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COURT POSTPONES VAAL CRASH CASE

Written by on 31 March 2026

UPDATE: The case against 22-year-old driver Ayanda Dludla, accused in the deadly Vaal scholar transport crash, has been postponed to 22 April following his brief appearance in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court. He is facing serious charges, including 14 counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, and operating a vehicle without a valid certificate of […]

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PROTEAS WOMEN EYE SERIES WIN IN WELLINGTON

Written by on 31 March 2026

South Africa’s Women’s cricket team, the Proteas, will aim to secure a series win against New Zealand in the second ODI at Wellington’s Basin Reserve on Wednesday. They currently lead the three-match series 1-0 after a thrilling two-wicket victory in the opening game in Christchurch on Sunday. Debutant Kayla Reyneke starred in the win, scoring […]

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OPERATION VULINDLELA TO BOOST INVESTMENT

Written by on 31 March 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted Operation Vulindlela, meaning “to open the way” in isiZulu, as a collaborative initiative between the Presidency and the National Treasury, working alongside other government departments. The program aims to drive the implementation of comprehensive economic reforms to accelerate South Africa’s growth. The core objective of Operation Vulindlela is to lower the […]

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GAUTENG ANC WELCOMES BUDGET APPROVAL

Written by on 31 March 2026

The Gauteng ANC has welcomed the approval of key provincial budget bills, saying they will enable the government to fund essential services and respond to major challenges facing the province. The budget focuses on issues such as unemployment, crime, poor infrastructure, and service delivery, while aligning with Human Rights Month’s theme of making human dignity […]

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WESTERN CAPE URGES GRADE 8 APPLICATIONS

Written by on 31 March 2026

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has called on parents to urgently apply for Grade 8 placements for the 2027 academic year. With only two weeks remaining, about 28,000 current Grade 7 learners have not yet submitted their applications. The on-time admissions window closes on 14 April 2026. Provincial Education Minister David Maynier emphasized that […]

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BID TO CANCEL MOTHIBI APPOINTMENT REJECTED

Written by on 31 March 2026

Pretoria- A legal challenge to overturn Advocate Andy Mothibi’s appointment as National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) has been dismissed by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. The challenge, filed by Barnabas Xulu, argued that the advisory panel used to select NDPP candidates was unconstitutional and that Mothibi was not interviewed. The court ruled that […]

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SOWETO DERBY TICKET SALE HITS GLITCH

Written by on 31 March 2026

JOHANNESBURG – Thousands of fans faced frustration as tickets for the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates went on sale. Slow processing and server errors caused the MyTicket system to crash nearly an hour after sales began, leaving many unable to secure seats for the highly anticipated match. The game, originally scheduled for […]

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ZIMBABWE TRANSPORT CRISIS OVER FUEL

Written by on 30 March 2026

HARARE- Zimbabwe is facing a severe public transport crisis after fares surged by 70% following rising fuel prices. Many commuters, especially in Harare, are struggling to afford the R34 fare, with some forced to walk long distances or hitch rides on open trucks. The fuel hike has also driven up the cost of basic food, […]

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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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