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Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer
Best-selling spy author whose workaday secret agents were a world away from the glamour of James Bond.

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Volvo to discontinue EX30 in US later this year
Swedish carmaker Volvo said on Monday it will discontinue the EX30, a small electric SUV, and the EX30 Cross Country in the US later this year.

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Billionaire businessman the favourite to become South Africa’s next president
Political analyst Frans Cronje said billionaire Patrice Motsepe is the preferred candidate to become the new ANC leader and, ultimately, South Africa’s next president.

South Africa
Nkosi says Gen Sibiya is fond of Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
Nkosi has told evidence leader Adv Chaskalson that Gen Sibiya is fond of Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

South Africa
Mugabe’s son, co-accused case postponed to next Tuesday
Proceedings could not be finalised due to the absence of a senior prosecutor.

South Africa
IPUSA urges authorities to introduce exit vetting measures
The appeal follows the arrest of former Special Task Force member Matipandile Sotheni for the murder

South Africa
FS Treasury MEC Ketso Makume tables 2026/27 provincial budget speech
NAFCOC says budget should address joblessness and promote economic growth

World
‘Rewarding loyalists,’ punishing critics: How Trump’s Treasury sanctions foreigners
Spain’s Prime Minister called U.S. strikes against Iran “unjustified.” When other foreigners in power have used similar language against the U.S. or Israel, they were sanctioned by the Treasury.
World
News24 | Bank of America reaches ‘settlement in principle’ with Jeffrey Epstein victims
Bank of America has settled a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, court records showed.

World
How the energy crisis fueled by the war in Iran is affecting Asia
Asia is feeling the energy shock of the war on Iran. NPR’s A Martinez talks to Sam Reynolds of the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

World
Morning news brief
Israel’s ground moves in Lebanon raise pressure on Western countries, Europeans leaders reject Trump’s demand to help with the Strait of Hormuz, blackout leaves millions without power in Cuba.

Africa
‘Fire came from the sky and burned them’ – life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

Africa
Fifa sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off
Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

Africa
Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine – many say they were lured under false pretences.

Africa
Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say
Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.

Business
R205 million pumped into new private university in South Africa
STADIO pumped over R200 million into its new Durbanville campus in Cape Town, with the group looking to grow the campus’s capacity to 5,000.

Business
Typical mortgage costs £788 a year more than before Iran war
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

Business
Typical mortgage costs £788 a year more than before Iran war
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

Business
Fewer than 300 people consulted to change the name of one of South Africa’s biggest cities
Minister of Sports, Art and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has revealed that 290 people participated in public consultations six years ago to change East London’s name to KuGompo City.

Politics
COPE needs to update policy to resuscitate: Analyst
COPE leader Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota was buried in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Politics
LIVE: Mbeki, Zuma challenge Khampepe’s refusal to recuse herself
Court hears Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma’s bid to review Justice Khampepe’s refusal to recuse herself.

Politics
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 17 March 2026
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues cross-examination of Sgt Fannie Nkosi.

Politics
Khumalo concerned about alleged state resources abuse in failed Khawula arrest
The Madlanga Inquiry heard how six police officers were sent to Kroonstad event to arrest Khawula

Sport
Following Pimblett’s footsteps – but Riley is ‘different animal’
In only his second UFC fight, undefeated Briton Luke Riley will take on Michael Aswell Jr in the co-headline bout at O2 Arena on Saturday.

Sport
Springboks eye scrumhalf who last played a Test in 2023
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made a couple of interesting selections for the latest national alignment camp.

Sport
Quiz: How well do you remember last week’s Champions League first legs?
It was a week full of stunning strikes and headline moments, but how well do you remember last week’s Champions League last-16 first leg matches?

