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SCHOOLBOY RUGBY: Powerhouses under pressure as North-South tournament sets stage for explosive schoolboy clashes
The North-South tournament kicks off in Pretoria this weekend, signalling a high-stakes season.
FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026, 10:08
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The North-South tournament kicks off in Pretoria this weekend, signalling a high-stakes season.

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In their last five meetings, the Buccaneers have failed to get a victory over Amakhosi, suffering four defeats and managing just one draw and are aiming to break their three-season winless streak against Chiefs.

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The Duke of Norfolk and Lord Carrington won the concession due to their role in organising state occasions.

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South Africa walked back its claim that US pressure led to its disinvitation from an upcoming Group of Seven summit in France.

South Africa
Isaac Mangena says technicians are on site to investigate the cause of the disruption.

South Africa
Two suspects arrested for possession and distribution of drug facilitated sexual abuse videos

South Africa
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has been summoned to appear in court next month.

South Africa
Khumalo is accused of assaulting complainant Bongani Radebe and pointing a firearm at him.
World
The debate among Iranian hardliners over whether Tehran should seek a nuclear bomb in defiance of an escalating US-Israeli attack is getting louder, more public and more insistent, sources in the country say.

World
Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to “adopt her brand of radical advocacy”, authorities say.
World
US President Donald Trump said he would extend a pause on attacks against Iran’s energy plants into April and that talks with Iran were going “very well”, but an Iranian official said a US proposal for ending the war was “one-sided and unfair”.

World
At 15, prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi is forcing India to ask if he is already ready for the big stage.

Africa
Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Africa
Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.

Africa
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Africa
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.

Business
Caller ID and spam screening platform Truecaller says that it is willing to change its app in South Africa to comply with local privacy laws.

Business
In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Wendy Myers, the Head of Securities at PSG, demystifies investment jargon and talks trading basics.

Business
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Politics
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is due to appear in court on April 21.

Politics
Paratlane Motloung of MAP16 Civic Movement elected as new Maluti-A-Phofung Mayor.

Politics
A source said the ministers viewed deployment in government as their new life and they are too comfortable with the benefits

Politics
Gauteng chair Bonginkosi Dhlamini says that challenging the founder’s choice for president would erode his legacy, sparking debate in the IFP

Sport
England were the only European country to reach the World Cup with a 100% record – so friendly opponents Uruguay could be the level of challenge they need.

Sport
Head coach Craig Bellamy says Wales did all they could to prepare for penalties after their World Cup qualification bid ended with shootout defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Sport
The origin story of Manchester United and England’s Jess Park, from her grassroots in Brough to being scouted by Steph Houghton.

Sport
It’s another busy round of URC action this weekend, and here are all the kick off times to note for the SA teams playing at home.
Education
[Leadership] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers nationwide.
Education
[Daily Trust] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers across the country.
Education
[New Zimbabwe] THE government has extended the registration deadline for Grade Seven, ‘O’ and ‘A’ level Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) from March 27 to May 22, 2026 after parents requested an extension after failing to raise the required fees on time.
Education
[New Zimbabwe] Disgruntled teachers have accused Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube of dishonesty over government’s commitment to improve their welfare, as the cost of living continues to rise on the back of fuel price increases.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The National Sea Rescue Institute has issued a safety warning amid concerns over potential rabies infections among Cape fur seals.
Lifestyle
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Entertainment
Should things go the way of the Joburg side this weekend they could be in third place on the log on Sunday.

Entertainment
Anaconda movie is the family adventure flick of the season. It’s got humour, action and here’s why you should not miss it.

Entertainment
Nsfas said private housing associations are often formed ad hoc, without any framework and legislation”.

Entertainment
Unregistered SIM cards fuel 66% of extortion cases currently under investigation.
Science/Tech
CERN has confirmed it will host an expanded version of Open Research Europe, the EU-backed fee-free open access publishing platform that works to “keep knowledge in public hands.” Research Professional News reports: A little over a year ago, 10 European research organizations announced that they would add their support to Open Research Europe, to broaden eligibility beyond only those...

Science/Tech
Absa CTIO Johnson Idesoh says the speed at which software is changing influenced its recent R2.4-billion write-down.

Science/Tech
Medi Diary is an AI-powered, offline-first health platform designed to consolidate patient data in one accessible space, says Janice Naidoo, founder of Medi Diary.

Science/Tech
International SMS addresses operates outside the data layer, working on every handset and supporting compliance across jurisdictions.
Motoring

Motoring
The Iran war has led to a significant jump in demand for electric cars.

Motoring
There is one electric car in South Africa that can be bought for less than R350,000.
Motoring
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine skepticism is posing challenges for the Trump administration. Top health jobs are unfilled, and a court has blocked his vaccine schedule changes.
Health
A biotech start-up is testing a novel way of efficiently producing pharmaceutical drugs.

Health
Jersey’s wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries.
Health
The Trump administration had options for offloading contraceptives once destined for Africa, a newly obtained memo shows. Instead, it has let them collect dust and go bad.