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Court compels divorced man to keep financially supporting his stepchildren
The court held that the children’s constitutional right to parental care extended to step-parents who acted in the stead of a biological parent.
THURSDAY, 12 MARCH 2026, 14:18

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The court held that the children’s constitutional right to parental care extended to step-parents who acted in the stead of a biological parent.

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe has emphatically refuted suggestions that the co-coaches at the club, Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, have lost the dressing room.

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The Ingolstadt-based marque is presenting us with this exclusive new RS3 Competition Limited.
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South Africa
The school has been officially closed for the day and evacuated as a precautionary measure.

South Africa
Shibiri has testified that Matlala loaned him R70.000, which was deposited into his son’s account.

South Africa
Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane was axed as Higher Education and Training minister in July last year.
South Africa
Arrival of 100 000 FMD vaccine intensifies WC response
A shipment of 100 000 doses of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine has arrived at Cape Town International Airport, strengthening the Western Cape Government’s efforts to contain the disease and protect the province’s livestock sector.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said the vaccines will be distributed across the West Coast,...

World
Trump, who promised to lower gas prices, is tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as war drives prices up. And, the U.S. investigates the strike on an Iranian school that killed at least 165 people.

World
“Violence and fear” will spike and “equality and non-discrimination” will be trampled on, warn critics.
World
Saudi Arabia intercepted two drones headed toward the Shaybah oil field, as Iran targets the facility again in its campaign to disrupt global energy markets.

World
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Israel continue airstrikes in the country, triggering what’s being described as the “largest oil disruption in history.”

Africa
The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Africa
Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Africa
Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.

Africa
China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development across the continent

Business
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

Business
The number of bank branches where South Africans can get their Smart IDs has grown massively following rollouts by Capitec and Standard Bank.
Business

Business
Absa Group’s CEO Kenny Fihla received a total remuneration of just over R148 million for the 2025 financial year, including R98 million in buyout awards.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa answers questions in Parliament.

Politics
Mosiuoa Lekota’s memorial service was held at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church on Wednesday.

Politics
Vuma was testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee in Cape Town.

Politics
Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota has been remembered as an outstanding organiser.

Sport
Flanker Temo Matiu will make his debut in France’s final Six Nations game against England in Paris on Saturday.

Sport
Almost a starting XV’s worth of Springboks will have to soon be replaced as Rassie Erasmus ushers in the new era of green and gold rugby.

Sport
All you need to know.

Sport
This injury update doesn’t make for great reading.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] NKORANZA Senior High Technical School (SHTS) from the Bono East Region emerged winners at the 29th edition of the Cowbell-GES Independence Day Debate held in Accra as part of Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations. With a score of 260.33 points, the Nkoranza South District school, speaking against the motion “The departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS will...
Education
[Nile Post] The Gayaza Old Girls Association (GOGA) has announced a major fundraising initiative aimed at renovating the church for current students, building on the legacy of previous generations.
Education
[New Times] Refugee students studying alongside Rwandan peers say inclusive education is equipping them with practical skills and opportunities that are helping them prepare for self-reliance.
Education
The award, one of the most prestigious in the field of American history, honors “scope, significance, depth of research and richness of interpretation.”
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Showmax catapulted many creatives’ careers, including that of Lindah Majola, who revealed that the platform kick-started his acting career.
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Entertainment
Meanwhile, staffing levels in three provinces hover at dangerously low levels.

Entertainment
Shibiri said taking a loan from Matlala simplified issues for him, as he needed to use the money in his account for other things.

Entertainment
The Western Cape education department said the teacher who filmed a viral classroom video has been suspended pending an investigation.

Entertainment
NDPP Andy Mothibi outlined the need for skilled professionals to fill the vacancies within the National Prosecuting Authority.

Science/Tech
Here are the best meal kits in 2026, from Martha Stewart’s meal kit to the best meal delivery on a budget.

Science/Tech
Massage guns used to be simple percussive devices. Now, they use vibrations, hot and cold therapy, and even LED light to ease post-workout pain and promote muscle recovery.

Science/Tech
Sennheiser’s new TV transmitter system uses the power of Auracast to connect nearly infinite headphones—if you can find a pair you like.

Science/Tech
Hybrids dominate South Africa’s electrified vehicle market, with fully electric models still emerging from a much smaller foothold.
Motoring

Motoring
Volvo has officially launched the new ES90 sedan in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
Audi has added a new entry-level model to the popular A3 series, slashing the car’s starting price by almost R40,000.

Health
“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.”

Health
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.
Health
A group of scientists and law enforcement officials are pointing to the role moss can play to help solve crimes.
Health
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.