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City Power’s Lenasia security team leader says the utility fears its electricians could also be held hostage while trying to restore electricity

After greeting queuing fans and handing out tickets to attendees, the princess took a seat on court 18.

Colleagues give send-off to legend who has been capturing SA images for nearly 50 years

Ratanda residents took to the streets over prolonged water shortages.

Many immigrants have been removed from a refugee centre in Musina to an unidentified centre.

This comes as South Africa is preparing to host local government elections in November.

The bus with 73 passengers on board was on its way from Cape Town to the Eastern Cape.

Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.

Emergency workers managed to free Hernán Gil more than 100 hours after they had first located him under 140 tonnes of rubble.

As Canadians celebrate their nation’s birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.

Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine’s capital.

Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.

South Africa denies claims that a Ghanaian citizen was killed in anti-migrant protests in Cape Town.

Senegal’s nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year’s chaotic Afcon final.

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be “taking a break” from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.

Finance expert Laura Pomfret shares her top tips for finding cheaper flights, from spotting rare error fares to knowing the best time to book. Plus, why airline bundles aren’t always the bargain they seem.

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says he feels vindicated following a ruling by the High Court.

The Continental Compact on Migration in Africa seeks to shift Africa’s approach to migration

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula briefs the media on issues around immigration.

Madlanga says a new date for Nku’s testimony will be announced in due course.

Japan winger Keito Nakamura is keen to move to the Premier League this summer after attracting interest from several clubs, following his impressive World Cup performances.

America’s Madison Keys defeats Britain’s Katie Swan, the nation’s last remaining hope in the women’s singles competition, in straight sets. The 26th seed delivers a dominant grass-court display to secure a 6-1, 6-4 victory.

Our Ask Me Anything team answer your questions about the Wimbledon schedule.

Players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents will not be shown red cards in Uefa competitions.

Education minister Jacqui Smith suggests disco nap on Sunday so everyone is fresh as a daisy on Monday

Keir Starmer wants children up and ready for school on Monday morning regardless of the England game being played at 1am UK time.

After England qualified for the next round of the World Cup on Wednesday evening after their win against the Democratic Republic of the Congo , the head coach,...

Critics say the Trump administration is trying to rewrite and whitewash history by removing and altering scores of signs on public lands

Jerry Bransford, a former US National Park Service (NPS) ranger, has always had a deep connection with the land he grew up on – and the land hundreds of feet below it. His great-great-grandfather, Materson “Mat” Bransford, was one of the earliest...

Councils and schools urged to do more as figures show there is no information on whereabouts of 32,100 ‘Neets’

The government has urged councils and schools in England to drastically improve the way they identify young people at risk of dropping out of training and work, as it admitted thousands are unaccounted for.

Publishing official figures on Thursday, the government said councils had no...

Popular food enthusiast Nara Smith revealed on social media that her daughter, Whimsy, was diagnosed with cancer late last year.

This week, many South Africans were hit with rejection letters over their US refugee resettlement applications. Here is why…

With the Hollywoodbets Durban July, the Springboks, the Fifa World Cup and Wimbledon, the sporting world will offer something for everyone

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Botshabelo teacher’s wife and three others sentenced for his premeditated murder. Court says case proves women can commit heinous GBV.

Interest on general damages should only begin accruing from the date of judgment.

The federal agency says it will temporarily schedule the drug, which has been called “gas station heroin,” as a controlled substance—a boon for MAHA and the mainstream kratom industry.

As countries around the world race to secure leadership in quantum technologies – an emerging field expected to transform computing, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture and cybersecurity – the University of Pretoria (UP) has been selected to play a significant role in South Africa’s next step into the quantum era. The University will host a new node […]

The World Health Organization’s director general says no further cases have been reported since 25 May.

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