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Channel 4 scraps Bake Off episode starring Scott Mills
The former DJ, who was sacked by the BBC last month, was due to appear on the show’s celebrity spin-off.
WEDNESDAY, 08 APRIL 2026, 12:57

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The former DJ, who was sacked by the BBC last month, was due to appear on the show’s celebrity spin-off.
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In this episode, Redi Tlhabi sits down with political economist and Signal Risk director Ronak Gopaldas for a sharp, wide-ranging conversation on the escalating tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran. Together, they unpack what the conflict reveals about shifting global power, contested moral authority, and the often-overlooked consequences for Africa.

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While on the Madlanga commission witness stand, Nkosi divulged various criminal dealings between senior police officials and Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala

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Deceased’s family alleges couple used forged documents for SA citizenship.

South Africa
Gauteng Education MEC says it will cost R45 million to repair Riverlea Secondary School.

South Africa
He says they will appear in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court once they have been charged.

South Africa
Calls for government intervention to address rising paraffin prices in South Africa.

South Africa
El Shadai Security Services is one of the companies that is entangled in alleged tender rigging.

World
Iranian state media showed images of Iranians celebrating the news of the ceasefire, but for many, the deal also means an end to any hope of real regime change.

World
With President Trump declaring a two-week ceasefire, NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Suzanne Maloney, vice president and director for foreign policy at Brookings, about Iran’s next moves.

World
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released a week after she was kidnapped by an Iranian-backed Iraqi militant group.

World
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Tomas {TAHM-us} Philipson, a former senior economic adviser in President Trump’s first term, about the impact of the president’s wartime threats on the global economy.

Africa
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.

Africa
Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.

Africa
Mourning the deaths, the president says it was a “race against the clock” to find others affected.

Africa
Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

Business
The dramatic turn in markets has cut global oil prices by $17 a barrel and boosted the rand, which should shave R2.70 per litre off the fuel price hikes building for May.

Business
Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.

Business
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accepted new US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell’s credentials.

Business
South Africans and other people around the world could soon travel through airports without needing a physical passport or boarding pass.

Politics
The political parties are calling for judges to undergo lifestyle audits, citing accountability concerns, judicial overreach and the delayed Phala Phala judgment

Politics
Faro says she learned with shock about what has been happening at the TMPD.
Politics
Amid a bitter succession battle in the Eastern Cape, Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has begged ANC leaders to unite, cautioning that their divisions are making the party a “laughing stock”.

Politics
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is probing political Interference in the criminal justice system.
Sport
Seven games could be all that remain for Orlando Pirates supporters to enjoy Relebohile Mofokeng before a likely exit.

Sport
Major champion Gary Woodland says he is “battling every day” with post-traumatic stress disorder, following an operation to remove part of a brain tumour.

Sport
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor raised concerns over the gap between academy football and the first team – so is it an issue in the game and how could it be solved?

Sport
Frank Lampard, Alex Neil, Sergej Jakirovic and Kim Hellberg are shortlisted for the EFL manager of the season award.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Graduates from the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) are making significant strides in the international job market, securing the largest share of recent healthcare placements in Germany.
Education
[Vanguard] The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has taken decisive action to quell a festering leadership crisis in Ogun State, dissolving the Joint Campus Council, JCC executive and appointing a nine-member transition committee to restore order.
Education
[Namibian] Windhoek High School has extended condolences to the family of its pupil Venturo Uerikua after his death in a road accident in the Otjozondjupa region on Friday.
Education
Jay O. Rothman’s departure brought an end to a four-year stint as leader of the university system following a public struggle for power.

Lifestyle
Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille’s pothole PR stunt has made international headlines. Take a look…

Lifestyle
Blogger and ‘the original influencer’ Perez Hilton is front and centre of all the updates on the legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
Lifestyle
Media personality Pearl Modiadie shared her Easter weekend experiences, which included fun moments with her baby daddy and their son Lewatle.

Lifestyle
An ex Orlando Pirates player has responded to Mama Joy’s demand of a funded trip to watch Bafana Bafana at the FIFA World Cup.

Entertainment
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal is rebuilding its branches after a task team was formed to stabilise the province.

Entertainment
South African actress Lesedi Matsunyane-Ferguson is celebrating her second son’s first birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post.

Entertainment
An epic French derby headlines an action-packed weekend of Champions and Challenge Cup quarterfinals.

Entertainment
Capitec has the lowest minimum pay among major banks in South Africa.

Science/Tech
The British computer scientist and entrepreneur has denied being the man who the New York Times identified at Satoshi Nakamoto.

Science/Tech
Each pair I tested weighs under 2 pounds. Whatever happens on your next adventure, your shoes won’t hold you back.

Science/Tech
Merchants on Cross Switch can now offer Absa Pay, improving security for online customers during checkout.

Science/Tech
From surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks to excellent $650 Windows notebooks, these are the best budget laptops we’ve tested.

Motoring
Omoda has officially launched the new C5 SHS in South Africa, a hybrid crossover that can travel 1,000km on a single tank.

Motoring
The all-new Geely EX2 is expected to arrive in South Africa later this month.
Motoring
Motoring

Health
The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.

Health
Two Kent women share their experiences with endometriosis in hopes to raise awareness.
Health
An analysis of hundreds of images from several studies shows how hallucinogenic drugs drive activity in various regions of the brain.

Health
What’s the latest on Collagen?