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Goodbye BEE
Economist Dawie Roodt argues that South Africa’s proposed Transformation Fund will replace the existing BEE compliance system if followed to its logical conclusion.
TUESDAY, 10 MARCH 2026, 07:31

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Economist Dawie Roodt argues that South Africa’s proposed Transformation Fund will replace the existing BEE compliance system if followed to its logical conclusion.
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Executive chef Nonkosi Vellem empowers women in a male-dominated industry

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Leaseholder bemoans parking, catering restrictions

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A new 30-year study reveals that Marion Island, one of the most remote islands on Earth, is increasingly littered with plastic bottles and caps drifting thousands of kilometres across the Indian Ocean

South Africa
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee sent President Cyril Ramaphosa 122 questions.

South Africa
Five Ekapa mineworkers were trapped after a mud rush incident almost three weeks ago.

South Africa
Carrim says Matlala had asked him to pay Maumela R750.000.
South Africa
Evidence suggests Prasa’s shadowy security head, Alexio Papadopulo, helped alleged gang boss Ralph Stanfield capture key aspects of the multibillion-rand Cape Town Central Line railway reconstruction project.
World
Oil prices tanked and equities rallied following a wild day of swings that came after US President Donald Trump said the US-Israel war on Iran would be ending earlier than thought.

World
The U.S. and Israeli joint attacks on Iran have prompted alarm and intense discussion among China’s foreign policy elite as they prepare for a U.S. presidential visit.

World
The U.S. and Israeli joint attacks on Iran have prompted alarm and intense discussion among China’s foreign policy elite as they prepare for a U.S. presidential visit.
World
Israel’s first responders said shrapnel killed a man in central Israel as several blasts rocked the area, shortly after the military detected new missile launches from Iran.

Africa
Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Africa
Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Africa
Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Africa
Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.

Business
The luxury carmaker and Chinese firm are in talks about co-manufacturing at the factory in the port city of East London.

Business
The oil price reached nearly $120 a barrel on Monday over fears of lengthy disruption to supplies.

Business
The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump – and how it’s impacting their wallets.

Business
GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

Politics
Another memorial service will take place in Bloemfontein on Thursday.

Politics
Various organisations continue to visit the home of the late struggle stalwart, Mosiuoa Lekota

Politics
The Presidency says the commission will submit a second interim report by 29 May 2026.

Politics
Lekota passed away last week and will be laid to rest this Saturday in Bloemfontein.

Sport
Is Ngcobo on his ninth life?

Sport
The head of anti-discrimination body Kick It Out says that initial proposals by English football’s independent regulator “put equality, diversity and inclusion on the subs bench”.

Sport
Watch highlights as West Ham reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the first time in 10 years by defeating London rivals Brentford 5-3 on penalties.

Sport
Dango Ouattara’s Panenka is saved by Alphonso Areola as Brentford lose in a penalty shootout in their FA Cup fifth round tie against West Ham.

Education
Psychologist Leanne ten Brinke has spent decades studying toxic personality traits. What are the red flags to look out for among workmates, politicians and potential partners?
Coming face to face with a probable psychopath was enough to make Dr Leanne ten Brinke rethink her career choices. Early in her 20s, while studying forensic psychology in Halifax, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia,...
Education
[ANGOP] Luanda — More than 80 schools will be built in Luanda by 2027 as part of the social responsibility of companies in the oil sector in Angola.
Education
[Daily Trust] Students of Yemco Nursery, Primary and Comprehensive College in the Ogba area of Lagos have recounted their frightening experience after a section of a classroom block collapsed within the school premises on Monday.
Education
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will announce that New York City is expanding free preschool for 3-year-olds, adding 1,000 seats to meet demand across the city.

Lifestyle
A modest four-roomed house in the township of Madadeni in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, holds a dear space in Penuel Mlotshwa’s heart.

Lifestyle
Yes, a new South African lottery is on the way in just two months’ time. But what does this mean for ITHUBA and existing jackpot games?

Lifestyle
‘Shaka iLembe’ star Wiseman Mncube says he’s a water baby, so he’s looking forward to his time on the island.

Lifestyle
MaXhosa is the bold South African brand redefining African luxury for the world to see at the prestigious Paris Fashion Week.

Entertainment
Allegations of nepotism, stalled investigations and ignored audit findings have deepened frustration among councillors and residents.

Entertainment
Both the Saps and SANDF gave presentations to parliamentary committees which left members questioning operational alignments.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Kutumela and other family members face allegations of orchestrating a R10 million fraud scheme.
Science/Tech
Advanced Machine Intelligence Labs, founded by Yann LeCun and other ex-Meta researchers, has raised more than $1 billion from investors.

Science/Tech
Meta’s former chief AI scientist has long argued that human-level AI will come from mastering the physical world, not language. His new startup, AMI, plans to prove it.
Science/Tech
More solar energy was added to U.S. grids than any other technology, but the amount installed fell by 14 percent, according to a new report.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Heise: Pay securely with an Android smartphone, completely without Google services: This is the plan being developed by the newly founded industry consortium led by the German Volla Systeme GmbH. It is an open-source alternative to Google Play Integrity. This proprietary interface decides on Android smartphones with Google Play services whether banking,...

Motoring
The consistent feedback from early owners highlights not only the vehicle’s versatility but also the confidence customers are placing in the Jetour brand.

Motoring
The government is raising petrol taxes to generate revenue for the Road Accident Fund, an entity that was recently investigated for mismanagement and irregular expenditure.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s biggest motoring festival returns for its ninth edition later this year.

Health
Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for “urgent action” to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants.
Health
The agency is proposing allowing other tastes for vapes, like mint, coffees, spices or tea, to appeal to adults. At the same time, illicit candy-flavored types aimed at teenagers have flooded the market.
Health
Researchers have devised a new tool for discerning between naturally occurring viral outbreaks and those resulting from lab accidents.
Health
Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for decisions that overrode agency scientists and rejected potential drugs.