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News24 | Friday’s weather: Thundershowers in most parts; hot and humid in KZN

19 Mar 2026 - 16:22:52

The South African Weather Service has warned of hot and humid conditions in KwaZulu-Natal, while thunderstorms with heavy downpours are forecast for parts of the Eastern Cape. Source

National News

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News24 | I don’t approve of this decision, says Ramaphosa on Mchunu’s disbandment of PKTT

19 Mar 2026 - 15:58:41

President Cyril Ramaphosa says only he could disband the inter-ministerial committee (IMC) on political killings – not suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu. Source

National News

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News24 | McKenzie’s PA surges in Eastern Cape as IFP strengthens KZN dominance

19 Mar 2026 - 13:15:12

The Patriotic Alliance has continued to grow its electoral support in the Eastern Cape, making gains at the expense of the ANC and the DA in the latest by-elections. Source

National News

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News24 | UN pays tribute to Nicholas Haysom, a ‘tireless peacemaker’ and advocate for democracy

19 Mar 2026 - 11:49:04

Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, the head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and a renowned South African lawyer, died on Wednesday. Source

National News

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News24 | Police move in on Calvin Mathibeli’s premises after court dismisses urgent bid

19 Mar 2026 - 10:04:05

Police have arrived at the Durban north business premises of security boss Calvin Mathibeli to conduct a firearms compliance inspection. Source

National News

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News24 | ANC to officially allow branches to pick councillor candidates

19 Mar 2026 - 10:00:32

The ANC will, in the coming days, officially open its process to elect councillor candidates ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, with branches set to begin on 1 April. Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

Adobe, IBM team up on marketing software for banking industry

21 Jul 2020 - 16:30:00

Adobe and IBM said they are teaming up to make marketing software easier to use for banks that face controls on how customer data must be handled. Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

Major Pierneef Landscape heads Strauss & Co July flagship auction

21 Jul 2020 - 16:04:00

The cover lot of Strauss & Co’s winter Live Virtual auction, due to be held over three days from 26 to 28 July, is a monumental bushveld scene by JH Pierneef. Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

SA stocks set to snap back from 2020 losses

21 Jul 2020 - 15:13:42

South Africa’s benchmark equities index is set to erase its 2020 drop, staging a spectacular snap-back. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

Nigeria: I Found Safety in UK During Military Era - Tinubu

19 Mar 2026 - 17:46:32

[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has recalled how he found refuge in the United Kingdom during Nigeria's pro-democracy struggle, revealing that his residence was once placed under police protection following threats from agents of the military regime. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

Africa: Kenya Yet to Pay Afcon Ksh 3.9bn Hosting Fee, Given Strict Timeline or Risk Losing Rights

19 Mar 2026 - 16:28:56

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is in jeopardy after Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi revealed that the country is yet to pay Ksh 3.9 billion (USD 30 million) hosting fees to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Source

Africa

AllAfrica

Tanzania: Tanzania Envisions the 2026/27 Budget to Address Taxpayers' Challenges

19 Mar 2026 - 16:28:00

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzanian government has pledged to address the tax challenges in this year's budget to address the challenges tabled by traders and industrialists as a strategy to continue attracting local and foreign investment. Source

Sport

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Eddie Jones remains respectful of depleted France

30 Nov 2020 - 09:48:30

England coach Eddie Jones is braced for a gruelling encounter when his side go in search of Autumn Nations Cup glory at Twickenham even though they will arguably be up against something less than a France 2nd XV. Source

Sport

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New Zealand win toss and bowl in 3rd West Indies T20

30 Nov 2020 - 09:27:29

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl as they chase a series clean-sweep against the West Indies in the third Twenty20 international at Mount Maunganui on Monday. Source

Sport

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Bulls' 14-man triumph: Jake White draws comparisons to Crusaders upset in 2014

30 Nov 2020 - 08:55:44

Bulls mentor Jake White has compared their win over WP to when he coached the Sharks to an upset win over the Crusaders in 2014. Source

Sci/Tech

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News24 Business | Facing a broken economy, Ghana's tech-savvy teens turn to fraud

05 May 2025 - 17:49:02

In the dusty alleys of Nima, a shanty town in the heart of Ghana's capital, a 17-year-old called Ghost reclines on a faded plastic chair inside a dimly lit internet cafe. Source

Sci/Tech

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News24 Business | Meta threatens to cut off Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria

03 May 2025 - 15:09:45

Meta on Saturday vowed to fight Nigerian fines for various consumer data violations as the US tech giant reportedly threatened to cut off Facebook and Instagram in Africa's most populous country. Source

Sci/Tech

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News24 Business | EU slaps big fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury

23 Apr 2025 - 12:21:35

The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. Source

World

BBC World

Are US and Israel in lockstep in Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks

19 Mar 2026 - 16:07:28

What does Trump's Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment? Source

World

BBC World

Spain's king welcomes Mexico's World Cup invite after 'abuse' comments

19 Mar 2026 - 16:00:19

News of the invitation emerges after the monarch acknowledged "a lot of abuse" during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Source

World

BBC World

Chad warns Sudan it will retaliate after drone strike on mourners kills 17

19 Mar 2026 - 15:30:01

President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and a "total closure" of the border. Source

Motoring

Wheels24

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

29 Nov 2020 - 09:00:06

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

Motoring

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WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

29 Nov 2020 - 09:00:06

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

Motoring

Wheels24

Ferrari's 488 GT Modificata is a track day weapon

29 Nov 2020 - 04:30:03

Ferrari will sell a handful of customers what is essentially a GT3 car. It's powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and Ferrari claims it has 1000kg of downforce at 230km/h. Source

Health

BBC Health

Hospital waiting lists in Wales see record drop

19 Mar 2026 - 18:14:15

Wait times for planned care are falling but diagnostic and cancers waits are up, latest figures indicate. Source

Health

BBC Health

'People with ADHD are great in a crisis'

19 Mar 2026 - 17:29:37

'People with ADHD are great in a crisis' Source

Health

BBC Health

Patients harmed as Covid pandemic brought NHS close to collapse, inquiry finds

19 Mar 2026 - 16:38:03

Third report into the pandemic says patients and staff were failed as health service only just coped. Source