Today’s World News

Statement by Chris Hattingh MP – DA Spokesperson on Defence & Military Veterans: The Minister of Defence refused in Parliament on Wednesday to confirm whether the President’s authority over the SANDF was respected during Exercise Will for Peace. The DA asked the Minister a straightforward constitutional question: whether the Presidency issued any instruction, guidance or… Read more: Motshekga Mum on Whether Ramaphosa Approved Iran Joint Naval Exercise

Driver and commuters concerned about resurgence of violent taxi feud

Statement by Chris Hattingh MP – DA Spokesperson on Defence & Military Veterans: Reports that up to R50 million belonging to South African soldiers may have been misappropriated through the South African Army Foundation point to a deeply troubling failure of governance in the defence environment. A continued reality under the current Minister of Defence… Read more: R50 Million Raid of Soldiers’ Fund

Statement by Helen Zille – Chairperson of the DA Federal Council: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the judgment of the Western Cape High Court declaring section 7(4) of the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Act unconstitutional, confirming our argument that the power to determine taxes cannot be delegated to the executive. The DA has succeeded in upholding… Read more: Only Parliament Can Change VAT Rate

DIRCO’s decision to join its unsavoury partners in The Hague Group in accusing Israel of human rights violations and demanding action – at a time when the United States and Israel are engaged in a war against Iran – is unwise and irresponsible. In times of war, geopolitical dividing lines are drawn more sharply, and […]

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GOOD is calling on the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Dada Morero, to urgently intervene in the escalating gang violence in Westbury, Johannesburg, following multiple shootings reported yesterday, including the tragic shooting of a child.

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Zimbabwean football has taken a historic step forward following the official launch of the ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup – a flagship national knockout competition set to reshape the domestic game through unprecedented investment, nationwide inclusion and renewed belief in the power of football to unite and uplift. The glittering launch, held at the Celebration Centre… Read more: ZIFA launch Munhumutapa Challenge Cup | SA News

Actor, television presenter and comedian Soli Philander has died of cancer at the age of 65. Sports, art and culture minister Gayton McKenzie led tributes to the well-known entertainer from Elsies River in Cape Town, saying he “brought laughter, insight and warmth to audiences everywhere in our country”. “Whether performing on stage, presenting on television… Read more: Soli Philander has died of cancer | SA News

In the 30 years since the National Conventional Arms Control Committee was established, export permits have routinely been granted for the sale of armaments by South Africa to countries alleged to have committed war crimes and other human rights violations, says Open Secrets. Photo of an AK-47, Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons, cc-by-2.0. The National Conventional… Read more: Arms committee fails to explain SA’s weapon sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE | SA News

The department of international relations and co-operation (Dirco) has urged South African citizens in the Middle East to take advantage of the limited commercial flights now available to leave the region, warning that heavy attacks are expected to continue in the coming days. “We urge all citizens to note that several airlines have resumed limited… Read more: Government urges South Africans to leave Middle East as attacks likely to continue | SA News

An “emergency” meeting of The Hague Group, an anti-Israel coalition of states led partially by South Africa, that convened on Wednesday, 4 March, made an official statement that it aims to ensure that there will be “no safe haven” for “perpetrators of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression.”  The statement made it clear that this only applies… Read more: The Hague Group gets tough on Israel and its supporters | SA News

Malcolm Libera  ·5 Mar 2026 The rand made a recovery on Wednesday after a sharp selloff the previous day, which was triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East. The rand traded at 16.3975 against the dollar, up about 0.9% from its previous close. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s All-Share index was up approximately 1.5%.  The… Read more: South Africans warned to evacuate countries while they can, and iconic South African banks close branches | SA News

Luke Fraser  ·5 Mar 2026 TPN Credit Bureau’s data shows that address fraud is a major problem facing South African public schools. In one surveyed school, 40% of applications contained false or misleading address information. Another school saw fraudulent addresses in 20% of Grade 1 applications. Door-to-door verifications at a separate school showed that 51%… Read more: Big problem for public schools in South Africa | SA News

The South African government is currently mulling the idea of raising import tariffs on Chinese and Indian-made cars in an attempt to stem the flood of imports and protect the local car industry. However, while the tariffs may have the well-intentioned goal of protecting our factories against foreign competitors, it fails to address the underlying… Read more: South Africa doesn’t produce a single cheap car | SA News

The evidence of former senior prosecutors to the Khampepe Commission paints a damning picture of political manipulation to stop perpetrators of apartheid-era human rights violations who did not receive amnesty from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission from ever being prosecuted.

