WEATHER: Powerful storms and tropical rainfall set to soak parts of SA

Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Friday, 6 March 2026.

Helen Zille claps back at ANC's bid to remove Lesufi billboard

Helen Zille continued to troll Panyaza Lesufi after the ANC demanded that the DA remove a billboard about the Gauteng premier.

Western Cape launches app to report potholes and faulty traffic lights

Spotted a pothole or faulty robot? A new app lets Western Cape residents report road problems instantly – and track repairs.

In case you missed it: Ex-MP Smith jailed seven years | South Africans stranded in Middle East | RIP Soli Philander

Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 5 March 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Thursday, 5 March 2026

A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 5 March 2026.

Schaper shines on weather-hit opening day of Joburg Open

Several players will return Friday morning to complete their first rounds.

Vat Act section declared invalid as court finds it gives finance minister too much power

The high court further highlighted that Vat is effectively irreversible once paid.

06 March 2026

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Cryptic Crossword JDE 520

Welcome to the only South Africanised weekly cryptic crossword. Clue of the week: 1 Abba fan? Abba holds half our favourite performers (6,6)

Emirates offers rebooking and refunds due to Middle East airspace issues as Iran war intensifies

Another public swimming pool in Cape Town shuts its doors

A popular Cape Town indoor swimming pool is closed to the public. Here's why the facility is unavailable and when it is scheduled to reopen.

WEATHER: Heavy rainfall and storms in EIGHT provinces from Friday into the weekend

Residents in Gauteng and other parts of South Africa are being urged to prepare for heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms this weekend.

CAR president pledges closer ties with Russia

Since 2018, Bangui has forged closer ties with Moscow, with the later providing security and economic assistance

Government to cover costs of foot and mouth disease vaccines for farmers

Massive Joburg Water Shutdowns Next Week — Dozens Of Suburbs To Run Dry

Joburg Water has warned thousands of residents that planned maintenance and infrastructure upgrades will cause water outages across several city regions next week. The shutdowns, scheduled for 9–12 March 2026, aim to improve long-term water supply reliability but will leave many suburbs with low pressure or no water for extended periods. Joburg Seven-Day Maintenance Hits The post Massive Joburg Water Shutdowns Next Week — Dozens Of Suburbs To Run Dry appeared first on SurgeZirc SA.

Orlando Pirates or Mamelodi Sundowns: Who has the easier schedule?

It's a two-team race for the Betway Premiership title between current log leaders Orlando Pirates and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

24 hours in pictures, 5 March 2026

Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Police Officer Granted Bail For Raping TUT Student At Graveyard

A 25-year-old police constable stationed at the Bethlehem Crime Prevention Unit has been granted R1,500 bail following his arrest for the alleged rape of a Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) student. The 23-year-old victim reportedly knew the officer before the alleged incident on Saturday, February 22, 2026. Police Rape Officer Details According to Independent Police The post Police Officer Granted Bail For Raping TUT Student At Graveyard appeared first on SurgeZirc SA.

National Consumer Commission announces the recall of more than 25 000 Polo Vivos

The affected vehicles were made available for sale from February 2025 to February 2026

Protecting black pensions is not "anti-black"

Those who weaponise race to escape accountability betray the very people they claim to champion