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Andre de Ruyter shares concerning news about Eskom
Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter argued that the utility’s lack of focus on value for money and efficiency, due to it being a public company, creates conflicting objectives and leads to a bloated cost base with poor performance.
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PERSONAL FINANCE: The two-pot temptation that could wreck your retirement
While Sunday, 1 March was a special day in my home as we celebrated my birthday, countless South Africans were excited for a different reason – they were waiting to access their savings pot under the two-pot retirement system as the 2026/27 tax year opened.
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS: isiZulu-speaking German ambassador Peschke is the envy of the diplomatic corps
The German ambassador manages a key relationship for South Africa, since Germany is its second-largest trading partner.

South Africa
Mob attack leaves elderly man dead, family displaced in Eastern Cape
The group of people demanded to see two grandsons who had been arrested for alleged rape

South Africa
Minister Hlabisa condemns Nigerian king coronation reports in E Cape
Hlabisa says they have not yet received concrete reports on the matter besides social media posts.

South Africa
Bekkersdal residents living in fear three months after mass shooting
Residents of Bekkersdal are still decrying the crime rate in the area.

South Africa
KZN unveils school in uMlazi after ‘construction mafia’ delays
The Menzi High project is part of more than R600m worth of developments, in KwaZulu Natal

World
Guthrie family renews appeal for help to bring missing mother home
A seven-week nationwide search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV anchor Savannah Guthrie has not identified any suspects.

World
‘A direct hit’ – BBC visits Israeli town after Iranian strike
The BBC’s Sebastian Usher reports from Dimona in southern Israel, which was hit by an Iranian missile.

World
Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crash
Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board.

World
Sudan army denies deadly Eid strike on key hospital in Darfur
The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.

Africa
Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years
Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Africa
Denounce ‘abject’ Afcon decision – senior Caf member
Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is “unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it”.

Africa
UK reveals aid priorities after major cuts to budget
Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

Africa
Starmer meets Nigerian president as record steel deal agreed
The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

Business
The iconic store that quietly disappeared from shopping malls across South Africa
Sweets from Heaven has all buy disappeared from shopping malls across South Africa, but the brand lives on thanks to popular musician and businessman, Danny K, who has big plans for the brand.

Business
South Africa’s richest city is covered in trash
Johannesburg is seeing uncollected garbage piling across the streets amid protests and labour disputes.

Business
Major new mall coming to South Africa’s capital
Kings Walk will soon open its doors in the East of Pretoria, with the mall set to serve a massively growing area.

Business
Big shift for South Africa’s major ‘gateways’
South Africa’s ports—the key gateways into the country—have seen the highest number of ship dockings since 2019, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic-related slowdowns.

Politics
IFP marks 51st anniversary, Human Rights Day in Bethal
The party says it will use the event to engage with supporters, on socio- economic issues

Politics
Malema rejects Mkhwanazi’s corruption allegations
Julius Malema says he has no ties with Brown Mogotsi-linked Feroz Khan

Politics
Bozell must be subjected to diplomatic discipline: Mbalula
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the party will keep a close eye on the US ambassador.

Politics
Malema pours cold water on EFF–MK unity
Zuma’s remarks focused on the need for unity between the two parties, but Malema begs to differ

Sport
Title-chasing Stormers overcome tenacious Dragons
Stormers move back to second in the United Rugby Championship with a four-try victory against Dragons in Cape Town.

Sport
Pain of losing derby to Sunderland ‘very real’ – Howe
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says his players understand the pain the fans feel after they lost their second Tyne-Wear derby of the season following a late defeat to Sunderland.

Sport
Un-Nooh scores 147 in World Open win over O’Sullivan
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh scores a maximum 147 break in a shock 10-7 win over Ronnie O’Sullivan in the World Open final in Yushan, China.
Sport
WATCH: Mofokeng scores a stunning free-kick against TS Galaxy
Relebohile Mofokeng lit up Mbombela Stadium with a superb free-kick as Orlando Pirates score three in the first half against TS Galaxy.
Education
Trump’s Contested Campus Antisemitism Fight Is Accelerating Again
While some Jewish students and faculty members have applauded the Trump administration’s renewed push against antisemitism, others believe the government has different motives.

