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Top Stories
ISS TODAY: Fight against police corruption depends on accountability at the top
The primary responsibility for curbing police corruption lies with SAPS leadership – not external agencies like the Independent Police Investigative Directorate.
Top Stories
Five deserving players Broos has overlooked for Panama matches
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has excluded notable players Gift Links, Siyanda Ndlovu, Lebone Seema, Grant Kekana and Fagrie Lakay from the squad for the upcoming friendlies against Panama, despite their impressive club performances
Top Stories
WAITING GAME: Growing conflict in the Middle East throws global sport into uncertainty
Uncertainty permeates within global sport as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate. A flurry of sporting events have already been postponed, with more projected to be affected.

South Africa
Fire breaks out at industrial area in Edenvale
Early reports indicate that an automobile parts building is engulfed in flames.

South Africa
Cybervergent Raises $3 Million to Expand AI-Powered Compliance Platform Across Africa
African tech startup Cybervergent has raised $3 million in seed funding to accelerate the growth of its artificial intelligence-powered compliance, risk, audit and data security platform across the continent. The round was co-led by Ventures Platform Fund and Atlantica Ventures VC Fund. Proceeds will support Cybervergent’s expansion into Africa and the Middle East while furthering […]

South Africa
2026 Is The Year Organisations Will Finally Operationalise AI
This year will be a decisive turning point in how organisations deploy and derive value from artificial intelligence (AI). This is according to Cliff de Wit, Accelera Digital Group (ADG) Chief Innovation Officer. De Wit says businesses will move beyond experimentation this year. They will graduate into true operationalisation, with AI becoming a dependable and […]

South Africa
Women in AI Morocco Founder Says Inclusion Is Essential to Building Better Technology
A Moroccan electrical engineer and ICT researcher who spent two decades working on mobile networks and railway systems is now making the case that artificial intelligence cannot reach its full potential without the full participation of women — and that Morocco, despite its academic promise, still has significant ground to cover. Dr. Sofia Ghacham, founder […]

World
Trump gives mixed signals on Iran war. And, how Epstein built ties to scientists
President Trump provided conflicting messages about when the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran will end. And, NPR investigates how late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein leveraged ties with scientists.

World
Wildflowers blanket Death Valley in best display since 2016
The California desert is seeing its most colourful display in a decade as flowers cover the region.

World
Trump gives mixed messages about when the war with Iran will end
In a phone call with CBS News Monday, Trump said “the war is very complete.” But at a separate event with Republican lawmakers, he said the U.S. still needed to achieve “ultimate victory.”

World
Ex-Iraqi foreign minister on regional fallout from Iran conflict
NPR’s Leila Fadel sits down with Iraq’s Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari to talk about the fallout from the US-Israel war against Iran, for Iraq and the region.

Africa
Madagascar military leader dissolves government in surprise move
Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Africa
Guinea opposition leader urges ‘direct resistance’ after 40 parties dissolved
Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Africa
Ghana calls on Commonwealth to condemn attack on its peacekeepers in Lebanon
Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Africa
Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi
Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Business
Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop
Europe’s largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.

Business
First luxury designer cafe launching in South Africa
Maison Deux, the new luxury concept space in Johannesburg, is home to the first designer café in Africa—Marc’s by Marc Jacobs.
Business
Business

Politics
LIVE: IEC briefs media on upcoming local government elections
The IEC briefs the nation on its state of readiness for elections and the latest developments.

Politics
LIVE: Fadiel Adams returns to the Ad Hoc Committee
NCC’s Fadiel Adams returns to Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltrations.

Politics
Lekota’s first memorial service to take place on Wednesday
Another memorial service will take place in Bloemfontein on Thursday.

Politics
Loate urges political reset at Lekota tribute
Various organisations continue to visit the home of the late struggle stalwart, Mosiuoa Lekota

Sport
Fourth straight loss for GB’s wheelchair curlers
Great Britain slip to a fourth successive defeat in the wheelchair curling mixed team event at the Winter Paralympics, losing 8-6 to hosts Italy.

Sport
Cardiff look to find fan accused of racist comment
Cardiff City condemn ‘repugnant’ behaviour and call on supporters to help identify fan believed to have made a racist gesture during Lincoln City match.

