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Ant and Dec take legal action over ‘secret profits’ in Banksy deals
A court hears that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took “secret and unauthorised profits”.
TUESDAY, 03 MARCH 2026, 23:22

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A court hears that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took “secret and unauthorised profits”.

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A “clear win” was what Sarina Wiegman wanted from her England side against Ukraine – and that was what they delivered in a bright start to their World Cup qualifying campaign.
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Several investigations into police officers are under way alongside two parallel hearings into whether a cartel has infiltrated South Africa’s law enforcement, adding to the already deep distrust among officers and stoking concerns about potential cover-ups.

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Seven high-profile claimants allege the Daily Mail’s publisher committed “grave breaches of privacy” – something it denies.

South Africa
The Department of Agriculture was briefing the portfolio committee on foot -and-mouth disease

South Africa
This was revealed the release of the crime statistics for the province for third quarter

South Africa
The department is stepping up efforts to combat rising childhood obesity.

South Africa
Two people sustained serious injuries, while four others survived.

World
Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.
World
As US and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran, African capitals are divided – some denounce the attacks, others stay neutral, and many warn Iran against retaliating against key Gulf partners.

World
Money is reportedly being raised by them for the armed struggle, prosecutors say.

World
Its attack on Israel in support of Iran has led to fresh mass displacements and Israeli bombing, to the fury of many Lebanese.

Africa
Rwanda accused Washington’s move as “one sided” and politically motivated.

Africa
Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Africa
Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

Africa
South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand

Business
There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor’s Spring Statement, yet to take effect.

Business
Advtech has secured the land to build a new private university in KwaZulu-Natal, with construction set to start next year.
Business

Business
Italtile has taken a big knock to profits, largely attributed to the influx of low-cost tiles entering the market.

Politics
Ramaphosa says the focus must shift to encouraging investment and economic growth

Politics
General Mosikili has not been able to confirm the infiltration of SAPS by drug cartels.

Politics
ANC’s Bhengu says despite their March deadline, there will be an exception for challenged provinces

Politics
Senzo Mchunu ordered Fannie Masemola to act on Dec 31, 2025 directive. per ministry order.

Sport
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack has confirmed that former Mainz, Hertha Berlin, Dinamo Moscow and New York Red Bulls boss Sandro Schwarz is in the city for talks about the vacant manager’s position – but is only one of several candidates.

Sport
Richards Bay’s Thulani Gumede scored the only goal of the night as the Natal Rich Boyz defeated Kaizer Chiefs at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex.

Sport
Scarlets wing Ellis Mee is in line for a Wales recall in Friday’s Six Nations game against Ireland.

Sport
The England Lions squad and staff arrive back in the UK following the cancellation of the rest of their limited-overs series against Pakistan Shaheens in the United Arab Emirates.
Education
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had taken over Hamilton Hall in 2024 faced expulsions, suspensions and the revocation of their degrees.

Education
Literacy experts say move comes over cost concerns and fears costumes can detract from reading for pleasure
Schools in England are moving away from pupils dressing up as their favourite literary characters for World Book Day, with experts telling MPs they feared the costs of costumes undermined efforts to increase reading for pleasure.
Jonathan Douglas, chief executive of the National Literacy...
Education
Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under scrutiny after new details revealed his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Education
Increased tuition fees in England and Wales mean that students are likely to graduate with more debt.

Lifestyle
Shashi Naidoo’s comments about the conflict in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, has caused a stir online…

Lifestyle
The DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has trolled Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi in a billboard unveiled amid her campaign.

Lifestyle
Cape Town officials have thanked residents for the recent drop in demand, however, the window to avoid water restrictions is narrowing.

Lifestyle
Pick n Pay asap! now lets customers order clothing nationwide. Here’s how it works, delivery costs and what to expect from the new feature…

Entertainment
The result continues to pile the pressure on Chiefs co-head coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Engadget: Users of Meta’s AI smart glasses in Europe may be unknowingly sharing intimate video and sensitive financial information with moderators outside of the bloc, according to a report from Sweden’s Svenska Dagbladet released last week. Employees in Kenya doing AI “annotation” told the journalists that they’ve seen people nude, using the toilet and...
Science/Tech
OpenAI is amending its Pentagon contract after CEO Sam Altman acknowledged it appeared “opportunistic and sloppy.” On Monday night, Altman said the company would explicitly restrict its technology from being used by intelligence agencies and for mass domestic surveillance. The Guardian reports: OpenAI, which has more than 900 million users of ChatGPT, made the deal almost immediately after the...

Science/Tech
A highly sophisticated set of iPhone hijacking techniques has likely infected tens of thousands of phones or more. Clues suggest it was originally built for the US government.
Science/Tech
Accenture is acquiring Downdetector parent company Ookla from Ziff Davis in a $1.2 billion deal to bolster its network analytics and visibility tools for telecoms, hyperscalers, and enterprises. “The deal, which will transfer all of Ziff Davis’s Connectivity division to Accenture, includes Ookla’s Speedtest, Ekahau, and RootMetrics,” notes The Register reports: “Modern networks have evolved...

Motoring
Cape Town’s plan to build a new barrier along its most dangerous road has been criticized for “Apartheid-style spatial logic” meant to hide poverty.
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Motoring
A major political party is pushing for a price cap on airline tickets in South Africa.

Motoring
One bakkie in South Africa sold an average of 120 units per day this February.

Health
The TV presenter shares how counselling has given her new perspectives on life.

Health
Emma-Louise Amanshia speaks to Anya Aggarwal, a mental health clinician who helps people using the Wysa AI chatbot.
Health
The Trump administration has eliminated health care positions left vacant after a wave of resignations and retirements at the V.A. last year.
Health
Spartanburg County in South Carolina is ground zero for the largest measles outbreak since 2000. One school has a vaccination rate of 21 percent.