Former SNP chief executive accused of embezzling £459,000 over 12-year period
He is accused of illicitly purchasing items including luxury goods, jewellery, cosmetics, two cars and a motorhome.
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News24 | Dubai’s DP World replaces boss after he is named 9 400 times in Epstein emails
Dubai’s DP World named a new chairman and chief executive officer on Friday, replacing its former leader Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, after the Epstein files revealed frequent correspondence between him and the convicted sex offender.
South African banks opening the lending taps – with a catch
South Africa’s private sector credit growth is accelerating and beating expectations, driven overwhelmingly by corporate borrowing for energy and infrastructure investment, while household credit remains subdued.
Die Kantoor: South Africa’s brilliantly awkward take on a classic
A brilliantly awkward and proudly South African reimagining of The Office, Die Kantoor proves that cringe comedy thrives in Klerksdorp
Bangladesh Nationalist Party sweeps to victory in first election since Gen Z uprising
Voters are hoping for a return to democracy after 15 years of authoritarian rule under Sheikh Hasina.
SONA2026: Rhetoric vs reality: civil society delivers sobering scorecard on Sona 2026
Beyond the glitz of the red carpet, advocacy groups warn that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ambitious promises on water, jobs, and education lack the actionable funding and structural reform needed to reach South Africa’s most vulnerable.
Brother of Laos methanol victim says £135 fines ‘an absolute joke’
Ten people linked to six deaths at a hostel in Laos are given suspended sentences and fines.
Man pleads not guilty to Ian Watkins murder
Rashid Gedel, 25, denies killing the 48-year-old at the maximum security HMP Wakefield last year.
Watch SpaceX rocket blast off to International Space Station
Watch moment Falcon 9 rocket blasts off to International Space Station
ELECTION COUNTDOWN: Zambia’s Hichilema confident his reforms will survive August presidential elections
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema believes his many reforms over the past five years are safe because he should be re-elected later in 2026.
Afrikaner refugees struggling in the United States
A new investigation has exposed a stark contrast between the political promise of ‘safety’ for Afrikaans South African refugees and the grim reality they face upon arriving in the United States.
News24 | Stormers confirm Dayimani is back in Cape Town: ‘We all know the qualities he brings’
The Stormers on Friday confirmed they signed a short-term deal with dynamic loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani.
Valentine’s Day magic: Prince Grootboom and Rorisang Mohapi’s love story
‘Inimba’ actor Prince Grootboom’s engagement to ‘Love and Wine’ star Rorisang Mohapi has been nothing short of a fairytale love story.
Watch: How Andrew’s BBC interview compares to what Epstein emails tell us now
Following the latest release of the Epstein files, claims made by the then Prince Andrew in 2019 are under fresh scrutiny.
News24 | US Justice Department drops charges against men charged with assault on ICE officers
The US Justice Department has moved to drop charges against two men charged with assaulting Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis after an officer shot a Venezuelan immigrant, a court document showed.
Kaizer Chiefs news: Why Miguel & McCarthy didn’t travel to Egypt
There will be a defensive makeshift when Kaizer Chiefs take on Zamalek with both Miguel and McCarthy out. Here’s why they are not there…
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Inside the spectacle that was SONA 2026
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
News24 | Activists accuse Anglo of going AWOL
The company has dismissed the claim that it is leaving South Africa as disinformation.
The stars are aligning for South Africa
The stars appear to be aligning for South Africa’s economy. However, this does not mean a miracle will occur, with it set to take years before economic growth is sustainably higher.
IN DISPUTE: Is the IOC’s decision to disqualify Ukrainian Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych legal?
The Court of Arbitration for Sport began hearing Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych’s appeal on Friday, 13 February 2026, following his disqualification from the Milano Cortina Olympics for wearing a “Helmet of Remembrance”.