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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, 18:24

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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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G7 allies were on Friday pressing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for clarity on American plans for Iran almost one month into the war in the Middle East, with concern also intensifying over the extent of cooperation between Russia and the Islamic republic.

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
In promoting its new album, the K-pop superstars looked back to a late-19th-century moment featuring the unofficial anthem Arirang for inspiration.

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?

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
The Stormers are preparing to face a wave of Scottish internationals in their URC match against Edinburgh on Saturday.

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.

Science/Tech
The changes will see the recommended retail price of the PS5 rise from £479.99 to £569.99 in the UK.
Science/Tech
A California bill would let adults demand the removal of social media posts about them that were created by paid family content creators when they were minors. Supporters say Senate Bill 1247 addresses privacy, dignity, and safety harms caused when parents monetize their children’s lives online. The Los Angeles Times reports: The legislation would require the parent or other relative to delete...

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...

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.