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Steyn intercepts Dupont pass as Scotland extend lead over France
Kyle Steyn scores his second try of the afternoon after intercepting an Antoine Dupont pass as Scotland extend their lead to 33-14 over France.

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UK aircraft carrier given five days to be ready to deploy
The crew of HMS Prince of Wales must be ready to set sail in five days, defence sources say.

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‘What a start!’ Graham gives Scotland early lead against France
Darcy Graham scores an early try to give Scotland the lead over France in the Six Nations at Murrayfield.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Rev. Jackson
President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Rev. Jackson
President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Chicago, in the state of Illinois in the United States of America, to pay tribute to the late Rev. Dr Jesse Louis Jackson.
In a statement on Friday, The Presidency said President Ramaphosa will join members of the Jackson family, the PUSH Rainbow Coalition, the broader US Civil rights movement and other...

South Africa
‘Deployment of SANDF to Westbury will take longer than expected’
This is despite the recent scourge of gang violence in the area.

South Africa
Siviwe Gwarube concerned as fewer learners choose Maths and Science
The DBE wants professional bodies to collaborate to build sustainable change

South Africa
Fourth body recovered after vehicle was washed away in Tugela floods
Two bodies were recovered in the river on Saturday morning while two others were found on Friday

World
How European leaders are reacting to the developing war in the Middle East
Europeans are divided over how to respond to the US/Israel war with Iran. German leaders have been measured, while Spain’s prime minister has been critical of the Trump Administration and of Israel.

World
An international security expert analyzes regional impact of U.S.-Israel war on Iran
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Michael Wahid Hanna of the International Crisis Group about how the spillover of the war between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. into other countries might change regional dynamics.

World
How Iranians are responding to the war
Iranians are streaming across the border with Turkey, fleeing constant bombardment. But some are also going the other way — returning to Iran out of worry for loved ones they can’t otherwise reach.
World
News24 | Trump says Iran ‘will be hit very hard’, threatens to expand targets
President Donald Trump suggested on Saturday the United States would hit Iran “very hard” and threatened to expand strikes to include new targets.

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.

Africa
‘Massive’ numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC
Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.

Africa
Ugandan students who fled Iran air strikes recall ‘ground trembling’
Some opted to remain in Iran, even after their government offered to bring them home.

Africa
Conservative Anglicans pull back from electing rival to Archbishop of Canterbury
The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.

Business
The man who went from waiting tables to building one of South Africa’s most iconic restaurant empires
Allen Ambor went from being a waiter to founding the first Spur in 1967, and helping it grow it into a JSE-listed empire of over 750 restaurants.

Business
Bad turn for anyone who loves to braai in South Africa
The latest Braai Index shows an upward turn in the price of the basket, meaning pain before the coals in South Africa.

Business
New Jumbo Mall opening in South Africa this month
Jumbo Mall is opening in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, in less than two weeks amid heightened demand for quality retail in secondary cities.

Business
One municipality in South Africa violating human rights
Residents of the Lekwa Local Municipality have faced water challenges since the early 2010s, which have been deemed human rights violations.

Politics
DA’s Zille promises water, electricity for Joburg if voted into power
Zille was speaking at the Johannesburg City Hall where she launched her mayoral candidacy manifesto.

Politics
Ivan Meyer declares bid for re-election as DA’s Federal Chairperson
The DA will hold its Federal Congress in Gauteng in April where it will elect new leadership.

Politics
Patrice Motsepe dismisses rumours of ANC presidential bid
Motsepe told investors that his focus remains entirely on the company’s contribution to the economy.

Politics
SA flags to be flown at half-mast following Lekota’s death
COPE leader Mosioua Lekota passed away on Wednesday at a Johannesburg hospital.

Sport
Unhappy Kaizer Chiefs fans march to Naturena – PHOTOS
A small group of concerned Kaizer Chiefs supporters marched to the club’s headquarters in Naturena Village on Saturday.

