First Mandelson files expected to be published on Wednesday
The documents are expected to detail parts of the process prior to Lord Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador.
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MSPs back six month amendment to assisted dying bill
Holyrood members will wade through about 300 proposed changes to the law before a final vote.
Bongi Mlotshwa’s take on beauty as she eyes another Safta win
The mother of actor Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa reflects on her journey that span nearly four decades as one of SA’s most celebrated make-up artists.
Queen says she stands by survivors of sexual violence
Queen Camilla gives a speech where she pledges her solidarity for the victims of sexual abuse.
Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes
The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.
Google employee loses tribunal claim after sexual harassment complaint
Judge rejects case brought by the senior worker who alleged she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sharing inappropriate stories about his swinger lifestyle.
Spurs sub keeper Kinsky after 17 minutes in nightmare start
Tottenham replace goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in the 17th minute after conceding three goals inside the opening quarter of an hour of the Champions League last-16 tie at Atletico Madrid.
ORGANISED CRIME: SA’s Benjamin Mauerberger embroiled in ‘Thailand state capture’ accusations and billion-dollar scam probes
South African-born Benjamin Mauerberger’s name has cropped up in a global scandal involving suspicions of money laundering, human trafficking and organised criminality rooted in China. Now Thailand, where he reportedly infiltrated government circles, has issued a warrant for his arrest.
Strait of Hormuz timelapse shows fall in shipping traffic
The footage demonstrates the flow of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf since the US-Israeli military offensive began against Iran on 27 February.
PARLIAMENTARY HEARING: Top cop Hilda Senthumule talks BBLs, regrets not knowing ‘Cat’ Matlala’s history
Senior police official Hilda Senthumule says she regrets that she did not have the foresight to check the background of criminally accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala before she called him to sponsor an award for the country’s top police officers.
MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION: Joburg’s infrastructure crisis worsens as City spends just 26% of capital budget
Civil society groups say Johannesburg’s failure to spend billions allocated for infrastructure repairs reflects deeper governance problems — even as burst pipes, failing electricity networks and deteriorating roads become increasingly common across the city.
Jury restriction plan clears first hurdle despite Labour dissent
The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.
Bafana Bafana World Cup ‘26: Mexico deploys 100,000 troops
When Bafana Bafana walk onto the Azteca pitch on 11 June, they’ll step into a familiar scene: a host nation spending billions on security while its stadiums promise the same fiscal ruin South Africa has been living with since 2010.
Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war
President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that’s not an easy sell, writes the BBC’s Russia editor.
Airlines raise fares as Middle East conflict lifts fuel costs, disrupts flights
March 10 (Reuters) – Some airlines in Asia and Europe raised fares, added fuel surcharges or adjusted schedules on Tuesday as the Middle East conflict drove jet-fuel costs sharply higher and disrupted key air routes.
As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say
WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) – As many as 150 U.S. troops have been wounded in the 10-day-old war with Iran, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
Mail editor kept Catherine’s pregnancy secret for days, court hears
Charlotte Griffiths says she never hacked a phone or used a private investigator as she gave evidence in the privacy trial brought by figures including Prince Harry and Sir Elton John.
ROAD ACCIDENT FUND : SA’s next big SOE crisis threatens to blow a R400bn hole in the fiscus
The Road Accident Fund faces an imminent financial crisis, threatening a R400bn hole in the national budget due to mounting debt and mismanagement.
POWER PLANS: South Africa has a detailed nuclear roadmap, with a few potholes
The plan is for South Africa to anchor the southern African power pool with nuclear baseload. The problem is that the chosen projects may not be able to sustain this grand ambition.