addition to Chelsea’s huddle before their game against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge – referee Paul Tierney.
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There was an unusual addition to Chelsea’s huddle before their game against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge – referee Paul Tierney.

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Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says the Spurs hierarchy “know where I am” if they decide to replace interim boss Igor Tudor – so could the 79-year-old make a sensational return to management?

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A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
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A suspect believed to be the gunman in the murder of Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D who testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, has been arrested in Johannesburg.

South Africa
The event recognises the hard work of industry professionals both in front of and behind the camera.

South Africa
The suspect is expected to make his first appearance before the Brakpan Magistrates’ Court on Monday

South Africa
Senzo Mchunu has been on special leave since July, last year

South Africa
The ceremony will honour the best productions, actors, directors, and behind-the-scenes creatives

World
One the most influential thinkers in post-war Germany, he linked philosophy and political action throughout his life.

World
Discontent is mounting over rolling blackouts and shortages of food, fuel and medicine, exacerbated by a US blockade.

World
Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.

World
The strikes comes after the United States paused ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine due to the war with Iran.

Africa
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.

Africa
Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men’s national team on a two-year contract.

Africa
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Africa
Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Business
An ultra-luxury retail concept that began at a petrol station forecourt is rapidly expanding across South Africa.

Business
Nedbank CFO Mike Davis says that South Africa is seeing a push away from cash, which is extremely expensive for banks.

Business
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at “different options” to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

Business
Incidents of collapse are increasing across South Africa and points to serious failures in the regulated construction industry.

Politics
Lekota broke away from the African National Congress to form COPE

Politics
The Democratic Alliance has set its target on winning key municipalities such as Umhlathuze

Politics
Mosiuoa Lekota passed away last week aged 77 at a Johannesburg hospital after a long illness.

Politics
Mashatile delivered the eulogy at Lekota’s funeral service at the Grey Sports Ground in Bloemfontein

Sport
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu insists it is “not the end for this group” despite a disappointing finale to their Six Nations campaign in Dublin.

Sport
Orlando Pirates dropped two potentially costly points in the Betway Premiership title race against Siwelele. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou refuses to blame his players.

Sport
Wales finally end a three-year Six Nations losing streak in spectacular style by celebrating a bonus-point win against Italy in Cardiff.

Sport
Burnley manager Scott Parker says his side remain focused and continue to work hard to avoid relegation, as The Clarets settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Education
At once, Mahmood Mamdani’s fame was eclipsed by his son’s. At the same time, the election of Zohran Mamdani has attracted new interest in his father’s work.
Education
Yasiris Ortiz, a 28-year-old star from the Bronx, is helping to bring free table tennis programing to children across the city.
Education
A group of Democratic attorneys general had sued to overturn the Trump administration’s new policy that demanded the past seven years of student application data.

Education
Education secretary has claimed lawyers’ criticisms of her department’s policy changes are motivated by profit
Lawyers have been accused of exploiting parents of children with special needs by the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, who claimed their criticisms of the government’s policy changes were motivated by profit.
Speaking at the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)...

Lifestyle
US police have released bodycam footage of the shoplifting arrest of ‘Real Housewives’ couple, Mel and Peet Viljoen…

Lifestyle
Lanes have at last reopened along an important traffic link in Claremont following emergency repairs to a popular bridge.

Lifestyle
A South African woman who once served as a pilot during the Korean War recently celebrated her 103rd birthday.

Lifestyle
Kobe Bryant, Prince and Michael Jackson anchor the emotional but funny tribute video.

Entertainment
The result is a significant one for Wales as it is their first win of this year’s Championship and ends a 15-match losing streak in the Six Nations which stretches back to 2023.

Entertainment
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 14 March 2026.

Entertainment
A total of R67 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 14 March 2026.

Entertainment
Iranian officials have previously confirmed reports that the new leader is wounded but have given no further detail.
Science/Tech
Last week System76 CEO Carl Richell criticized age-verification laws for operating systems — but he now sees a “real possibility” Colorado’s law might exclude open-source. Phoronix reports that the System76 CEO met with the state Senator who co-authored Colorado’s bill, and then posted on X.com that the Senator “suggested excluding open source software from the bill.” Richell: This appears...
Science/Tech
The deal to take control of TikTok’s U.S. business came with an unusual condition, according to people familiar with the matter. The investors — which include Oracle, Abu Dhabi investor MGX, and private-equity firm Silver Lake — “paid the Treasury Department about $2.5 billion when the deal closed in January,” reports the Wall Street Journal, “and are set to make several additional payments...
Science/Tech
California saw its worst drought in 10,000 years between 2012 and 2015, remembers the Washington Post. And yet genetic analyses of California’s scarlet monkeyflower “found that many rapidly evolved… allowing them to cope with water scarcity and rebound from decline.””The fact that certain organisms are able to adapt just because of genetics that are already present is a great source of hope,”...
Science/Tech
“A new study suggests the productivity boost from AI may be far smaller than executives claim,” writes Slashdot reader BrianFagioli:According to research cited in Foxit’s State of Document Intelligence report, while 89% of executives and 79% of end users say AI tools make them feel more productive, the actual time savings shrink dramatically once people account for reviewing and validating...
Motoring

Motoring
2025 represented an exceptional year for pre-owned vehicle sales.

Motoring
South Africa could be facing massive petrol price hikes next month due to the conflict in the Middle East, making it more important than ever for motorists to conserve fuel.

Motoring
The Toyota Corolla Cross is by far the most popular car in one of South Africa’s fastest-growing segments.
Health
The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies linking high blood pressure and dementia.
Health
The American Heart Association advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.
Health
Two recent deaths tied to for-profit clinics in Canada raised concerns about the health effects of having plasma drawn as often as twice a week.
Health
The gas, ethylene oxide, plays a crucial role in sterilizing medical devices. But long-term exposure is linked to several types of cancer and other ailments.