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One area in South Africa has not had electricity for 13 years
One ward in Limpopo has not had electricity for over a decade, with the government planning to establish a task team to address the issue.
THURSDAY, 19 MARCH 2026, 08:21

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One ward in Limpopo has not had electricity for over a decade, with the government planning to establish a task team to address the issue.

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It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

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There has been criticism the Echo has stagnated, while other AI chatbots have become much easier to communicate with.

Top Stories
Magda Wierzycka has returned to South Africa from the UK due to unfavourable tax changes and economic conditions, while expressing optimism about South Africa’s prospects and a desire to play a more active role in growing her company

South Africa
The shooting follows a high-speed chase after a hijacking, attempted murder and kidnapping incident

South Africa
One suspect posed as a customer before forcibly gaining entry.

South Africa
The Gangsterism and Social Dysfunction seminar is being hosted by UWC

South Africa
Matlala’s lawyer Annelene Van Der Heever says they have requested the state to provide affidavits.

World
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.

World
The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.

World
The BBC’s Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed.

World
More than 1,100 Afghans evacuated by the US fear their route to promised resettlement is closed for good.

Africa
Hunting for the horns and meat, Ugandan poachers once wiped out the southern white rhinos from the country.

Africa
Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Africa
Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

Business
The scheme provides £500 to support low-income families welcoming a new baby in the London borough.

Business
Lawrence Salvoni worries not only about the price he has to pay, but the security of his supply.
Business

Business
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 19 March 2026.

Politics
The Commission heard that Nkosi shared a list of bidders for a Tshwane Police Department tender

Politics
KZN Police Commissioner, Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, appeared before Parly’s Ad hoc committee

Politics
He is rounding up his testimony as the last witness before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
This is contained in the responses by the President to the Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
A successful former Springbok coach believes he still has a lot to offer as he puts his hand up for another international role.

Sport
LIV Golf South Africa tees off on Thursday, 19 March at The Club at Steyn City, marking the league’s first-ever event on African soil.

Sport
There’s finally some positive news for a forgotten Orlando Pirates star! Take a look at the latest contractual update below.

Sport
19-year-old Lexi Potter scores the winner on her first Chelsea start as the hosts beat Brighton 2-1 in the WSL.
Education
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens say police and courts need to do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment.
Education
The teacher, Joseph Taylor McKeel, was arrested Wednesday morning as he was on his way to work.
Education
A closed-door White House event included news about the National Garden of American Heroes and an emphasis on the role of religion in the founding.
Education
Schools have moved quickly to distance themselves from the labor leader after abuse allegations emerged. Still, many have careful procedures for weighing renamings and other changes.

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is soon to be home to a new, multi-million-rand superyacht marina hub. Here’s everything you need to know…

Lifestyle
Black Coffee has fathered multiple children before turning 50 years old. Here’s what we know about the DJ and his fatherhood role…

Lifestyle
True love or soft life? Black Coffee’s girlfriend claims she met him – a year before his marriage split – without knowing who he was.

Lifestyle
American super producer Swizz Beatz clearly had a time of his life as he joyfully danced away at DJ Black Coffee’s 50th birthday soirée.

Entertainment
ANC’s decision to honour Mosiuoa Lekota with a state funeral signals rare unity and statesmanship despite years of political division.

Entertainment
Mutukiri Munyaradzi appeared in the Musina Magistrates Court.

Entertainment
DA insiders suggest strategic calculations may be shaping the final candidate decision.

Entertainment
The board of the Ingonyama Trust was dissolved this week with administrators now overseeing the 28 000 km2 of customary land.

Science/Tech
A mystery AI model that fuelled DeepSeek speculation is revealed to be from smartphone giant Xiaomi.

Science/Tech
GWM is weighing whether to share a manufacturing facility in South Africa or acquire an existing plant.

Science/Tech
Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.

Science/Tech
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this March.

Motoring
South Africa’s National Treasury signalled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Motoring
The most sought-after bakkies in South Africa all come with hefty price tags.

Motoring
Motorists don’t need to worry about South Africa’s petrol and diesel supply for the time being.

Motoring
Suzuki has finally launched the new Across SUV in South Africa.
Health
In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.
Health
The outbreak has sickened people in California, Texas and Florida. The agency said Cheddar cheese products from Raw Farm are “the likely source,” but the company denies it and has not recalled them.
Health
A new study found that women who went through so-called premature menopause had 40 percent more fatal and nonfatal heart attacks over the course of their lives.

Health
Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the meningitis strain behind the Kent outbreak.