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NewsFeedPolitical analyst Dahlia Scheindlin explains why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s popularity keeps fluctuating. The war on Gaza and captive deals, fire exchanges with Hezbollah and the wars with Iran are some examples she says have contributed to the rise of the anti-Netanyahu right.Published On 15 Mar 202615 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Ongoing theft and vandalism of electrical infrastructure remains a major problem for the City of Cape Town. (Photo: Provided) Continuous theft and vandalism of electrical infrastructure remains a major problem for the City of Cape Town and has already swallowed millions of rands from the city’s funds. Since the beginning of the financial year on 1 April 2025 until January this year, more than R44.5 million has been spent to repair damage caused. According to Xanthea Limberg, mayoral committee member for energy, the current situation is reaching a critical point. She emphasizes that the funds spent on emergency repairs should…

IBHOKA is kicking the South African Church Defenders, saying it will not fall and be picked by chickens, it will never allow the Commission of Mrs. Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva to control the churches, because of that it suggests that its chairman should be removed from office immediately before things get too messy.The members of this organization had been marching complaining about the control of this commission. The march was going from King Dinuzulu to City Hall in Durban, on Friday. When it was introduced years ago, this commission’s work was calledfor the Promotion and Protection of Cultural, Religious and Language Rights…

IT MAY take two weeks to completely fix the water problem in Durban, which has disrupted the water supply in many parts of Durban.Although the dead valve has been repaired, the municipality said it will take a long time for the water to flow normally from the affected areas. The valve at the Nagle dam, it appeared Wednesday, was dead.The death of the valve disrupted the supply of water to the south, north and west of the Port.Among the affected townships are Mlaza, KwaMashu, Clermont, Ntuzuma, Inanda, KwaSanti and others.The problem has even affected areas where the brothers live including…

(Foto: Shutterstock) The civil rights organization Action Society has accused the government of effectively protecting convicted sex offenders by keeping the national sex offender registry secret from the public. As long as the registry is kept secret, cases of child abuse and rape languish in the courts for years, leaving communities vulnerable and repeatedly traumatizing victims. According to Action Society, this week’s court appearances once again show a disturbing pattern. Moreover, children who have already had to endure the trauma of rape and sexual abuse are forced to wait while their cases are repeatedly postponed, delayed or even removed from…

To conserve Cape pike for future generations, sustainable management must be based on genetic evidence and not just catch numbers. (Photo: US) Cape pike, one of South Africa’s most important fish species and a staple food for many low-income households, may be more vulnerable than previously thought. New genetic research suggests that pike populations do not form one large, resilient source, but consist of separate groups that do not mix freely with each other. The findings stem from a study by Dr. Sihle Mthethwa, from the department of genetics at Stellenbosch University (SU), who recently obtained his doctorate in genetics…

March 15, 2026 Janice du Plessis How would you like to share the article? Photo for illustration. (Photo: Google Gemini) Two people were killed and six injured when armed men opened fire on people at a social gathering in Eldorado Park on Saturday evening. The police say the attackers apparently started shooting randomly at people before fleeing the scene on foot. According to Brig. Brenda Muridili, police spokesperson, said the incident took place around 22:30. “When the police arrived at the scene, the officers found two people who had already been pronounced dead by paramedics. Another six people suffered gunshot…

March 15, 2026 Janice du Plessis How would you like to share the article? (Photo: Elisma van der Watt/Maroela Media) The airline FlySafair has announced that due to the recent increase in the price of aviation fuel, it has been forced to introduce a temporary fuel levy on certain domestic flights. This decision follows after the price of Jet A1 fuel at South African airports increased by approximately 70% in just one week. Although the airline tried to bear the increase itself, the pressure on its budget became too great. “FlySafair has absorbed these increases for as long as possible…

March 15, 2026 Janice du Plessis How would you like to share the article? Photo from the archive. (Photo: William West/AFP). The Gauteng provincial government’s allocation of only R63 million to fight the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is, according to the DA, far too little to handle the crisis effectively. Bronwynn Engelbrecht, the DA’s spokesperson for agriculture and rural development in Gauteng, says this amount is only a drop in the bucket of the province’s total budget of R179 billion. “While the department of agriculture and rural development in Gauteng received R742 million for the 2026-’27 financial year, only…

Shaun leach and his sheepdog, Jemma. (Photo: Provided) A total of 2,600 km of dust, sun, mountains, enduring and continuing. This awaits Shaun Leach, a keen cyclist from Potchefstroom. And all this in aid of fundraising for the four-legged residents of Paws Haven, an animal protection organization in Potchefstroom. The organization is close to Shaun’s heart, which is why he launched the All 4 Paws project. “My sheepdog, Jemma, often escaped in her younger days, then Paws Haven returned her to me safely every time,” says Shaun. “Jemma also contracted cat flu a while ago, and Paws Haven did everything…