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LETTER | Coalition metros need reforms
Reforming coalitions should be prioritised so that Ekurhuleni, and other metros, could thrive.
TUESDAY, 03 MARCH 2026, 11:49

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Reforming coalitions should be prioritised so that Ekurhuleni, and other metros, could thrive.
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A prominent UK news outlet has implied the Springboks achieved Rugby World Cup success through doping.

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Targeted national vaccination strategy is being rolled out

South Africa
The bail application of Bellarmine Mugabe and his co accused has been postponed to Thursday
South Africa
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg dismissed William Gobizizwe Mbothwe’s appeal against his 18-year sentence for brutally murdering his wife, Nokuthula, at their Kwandengezi home.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa mourns lives lost in Ormonde building collapse
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his deep condolences to the families of the people who died when a building collapsed in Ormonde, Johannesburg, on Monday.
In a statement, The Presidency said the President’s thoughts also go out to survivors, some of whom were still trapped in the rubble of the business park...
South Africa
Operation Shanela nets over 16 000 suspects
The South African Police Service (SAPS), through Operation Shanela, has nabbed 16 542 suspects for various crimes between 23 February and 1 March.
Among those arrested were 2 393 wanted criminals across multiple provinces linked to murder, attempted murder, rape, assault grievous bodily harm (GBH), carjacking, illegal possession of...

World
NPR’s Leila Fadel asks Dana Stroul, former deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, what Iran’s current military capabilities are and whether it’s retaliating with full force.

World
U.S. ally Qatar struck down two Iranian planes Monday. Leila Fadel asks Qatari government spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari about his country’s view of U.S. attacks in Iran.

World
French President Emmanuel Macron says France will increase its nuclear arsenal and allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to other European nations.

World
Even as some Iranians who hoped for regime change celebrate the killing of the country’s supreme leader, they remain cautious as bombs fall and security forces stay in place.

Africa
Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Africa
Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

Africa
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

Africa
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.
Business

Business
Cristofoli is a seasoned veteran of the travel industry with extensive experience in negotiation, sales, hospitality, event management, and tour operations.
Business

Business
63 South Africans, consisting of 54 adults and 9 children, have been removed from Ireland by charter flight.

Politics
The organisation says that they see it as a victory, as it was a long fight.

Politics
EFF and SACP set to establish task team to participate in preparations for a Conference of the Left

Politics
Minister Dean Macpherson says he has authorised court proceedings against three former MKP MPs

Politics
Mmamoloko Kubayi marks Constitution’s 30th anniversary at Apartheid Museum launch.

Sport
Drawing inspiration from the unforgettable 2010 jersey, adidas have unveiled the new Bafana Bafana home jersey.

Sport
Ex-Chelsea defender Filipe Luis is sacked by Flamengo just hours after the club records an 8-0 win to reach this weekend’s Campeonato Carioca final.

Sport
We want you to name every nation who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

Sport
There has been an understandable outcry after a reputable UK publication implied the Springboks have benefited from a drop in doping testing.

Education
Welsh language commissioner calls for ‘transformative’ intervention, amid Reform UK threats to undo new powers
A “revolution is required” to protect the Welsh language, according to a major new report.
While the number of Cymraeg speakers has remained more or less stable for decades, it has not risen in line with significant population growth, making the language more vulnerable, according to...
Education
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA, Liberia — The Liberian International Students Alliance (LIBISA) on Saturday inducted its first corps of officers, marking what leaders described as a historic milestone in uniting Liberian students across continents under a single global platform.
Education
[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially begun the sale of application documents for the 2026 Direct Entry programme.

Education
I was a newcomer, negotiating all of usual classroom difficulties for the first time. Throwing AI into the mix felt like downing a coffee in the middle of a panic attack
Two years ago, at the age of 39, I began training to be a school teacher. I wanted to teach English – to help young people become stronger readers, writers and thinkers, with a deeper connection to literature. After 15 years...

Lifestyle
Dignity South Africa – which advocates for medically-assisted euthanasia – has distanced itself from Ian von Memerty’s ‘suicide’…

Lifestyle
These celebrities have us doing a double take.

Lifestyle
According to the City, Cape Town’s marine outfalls remain within discharge limits, with 99% of samples meeting water quality guidelines.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The Hague Group was founded in January 2025 by eight nations and is currently co-chaired by Colombia and South Africa.

Entertainment
What would a third world war even look like, and can South Africa stay out of it?

Entertainment
Luyolo Mphithi says he is the right man to help the DA become the majority party in Joburg.

Entertainment
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe was back in court on Tuesday.

Science/Tech
Integrating Tarana into Paratus Zambia’s network will deliver fibre-like wireless performance to more people.

Science/Tech
MSB Micro Systems PCF brings AAA+ voucher enforcement to edge networks, eliminating bill shock and overruns.

Science/Tech
After strikes killed senior Iranian officials, Iran cut off internet access. Journalists are relying on satellite links, encrypted apps, and smuggled footage to report from inside the country.

Science/Tech
With returns in traditional tech hubs moderating, global investors are turning to emerging markets, including South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
February 2026 was the best sales month for the industry in over a decade.

Motoring
A supercar owner in KZN has been arrested driving over 200km/h on a public road.

Motoring
Audi is losing its buyers to Chinese alternatives.
Health
One of Us, run by Denmark’s health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals and police stations, helping turn fear into understanding.
Health
As the midterm elections approach, the health secretary is focusing on “real food.” Anger is rising among some of his supporters.

Health
Sleep psychologist Stephanie Romiszewski explains the benefits of waking up at the same time every day.
Health
Citing shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs.