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Financing climate adaptation: Looking beyond the budget for solutions
If we continue to treat adaptation as secondary to disaster response, we will keep rebuilding in the wake of each devastating flood and wildfire.
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If we continue to treat adaptation as secondary to disaster response, we will keep rebuilding in the wake of each devastating flood and wildfire.

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Deputy national police commissioner for crime detection Tebello Mosikili said the timing of the now suspended police minister’s disbandment letter was suspect

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Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt explained the economic impact of the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran.

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The letter disbanding the political killings task team (PKTT) should have taken into consideration that task teams involve more than just docket carriers, and a demobilisation plan should have been drawn up
South Africa
Nkuna to restore governance at College of Cape Town
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has appointed Dr Robert Nkuna as Administrator of the College of Cape Town,following what government described as disturbing evidence of governance failures at the institution.
The intervention follows the findings of a Stabilisation and Governance Support Team (SGST), which...
South Africa
eThekwini to host the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of SADC
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that eThekwini will be the venue for the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to be held in August 2026.
The President announced this when he delivered remarks at the unveiling of the...

South Africa
Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya says contractors at site are registered with compensation bodies locally
South Africa
Rights-based approach amid national water challenges
The Department of Water and Sanitation has reaffirmed that access to sufficient, safe and reliable water is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone for advancing dignity, gender equality and social justice.
The department’s remarks come as South Africa marks National Water Month in March, which coincides with Human Rights...

World
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes led the feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel until his death during a firefight in February.

World
The US State Department says Americans should “depart now via commercial means” as strikes continue.

World
The U.S. has evacuated diplomats in the Middle East and closed several embassies as war in Iran intensifies. And, what to expect from the Senate races in the North Carolina and Texas primary elections.

World
Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.

Africa
Rwanda accused Washington’s move as “one sided” and politically motivated.

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
South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand

Business
Among the data and forecasts are key figures that shine a light on prospects for your finances.

Business
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled two bronze statues in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, depicting late former president Nelson Mandela and anti-apartheid activist and ANC president, Oliver Tambo.

Business
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out the latest outlook from the government’s official forecaster

Business
If you’ve tried to place a large corporate office furniture order in South Africa over the last six months, you’ve probably noticed the options aren’t what they were.

Politics
ANC’s Bhengu says despite their March deadline, there will be an exception for challenged provinces

Politics
Senzo Mchunu ordered Fannie Masemola to act on Dec 31, 2025 directive. per ministry order.

Politics
ActionSA opposes the decision by eThekwini Municipality to allocate R22 million to statues project

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

Sport
With 100 days until the World Cup, BBC Sport looks at the favourites to win, as well as players to watch and who could be outside contenders.

Sport
Players and officials ran from the court at an ATP Challenger event in the United Arab Emirates when an Iranian drone attack led to a fire breaking out at an oil terminal located about 10km away.

Sport
‘Bvuma was always going to be up against an onslaught of attacks from Pirates,’ Roger Da Sa defends Chiefs keeper Bruce Bvuma.

Sport
On the Monday Night Club, Nedum Onuoha breaks down why some people might find Arsenal’s set-pieces boring too watch.

Education
As hundreds of schools implement an automated monitoring tool, educators say that students can find talking to chatbots ‘more natural’ than confiding in a human
• Produced in partnership with EdSurge
The alert came around 7pm.
Brittani Phillips checked her phone. A middle school counselor in Putnam county, Florida, Phillips receives messages from an artificial intelligence-enabled therapy...
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] A high number of private scholar transport operators continue to exhibit an intractable attitude and unwillingness to comply with passenger regulation, despite high-profile fatal crashes and intensified law enforcement.
Education
[Daily News] Bagamoyo — BAGAMOYO Town Council in Coast Region has recorded notable achievements in improving inclusive education systems in its schools, including plans to construct an Educational Support, Resource and Assessment Centre (ESRAC) in the current financial year.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA — Liberia’s Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti was awarded an honorary doctorate in International Relations by the University of Liberia during the institution’s 105th commencement ceremony Saturday, with the university citing her role in advancing Liberia’s diplomatic engagement and international partnerships.

Lifestyle
Well-known polygamist Musa Mseleku posted an exclusive birds-eye footage of his rural homestead in Umzumbe.

Lifestyle
Kandi Burruss is going through a divorce with husband of 11 years.

Lifestyle
Summer isn’t quite done with Cape Town yet, and temperatures next week are set to rise above 30°C. Which public pools will be open?
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Up front, the RS5 retains the 2.9 TFSI V6 engine, but with hybrid electrical assistance, the power is now up to 470 kW and the torque to 825 Nm.

Entertainment
‘This guy is a winger, and as a winger he uses his speed, his crosses and his shooting,’ said the Pirates head coach.

Entertainment
The Mandela and Tambo family members were present at the unveiling of the R22 million statues.

Entertainment
City Power said maintenance during outages forms part of its wider service improvement programme.

Science/Tech
Ecommerce in South Africa is on a rapid growth trajectory, transforming how consumers shop and how businesses operate – and South African ecommerce platform Bob is positioning itself to meet this surge with the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. A 2025 report by World Wide Worx shows how rapidly South Africa’s online retail […]

Science/Tech
The UV light built into Shark’s newest robot vacuum is on a quest to embarrass me with how many stains it’s spotted.

Science/Tech
Polkadot (DOT) has faced mounting pressure in early 2026, trading around $3.90 as the broader market grapples with macro uncertainty and competition from emerging narratives. While DOT remains a foundational blockchain protocol with solid fundamentals, price momentum has stalled at key resistance levels, leaving investors searching for higher-conviction opportunities. Meanwhile, the Web3 gaming...
Science/Tech
sizzlinkitty shares a Reuters report detailing how drone strikes in the Middle East conflict with Iran damaged AWS data centers in the UAE and Bahrain, disrupting core cloud services and causing “prolonged” outages. Following the initial report, where Reuters said “objects” had triggered a fire at the data centers, the article was updated with additional information: A strike on the UAE...
Motoring

Motoring
One bakkie in South Africa sold an average of 120 units per day this February.
Motoring

Motoring
Chery’s newest car brand, iCaur, is gearing up to launch in South Africa with a 4×4 SUV called the V23.
Health
The Trump administration has eliminated health care positions left vacant after a wave of resignations and retirements at the V.A. last year.
Health
Spartanburg County in South Carolina is ground zero for the largest measles outbreak since 2000. One school has a vaccination rate of 21 percent.
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.