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Find here a selected collection of Maroela Media’s reports that you may have missed in the past week.
War in Iran
(Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP)
The USA and Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday 28 February – exactly a week ago – after weeks of negotiations. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was among others killed in the attacks.
The US claims the attacks are being carried out to permanently halt Iran’s nuclear weapons capabilities. Iran responded by attacking Israel, various US targets in the area, and even neighboring states such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
Stay up-to-date here on Maroela Media’s coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and especially the effects it has on South Africa.
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Perky billboard
The billboard in question. (Photo: DA)
The DA says its new billboard on Stormvoël Road in the north of Pretoria shows just how ridiculously out of touch the ANC’s leaders are with the plight of South Africans. The ANC has asked the party to remove the sign, apparently arguing that it is humiliating to Panyaza Lesufi, Premier of Gauteng, and tarnishes his good name. However, the DA says nothing this party does can cause more damage to Lesufi’s good name than he does himself.
SA pays tribute to Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota: ‘Patriot, freedom fighter, servant of the people’
Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota and AfriForum’s Kallie Kriel. (Photo: Facebook)
Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota, leader and co-founder of Cope, died this week at the age of 77. Tributes poured in from all quarters for this man who will be remembered across party lines “as a patriot, a freedom fighter and a principled statesman”.
Soli Philander dies
Soli Philander (Photo: Provided by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture)
Soli Philander, beloved TV presenter, actor, director, comedian and radio announcer died on Wednesday. He was 65.
“May his loved ones find comfort in knowing that his voice, his jokes and his stories will live on in the hearts of the many he entertained and inspired. Rest in peace, Soli. Your laughter will be with us forever.”
Look | On jet skis for farmers: ‘We see your hardships’
(Photo: Provided)
The journey is not about records or fame and the message to farmers is simple: “We see you. We appreciate you. You are not alone.”
That’s why four Pretorians are embarking on an extraordinary journey to draw attention to a major crisis that often remains invisible: the mental health of farmers. Read here.
Foot and mouth crisis
John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture, with some of the vaccine. (Photo: Department of Agriculture)
John Steenhuisen, minister of agriculture, confirmed this week that the state will bear the full cost of vaccinating the national herd against foot-and-mouth disease.
“Farmers will bear no cost for vaccine” administered as part of the national response to the BMS outbreaks. Read the report here.
I can today confirm that the South African government will cover the full cost of vaccinating the national herd against Foot-and-Mouth disease. This means there will be no cost to farmers for vaccines administered as part of the national response to the FMD outbreaks. pic.twitter.com/2O4eGxiwQq
— John Steenhuisen MP (@jsteenhuisen) March 5, 2026
Pta primary school pleads: ‘Help keep our doors open’
Pierneef Primary School’s BackaBuddy fundraiser. (Photo: BackaBuddy)
The Pierneef Primary School in Pretoria’s funding has been drastically reduced and the school now hopes to raise R3 million to secure staff positions and ensure the continued existence of the school. Read more here.
‘Beware,’ agreed the expert after the singer’s laser wake-up call
Bobby van Jaarsveld and his son, Leben. (Photo: Instagram)
A freak accident with a laser toy that caused the singer and actor Bobby van Jaarsveld’s son, Leben, to almost lose the sight in one of his eyes, has now, as it were, opened others’ eyes to the danger these toys pose. Read here what an expert says.
Maroela’s Summer Bride 2026: Win a second honeymoon
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Father on skipper’s ‘secret’ return from Thailand: ‘God was with him’
‘Rather real than dishonest,’ says ‘OME”s Cindy-Lee
(Foto: Cindy-Lee Burrell/Facebook)
“On my demand!” ‘s Cindy-Lee Burrell talks candidly about the programme, her life-threatening illness and determination to make a success of her life.
Viewer impression | Old-fashioned love captivates again in ‘Bridgerton’
Yerin Ha en Luke Thompson in Bridgerton. (Photo: IMDb)
Dear reader…
If there is one thing that the four seasons of Bridgerton taught her, is that love conquers all, writes Cornelia Thirion about the latest season of the hit series.