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BAFANA BAFANA FACE PANAMA AGAIN

Written by on 30 March 2026

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says Tuesday’s second international friendly against Panama at a sold-out Cape Town Stadium will be taken very seriously. He adds that the two matches against Panama are key in preparing the team for their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against hosts Mexico on 11 June. Panama coach Thomas Christiansen […]

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GDE CLARIFIES SCHOOL ELECTRICITY DEBT

Written by on 30 March 2026

The Gauteng Department of Education says schools were given funds in November 2025 to pay municipal accounts and rejected claims that they were burdened with unpaid electricity bills. It says schools were aware of their responsibility to settle these accounts. However, some schools failed to pay despite receiving allocations, leading to power cuts. The department […]

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SANCO CALLS TO REOPEN SEBOKENG INQUIRY

Written by on 30 March 2026

The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in the Sedibeng region has urged that the inquiry into the 1990 Sebokeng Massacre be reopened, saying justice has yet to be served for the victims and their families. Fourteen people were killed and many more injured when the Apartheid-era Civil Co‑operation Bureau (CCB) opened fire on protesters. […]

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KUBAYI TO ADDRESS WOMEN LEADERS

Written by on 30 March 2026

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will deliver a keynote address at the Women in Leadership Symposium in East London on 31 March 2026. Her address will focus on the importance of classifying Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) as a national disaster. The symposium, hosted by the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, brings together […]

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FUEL PRICES TO RISE THIS WEEK

Written by on 30 March 2026

Fuel prices are set to rise sharply this week amid the Middle East conflict. The Central Energy Fund reports that 95-octane petrol will increase by R5,82 per litre, 93-octane by R5,32, and diesel could climb by R10,27, excluding a fuel levy adjustment of 21 cents per litre. The new prices take effect on Wednesday, April […]

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TRUMP CALLS IRAN LEADERS “VERY REASONABLE”

Written by on 30 March 2026

US President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran have been communicating both directly and indirectly, describing Iran’s current leadership as “very reasonable.” His comments come as more US troops are deployed to the region, signaling ongoing military readiness. Despite this, Iran has warned it will not accept any form of humiliation, highlighting continued […]

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BMA STRENGTHENS VISA CHECKS AHEAD OF EASTER

Written by on 29 March 2026

The Border Management Authority is stepping up border security ahead of the Easter holidays, with a focus on ensuring that travellers’ visas and travel documents are properly checked. Authorities expect a surge in movement to and from neighbouring countries, making thorough visa verification and compliance a key part of managing cross-border flows. BMA Commissioner Dr […]

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MEC CHILOANE VISITS TRAGEDY FAMILY

Written by on 29 March 2026

Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, will visit the family of a Grade 3 learner from Lerutle Primary School in Daveyton who tragically died after a section of the school wall collapsed during breaktime on Thursday, 26 March 2026. The incident injured six learners in total. The MEC’s visit is scheduled for Monday, 30 March 2026, […]

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CAF ACTS AFTER FINAL FIASCO

Written by on 29 March 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it will introduce changes to its statutes and regulations to prevent a repeat of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final controversy. CAF president Patrice Motsepe said the reforms will also help restore trust in referees, VAR officials, and judicial structures. Motsepe was speaking after a CAF Executive […]

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