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The Iranian embassy in South Africa has defended the country’s targeting of American military installations in the escalating confrontation with the US and Israel. Tehran insists its actions fall within its right to self-defence under international law. “Our act is our inherent right,” ambassador Mansour Shakib Mehr told a media briefing in Pretoria on Wednesday.… Read more: Iran’s envoy in South Africa defends retaliatory attacks on US bases in the Middle East | SA News

South African organisations are reporting higher rates of malicious insider activity than the global average, with nearly half saying deliberate data theft by employees has increased over the past year, according to Mimecast’s latest State of Human Risk Report. The annual study, which surveyed 2 500 IT security and IT decision-makers across nine countries —… Read more: Malicious insider threats surging in South Africa, new study finds | SA News

The war in Iran is escalating, with Tehran responding to US–Israel attacks with missile and drone strikes across the region. Operation Epic Fury and Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion began on 28 February 2026. More than 7 000 km to the south, Prof. Barend Prinsloo, Director of the Centre for Geopolitical Security and Strategy at the… Read more: South Africa in the eye of the Epic Fury storm | SA News

Emirates has resumed flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to South Africa on Thursday and Friday.  More than 6,400 citizens of our country are stranded due to the escalating conflict in the region, with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) urgently advising South Africans to evacuate through the limited flights.  Governments have been… Read more: Emirates resumes limited flights from UAE to South Africa | SA News

The Universal Basic Income Coalition says tighter controls risk excluding eligible beneficiaries

Staff Writer  ·5 Mar 2026 The Competition Commission has approved the proposed sale of The Bridge Shopping Centre in Gqeberha to Capelink Investments. The shopping mall is a popular destination in the metro, annexed to the 50,000-square-metre Greenacres Shopping Centre in the same area. The Bridge gets its name from its unique layout, built over… Read more: Popular shopping mall built over a main road in South Africa being sold | SA News

Staff Writer  ·5 Mar 2026 Motorists who intend to travel over the Easter long weekend have been warned to ensure the validity of their vehicle licence discs and driving licence cards. This comes as the traffic department’s Natis system shows that 700,399 vehicle licence discs will be expiring at the end of March. The renewal… Read more: Licence disc warning for South Africa | SA News

Following months of planning to extend South Africa’s driver’s licences to eight years, the Transport Department has missed a critical deadline in its implementation plans. According to its own Annual Performance Plan, the department was meant to submit its decision to parliament for endorsement by the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, which it… Read more: Deadline passes for South Africa’s 8-year driving licences | SA News

The Kwid is in entry-level Evolution trim. The Renault Kwid 1.0 Evolution is aimed squarely at first‑time buyers and students who need ultra‑low instalments and running costs. Despite its price, it brings crossover‑style looks, a raised driving position and basic modern conveniences. But remember to budget for comprehensive insurance and be aware that it lacks ESP,… Read more: Top 10 cheapest new cars on sale in South Africa right now – Buying a Car | SA News

Wednesday, 4 March 2026   The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) rejects with contempt the hysterical and entitled posture adopted by the Democratic Alliance (DA) following the sitting of the Committee on the Presidency.   At the meeting convened to elect a Chairperson of the Committee on the Presidency, three candidates were nominated: Doris Mpapane (ANC), […]

As Meta rolls out its AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses, a Swedish investigation has revealed that subcontracted workers in Kenya were […]

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National Conventional Arms Control Committee has not filed record of decisions despite being ordered to do so by the High Court in 2021

Thursday, 05 March 2026   The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) condemns the 70% to 92% salary increase for the Secretary to Parliament, Mr Xolile George, which bypassed critical recruitment protocols, misleading the National Assembly.   In June 2022, Parliament approved Mr Xolile George’s appointment as Secretary to Parliament, based on an advertised salary of R2.6 […]

Statement by Michele Clarke MP – DA Spokesperson on Health: The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls, again, for Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi to immediately suspend his Director General who has been arrested for alleged corruption, fraud and theft. It is absolutely unfathomable that a DG arrested for corruption and fraud is still running the Department… Read more: Arrested DG Still Not Suspended

Statement by Rikus Badenhorst MP – DA Whip in the NCOP and member of the Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament: The ANC chairperson of the Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament, actively and repeatedly silenced DA members, and did everything in her power to prohibit probing questions to… Read more: Roadblocks Over Questions Around Parly Secretary’s R5 Million Salary

Women farmers in KwaZulu-Natal have had to abandon their fields because the government has failed to maintain irrigation systems built in the apartheid era.

More licenses for linefish vessels and the crayfish season extended

Statement by Leah Potgieter MP – DA Spokesperson on Sport, Arts and Culture: In August last year, the DA lodged a complaint against Gayton McKenzie with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for his foul and clearly racist remarks made on X (formerly, Twitter). The SAHRC has responded to our call, noting the high… Read more: Gayton Has a “Case to Answer” Over a Racist Utterance Complaint

Statement by Maliyakhe Shelembe MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Defence and Military Veterans: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to Defence Minister Angie Motshekga demanding the immediate appointment of a permanent Director General for the Department of Military Veterans (DMV), a position left vacant since the resignation of Iren Mpolweni in 2024. Despite the… Read more: Appoint a Military Veteran DG Immediately