Sport
Latest update on Springbok star who was ‘close to retiring’
There is a new update on a double World Cup winning Springbok who has been forced to contemplate early retirement.

Sport
Gary Kirsten named new Sri Lanka head coach
Sri Lanka have appointed former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men’s team on a two-year contract.
Education
Eritrea: ‘Nakfa’ Secondary School Encourages Outstanding Students
[Shabait] Keren, 10 March 2026 – ‘Nakfa’ Secondary School in Adi-Tekelezan has encouraged 10 outstanding students who scored high marks in the National School Leaving Examination. The outstanding students are members of the 37th round of national service.
Education
Trump Antisemitism Inquiry Demanding List of Jews at Penn Heads to Court
The Trump administration, which said it is investigating harassment, sued the University of Pennsylvania after it refused a request to provide information about Jewish students and staff.
Education
Tanzania: New Programme Tackles Menstrual Barriers to Girls’ Education
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — THE East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has launched the first phase of a school-based menstrual hygiene programme dubbed “Keep a Girl in School” under its Social Economic Investment and Corporate Social Responsibility (SEI/CSR) initiative.
Education
Nigeria: U.S. Embassy Warns of Possible Terror Threat Against American Facilities, Schools in Nigeria
[This Day] The United States Embassy in Abuja has warned of a possible terrorist threat targeting American facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools in Nigeria, urging U.S. citizens in the country to take additional security precautions.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
What’s an Alpine Divorce, and how can you protect yourself
When outdoor activities turn dangerous for one partner at the hands of the other.

Lifestyle
‘Now it’s you’: Fans react to Itumeleng Khune’s wife’s moon boot
Sphelele Makhunga’s followers on Instagram couldn’t help but link her moon boot to that of her husband’s ex-girlfriend, Sbahle Mpisane.

Lifestyle
Bobby van Jaarsveld: ‘My son Leben lost 90% of his sight’
SA singer Bobby van Jaarsveld revealed that he was told his son could lose his eye, after losing 90% of his sight due to an ‘innocent laser.’

Entertainment
‘Audacity of hope’: Gauteng to have over half a trillion rand at its disposal for the next 3 years
Infrastructure project will be prioritised but little mention of water, crime or the appointment of a new Gautrain operator.

Entertainment
Teen among carjackers arrested: 7 tips to avoid your car being stolen
Youngsters resort to crime amidst high unemployment rates in South Africa.

Entertainment
‘Exceptional quality and sheer excellence’: Naledi Theatre Awards 2026 nominees revealed
The 21st annual ceremony will take place on 23 March 2026 at the Opera Theatre.

Entertainment
SA GDP records modest growth in final quarter of 2025, thanks to household spending
Real GDP increased by 1.1% in 2025, following a 0.5% increase in 2024.

Science/Tech
South Africa’s energy future hinges on getting wheeling right
A decade of advocacy has laid the groundwork for energy wheeling in South Africa. Here’s what comes next.

Science/Tech
Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI
The family alleges the firm knew the perpetrator was planning a “mass casualty event” but failed to contact the authorities.

Science/Tech
The Best Streaming Bundles and Streaming Deals of March 2026
Here are the current best bundles from the most popular services.

Science/Tech
The 90% renewal story behind Cisco Enterprise Agreements
Cisco Enterprise Agreements are seeing 90% renewal rates – Westcon-Comstor unpacks why.

Motoring
Warning over petrol and diesel shortage in South Africa
Petrol station owners have warned of a potential fuel shortage in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa says goodbye to luxury sedan
Another sedan has been axed in South Africa as the industry pivots more and more towards SUVs.

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz looking to share South African factory with Chinese car brand
A major Chinese brand may soon share a manufacturing plant with Mercedes-Benz in South Africa.
Health
Black Rain and Health Fears After Strikes on Iran Fuel Depots
Health experts warn of long-term respiratory and neurological risks as smoke from burning oil spreads across the region.
Health
Cancer Haunts Neighbors of Canada’s Oil Sands Wastelands
Though high rates of the disease persist among the nearby Indigenous communities, the Canadian government is weighing rules that may allow energy giants to release treated mining waste into the river system.

Health
Are more people cutting off their parents?
Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.

Health
‘I’m in constant pain’ – woman harmed by vaginal mesh urges action on redress scheme
Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for “urgent action” to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants.