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Walmart’s man in South Africa calls it quits
Dries D’Hooghe has stepped down as COO of Massmart and Walmart Africa, after having led the launch of the retailer’s first South African stores.
MONDAY, 23 MARCH 2026, 18:20

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Dries D’Hooghe has stepped down as COO of Massmart and Walmart Africa, after having led the launch of the retailer’s first South African stores.
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Bright, busy, full of questions and possibilities – the first MavericKids Activity Book drop-off of 2026 has taken place, at Magnolia Primary in Paarl East.
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Manchester City’s 2-0 defeat of Premier League leaders Arsenal courtesy of a double by youngster Nico O’Reilly was Pep Guardiola’s 16th major trophy since taking charge in 2016

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Tottenham offer condolences to interim head coach Igor Tudor following the death of his father.

South Africa
Those reburied on Monday, were unethically exhumed and treated as scientific objects.

South Africa
The claims were made by Sergeant Fannie Nkosi at the Madlanga Commission.

South Africa
Schreiber says the technology available at the port-of-entry is proving to be effective.

South Africa
Sergeant Nkosi has disputed the notion that he was paying Phiri for Khawula’s personal information.

World
Trump says he will deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports to help address delays. And, the president said he would delay strikes on Iranian power plants for five days.

World
Jospin was head of government from 1997 to 2002 and is credited with bringing in the 35-hour working week.
World
Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community organisation in north London were set ablaze overnight in a suspected antisemitic hate crime, police said.

World
Iran warned it could start striking power plants across the Gulf region, after President Trump threatened to hit Iran’s energy infrastructure unless Tehran opens the Strait of Hormuz when his 48 hour ultimatum expires on Monday.

Africa
Moses Itauma, one of heavyweight boxing’s brightest prospects, says he found the answers to questions about his identity on a trip to his father’s village in Nigeria.

Africa
A court in Cape Town found Iain Wares guilty of indecently assaulting a former student who accused him of sexual abuse in the 1980s.

Africa
The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.

Africa
The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju has led to claims he may have been abducted.

Business
The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone, reportedly for €1bn (£860m).

Business
Xpresso Café, the budget-friendly coffee shop known for its R14 coffees and founded by a husband-and-wife team, plans to expand its store footprint with 20 additional outlets in 2026, focusing on Johannesburg and Pretoria.
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Politics
Former apartheid police commander Eugene de Kok is testifying at the Cradock Four inquest.

Politics
The AG findings on ETDP SETA revealed that R 637.6 million could not be substantiated.

Politics
This information is contained in a handwritten statement that he submitted to police

Politics
Tshwane ANC rejects DA’s bid to raise corruption allegations at Madlanga Commission

Sport
A Springbok newcomer, who is facing a potential lengthy ban for prohibited substances, is edging closer to learning his fate.

Sport
Six-time major winner Iga Swiatek parts ways with coach Wim Fissette following her early exit from the Miami Open.

Sport
With Dan Ballard ruled out of Northern Ireland’s World Cup play-off in Italy, what impact will his absence have in Bergamo?

Sport
The Prem returned with a bang as Leicester ran it from deep, Finn Russell goaded and glided his way to victory and Harlequins slipped deeper into the mire.
Education
About 950 full-time faculty members who are not on the tenure track walked out. The university told students that classes would continue.
Education
[Leadership] Nigeria’s education system has come under a dangerous surge in bullying across primary and secondary schools and universities, turning spaces meant for learning into breeding grounds for fear and trauma.
Education
Medical manikns help health care workers learn how to handle fast-changing and complex scenarios.

Education
‘In series one, it was bullying, drugs and alcohol. Twenty years on, it’s vapes, cyber-bullying and bloody energy drinks’
I was working on women’s prison drama Bad Girls when the idea for Waterloo Road came up. Bad Girls creators Maureen Chadwick and Ann McManus had a fiery belief in social justice and did rigorous research. Those are often the foundations of successful serial drama. Ann had...

Lifestyle
Former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi celebrayed ‘one beautiful year’ of marriage, who is her husband, Luthando Bolowana?

Lifestyle
Social media almost erupted with excitement following a post from Queen Nomzamo about her sister-wife Queen Nozizwe.

Lifestyle
There is good news for Older Person’s SASSA grant recipients in that they’ll be paid on Thursday, 2 April, prior to the Easter long weekend.

Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released its official social grant payment schedule for the 2026/27 financial year.

Entertainment
The LIV Golf at Steyn City combined sport and lifestyle in a memorable event, complete with Calvin Harris and star-studded fun.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 24 March 2026.

Entertainment
Locally made bakkies, SUVs and trucks will also be exported to key other African markets.

Entertainment
Esterhuizen has produced two solid knocks in his four innings thus far for the national cricket team.
Science/Tech
Uber is aggressively partnering with multiple robotaxi companies to avoid a future dominated by Waymo or Tesla. The ride-hailing giant has struck deals with at least a dozen autonomous vehicle players in recent years. Just last week, it announced a $1.25 billion partnership with Rivian, with plans to deploy up to 50,000 driverless vehicles over the next decade. Business Insider reports: Uber...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Engadget: There could be one more step required before creating an account and posting on Reddit in the future. According to Reddit’s CEO, Steve Huffman, the social media platform is exploring different ways to verify a user is human and not a bot. When asked by the TBPN podcast how to confirm that it’s a human using Reddit, Huffman responded with...

Science/Tech
GoMetro plans to begin operating its eKamva electric minibus taxis on Cape Town routes from October.
Science/Tech
I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and this is my sincere advice on how to find the right laptop for you

Motoring
The government has assured motorists that South Africa’s fuel supply is secure for the time being, but motorists are already reporting fuel shortages at stations across the country.

Motoring
Motorists have been warned to remain vigilant to avoid becoming victims of road spiking.
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Motoring
The N3 between Johannesburg and Durban will soon accommodate more electric cars.
Health
Many current and former employees say the actions of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are undermining the agency’s role in safeguarding public health.
Health
As deaths from diabetes start to rival those from infectious threats like malaria, a new form of the condition linked to malnutrition is surfacing in patients who can afford neither screening nor care.

Health
Dr Liz O’Riordan says it is important women seek help from professionals not “Google and Chat GPT”.

Health
Nichola Howell spent years going to doctors with “barbaric” pain but was constantly dismissed.