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Scott Mills confirms he was investigated by police in first statement since sacking
Mills says the announcement of his sacking from the BBC had led “to the publication of rumour and speculation”.
WEDNESDAY, 01 APRIL 2026, 19:53

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Mills says the announcement of his sacking from the BBC had led “to the publication of rumour and speculation”.
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An anonymous crypto trader’s $50m loss illustrates the dangers of decentralised finance, revealing the urgent need for better safeguards in automated trading systems.

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The Legal Practice Council spokesperson Kabelo Letebele confirmed that the Gauteng provincial office had resolved to apply for an urgent suspension of attorney Fhatuwani Frederica Moila of Moila Attorneys. This after she brought the profession into shame.

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Traders being forced to pass new prices on to consumers after middlemen take profit

South Africa
SAPS says case of fraud has been registered at the Sunnyside Police Station in Pretoria.

South Africa
Authorities have issued a stern warning to road users that lawlessness will not be tolerated.

South Africa
The operation is part of continued efforts to ensure the safety of the province’s residents.

South Africa
Mathibeli filed for leave to appeal but his application was dismissed with costs by the high court

World
Trump has criticised Nato members for showing a lack of support for US objectives in Iran.

World
Fifty-seven people were killed when two trains collided in 2023 in the worst rail accident in Greek history, with 36 accused in a trial expected to last years.

World
Israel says it’s creating a “security zone” inside Lebanon, where homes will be demolished, and residents won’t be allowed to return home until people in northern Israel feel safe.

World
Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.

Africa
The army has been deployed to five of South Africa’s nine provinces for a year-long operation.

Africa
This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

Africa
The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the “promotion” of same-sex relations.

Africa
DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Business
One live music bar firm in Glasgow says it is facing a near six-fold increase and may have to lay off staff.

Business
Cape Town homeowners are being warned that they have until the end of April to check the valuation of their properties.

Business
Chery will start building cars in South Africa next year after it completes the recommissioning of its new Rosslyn plan.

Business
A restaurant in Leamington say rising costs and falling footfall are behind their decision to close.

Politics
Dunga replaces the African National Congress’s (ANC) Lebogang Maile who is now MMC for Education

Politics
She explains, that concern led to calls for reports and intervention in stalled matters

Politics
The Electoral Commission says candidate nominations for the elections is end of July.

Politics
The committee has concluded its investigation into allegations of maladministration at the fund.

Sport
Multiple billion-dollar bids have been made for teams in the NBA’s proposed Euros league, BBC Sport understands.

Sport
Former England striker Jermain Defoe hopes he can secure promotion with National League side Woking as the 43-year-old replaces Neal Ardley to take on his first managerial role.

Sport
Vitor Matos says he hopes Ethan Galbraith will be a Swansea City player for a decade as the Championship club consider offering the midfielder a new deal.

Sport
Premier League clubs made payments of £460m to agents over the past year – a 13% increase on the previous 12 months.
Education
[Daily Maverick] Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s attempts at reform appear to be meeting with serious pushback from within her department – with her own officials allegedly attempting to smear her to ANC MPs.
Education
[SNA] Khartoum, March 30, 2026 (SUNA) – Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving conditions for university faculty, support staff, and research center personnel during a meeting with Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Ahmed Modawi Musa.
Education
[SNA] Khartoum, March 30, 2026 (SUNA) – Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris issued three executive directives to initiate the implementation of key national programmes, following a meeting with Minister of Digital Transformation and Telecommunications, Engineer Ahmed Dirdiri Ghandour. The directives set out clearly defined timelines and mandate coordination with relevant authorities.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Victory International Ministry Training College in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, has conferred Doctor of Humane Letters on some notable personalities including the Founder and Executive Director of the Street Academy, a sports and cultural organisation in Accra, Ataa Lartey.

Lifestyle
Singer Naledi Aphiwe celebrates a new chapter after announcing she will study for a Bachelor of Business Administration.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Jokes on them? Woolworths has been inundated with calls to turn their April Fool’s Day joke – a leather black shopper – into a reality!

Lifestyle
Reality TV star and certified foodie, Abongwe Mseleku, dedicated her degree, which she obtained from AFDA, to her mother, Busisiwe MaCele.

Entertainment
The EFF becomes the fifth party in the GPU.

Entertainment
For the first time, the new flagship performance GLE will have either a mild-hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Entertainment
The Bulls return to Scotstoun for one of their biggest matches of the season.

Entertainment
Pushback from officials in the Northern Cape has become common.

Science/Tech
Science/Tech
An initial public offering of Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company would most likely be a generational wealth event and one of the largest offerings ever.
Science/Tech
Anthropic is using copyright takedown notices to try to contain an accidental leak of the underlying instructions for its Claude Code AI agent. According to the Wall Street Journal, “Anthropic representatives had used a copyright takedown request to force the removal of more than 8,000 copies and adaptations of the raw Claude Code instructions … that developers had shared on programming...

Science/Tech
Seattle, WA — In roughly two months, three independent organizations that evaluate home service contractors each reached the same conclusion: Home Comfort Alliance, an HVAC contractor serving the Greater Puget Sound area, is among the most reliable in its market. The coincidence of timing has turned what might otherwise be routine business recognition into something […]

Motoring
The South African car industry achieved incredible sales figures this March, though this momentum is unlikely to continue in April.

Motoring
Prasa is under the microscope following corruption allegations.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa was hit with substantial petrol and diesel price hikes this week, and the outlook for next month is even worse.
Health
The diseases were removed from a list of tests the agency conducts for state and local health departments. Experts worry that with drastic staff reductions, the testing may not resume.

Health
Social club the Secret Life of Dads aims to provide a safe space for dads to bond with each other, and to learn skills to help them at home.

Health
The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to “financial and operational issues”.

Health
Marie McGrath was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of 2026