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GROUNDUP: This may be as good as a Master’s Office gets in South Africa
Sources close to the Bloemfontein Master’s Office rate it higher than Master’s Offices in other major centres GroundUp has investigated.
THURSDAY, 12 MARCH 2026, 17:31
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Sources close to the Bloemfontein Master’s Office rate it higher than Master’s Offices in other major centres GroundUp has investigated.

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Mandy Wixon, 56, forced the victim to clean her squalid home and subjected her to a miserable life.
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South Africa’s push to revive key drivers of its economy, such as power availability and logistics, has created a tailwind for the largest unit of the continent’s biggest lender by assets.

South Africa
Authorities charged the masters of the vessels and imposed an administrative penalty of R400 000.
South Africa
Heat wave event breaks temperature records
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that several weather stations across the Namakwa District and the Western Cape have officially broken their long-standing maximum temperature records for March.
The weather service explained that the presence of a strong, slow-moving high-pressure weather system in the upper levels of...
South Africa
Publicising Madlanga interim report could jeopardise commission work
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that releasing the interim report of the Madlanga Commission could jeopardise the commission’s ongoing work and be unfair to witnesses who have not yet appeared before it.
The President was answering questions in the National Assembly on Thursday afternoon.
“The...
South Africa
Deputy President welcomes rollout of HIV prevention injection
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has hailed South Africa’s upcoming rollout of Lenacapavir as a potential game-changer in the country’s efforts to prevent HIV infections.
The antiviral medicine is used to reduce the risk of HIV in adults and adolescents who weigh at least 35 kilograms, are HIV negative, and are at risk of...

World
Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC drama The Other Bennet Sister

World
Gunmen opened fire at a concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 145 and injuring more than 500, the deadliest mass shooting in Russia in two decades.

World
Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a “low” risk of people being struck by surviving components.

World
Trump, who promised to lower gas prices, is tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as war drives prices up. And, the U.S. investigates the strike on an Iranian school that killed at least 165 people.

Africa
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Africa
Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Africa
The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Africa
Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Business
BusinessTech decided to get an early jump on Easter by testing out 21 different kinds of Hot Cross Buns to find the perfect bite.
Business
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Business
Big changes are coming to debit orders in South Africa in April, giving consumers more time to dispute transactions.

Politics
Businessman Kishene Chetty has been testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Khumalo SC slammed Shibiri for providing the Commission with three different versions.

Politics
Late COPE leader Mosiuoa Lekota’s memorial is underway at the Bloemfontein City Hall.

Politics
Mothibi says they are strengthening cooperation with their strategic partners.

Sport
With a treble on the cards, Orlando Pirates head coach has made a bold promise to the supporters. Will he deliver?

Sport
Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are not named in Great Britain’s squad for their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier with Australia next month.

Sport
Great Britain’s Hester Poole is setting her sights on Saturday’s slalom after crashing out of the giant slalom on her Winter Paralympic debut.

Sport
Nico de Boinville “categorically” denies using any “racial slurs” towards Irish jockey Declan Queally during the opening race on day two of Cheltenham Festival.
Education
[This Day] Rotary Club of Abuja Sapphire has inaugurated community projects built and donated to public schools in Damangaza, a community in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Education
[This Day] The Ondo government has commended the alumni of Manuwa Memorial Grammar School, Iju Odo, for collaborating with the government to develop education in the state through its renewed infrastructural interventions and the provision of teaching and learning aids.
Education
[Daily Trust] Maltina has launched a nationwide Nourishment Tour–a bold initiative to nourish one million young minds across the country. The first phase of the Tour kicked off on 9th February, 2026, with schools in Lagos, and will subsequently extend nationally. The Maltina Nourishment Tour was created to highlight the crucial role proper nutrition plays in helping children stay confident,...
Education
[Ghanaian Times] NKORANZA Senior High Technical School (SHTS) from the Bono East Region emerged winners at the 29th edition of the Cowbell-GES Independence Day Debate held in Accra as part of Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations. With a score of 260.33 points, the Nkoranza South District school, speaking against the motion “The departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS will...
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend Rachel John, shared photos of her mom as she hopped on the ‘I look just like my mommy’ trend.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The rising Blitzbok star spoke ahead their final regular-season tournament in New York this weekend, where the South Africans could win the series.

Entertainment
Criminally accused businessman Kishene Chetty’s testimony quickly sparked concern among some MPs.

Entertainment
The delightful blend of savoury and sweet flavours makes this recipe an exciting twist on classic curry, sure to impress family and friends at any dinner table.

Entertainment
Rachel and Siya Kolisi separated in late 2024.

Science/Tech
New York, NY (PinionNewswire) — Vinoperte, the mobile app that personalizes wine recommendations from any wine list, has already been used in more than 50 cities worldwide within one week of launching on the Apple App Store — through organic discovery and word of mouth. Early users have scanned wine lists using Vinoperte in cities […]
Science/Tech
Closing arguments begin Thursday in a landmark trial that put online behavior under a microscope. In many ways, it has already been decided.
Science/Tech
Asian governments are implementing emergency measures like four-day workweeks and work-from-home mandates to cope with a fuel shortage triggered by the Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. “Asia is particularly dependent on oil exports from the Middle East; Japan and South Korea respectively source 90% and 70% of their oil from the region,” notes Fortune. From the report: On...

Science/Tech
New technologies unveiled at OLX’s CLAIM AI conference show how intelligent platforms are improving marketplace efficiency. Recent developments at the CLAIM AI conference hosted by OLX Group in Lisbon, Portugal, highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in automotive marketplaces. The event brought together marketplace leaders, technologists, and industry executives to explore...

Motoring
Mahindra’s Pik Up is rapidly becoming one of South Africa’s favourite bakkies.

Motoring
The CEO of one of South Africa’s largest supermarket groups said that the company is training its delivery riders address their behaviour out on the roads.
Motoring

Motoring
Volvo has officially launched the new ES90 sedan in South Africa.

Health
“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.”

Health
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.
Health
A group of scientists and law enforcement officials are pointing to the role moss can play to help solve crimes.
Health
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.