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Police investigating bailout email from Mandelson to Epstein
Met chief Sir Mark Rowley says police are looking at whether the email was a criminal offence.
THURSDAY, 19 MARCH 2026, 12:05

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Met chief Sir Mark Rowley says police are looking at whether the email was a criminal offence.
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The implementation of the National Health Insurance is effectively frozen in court and constitutional clashes, blocking South Africa’s most sweeping health overhaul since 1994. We talked to health economist Susan Cleary to find out whether the National Health Insurance is a wise way forward.
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Despite the proven benefits of newborn hearing screening and early intervention, universal screening is not yet mandated in South Africa and is only available at a few public hospitals.

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Galatasaray midfielder Noa Lang is set to have surgery in Liverpool after suffering a “serious cut” at Anfield.

South Africa
Mothibi himself was not among those who were interviewed.

South Africa
UNISA holds a media briefing to share information on the state of the university.
South Africa
Home Affairs reform sees recognition of Muslim marriage officers
The Department of Home Affairs has delivered another important reform to advance equality and fairness for the Muslim faith community by ensuring that Muslim marriage officers are recognised on the same basis as other religious marriage officers under the Marriage Act 25 of 1961.Following the introduction in 2024 of...

South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
World
King Charles III praised Britain’s “partnership of equals” with Nigeria as he hosted a banquet for President Bola Tinubu during the first state visit by the leader of Africa’s most populous nation in nearly four decades.

World
Several other people were injured when shrapnel struck the beauty salon in Beit Awwa, in the southern West Bank.

World
If the U.S. follows through on its threats to bomb the oil assets on Kharg Island, the war would likely escalate and oil prices would increase exponentially.

World
As Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares for her first White House visit, President Donald Trump calls for Japan and other allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.

Africa
The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

Africa
Hunting for the horns and meat, Ugandan poachers once wiped out the southern white rhinos from the country.

Africa
Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Business
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Business
Engela van Loggerenberg is the Director of Finance at Cash Converters Southern Africa and is personally a co-owner of three Cash Converters stores.
Business

Business
Following the announcement that local streamer Showmax is shutting down, the group has announced the final closing date for the service.

Politics
The IFP has claimed victory in all three by-elections that were held in KwaZulu-Natal Wednesday

Politics
The Madlanga Commission continues with the cross-examination of Sgt Nkosi.

Politics
PAC opened a criminal case against the desecration of founding president Robert Sobukwe’s gravesite

Politics
The Commission heard that Nkosi shared a list of bidders for a Tshwane Police Department tender

Sport
Scotland’s chances of reaching the Women’s World Curling Championship play-offs suffer a double blow as they lose to South Korea then Canada.

Sport
Olympic medal-winning rower Becky Wilde says she now appreciates how ‘incredible’ her body is after living with an eating disorder.

Sport
Edmilson Dove reveals how he discovered his Kaizer Chiefs contract would not be renewed, and the emotional goodbye that followed.

Sport
The England squad Thomas Tuchel names on Friday will give a big hint about who will be on the plane to the World Cup – so what are the issues he still needs to resolve?
Education
New York parents can’t always afford to live in neighborhoods with good public schools, and other options are more expensive than ever.
Education
[GroundUp] Elunyaweni Primary in Ugie in the Eastern Cape has five full pit latrines for 160 learners; nearby ET Thabane Primary has broken classrooms
Education
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens say police and courts need to do more to protect women and girls against discrimination and harassment.
Education
The teacher, Joseph Taylor McKeel, was arrested Wednesday morning as he was on his way to work.

Lifestyle
Showmax has revealed when it will cease operation on its platforms, and what happens to current subscriptions thereafter…

Lifestyle
Music icon Lira proved that there are other ways to grieve a loved one, as she wore her late mother’s dress to her birthday celebration.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Of all the parts in your car, there are five that are most at risk of failing. Here are the warning signs you should look out for.

Entertainment
A wet and humid weekend is expected, with intermittent sunshine between stormy spells.

Entertainment
Previously, Muslim marriage officers were required to renew their designation, unlike officers from other religious groups.

Entertainment
The municipality stated that almost 10 000 clearance figures were received and processed within 30 days during January and February.

Entertainment
South Africa continues to send most of its waste to landfill sites.

Science/Tech
Researchers find snake metabolite that suppresses appetite of obese mice ‘without some of side-effects’ of GLP-1 drugs
Pythons follow the ultimate crash diet, swallowing an antelope in a single sitting and then going for months without eating. Now scientists have identified a molecule that appears to be crucial for this metabolic feat, and which they say could pave the way for a new class of...

Science/Tech
The stories that defined Showmax are not disappearing. Instead, they are finding a new home on DStv Stream, where a dedicated Showmax section inside the app brings together many of Showmax’s most acclaimed originals and fan favourites alongside the full live streaming experience available on DStv’s standalone streaming service. Showmax Originals and more will be available on DStv […]

Science/Tech
Small business teams are under pressure to move fast — often while wearing multiple hats and juggling customer conversations across sales, service, and marketing. You already have data about your customers, but turning that information into clear next steps — searching for context, clicking through tabs, and piecing together details — takes time you don’t […]

Science/Tech
A new sophisticated shower filter from HigherDose offers red light therapy for your morning shower. But some of the company’s claims about the therapy’s effectiveness seem half-baked.

Motoring
Haval has officially launched a plug-in hybrid version of the popular H6 SUV in South Africa.

Motoring
South Africa’s National Treasury signalled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Motoring
The most sought-after bakkies in South Africa all come with hefty price tags.

Motoring
Motorists don’t need to worry about South Africa’s petrol and diesel supply for the time being.
Health
In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.

Health
Meningitis infections result from close and prolonged physical contact and spreads more slowly than Covid.
Health
The outbreak has sickened people in California, Texas and Florida. The agency said Cheddar cheese products from Raw Farm are “the likely source,” but the company denies it and has not recalled them.
Health
A new study found that women who went through so-called premature menopause had 40 percent more fatal and nonfatal heart attacks over the course of their lives.