20 March - Top Stories

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Namibia’s new administration takes office next week, with new parliamentarians sworn in and Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila appointed as Speaker of Parliament. The country marks its 35th Independence Day, as State House Press Secretary Dr. Alfredo Hengari discusses challenges facing the new government. A weather warning has been issued for 15–21 March, predicting thunderstorms and possible flooding. South Africa responds to diplomatic tensions with the US over Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. Finland is ranked the world’s happiest country for the eighth year in a row.

20 Mar 1PM English South Africa News

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31 March - Top Stories

The Cabinet has approved visa exemptions for diplomatic passport holders from Germany, France, and Switzerland to strengthen bilateral relations. A Johannesburg man has been arrested for allegedly “torturing” his Muslim neighbours by braaing every single evening during Ramadan. Zimbabwean police fired tear gas at young protesters in Harare’s Robert Mugabe…

31 Mar 1PM 4 min

31 March - 5 pm news

Government funds cybersecurity response team. Zimbabwean police fire tear gas at protesters at Freedom Square. Norway supports SA’s sustainable development goals amid G20 criticisms. And...Global shares slide as Donald Trump's tariffs loom.

31 Mar 11AM 4 min

31 March - 1 pm news

Cabinet approves visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders. Health authorities increase efforts to contain measles outbreak in Uganda. US President threatens Russia with more sanctions. And...Johannesburg man arrested for torturing neighbors with daily braais during Ramadan.

31 Mar 7AM 4 min

31 March-8am news

#Economist Urges Improved Accountability in Education and Healthcare.... #Fuel Price Reduction Announced After Global Oil Price Drop.... #Opposition Slams 2025/26 Budget for Lack of Opportunities ..... #ActionSA Calls for Urgent Plan to Address Cancer Treatment Backlog in Gauteng ......PLUS #Israeli Airstrike Kills Eight in Gaza During Eid al-Fitr

31 Mar 12AM 3 min

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#Opposition Criticizes 2025/26 Budget as Rushed and Lacking Vision.... #Economist Calls for Greater Accountability in Healthcare and Education.... #Fuel Prices Set to Drop on April 2..... #Another SA Diplomat Expelled from the US Amid Tensions ......PLUS #Myanmar Opens Borders for Foreign Aid After Deadly Earthquake

31 Mar 12AM 3 min

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