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THURSDAY, 26 MARCH 2026, 20:05

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As scrutiny intensifies SA’s fraud examiners find themselves drawn into the accountability debate

Today at 19:55 PM, via Daily Maverick

South Africa’s commissions of inquiry have long stood as pillars of accountability, but growing scrutiny of high-profile investigators is shifting attention from those under investigation to those leading it. As questions about independence and credibility surface, the forensic profession faces a defining test of trust in an increasingly polarised political landscape.

Business

Ford recalls vehicles in South Africa

Today at 17:00 PM, via BusinessTech

The National Consumer Commission has recalled 582 Ford Transit and Ford Tourneo vehicles that were sold in South Africa between 2021 and 2025.

Education

Memes and Mixed Messages in the Iran War

Today at 19:04 PM, via New York Times

Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay by Phil Klay. Also: Educating undocumented students; energy realities; calling all teenagers.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 26 March 2026

Today at 18:30 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Health

Trump to Delay Nominating New C.D.C. Director

Today at 00:04 AM, via New York Times

The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.