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Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African screens
The 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry
SUNDAY, 15 MARCH 2026, 12:43

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The 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry
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Kaizer Chiefs executive at loggerheads with property company over alleged 15-year debt

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Suspect believed to be the killer of Witness D arrested

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South African commercial property landlords often lose profitability due to hidden inefficiencies, such as prolonged vacancies, poor maintenance decisions, and unresolved rent arrears, which can significantly reduce returns.

South Africa
The board says technologies such as AI and encrypted platforms have intensified the scale

South Africa
The department says problems in the country’s port and freight industry will top the agenda

South Africa
Chairperson of KwaMaphumulo Taxi Association says the department’s delay escalated the disputes

South Africa
The six people with gunshot wounds were taken to a local hospital.

World
The aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.

World
Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least five.

World
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan lost family members in an Israeli strike in Lebanon. Relatives and neighbors in his hometown share their views on his actions.

World
NPR’s Jane Arraf reports on developments in the war in the Middle East.

Africa
Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

Africa
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.

Africa
Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men’s national team on a two-year contract.

Africa
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.
Business

Business
BusinessTech visited the 5-star Drostdy Hotel in Graaff-Reinet, which was bought and restored by the Rupert Family. It was truly exquisite.
Business

Business
Discovery Insure has broken down what South African motorists should do in the event of a car crash.

Politics
Lekota broke away from the African National Congress to form COPE

Politics
The Democratic Alliance has set its target on winning key municipalities such as Umhlathuze

Politics
Mosiuoa Lekota passed away last week aged 77 at a Johannesburg hospital after a long illness.

Politics
Mashatile delivered the eulogy at Lekota’s funeral service at the Grey Sports Ground in Bloemfontein

Sport
Welsh rugby savours a rare success while wondering what the future will be both on and off the field.

Sport
The Six Nations title was ripped from Ireland’s grasp by France’s last-gasp win over England, but Andy Farrell’s side appear on an upward trajectory once more.

Sport
The Women’s League Cup final takes place on Sunday as Manchester United take on Chelsea at Ashton Gate. Can you name every finalist in the competition’s short history?

Sport
Anthony Cacace is proud to add his family name on the world boxing lineage but is chasing further glory after claiming the WBA super-featherweight title.
Education
At once, Mahmood Mamdani’s fame was eclipsed by his son’s. At the same time, the election of Zohran Mamdani has attracted new interest in his father’s work.
Education
Yasiris Ortiz, a 28-year-old star from the Bronx, is helping to bring free table tennis programing to children across the city.
Education
A group of Democratic attorneys general had sued to overturn the Trump administration’s new policy that demanded the past seven years of student application data.

Education
Education secretary has claimed lawyers’ criticisms of her department’s policy changes are motivated by profit
Lawyers have been accused of exploiting parents of children with special needs by the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, who claimed their criticisms of the government’s policy changes were motivated by profit.
Speaking at the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)...

Lifestyle
Eskom has installed over 444 000 smart meters across SA as part of a nationwide plan to reduce load reduction and modernise the grid.

Lifestyle
Not only are SASSA Children’s Grants for Easter 2026 less than projected, but there’s growing confusion over when they’ll actually be paid …

Lifestyle
Model Sarah Langa and flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are back together after a reported brief split. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Despite being divorced for over a decade, the late Soli Philander praised his ex wife, Toni, on his death bed…

Entertainment
Influx of Chinese SUVs has made premium products much more accessable than before.

Entertainment
I’m speechless, I’m about to cry to be honest.”

Entertainment
“We just have to keep going and believe because there are still nine games left,” said Ouaddou.

Entertainment
Playing their first international matches, seam bowler Nqobani Mokoena took 3/36 and top-order batter Connor Esterhuizen hit 45 not out.

Science/Tech
Colossal Biosciences’ CEO says its work follows a ‘moral obligation’ while critics say it’s ‘tech bro’ hype that could undermine conservation
Can and should we resurrect animal species that have been extinct for thousands of years? Such weighty, existential questions were once the preserve of science fiction but are now being played out within an unassuming brick building in a Dallas business...

Science/Tech
Despite a price tag that’s a literal joke, this is still a cool collector’s item for gaming nerds.

Science/Tech
The iconic hourglass pour-over brewer proves great design never goes out of style.
Science/Tech
The secret to this acrobatic skill lies in an extremely flexible part of the spine that allows cats to twist in the air and land safely.

Motoring
One of South Africa’s largest civil action groups is calling for the government to implement relief measures to offset next month’s enormous petrol price increase.

Motoring
Bakkies in South Africa offer owners incredible capability, especially those that have a 3-tonne towing capacity.

Motoring
This Indian crossover is quickly establishing itself as one of South Africa’s favourite affordable cars.
Motoring
Health
The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies linking high blood pressure and dementia.
Health
The American Heart Association advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.
Health
Two recent deaths tied to for-profit clinics in Canada raised concerns about the health effects of having plasma drawn as often as twice a week.
Health
The gas, ethylene oxide, plays a crucial role in sterilizing medical devices. But long-term exposure is linked to several types of cancer and other ailments.