President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to American civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, describing him as a champion of justice who stood firmly with South Africa during the struggle against apartheid. Speaking at Jackson’s private funeral in Chicago on Saturday, 7 March 2026, Ramaphosa said South Africans claim Jackson as “one of our own” because he raised his voice internationally against apartheid when many others remained silent. The president highlighted Jackson’s
Oil prices have now surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in four years as the conflict in the Middle East shows no sign of de-escalating. Brent Crude oil was estimated at around $116 per barrel as of this morning, 9 March 2026. Global markets have reacted sharply to fears that the conflict could disrupt key oil supply routes in the Middle East, particularly shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which
Arrests following Marikana mass shooting
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Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal mass shooting at the Marikana informal settlement in Philippi East over the weekend. A Western Cape SAPS spokesperson, Brigadier Novela Potelwa, said the suspects were apprehended this morning and found with two firearms. “The arrests were effected early on Monday morning as part of a tracing operation that was initiated after the shooting incident,” said Potelwa. The suspects, between the
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman applauded his squad after a clinical performance in the final of the HSBC SVNS Vancouver as the Blitzboks grabbed their third title in five tournaments in the 2026 season. South Africa had to work hard to beat Australia in their semi-final late on Sunday evening (SA time), but a first-half blitzkrieg by the Blitzboks set them on track for a 38-12 victory over Spain the final.
The Department of Health has addressed public concerns following a February 2026 study by the University of the Free State that detected small amounts of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in sanitary pads and pantyliners sold in South Africa. The study, which tested 16 pads and 7 pantyliners bought online, found all products contained at least two types of EDCs, including items marketed as chemical-free. The research suggested that exposure to these chemicals could
