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The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry investigating criminality in the country’s criminal justice system is to initiate processes to hold Brown Mogotsi in contempt of the Commission after he failed to appear before it on Monday morning.   Mogotsi sent word to the Commission that he has taken ill.   The Commission has now adjourned until Wednesday morning.  Commission Chairperson, retired Justice Mbuyiseli …

South Sudan is at a “dangerous point” and risks sliding back into full-scale civil war as violence intensifies and a fragile peace agreement comes under strain, the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Chief warned Friday. “I am extremely concerned about the human rights situation in South Sudan. This is one of the world’s forgotten crises,” Volker Turk told the Human …

The TRC Cases Inquiry, probing alleged efforts to stall the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era perpetrators, is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg. Livestream| Khampepe Commission of Inquiry: 02 March 2026: www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-trc-cases-khampepe-commission-of-inquiry-7/

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. Livestream| Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial, 02 March 2026: www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial-02-march-2026/

The Iranian embassy in South Africa has committed to working together with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to assist South Africans in Iran. This follows strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, and the killing of the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali-Khamenei, over the weekend. Iran, meanwhile, has vowed retaliation, raising fears of a wider …

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumes its public hearings this Monday morning with Brown Mogotsi back on the witness stand. The Commission was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa following allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, last year. Livestream| Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Day 70: www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-madlanga-commission-of-inquiry-02-march-2026/

Lionel Messi recorded a brace, Telasco Sevogia scored the tie-breaking goal in the 85th minute and assisted on two others and Inter Miami dominated the second half to record a 4-2 comeback victory over host Orlando City on Sunday night. Mateo Silvetti added a goal and an assist in Inter Miami’s four-goal second half that erased a 2-0 deficit. The …

Mamelodi Sundowns moved level on points with Betway Premiership leaders Orlando Pirates following a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Sekhukhune United at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday. The win keeps Masandawana in the title race, although the Buccaneers maintain the edge on goal difference with 12 matches remaining. Sundowns made two changes from their midweek win over AmaZulu, recalling Marcelo Allende …

The SACP has urged government to condemn the actions of the US and Israel. The communist party was speaking after its two-day Lekgotla in Johannesburg, following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.   Party National Spokesperson Mbulelo Mandlana says the South African position should be to resist rather than to care for the actions of the American government and the Israeli government in …

By Kayiira Jackson  The 2026 USSSA Elite Schools Championship climaxed in thrilling fashion on Sunday at Janan Secondary School Bombo, with Uganda’s top secondary schools battling for supremacy across multiple disciplines. From rugby to football, basketball to netball, the tournament delivered unforgettable performances, emerging stars, and dominant displays from traditional powerhouses. Rugby 7’s: Nkoma and London College Reign In the …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 5,000 residents of Luwero District benefited from free medical care during the recently concluded Tubeere Balamu Health Camp, held at St. Jude Primary School in Kasana, Bulemeezi County, from Tuesday, February 24 to Wednesday, February 26. The health outreach was organised by the Kabaka Foundation in partnership with I&M Bank Uganda, drawing large crowds seeking essential …

A member of the Israeli security and rescue forces works at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Tel Aviv, Israel, early on March 1, 2026. (Gideon Markowicz/JINI via Xinhua) Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Ugandan national is among those injured in Iran’s retaliatory attacks on the United Arab Emirates, the …

The Israeli military has ordered residents of at least 50 Lebanese towns to get one kilometre away from the towns.  Israel has carried out heavy airstrikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut early on Monday morning, after the Iran-backed group launched missiles and drones towards Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.  More than …

The 18 accused in the R255-million asbestos roof removal scandal are expected to return to the Free State High Court for another pre-trial hearing on Monday. The accused have been in and out of the High Court following a series of postponements, which, among others, included waiting for the finalisation of a trial-within-trial where former Free State Premier Ace Magashule’s …

The South African government has urged all its citizens currently in the Middle East Region to contact the respective embassies accredited to their countries of residence to ensure that they are registered with and that their whereabouts are known to embassies. Citizens are stranded in the region and are unable to return home due to the closed airspace. The conflict …