Scott Mills was highest paid BBC star before sacking
The former Radio 2 breakfast host earned about £745,000 from the BBC in the last financial year.
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Between Meetings With Sowetan | Your Daily Lunchtime Read
Sowetan’s top picks of what you should read as you take a break from work.
Gunmen kill at least 18 in Nigeria’s Benue state
Violence in Nigeria’s Benue state has left multiple people dead and prompted demonstrations by local residents
Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death sparks renewed debate over politicians’ security.
Police continue to question suspect over Ann Widdecombe murder
The 28-year-old white British male suspect was re-arrested on Monday after counter terrorism police took over the case.
How Transnet plans to fight rail crime
State freight operator steps up rail security as theft threatens network reform plans
Jetour Dashing and X70 Plus get a power boost
Jetour’s updated Dashing and X70 Plus SUVs now feature a 1.5l turbo engine
Buy a bottle this year and help save Kruger’s lions and wild dogs
Kruger carnivores face mounting threats, and a new wine fundraiser is helping fund GPS collars that protect lions and wild dogs.
Wimbledon school crash driver’s trial set for 2027
Claire Freemantle was driving the car that killed Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau at a Wimbledon school.
Zulu King Misuzulu sacks Thulasizwe Buthelezi as prime minister, again
King Misuzulu KaZwelithini, through his spokesperson Mpikayise Buthelezi, announced that Inkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza was replacing Thulasizwe Buthelezi as traditional prime minister
WATCH | Mr Moloto in court for allegedly burning property of rival drug rehab centre
Businessman charged with malicious damage to property
xenophobic unrest: Buses turned away, reports of hunger at Lindela Repatriation Centre as migrants flee SA
The Lindela Repatriation Centre is reportedly struggling to accommodate growing numbers of people seeking to return home. Last week, two buses carrying Malawian nationals were turned away after the facility allegedly reached capacity. This came amid emerging reports of poor living conditions.
Wildfires burn across UK as fire chiefs warn of extreme pressure
Major incidents were declared in North Wales and in Glossop, Derbyshire in the Peak District on Sunday.
Brighton sign Vuskovic from Spurs for club record £46m
Brighton sign Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for a club record fee of £46m on a five-year contract, with an option for a further year.
This is not goodbye, says Mofokeng in emotional farewell message
Relebohile Mofokeng bids farewell to Orlando Pirates, thanking fans for an unforgettable journey
WATCH | Amazon invests R24m to restore nature and create jobs in Soweto
SPONSORED | The Soweto Urban Greening Project will revitalise the Klip River corridor, plant 20,000 trees, and create lasting economic opportunities for local communities
Day 17 of hunger strike by Indian activist over exam leaks
Sonam Wangchuk has been fasting to demand education minister Dharmendra Pradhan step down
‘If we die, we die together’: Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is “seriously injured and in shock”.
Accused Zandile Gumede joins MK Party’s ranks of criminally charged
Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede has dumped the ANC for the MK Party, adding to its growing list of criminally accused leaders.
Police arrest 7 suspects ‘posing as officials to target immigrants’
One man was ordered to shut his business and another was robbed of his cellphone and cash