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March equinox magic: How it will influence your daily life
Discover the exact time of the March equinox, what causes this astronomical event, and how its magic influences seasons and everyday life.
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Discover the exact time of the March equinox, what causes this astronomical event, and how its magic influences seasons and everyday life.

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Iran’s military warned it would take “decisive action” in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.

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An elderly couple was killed after a bomb flew into their apartment in central Israel and exploded.

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WhatsApp messages showed how Nkosi shared sensitive and confidential information

South Africa
The Gangsterism and Social Dysfunction seminar is being hosted by UWC

South Africa
Matlala’s lawyer Annelene Van Der Heever says they have requested the state to provide affidavits.

South Africa
The exact cause of the crash is still unknown at this stage.

South Africa
As telecom operators race to expand fiber broadband networks across Africa, U.K.-based IQGeo is deploying visual artificial intelligence software into field operations to help operators scale their rollouts without sacrificing build quality or data accuracy. Africa’s fiber expansion is accelerating rapidly as operators work to meet broadband demand and national connectivity targets. But the...

World
A group of grandmothers in central Kenya have formed a soccer team to keep fit and to give hope to a generation of teenagers — whom they sometimes outrun on the field.

World
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold the benchmark interest rate steady today amid economic uncertainty. And, Sen. Mullin faces a confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

World
A state-imposed internet blackout has obscured the reality of life in Iran as the war rages on. Those fleeing through neighboring countries share a rare glimpse of what life is like in Iran.

World
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with journalist and author Scott Anderson about Iran’s power structure after the killing of Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

Africa
Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Africa
Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

Africa
These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

Business
The food pantry in Heath Town run by Hope Community Project will be turned into a community shop.

Business
A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.
Business
Business

Politics
There is an ongoing court battle in the Vhembe District about legitimacy of conference results.

Politics
Hlophe returns to MK leadership roles months after suspension linked to caucus dispute

Politics
ANC Secretary- General Fikile Mbalula briefs the media about the People’s March

Politics
Last year, Mkhwanazi testified before MPs that Cele had regular communication with Matlala.

Sport
John-Laffnie de Jager sat down with The South African’s Dave Marshall to discuss his experiences of winning seven doubles titles.

Sport
LIV Golf South Africa tees off on Thursday, 19 March at The Club at Steyn City, marking the league’s first-ever event on African soil.

Sport
Nico de Boinville is cleared of making racist comments towards fellow jockey Declan Queally at the Cheltenham Festival.

Sport
Ermelo-born former ATP player John-Laffnie de Jager has opened up about his early experiences on the junior Grand Slam circuit.
Education
The arrest of Dylan Lopez Contreras last year was the first reported case of a public school student in the city being taken by federal immigration agents since President Trump returned to office.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — A student of the University of Liberia(UL) has emerged winner of the ECOWAS @ 50 Essay Competition organized for undergraduate students in Liberia.

Education
Florida restricted teaching around sex, gender and race. Lux is now giving students a forum for these issues
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On a Tuesday night, at Florida’s only public liberal arts college, a small group of students gathered in a classroom to discuss issues deemed “controversial” on state campuses: transgender rights, feminism,...

Education
Sociology faculty are refusing to alter syllabi, even as state targets how race, gender and inequality are taught
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Across Florida universities, some sociology professors are quietly choosing not to alter their courses in response to new state guidelines restricting how topics like race, gender and sexuality can be...

Lifestyle
American super producer Swizz Beatz clearly had a time of his life as he joyfully danced away at DJ Black Coffee’s 50th birthday soirée.

Lifestyle
Reality star Inno Morolong mourns her mother Moipone Morolong, who passed away after a brave battle with cancer.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Enjoy the recipe of the day featuring Turkish chicken kebab. A delightful and easy dish that enhances any outdoor occasion.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 19 March 2026.

Entertainment
Third baby on the way?

Science/Tech
Toronto, ON — Aleen Inc. (CSE: ALEN-U), a digital wellness company, is currently exploring data standardization approaches that may support the continued development of its Personal Wellness Account. As part of its regular internal research initiatives aimed at refining and differentiating its digital products, Aleen Inc. is currently exploring the potential relevance of the LOINC […]
Science/Tech
ProPublica reports that federal cybersecurity reviewers had serious, yearslong concerns about Microsoft’s GCC High cloud offering, yet they approved it anyway because the product was already deeply embedded across government. As one member of the team put it: “The package is a pile of shit.” From the report: In late 2024, the federal government’s cybersecurity evaluators rendered a troubling...
Science/Tech
Tech companies have been reluctant to directly confront Trump administration officials over their contract feud with the A.I. start-up.
Science/Tech
The tech giant has been rebuilding its relationship with the Defense Department and is poised to benefit as it sidesteps competitors’ controversies.

Motoring
Suzuki has finally launched the new Across SUV in South Africa.

Motoring
BMW has announced that its second Neue Klasse model is destined for South Africa.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
A new study found that women who went through so-called premature menopause had 40 percent more fatal and nonfatal heart attacks over the course of their lives.

Health
Khali Goodwin’s daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.
Health
Lawyers for both sides in the federal lawsuit, brought by six medical organizations, are trying to understand the ramifications of the judge’s decision.
Health
Adolescents said they were more likely to share photos with a dating partner, or when they had been worn down with repeated requests.