
MoD launches review into whether Epstein used RAF bases
Records and emails will be reviewed to determine whether the convicted sex offender used military bases when visiting the UK.
FRIDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2026, 09:48

Records and emails will be reviewed to determine whether the convicted sex offender used military bases when visiting the UK.
Dancer and choreographer Thamsanqa ‘Thami’ Tshabalala has made history as the first dance-based practitioner to be awarded the Barney Simon Residency, allowing him to develop an original work that explores the African queer body, culture and belonging.
ActionSA councillor Mandla Nyaqela defects to the DA, bringing over 50 members with him and branding his former party as a ‘cult’ under tyrannical leadership.

Islamabad says it is responding to the ‘unprovoked fire’ with both sides claiming to have inflicted casualties on the other.
An American fighter pilot has been arrested in the US for allegedly providing services to the Chinese military without authorisation. The case is part of a broader geopolitical saga that has sucked in a South African flying academy, which has rejected US accusations that it is also working with China, thereby jeopardising American security.

Stop blaming “mjolo” and toxic relatives. Look at the (wo)man in the mirror and take responsibility for your relationships, advises broadcaster and coach in her debut book.

US-Iran talks continue but what will Trump do?
The testimony of Linda Gxasheka, the suspended head of human resources at the City of Ekurhuleni, points to systemic governance failures within the metro.
As Nelson Mandela Bay confronts new service delivery mandates, questions arise about the metro’s capacity to meet strict response times amid ageing infrastructure, accountability challenges and an awful track record.

The royal couple arrive to cheers from crowds that had gathered outside despite the rain

The Commons intelligence committee says it has been given a written insurance the government can not overrule any release.
As gang violence grips Nelson Mandela Bay, multimillion-rand crime-fighting technology, including gunshot detection systems, sits unused, raising concerns about the city’s effectiveness in ensuring safety.
Hidden in the concrete jungle of Nelson Mandela Bay, a cornerstone of the city’s architectural, religious and overall history, the Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin has played silent witness to Gqeberha’s development for more than 200 years.

Suspended Ekurhuleni HR head Linda Gxasheka testified about initiating disciplinary action against Mkhwanazi despite warnings of his danger. Allegations of corruption involving Mkhwanazi were brought to her by Xolani Nciza via WhatsApp, leading to a meeting where security concerns were raised. Despite lacking a security risk assessment, Gxasheka signed the suspension intention; however,...

Chelsea recorded a pre-tax loss of £355m for 2024-25 – the highest loss ever made by an English football club – according to financial figures released by Uefa. How did it happen?
First lady Melania Trump will chair a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday as the US takes over the monthly rotating presidency, the White House said.

Defending champions India pile on 256-4 as they eliminate Zimbabwe from the T20 World Cup with victory in Chennai.

The prime minister says the far-right activist “not a representative of the UK”, after a senior US official hosted him.