Sport
Eze stunner spares Arsenal from Mansfield upset
Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze came off the bench to score the winning goal against League One side Mansfield, sending the Gunners through to the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Sport
RIP | Orlando Pirates superfan ‘Makhalanjalo’ dies
Orlando Pirates Football Club has expressed its condolences following the passing of long-standing and passionate supporter Charles Fantisi.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs’ next coach: Candidates ranked
Pitso Mosimane to Kaizer Chiefs is alive again and so is the possibility of bringing Orlando Pirates legend Benni McCarthy on board.
Education
What Does School Choice Really Mean?
Readers respond to a guest essay that argued that more school vouchers would improve public education.
Education
How Alberto Carvalho Became L.A.U.S.D. Superintendent Despite Scandals
Alberto Carvalho was seen as a catch for the nation’s second largest school district. Then his home and office were raided by the F.B.I.
Education
Uganda: Alupo Urges Universities to Embrace Competence-Based Curriculum, Ai
[Nile Post] Vice President Jessica Alupo has urged universities to integrate the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) into their academic programmes in order to produce graduates equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed in today’s competitive job market.
Education
South Africa: Xenophobic Framing Risks Shrinking the Intellectual Horizons of SA’s Universities
[Daily Maverick] Parliamentary suspicion and underlying Afrophobia are putting South Africa’s universities at risk, discouraging international academics and students. This threatens the country’s higher education goals, undermines diversity, and narrows the intellectual horizons of future graduates.

Lifestyle
Case study? Nadia Nakai clears air on ‘soft launch’ with Toss
SA rapper Nadia Nakai clears the air on her relationship with Toss after sharing steamy photos with the musician on Valentine’s Day.

Lifestyle
‘After 40 years’: Jojo Robinson celebrates husband’s retirement
‘Real Housewives of Durban’ star Jojo Robinson announced that her husband, former kickboxer Calven Robinson has officially retired.

Lifestyle
Soli Philander funeral details revealed
Television and theatre icon Soli Philander will be laid to rest next week. Here are the details of his funeral services…

Lifestyle
Cape Town welcomes back Francophonie Food & Culture Festival
Good news for foodies and Francophiles: the Francophonie Food & Culture Festival returns to Cape Town next weekend!

Entertainment
No R1.2k grant for HIV patients, says health department
The health department has slammed the fake news on social media.

Entertainment
Weather alert: Here’s what to expect across South Africa on Sunday
Damaging winds and high waves are expected along the north coast of KZN.

Entertainment
Giant-killers Casric stun AmaZulu to reach Nedbank semis
Decide Chauke’s extra time winner does the job for the Mpumalanga side.

Entertainment
ActionSA to challenge ANC MP’s election as Presidency committee chairperson
For the first time, Parliament now has a committee that will perform oversight on the president.
Science/Tech
Prediction Market ‘Kalshi’ Sued for Not Paying $54 Million for Bets on Khamenei’s Death
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Independent:A popular predictions market app will not pay out the $54 million some of its users believed they were owed after correctly forecasting the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a report. Kalshi, which allows players to gamble on real-world events, offered customers favorable odds on Khamenei, 86, being “out as Supreme Leader”...

Science/Tech
The WIRED Guide to Wires: How to Manage the Mess of Cables Around Your Desk
You need to sort out that rat’s nest of cables under your desk. These cable management tips and products can help you do it.
Science/Tech
Indonesia To Ban Social Media For Children Under 16
Indonesia will ban children under 16 from having accounts on major social media platforms as part of a government push to protect minors from harmful content, addiction, and online threats. The rule will roll out starting March 28 and makes Indonesia the first country in Southeast Asia to impose such a restriction. The Guardian reports: Meutya Hafid said in a statement to media said that she...

Science/Tech
Last Chance for 5,900% ROI: Altcoin Traders Rush to APEMARS After Missing Aster & Tron – Best Altcoins to Invest!
Have you ever looked back at Tron or Aster and wondered, “Why didn’t I invest back then?” The feeling of watching a small ICO explode into massive profits is hard to shake. Tron’s ICO was just $0.0019, later surging dramatically, while Aster jumped from $0.005 to significant highs at its peak. Early investors who grabbed […]
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Health
Divisive F.D.A. Vaccine Regulator Resigns
Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for decisions that overrode agency scientists and rejected potential drugs.

Health
Tory peer quits after Lords probe into PPE deals
It comes after a Lords standards probe into his contacts with ministers and advisers during the pandemic.
Health
From 2001: Beate Uhse, 81, Entrepreneur in the Business of Erotic Goods
She developed Europe’s biggest emporium of erotic goods and opened a three-story sex museum in Germany.

Health
‘Women grow up with pain as a part of their lives’
A health campaigner says women’s relationship to pain is shaped by the way they grow up with it as a part of their lives.