The Week: How Much Danger Is Keir Starmer In?
Do Labour MPs feel Starmer can recover from the Mandelson saga?
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Suspended Police Chief quizzed thrice on SAPS crime links before MPs
Masemola was questioned by MPs on 9 and 10 October last year, with a follow-up on 17 March
BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: The rational MADness behind in-store promotions
In a market shaped by evolving consumer expectations, retail giants Clicks and Pick n Pay are navigating fierce competition by enhancing their loyalty programmes. But, as big fuel price hikes loom, stores might find that shopping programmes and cards and promotions are not the only ways to compete in the retail space.
US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release
The justice department’s inspector general will review the withholding and overdue release of secret files.
Signed Oasis ‘Wonderwall’ guitar sells for $96,000
The guitar was played on the band’s second album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory by Noel Gallagher.
Spartans Casino Secures Multi-Million Dollar RAF Deal, Signaling a Major Shift in Combat Sports Betting
The combat sports betting market is undergoing a ruthless correction in 2026. For years, the sector was dominated by a handful of legacy giants who plastered their logos across the octagon and relied on brand inertia to keep players depositing. But that model is fracturing. Sportsbet.io is reportedly in the late stages of a fire […]
Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies
The soaring cost of jet fuel is forcing European airlines to cancel tens of thousands of flights, while energy authorities warned of a possible jet fuel shortage if supplies aren’t replenished soon.
RAIL REVIVAL: Creecy unveils National Rail Master Plan to fix SA’s economic spine
Minister Barbara Creecy’s new plan may finally exorcise the demons of the nine wasted State Capture years – and South Africa may get back on the rails again.
Apple’s Next Chapter, SpaceX and Cursor Strike a Deal, and Palantir’s Controversial Manifesto
In this week’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about Tim Cook’s legacy as CEO at Apple and what his long-rumored departure means for the future of one of the world’s biggest companies.
Ekurhuleni City manager Lerutla ‘pays off’ to evade rule of law
Kagiso Lerutla allegedly pays to avoid the rule of law.
GROWTH TRAJECTORY: Reform engine stalls at street level as municipal failures blunt SA’s progress
South Africa’s economic reform story is increasingly one of two speeds — steady progress at the centre, and stubborn dysfunction on the ground.
Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending grows
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta’s largest layoff since 2023.
Watch: Girl describes finding rare Mexican axolotl in Wales
Evie, 10, tells the BBC about finding the axolotl – named Dippy – and bringing it home to Leicester.
France Confirms Data Breach At Government Agency That Manages Citizens’ IDs
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: The French government agency that handles the issuing and management of citizens’ identity documents, including national IDs, passports, and immigration documents, confirmed Wednesday that it experienced a data breach. In an announcement, the Agence Nationale des Titres Securises (ANTS) said the data stolen in the breach could include full...
REHABILITATION & REINTEGRATION: A bold move towards justice: Redefining the role of formerly incarcerated leaders
The Global Freedom Consultancy aims to leverage the insights of formerly incarcerated leaders to drive transformative change in rehabilitation and reintegration.
Proxy attacks in UK a real and growing concern, says PM
The prime minister says he is increasingly worried a number of countries are behind attacks in the UK.
SEEKING JUSTICE: Swimming SA faces fresh legal pressure as artistic duo ask court to compel disclosure
Swimming SA is under legal fire as two artistic swimmers approached the Gauteng Division of the High Court to compel the federation to hand over key documents in a case already marred by overturned rulings and missed deadlines.
Cryptic Crossword JDE 527
Welcome to the only South Africanised weekly cryptic crossword.Clue of the week:10 Extend scandal about Musk (8)
SECURITY MATTERS: Crimefighting: While underspending criticised, there is hope that the Loerboer will soon be back
With only 18% of its capital budget spent and rising crime rates, Nelson Mandela Bay faces pressure to expedite spending and restore crucial crime prevention technology.
24 April 2026
The Mail & Guardian Digital Edition – 24 April 2026
Ghana: GNFS Intensifies Fire Safety Education At Suhum and Abetifi
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has stepped up its fire safety education efforts in Suhum Municipality and Abetifi Odwenease as part of ongoing campaigns to prevent fire outbreaks and improve emergency readiness.