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President Donald Trump’s administration is considering deploying thousands of US troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the US military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran, said a US official ​and three people familiar with the matter. The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options as he weighs expanding US operations, with …

Africa’s largest university, UNISA, holds a media briefing to share information on the state of the university. LIVE STREAM:  www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-unisa-briefs-media-on-state-of-the-university/

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. LIVE STREAM:  www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial-19-march-2026/

The TRC Cases Inquiry, probing efforts to stall the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators, is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg. LIVE STREAM:  www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-trc-cases-khampepe-commission-of-inquiry-17/

At least 23 people were killed and 108 injured on Monday night in suspected multiple suicide bomb attacks in Maiduguri city, the capital of Nigeria’s insurgency-hit northeastern state of Borno, police and the military said. The attack in the heart of Maiduguri, the most fortified city in Borno, the seat of the state government, and the headquarters of Nigeria’s military …

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has claimed victory in all three by-elections held in KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday.  The hotly contested polls took place in ward 12 in AbaQulusi and in wards 7 and 20 in Nongoma.  All three wards became vacant after the resignation of councillors.   The IFP now holds 23 of the 45 seats in Nongoma Local Municipality, placing …

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, is currently in Washington, D.C. for a series of high-level international engagements. As of March 19, 2026, the leader of the National Unity Platform is holding meetings on Capitol Hill with political leaders, diplomats, and representatives from civil society organizations. The visit is part of ongoing efforts to …

The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has expressed concern over the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) involvement in government contract awards, warning that the practice is stunting the growth of local companies and poses a risk to the country’s economic development. Addressing journalists at the PFF headquarters on Katonga Road in Kampala, the party’s Deputy President, Dr Lulume Bayiga, criticised …

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022 was enacted in violation of parliamentary procedure and declared the provisions challenged in three consolidated petitions null and void. This is in a unanimous judgement delivered by a panel of five justices of the Constitutional Court, with Justice Irene Mulyagonja writing the lead judgement and Justices Ketra Kitariisibwa Katunguka, …

The Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, also known as the Madlanga Commission continues with the cross-examination of Sergeant Fannie Nkosi. LIVE STREAM:  www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-madlanga-commission-of-inquiry-19-march-2026/

The City of Tshwane is once again embroiled in a heated political battle as corruption allegations resurface regarding a massive R777 million water tanker project. The controversy has sparked a public rift between former coalition partners, with accusations of falsified records and administrative negligence. Corruption allegations are related to the awarding of contracts for water tankers in the City of …

Uganda’s Parliament recently passed the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sparking excitement among artists who hope it will finally protect their work and guarantee fair pay. While the promises of royalties and stronger legal safeguards sound promising, the reality may be far more complex. Before the industry celebrates, there is a serious need for awareness, preparation, and caution.The …

Two Ugandan police officers are facing possible disciplinary action following an internal investigation into allegations that they extorted 3 million Ugandan shillings (approximately $795) from a European consultant in 2025. The officers, Assistant Superintendents Namutebi Madrine and Turyahikayo Alex, are accused of falsely charging the consultant under Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act in order to coerce payment. The alleged extortion is believed …

Two men have been killed, one wounded, in a shooting incident in Tafelsig, Mitchell’s Plain, on the Cape Flats.  Police say the incident which happened on Wednesday night is suspected to be gang-related.   “Two males aged 18 and 27 were shot and fatally wounded and a 26-year-old male was shot and wounded. Police members responded to a complaint of …

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