South Africa

The doping violation hearing for Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been adjourned until the end of April after five days of evidence last week. Saids charged him on 9 September 2025 for declaring the non-specified performance-enhancing drug Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) on a medical form, despite no positive test. Closing arguments remain to be scheduled.

March 31, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a special task team to tackle child stunting—affecting 27% of South African children under five—building on his February 2026 State of the Nation Address commitment to end it by 2030. Coordinated by the Presidency with multiple departments, the team targets high-impact interventions amid calls for unified leadership.

South Africa's Fuels Industry Association states that fuel supplies are stable but tight, especially for diesel, ahead of price increases on 1 April 2026. President Cyril Ramaphosa said he and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana are concerned about the situation. Taxi operators and consumers warn of impacts from hikes exceeding R5 per litre for petrol and nearly R10 for diesel.

March 30, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Suspended South Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke testified at the ongoing Nkabinde Inquiry that years of corruption allegations have taken a toll on his family and close associates.