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KZN education department appoints 500 grade R teachers to strengthen early learning
Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka says the teachers will officially begin work on April 1.
THURSDAY, 26 MARCH 2026, 11:05

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Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka says the teachers will officially begin work on April 1.

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Minister of small business development Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams is leading a delegation of dignitaries for two engagements that aim to support entrepreneurship in the Free State.

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South African breeders challenge tail docking laws as the SPCA warns of cruelty, legal risks, and welfare concerns for Boerboels.

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Why are there no traffic cops ever on the road? Why are there no CCTV cameras anywhere along one of the busiest roads in the country?
South Africa
Department sets record straight on “working from home” remarks
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has clarified recent media reports that reference remarks made by the Director of the Fuel Pricing Mechanism, Robert Maake, suggesting that working from home could help employees manage the impact of rising fuel costs.
“The department categorically states that these...

South Africa
SANParks investigating helicopter crash during firefighting operations near Hout Bay…
South Africa
New investment signals confidence as SA economy turns a corner
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s economy is showing clear signs of recovery, pointing to renewed investor confidence and sustained growth as key indicators that the country is “turning a corner”.
Speaking at the opening of Ninety One’s new offices in Cape Town on Thursday, President Ramaphosa said the...
South Africa
Government pays tribute to struggle stalwart Terry Bell
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has expressed deep sadness at the passing of veteran journalist, legendary author and struggle stalwart, Terry Bell, at the age of 84.
Bell played an active and principled role in the struggle against apartheid, using both his voice and his writing to advance justice,...
World
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racing to pass a state budget and stave off early elections he would likely lose, with the war in Iran so far doing little to improve his standing in the polls.

World
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations.
World
US President Donald Trump is ready to “unleash hell” if Iran does not accept a deal to end the nearly four-week Middle East war, the White House warned, but a defiant Tehran said it did not intend to negotiate.

World
The U.S. and Israel say they’ve depleted most of Iran’s missile arsenal, but its weapons — including controversial cluster munitions — are challenging even the most advanced air-defense systems.

Africa
South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.

Africa
Some of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.

Africa
The Egypt forward says Liverpool fans “gave me the best time of my life” and “stood by me in the toughest times”.

Africa
Ghana is the first African country to make such a deal with the EU, the Ghanaian vice-president says.

Business
Liquidations in South Africa rose sharply in February 2026, rising 40% month-on-month, with warnings that worse may lie ahead.

Business
FirstRand has increased its stake in Optasia, acquring an additional 6% of shares for R1.5 billion.

Business
Woolworths has acquired close to 1 million shares for its incoming CEO, Sam Ngumeni, as part of a once-off outperformance share award.

Business
South African banking group Standard Bank has responded to allegations of fraud and intimidation, which have gone viral on social media.

Politics
The ANC Limpopo Elective Conference is scheduled to begin on Friday.

Politics
The Nkabinde Enquiry is probing Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

Politics
Party members took ANC to court over their dissatisfaction over the convening of branch meetings.

Politics
South Africa-China Bi-National Commission was established in 2000

Sport
The ticket price points for the Springboks’ first three Tests of the year, including a clash against England, have been announced.

Sport
The race to complete Group A at FIFA World Cup 2026 intensifies on Thursday night, with two crucial UEFA playoff semi-finals.

Sport
How much attention have you paid to what’s happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
Sport
Before Thursday’s World Cup play-off against the Czech Republic, Seamus Coleman eloquently captures the mood inside the Republic of Ireland camp.
Education
[Health-e] Broken floors, pit toilets and no electricity are exposing learners and teachers to daily health and safety risks at two schools near King William’s Town in the Eastern Cape.
Education
[New Times] Rwandan student Daniel Adesiyan emerged as the winner of the African Spelling Bee competition, securing the continental title after a tense three-round contest held on March 20 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Education
The influencer, Zhang Xuefeng, was known for no-nonsense, some said cynical, advice about how to win in China’s educational rat race. He died at 41.
Education
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is banking on savings from a delay he is seeking in the state mandate for smaller class sizes. He is also scaling back a commitment to expand a rental assistance program.

Lifestyle
Perez Hilton just came out on the other side of a harrowing stint in the hospital and is here to talk about it.

Lifestyle
SA Government has responded to reports suggesting working from home will become mandatory in the face of rising fuel costs.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Earth Hour approaches this weekend. Here’s how you can celebrate these eco-friendly 60 minutes in South Africa.

Entertainment
Additional targets are growth in earnings and return on capital…

Entertainment
The jury also decided each company’s negligence was a substantial factor.

Entertainment
Xoki is hoping that Pirates will not be the Brazilians’ “bridesmaids” this season.

Entertainment
‘The recall affects a total of 2 894 cases of the product, amounting to 17 364 units.’

Science/Tech
Durban’s finance leaders have seen enough AI demos – now they want systems that act on real data, says Sage.

Science/Tech
PayShap will only truly work when it reaches critical mass. Three years in, is that it hasn’t done so. Here’s why.

Science/Tech
The financial institution acquires an additional 6% stake in the fintech firm, bringing its shareholding to 26.1%.

Science/Tech
Global mobile money transactions surpassed $2-trillion in 2025, doubling in just four years, with Africa driving the growth.
Motoring

Motoring
The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has warned petrol stations in South Africa to not withhold fuel.

Motoring
Citroen has finally launched the Basalt crossover coupe in South Africa.

Motoring
Diesel prices in South Africa have taken a massive hit since the start of the Middle East conflict.

Health
Jersey’s wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries.
Health
The Trump administration had options for offloading contraceptives once destined for Africa, a newly obtained memo shows. Instead, it has let them collect dust and go bad.
Health
The administration has yet to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his unpopular stance on vaccines.
Health
A short-term funding bill enacted this week will ensure that more than 12,000 Floridians do not lose access to a program that helps pay for H.I.V. medications.