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United States slams South Africa’s removal of top Israeli diplomat
The US Trump administration has called South Africa’s removal of a top Israeli diplomat another example of South Africa’s “poor foreign policy”.
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The US Trump administration has called South Africa’s removal of a top Israeli diplomat another example of South Africa’s “poor foreign policy”.
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As the 2026 academic year begins, Technical and Vocational Education Training and Community Education and Training colleges are vital for developing employable skills and supporting the economy.

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Students end up starving and homeless, and also risk dropping out

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SA’s future competitiveness will depend on how widely digital participation spreads

South Africa
Carrim is accused of having dealings with alleged criminal cartel kingpin Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.

South Africa
Katiso Molefe is facing multiple charges, including the murder of Oupa ‘DJ Sumbody’ Sefoka in 2022

South Africa
NSFAS briefs media on the status of applications for the 2026 academic year.
South Africa
Concern over Senteeko Dam safety risks
The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued a dam safety directive to address serious and ongoing safety risks at My Own Dam, publicly known as Senteeko Dam, in Mpumalanga.The directive, issued in terms of Section 118 of the National Water Act, was served on the dam owner, Shamile Communal Property Association (CPA), on Tuesday, 3...

World
A month after Maduro’s ousting, Venezuela’s Interim leader walks a tightrope between US demands and Chavista hardliners’ expectations.

World
Are the world’s superpowers back in an arms race now that the new START treaty has expired? NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with arms control expert Rose Gottemoeller.

World
The last major arms control treaty between Russia and the U.S. will expire on Thursday.

World
In Kyiv, dance parties on a frozen river keep spirits — and bodies — warm after Russian strikes shattered Ukraine’s energy grid.

Africa
Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Africa
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Africa
Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

Africa
The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

Business
Africa’s next phase of growth will depend less on policy announcements and more on its ability to mobilise capital at scale. Deep, liquid markets are no longer optional, they are the foundation for infrastructure, energy transition and long-term resilience.

Business
The South African government, via the Industrial Development Corporation, is looking to acquire ArcelorMittal SA due to its importance to the nation’s industrial landscape.

Business
Prepping for the 2026 Mining Indaba.

Business
South Africa has dodged a bullet—for now—with AGOA, but new BEE policies and government red tape are choking the country’s biggest employers.

Politics
DA MP Dianne Kohler Barnard testifies before the Ad Hoc Committee

Politics
Brian Mogotsi and Paul O’ Sullivan refused to appear before the Ad Hoc Committee in-person.

Politics
Political parties set to attend the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Lily Mine tragedy

Politics
The Madlanga Commission is probing criminality, political interference in the justice system.

Sport
That’s what big squads are for.

Sport
Youtuber and inventor Colin Furze explains the science behind the freestyle halfpipe.

Sport
Orlando Pirates are spoiled for choice in several positions. However, that gives rise to new problems within the squad. Orlando Pirates star Sebelebele is better going forward than in defence Although he’s not the club’s first-choice right-back, Kamogelo Sebelebele has shown glimpses of brilliance when selected in that position. He prefers being deployed in a […]

Sport
Charley Marlowe and Max Balegde go head-to-head in a curling mixed-doubles match, with the help of Team GB’s Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds.
Education
[GroundUp] Parents say they were not consulted before 75 learners were transferred from Elshaddai Learning Academy to Lee Rand High School
Education
[GroundUp] Overcrowded school in Limpopo has waited years for new classrooms

Education
Surrey County Council puts forward proposals to reduce the speed limit near schools.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has awarded a charter to Bomet University, elevating it to the status of Kenya’s 36th fully chartered public university.

Lifestyle
‘Tis the season for Cape Town Pride. To kick off the proceedings, the LEGACY Love Pride Ball is taking place this weekend.

Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

Lifestyle
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay out its March 2026 social grants on the following dates.

Lifestyle
Melinda French Gates, the former wife of philanthropist Bill Gates, is finding herself having to address the latest revelations of the Epstein files.

Entertainment
Expected new flagship of the popular C5 will arrive in March.

Entertainment
HPV is a common virus and certain high-risk strains are known to cause cervical cancer later in life.

Entertainment
Group has written off 68% of the purchase price it paid before LLMs ‘killed’ Stack Overflow

Entertainment
Online drama escalates as Musa Khawula mixes politics, payback demands, and sarcasm.

Science/Tech
Bitcoin slid towards $70 000 on Thursday as hawkish Fed fears and heavy ETF outflows deepened the latest crypto rout.

Science/Tech
NEC XON’s full Fortinet accreditation unlocks deeper enterprise security capabilities without multi-vendor complexity.

Science/Tech
Capitec has announced its revised fee structure, which comes into effect on 1 March 2026.

Science/Tech
The WealthTech opportunity lies not in exploiting data, but in using permissioned insight to reduce friction and improve service quality.

Motoring
Two European automakers have teamed up to push back against the rise of Chinese imports.

Motoring
The City of Cape Town is partnering with the University of Cape Town to upgrade the MyCiti bus service.

Motoring
South Africa is increasingly reliant on older, high-mileage cars as the cost of new models continues to soar.

Motoring
Municipalities across South Africa are replacing traffic lights with stop signs as a result of constant cable theft and vandalism.

Health
Joe founded Dad’s War Room to support men struggling with mental health through tabletop gaming.
Health
The company’s data will be essential for many states to comply with new work requirements for the health insurance program that take effect next year.
Health
The announcement followed a similar recommendation from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. But other medical groups argued for a more personalized approach.
Health
The Trump administration announced that the company, a pharmacy benefit manager, had agreed to make significant changes to its practices.