In case you missed it: Dirco and Zille on Middle East | Gayton on Kill the Boer | Gauteng data breach
Catch up on the biggest stories of Saturday, 14 March 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
In the news today, the South African government has urged the warring parties in the current Persian Gulf conflict, the United States, Israel, and Iran, to pursue dialogue as the path to peace.
Meanwhile, United States (US) ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III has found another ally in Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie.
Furthermore, the Bloemfontein Regional Court has sentenced Dino Sherwin Kekana to eight years’ direct imprisonment on charges of housebreaking and theft following a break-in at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Free State in 2023.
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The South African government has urged the warring parties in the current Persian Gulf conflict – the United States, Israel, and Iran – to pursue dialogue as the path to peace.
Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Thandi Moraka, delivered the message during her address at an Iftar dinner marking the end of the day’s fasting, hosted at the Nizamiye Mosque in Midrand Thursday night.
CONTINUE READING: Dirco, Zille call for dialogue and an end to conflict in the Middle East at Iftar dinner
Patriotic Alliance supports US ambassador on ‘Kill the Boer’ hate speech stance
United States (US) ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III has found another ally in Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie.
The pair met on Friday in the wake of the political storm emanating from Bozell’s criticism of South Africa’s domestic and foreign policy earlier in the week.
Issues discussed included controversial political chants, the conflict in the Middle East and how the US and South Africa should be “partners, not adversaries”.
CONTINUE READING: Patriotic Alliance supports US ambassador on ‘Kill the Boer’ hate speech stance
Additional prison years for man who broke into Bloemfontein NPA offices
The Bloemfontein Regional Court has sentenced Dino Sherwin Kekana to eight years’ direct imprisonment on charges of housebreaking and theft following a break-in at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Free State in 2023.
According to NPA regional spokesperson Mojalefa Senokoatsan on Friday, 01 December 2023, the secretary to the Free State Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Navilla Somaru, properly secured the offices before leaving for the weekend.
CONTINUE READING: Additional prison years for man who broke into Bloemfontein NPA offices
‘On it!’ – Panyaza Lesufi responds to Gauteng government data breach claims
The Gauteng provincial government has launched an investigation into allegations of a suspected breach of government information.
A message posted on an online forum claimed to have successfully extracted the Gauteng provincial government database.
“Thanks for reading and enjoy! Official online portal for the government of Gauteng, a province in South Africa. The website provides residents, businesses and visitors with access to important government information, services and updates. It includes details about different government departments, public programmes, healthcare, education, housing and economic development initiatives,” reads the message.
CONTINUE READING: ‘On it!’ – Panyaza Lesufi responds to Gauteng government data breach claims
Joburg’s Pikitup launches weekend blitz to tackle mounting waste backlogs in these areas
Johannesburg’s waste management utility has deployed teams across six depots this weekend to clear collection delays caused by protest action.
Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg’s waste management entity, rolled out an emergency weekend recovery plan running from 14 to 15 March 2026.
CONTINUE READING: Joburg’s Pikitup launches weekend blitz to tackle mounting waste backlogs in these areas
Yesterday’s News recap
READ HERE: In case you missed it: Officer alleges Mkhwanazi torture | Mbeki on Middle East | How Viljoens allegedly stole US goods
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