Saturday , 7 March 2026

Saul concerned about Ekapa Minerals’ provisional liquidation

Northern Cape Premier Dr. Zamani Saul.

Northern Cape Premier Dr. Zamani Saul has expressed deep concern following a court decision to place the Ekapa Minerals’ Mine in Kimberley under provisional liquidation. This comes as the search continues for the five miners who were trapped underground after a mud rush more than two weeks ago. Saul was speaking during a prayer meeting organised to support the families …

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Why Women’s voices must be seen, heard and celebrated

Why Womens voices must be seen heard and celebrated

CLARE TUMWESIGYE: I believe we need to tell more stories about women who are quietly transforming communities and economies. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the world marks International Women’s Day, conversations around women’s leadership, visibility and economic participation are gaining renewed attention. But beyond policies and programmes, one powerful force continues to shape how society understands women’s contributions: …

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Comprehensive Nursing Programme fully phased out as last cohort passes

Comprehensive Nursing Programme fully phased out as last cohort passes

The education minister, Janet Museveni releasing UHPAB results Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The comprehensive nursing training programme has been fully phased out after the last cohort of students completed their final assessment in December 2025. Hellen Mukakalisa Kataratambi, the Executive Secretary of the Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board, confirmed the development while releasing the second series of Uganda Health …

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Ramaphosa to deliver a tribute at Jesse Jackson’s funeral

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the US for Rev Jesse Jackson's funeral, March 6, 2026.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in the State of Illinois, in the United States, to attend the private funeral service of the late Rev Jesse Jackson. In a statement confirming his arrival, the Presidency says Ramaphosa will join members of the Jackson family, the PUSH Rainbow Coalition, the broader United States Civil Rights movement and …

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SA flags to be flown at half-mast following Lekota’s death

SA flags to be flown at half mast following Lekotas death

The Presidency says flags will be flown at half-mast from Saturday ahead of the funeral of former Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosioua ‘Terror’ Lekota, scheduled for next Saturday in Bloemfontein. He will receive a Special Official Funeral, Category two. The funeral will include full state honours, ceremonial guards and an official procession. Lekota passed away on Wednesday at …

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Flags to be flown at half-mast following Lekota’s death

Late COPE leader Lekota was a ‘transparent person Rev Chikane

The Presidency says flags will be flown at half-mast from Saturday ahead of the funeral of former Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosioua ‘Terror’ Lekota, scheduled for next Saturday in Bloemfontein. He will receive a Special Official Funeral, Category two. The funeral will include full state honours, ceremonial guards and an official procession. Lekota passed away on Wednesday at …

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Africa Digital Transformation Centre launched in Pretoria

Africa Digital Transformation Centre launched in Pretoria

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in partnership with the International Telecommunications Union have launched the Africa Digital Transformation Centre in Pretoria. The centre, which will be situated at the Innovation Hub, aims to accelerate innovation, digital skills and entrepreneurship in the country and the region as a whole. Addressing delegates at the launch, Communications and Digital Technologies Deputy …

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Road users on Free State’s N5 warned about possible flooding

Road users on Free States N5 warned about possible flooding

The Free State Road Incident Management System (RIMS, has issued a flood warning for road users travelling on the N5 over the Sandspruit, past Paul Roux towards Senekal. Heavy rainfall is expected over the weekend and drivers are advised to exercise extreme caution. Orange level 5 warning : Severe thunderstorms Affected area: Free State and North West Validity period: 06 …

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Heavy rain helps boost dam levels in Little Karoo and surrounds

Heavy rain helps boost dam levels in Little Karoo and

Heavy rain a few weeks ago in some areas of the Little Karoo and across the Gouritz catchment has helped boost dam levels. Some areas surrounding the water stressed town of Ladismith in the Western Cape saw dramatic improvements almost overnight. Gerhard Otto is the Head of Disaster Management at the Garden Route District Municipality. “We really didn’t expect the …

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SANDF soldiers guided by code of conduct: Sangweni

SANDF soldiers guided by code of conduct Sangweni

South African National Defence Force  (SANDF) Major General Siphiwe Sangweni says the behaviour of soldiers during their deployment inside South African borders to assist police is guided by the code of conduct. He was briefing the Joint Standing Committee on Defence on the conduct of SANDF members during deployment. Soldiers will be deployed in Gauteng, the Eastern and the Western …

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US Justice Dept releases missing FBI interviews in Epstein files with woman who made claims against Trump – SABC News

US Justice Dept releases missing FBI interviews in Epstein files

The US Justice Department released FBI records on Thursday that summarize interviews of an unidentified woman in which she made accusations against President Donald Trump related to an alleged sexual encounter. FBI agents interviewed the woman four times in 2019 as part of their investigation into accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The Justice Department had previously released a log confirming …

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