Sport
Springboks call up two more uncapped players
The Springboks have welcomed two more uncapped players into their planning for the season as a virtual alignment camp starts on Tuesday.
Education
As Income Gap Grows, So Do Fears Over Access to a Quality Education
Leaders and parents worry that a widening economic divide amid the current affordability crisis could amplify the role that money plays in access to a robust education in New York.
Education
University of Florida Penalizes GOP Group Over Antisemitism Accusations
After the University of Florida restricted the Republican organization from operating on campus, the group sued the university arguing its First Amendment rights were violated.

Education
EU calls for urgent reboot in talks with UK to stop reset deal failing
Time is running out to find agreement on areas such as tuition fees EU citizens would pay in Britain and rules for food safety
The EU is hoping to urgently reboot talks on the “reset” of relations with the UK as negotiations are in danger of foundering before a planned July summit.
At a public meeting of the EU-UK parliamentary partnership assembly in Brussels, the European Commission...
Education
How the Makers of ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Addressed ‘an Ethical Minefield’
The documentary about Vladimir V. Putin’s wartime indoctrination of Russian schoolchildren won an Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards.

Lifestyle
Top ten matric dance 2026 dress trends
Colour, cut and comfort remain the cornerstone of a winning matric dance dress
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Cape Town seeks public input on Miller’s Point heritage
The City of Cape Town is calling on locals to share their knowledge and memories of Miller’s Point as part of its conservation project.

Lifestyle
Arnold Vosloo expecting baby with young lover after divorce news
South African born Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo announced his younger partner’s pregnancy, months after filing for divorce from his wife.

Entertainment
Mörda leads nationwide search for South Africa’s next DJ star
The winner will perform at ULTRA South Africa 2026 and receive additional prizes.

Entertainment
Sadie, Van der Mescht get ‘call-up’ for Boks’ virtual alignment camp
There are also ‘recalls’ for World Cup winners Herschel Jantjies and Lukhanyo Am.

Entertainment
Police nab suspect 24 hours after woman’s body found in suitcase
Police said investigations remain ongoing.

Entertainment
Long weekend: Tshwane municipal employees vanish from work on Mondays and Fridays
Municipal employees racked up 142 490 sick leave days in the 2024/25 financial year.
Science/Tech
Should You Leave Your Phone Charging Overnight?
It used to be common wisdom that leaving your phone charging overnight degrades the battery. But handset design has evolved to mitigate the harm caused by constant charging.

Science/Tech
Minister backs Dell’s R230m EEIP deal despite council rejection
The US company’s Equity Equivalent Investment Programme proposal is being considered for compliance and its impact on addressing the country’s socio-economic priorities.

Science/Tech
SA banks race to scale AI and cloud as challenger threat intensifies
A PwC analysis shows technology investment is accelerating as incumbents face pressure from challenger banks.

Science/Tech
MyProperty Launches Africa’s First Property Portal With AI Voice Search
South African property portal MyProperty has introduced AI voice search, becoming the first property platform in Africa to allow users to find homes by simply speaking to the website. The new technology forms part of a major upgrade that moves the South African portal onto the MyProperty Africa platform, a next-generation system designed to make it […]
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
Best-selling used cars in South Africa right now – With pricing
South Africa’s pre-owned car industry experienced tremendous growth last month.

Motoring
Major oil hub resumes operations
A key Middle East oil handling port has resumed some operations despite the ongoing conflict.
Health
Judge Strikes Down Kennedy’s Vaccine Policies
Ruling on a lawsuit brought by several prominent medical organizations, a district court said the federal government did not base its decisions on science in limiting Covid shots and changing the childhood immunization schedule.

Health
What are the signs of meningitis, and how does it spread?
BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the signs to look out for.
Health
No H.I.V. Aid Without More Access to Minerals: U.S. Ponders ‘Sticks’ Against Zambia
A draft State Department memo outlines ways the Trump administration may ratchet up pressure on the African country by ending health support “on a massive scale.”
Health
In Tense Meeting, Dr. Oz Pressed Medical Societies on Trans Care for Teens
Most groups defended their support for medical intervention. But the Society for Plastic Surgeons broke with the consensus.