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Motsepe rejects assertions of undue influence from Zurich and says CAF will go ahead with the Africa Cup of Nations every four years after 2028

The South African property market is poised for strong growth in 2026, driven by easing interest rates and renewed investor confidence.

Higher Education Department says some are using fake promises and unaccredited courses.

The searches for people presumed to have drown in the Phalaborwa area are also continuing.

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba says the relief marks the first phase of interventions.

The deceased include a woman who is the owner of the shebeen where the incident took place

Museveni claims victory in Uganda’s contested election as opposition leader Bobi Wine goes into hiding amid chaos, violence and accusations of fraud.

Many residents in Kyiv are suffering through freezing temperatures with no heat or electricity after Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with A., an Iranian who recently left the country after participating in several days of protests.

A visit to the Gaulier clown school – home to alumni including Sacha Baron Cohen and Emma Thompson – reveals that clowning is all about the art of failure.

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

Hoer Meisieskool Bloemhof has been crowned the top Afrikaans school in South Africa with 3.62 distinctions per candidate in the 2025 matric exams.

New data shows South Africa’s most desirable areas where buyers are spending up to R47 million for a home—and there are some surprises. 

VDM Incorporated’s Johlene Wasserman said that South Africans living in complexes cannot use yesterday’s rules in disputes.

He was speaking at the Veterans’ inaugural conference in Bloemfontein.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Dialogue must be inclusive

PAC threatens to pull out of the GNU and in all its working arrangements with the ANC in Gauteng.

The TRC cases inquiry was established in May last year.

Kylian Mbappe scores a penalty in a comfortable win for Real Madrid over Levante, giving Alvaro Arbeloa his first win as Real Madrid boss. The victory came amid protests from fans at the Bernabeu.

The dust has settled. Monnapule Saleng has joined Mamelodi Sundowns from Betway Premiership rivals Orlando Pirates.

Former Leeds United teammate Paul Reaney and former Bradford City manager John Herdie pay their own tributes to the late Terry Yorath.

Wales captain Ben Davies is a major doubt for the World Cup play-offs after leaving the field on a stretcher with a seemingly serious leg injury for Spurs.

Retired Proteas player AB de Villiers was caught off guard after a camera zoomed in on him vaping at a SA20 match this week…

Meghan Markle shares never-seen-before throwback photos with Prince Harry as she joins the 2016 throwback challenge. Take a look…

Cape Town’s public swimming pools are entering a new phase of summer operations following a busy festive season.

Do you shop online? Online shopping stress is linked to higher stress levels, challenging assumptions about digital habits.

Tonight’s jackpot is a guaranteed R550 000! Here are the winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for Saturday, 17 January, brought to you by The Citizen.

The EMPD warns that any acts of violence or intimidation against officers will be met with decisive legal action.

Not one single person or animal died during the devatating floods.

The Stormers need to win to secure a place in the Champions Cup playoffs, and also give them a chance of hosting a knockout.

Wanatu has recently made significant changes to its operating model to ensure long-term sustainability, including reducing drivers’ basic salaries while introducing an incentive system with potential extra earnings for good performance.

With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

Tyre maintenance is a crucial aspect of owning a car that most drivers tend to neglect in South Africa.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.