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Man interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
It comes after the Met said earlier this month that three women were interviewed under caution.
FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026, 18:05

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It comes after the Met said earlier this month that three women were interviewed under caution.

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England opener Ben Duckett says greater professionalism is a major “priority” for him following a winter Ashes series blighted by off-the-field issues including claims of excessive drinking.

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Washington has discovered that the language of human rights makes for a more durable trade wall than the language of national security. South Africa is learning this the hard way.

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Remgro CEO Jannie Durand warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict could trigger fuel shortages in South Africa and is deeply concerned about the impact of a looming inflationary shock.

South Africa
Executive mayor of Tshwane’s decision to remove her comes after an assessment of Morodi’s conduct.

South Africa
A renewed search for Joshlin was initiated following recent claims made by a community member.

South Africa
De Kock is expected back on the stand when the matter resumes in the Gqeberha High Court

South Africa
The state says there is insufficient evidence linking the Joseph siblings to the farm on that day.

World
The move follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.

World
Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world’s busiest oil shipping channels.

World
Figure Skating World Championships in Prague end on Saturday. Americans Amber Glenn and Ilia Malinin are within medals’ reach after disappointing finishes at last month’s Olympics.

World
The airport is experiencing some of the longest delays in the US as TSA agents work without pay in a partial shutdown.

Africa
A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.

Africa
Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.

Africa
Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Africa
Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.

Business
Fourways Mall will soon add The View, a new luxury lifestyle development that is costing R100 million to develop.

Business
South Africa’s plans to stop its water crisis are set for a serious challenge as Lesotho wants new terms for its water-sharing agreement.

Business
The rand suffered another blow on Friday, weakening to R17.20 to the dollar during mid-afternoon trade.

Business
Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.

Politics
The ANC was subsequently granted leave to appeal the interdict which will be heard on Saturday

Politics
EFF says it will only contest in wards where it has well-established branch structures.

Politics
FS has extensive agricultural capacity and contributes significantly to the nation’s food security

Politics
The court says the applicant did not follow internal party processes to seek dispute resolution

Sport
Argentina great Lionel Messi has a stand named after him by his current club Inter Miami.

Sport
Bafana Bafana will take on Panama in a friendly on Friday, as preparations for their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign continue.

Sport
Walsall head coach Darren Byfield says he will keep “banging the drum” for there to be more black managers in football.

Sport
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi visited the Bafana Bafana camp in Durban to give his support to the South African senior men’s national team.

Education
Parents say new government guidance on restricting children’s screen time has to be “realistic”.

Education
Cuts of nearly 70% may force university departments to close and damage UK’s research progress, senior scientists say
British physicists have shaped our understanding of nature and the universe for more than a century, uncovering the building blocks of matter and furthering our knowledge on cosmic puzzles from the big bang to black holes.
But senior scientists warned on Friday that the field of...

Education
How do you manage screen time, does it have a bad impact and what steps can you take to mitigate the problem?
Education
[Liberian Investigator] In a bold move to prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving digital world, the President of William V. S. Tubman University, Dr. Olu Q. Menjay, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to innovation and global relevance through a high-level Webinar Series Symposium focused on technology-driven development.

Lifestyle
A 29-hour water outage is planned in parts of Tshwane this weekend as upgrades are carried out at the Bronkhorstspruit plant.

Lifestyle
Two homecooks, Bandziva and Myles exited the kitchen on the latest episode of ‘Masterchef South Africa’. Take a look…

Lifestyle
South Africans’ deep love for coffee is showing no signs of cooling down – but the same can’t be said for the price of their daily cup.

Lifestyle
Beyond the glam: Read all about the shocking and cringe stories from two ex-staff who worked for the KarJenner family.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 28 March 2026.

Entertainment
A 21-year-old man receives multiple life sentences for raping a visually impaired minor, with court rejecting his version and evidence.

Entertainment
The Lions have won the SA Shield for the first time and are well placed for their best ever finish in the URC.

Entertainment
Ultra-luxurious version of the newly facelift S-Class gains bespoke interior and exterior touches, plus the availability of the 6.0-litre bi-turbo V12 engine.

Science/Tech
“ICE are here and they’re doing literally nothing to help,” said an airline worker in New York.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: A federal judge in California has indefinitely blocked the Pentagon’s effort to “punish” Anthropic by labeling it a supply chain risk and attempting to sever government ties with the AI company, ruling that those measures ran roughshod over its constitutional rights. “Nothing in the governing statute supports the Orwellian notion that an American...
Science/Tech
As the tech giant turns 50, WIRED spoke to executives about how they plan to win in the AI era.
Science/Tech
These apps and websites find bus, train, and ferry tickets when you want more options than flying to your destination.

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
The cost of petrol is expected to skyrocket right before families head out for the Easter holiday.
Motoring

Motoring
The government plans to have South Africa’s first bullet train up and running within the next four years.
Health
His research showed that Type 2 diabetes was caused by insulin resistance at the cellular level, a controversial idea that initially met with disbelief.
Health
Though the health secretary falsely claimed a victory in a recent podcast, a federal proposal to review all new food ingredients is still in the early stages and drawing fierce opposition.
Health
An experiment linking college students in Boston with retirees in Reno, Nev., aims to bridge a cross-generational divide and expand positive social interactions.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine skepticism is posing challenges for the Trump administration. Top health jobs are unfilled, and a court has blocked his vaccine schedule changes.