Education
Should the bank of mum and dad pay university debts?
Those planning for uni in England and Wales this autumn can apply for student loans from Monday. Here are the options for families worried about debt
Our child is heading to university soon – should we try to pay their tuition fees upfront so they are not saddled with a debt for decades?
Our child is a recent graduate and their student loan debt is ballooning – should we help pay off some or...
Education
After Cosmic Crisp, Scientists Unveil an Apple for the Climate Change Era
Agronomists at Washington State University are unveiling a new apple, the Sunflare, which they say tastes as good as their Cosmic Crisp but can withstand unpredictable weather.
Education
One Year After Trump’s $400 Million Ultimatum, a Different Columbia
As they sought to respond to charges of antisemitism and harassment on campus, administrators and trustees made promises. Many have been kept, but not all.

Lifestyle
Malema’s son calls on youth to vote EFF [video]
Like father, like son? Julius Malema’s son Ratanang is publicly campaigning for youth to vote for the EFF…

Lifestyle
Romantic day trips in Gauteng that go beyond the obvious
Discover romantic day trips in Gauteng that go beyond the usual. From nature escapes to unique experiences, plan your perfect date.

Lifestyle
Dumisani Dlamini breaks silence: Doja Cat ‘brainwashed’ by mom
Two sides to every story? Doja Cat’s dad Dumisani Dlamini claims his daughter was ‘brainwashed’ by her mother…

Lifestyle
Gambling addiction DOUBLES in SA, industry pushes back against new taxes
SA gambling addiction surges as government eyes new taxes, but betting firms warn stricter levies could backfire…

Entertainment
WATCH: ‘She’s been fed with evil by her mother’: Dumisani Dlamini breaks silence following Doja Cat’s social media meltdown
Doja Cat performed in South Africa for the first time this Friday at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria.

Entertainment
‘Fears for his life are credible’: Concerns over safety of ‘lying’ Madlanga Commission witness
Songezo Zibi claimed Nkosi’s phone was a ‘crime scene’ and wondered if he was safe after his testimony.

Entertainment
DeChambeau beats Rahm in playoff to win LIV Golf SA title: ‘The best event’
The Crushers also edged the SA-player team, Southern Guards, on a dramatic final day.

Entertainment
Karyn White excited to ‘share stage with authentic artists’ during South Africa return in April
The American superstar who performed in South Africa last year told The Citizen that the timing of her return to the country aligns with a new phase in her career.
Science/Tech
Amazon Plans to Test Four-Legged Robots on Wheels for Deliveries
CNBC reports:Amazon has acquired Rivr, a Swiss robotics company developing machines for “doorstep delivery,” the company confirmed Thursday… It announced the deal in a notice sent to third-party delivery contractors… “We believe this technology, when working alongside your [delivery associates], has the potential to further improve safety outcomes and the overall customer experience,...

Science/Tech
Is time a figment of our imaginations?
Cosmologists and physicists come up empty handed when they attempt to pin down time. So what, exactly, is it?
When was the last time you raced against an unforgiving clock? Perhaps you skipped breakfast, broke a sweat, shelled out for a taxi or missed time with your family. Many of us have become slaves to time, with huge portions of our day spent chasing appointments and deadlines. But what...

Science/Tech
Best Merino Wool Clothing (2026): Base Layers, Hoodies, Jackets & More
Merino is one of the best fabrics you can wear. We explain the different blends, what “gsm” means, and how to care for your clothes.

Science/Tech
SA start-up HyperDev wants to turn your AI-built app into a real company
South African start-up HyperDev says vibe coding’s real problem isn’t the code – it’s everything that comes after.

Motoring
How much interest you’ll pay on a loan for South Africa’s favourite cars
Most South Africans purchase their cars on a finance plan, which can easily add over R100,000 to the vehicle’s original purchase price by the time their contract ends.

Motoring
Motorists warned not to panic-buy petrol in South Africa
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa has warned motorists not to panic-buy petrol and cause the very shortages people are worried about.

Motoring
Younger buyers driving car sales in South Africa
Gen Z and Millennial car buyers are more likely to buy than previous generations.

Motoring
6 new bakkies coming to South Africa
South Africans can look forward to six new bakkies this year, ranging from a luxurious double cab to two diesel plug-in hybrids.

Health
I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit – here’s what I want mums to know
Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.
Health
David Botstein, Gene-Mapping Pioneer, Dies at 83
His method of locating genes in human DNA allowed researchers to find disease-causing genes, and later to map the entire, sprawling human genome.

Health
Meningitis B: Your questions answered
BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B

Health
Thousands get meningitis vaccine as experts wait to see outbreak peak
The outbreak, which has killed two people, is thought to have originated at a Canterbury nightclub.