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Real Housewives participant talks about her sense of humour and her journey to stardom

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South Africa’s government welcomed the approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill that would renew Washington’s preferential trade programme for Africa for another three years.

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SA’s automotive aftermarket remains one of the most stable and essential sectors of the economy.

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South Africa’s decision to host BRICS naval exercises involving Iran is provoking strong US backlash, including new tariffs and mounting political pressure.

South Africa
The court has found that the witness has also lied that he cannot read nor write English.

South Africa
The Western Cape government is affected by wildfires and water shortages.

South Africa
Chiloane says 3000 learners remain unplaced as parents flood Gauteng Education offices.

South Africa
The purpose for the visit is to kickstart the 2026 Back-To-School Programme.

World
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment that killed at least 22 people Wednesday in northeastern Thailand. Another 64 people were injured.

World
Residents of Ukraine’s capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.

World
China’s trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said Wednesday, as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s onslaught of higher tariffs.
World
Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested Monday on suspicion of assaulting a ride-share driver, according to Los Angeles police.

Africa
The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.

Africa
The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.

Africa
The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.

Africa
Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.

Business
South Africa’s sugar industry, one of the country’s largest agricultural employers, is facing what industry leaders describe as a looming tax-driven disaster.

Business
The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets.

Business
Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer’s future.

Business
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.

Politics
Health Department requested more funding after Trump administration withdrew PEPFAR funding.
Politics
The DA in KwaZulu-Natal has requested an audience with the National Freedom Party following its departure from the provincial unity government.
Politics
The DA has taken Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka after he withdrew a pro-Gaza art submission to the 61st Venice Biennale.

Politics
Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

Sport
Maybe it’s Maswanganyi’s time to go.

Sport
Skukuza Golf Club, the “wildest golf course in the world,” is currently at the mercy of the elements as heavy rainfall batters the region.

Sport
Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to action for the first time in over a year when he faces Joe Pyfer in Seattle, Washington on 28 March.

Sport
The All Blacks are facing one of the most significant internal disruptions in recent years, as reports emerge of a widespread player revolt.
Education
[New Times] Beyond the Genocide, a documentary directed by Rwandan filmmaker Zion Sulaiman Mukasa Matovu, has been selected for distribution by GOOD DOCS, a United States-based platform that curates high-quality educational documentaries for universities and academic institutions worldwide.
Education
[This Day] Tunji Alausa is focused on building a future-ready education system that unlocks human capital, and restores confidence, reckons YAKUBU DATI
Education
The people who support barring trans girls from girls’ sports say the debate affects not just transgender athletes but whole teams and sports.
Education
[Vanguard] Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest and arraignment of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, following a violent protest in the Edo State town, describing the action as an intolerant and heavy-handed response by the Federal Government.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Calabash South Africa 2026 has officially been cancelled following the withdrawal of headlining act Muse from their upcoming tour dates.

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has begun road rehabilitation works on a key road in Bellville’s Stikland Industrial area.

Lifestyle
Alternative assets like luxury watches and jewellery are outperforming South African stocks and even the property market. Here’s why …

Entertainment
The class of 2025 celebrated the release of their matric results this week.

Entertainment
In December last year Masuku, won an urgent defamation case against Phasha.

Entertainment
Teffo came into prominence as a defence attorney in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.

Entertainment
Close action on the cards as over 50 identically powered bugs take to the track.

Science/Tech
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is now offering free Starlink satellite service in Iran amid deadly protests and a days-long Internet blackout.
Science/Tech
Thelasko shares a report from Forbes: We have not seen this before. Iran’s digital blackout has now deployed military jammers, reportedly supplied by Russia, to shut down access to Starlink Internet. This is a game-changer for the Plan-B connectivity frequently used by protesters and anti-regime activists when ordinary access to the internet is stopped. “Despite reports that tens of thousands...

Science/Tech
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse rejects the notion that a driving licence validity extension should automatically trigger a price hike.

Science/Tech
Understanding which parts fail most often in used vehicles helps explain why many South Africans consider a car warranty for used cars as less of a nice-to-have and more of a cost-control tool.

Motoring
South Africans are getting ready to ditch their traditional driving licences, but ‘what for’ remains the question.

Motoring
South Africans are spending noticeably less on petrol than they were a few months ago.

Motoring
South Africa has an exclusive selection of high-powered bakkies that can tackle rough terrain and give hot hatchbacks a run for their money.

Motoring
Tata has announced that two new SUVs are heading to South Africa this year.
Health
That number could increase significantly as more consumers are faced with higher bills brought on by expiring premium subsidies.

Health
Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?

Health
Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier’s heart condition.
Health
The groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, say the C.D.C.’s revised vaccine schedule is not based on scientific evidence and will harm the public.