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Leadership overhaul and bold policy moves signal a new direction

Tshwane mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink said his election as a deputy federal chairperson of the party would not compromise his ability to run the campaign.

A Kranskop woman says her life is a nightmare after her husband died in Russia

This after a prominent pastor allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl from the community.

The operations were conducted in Sinoville, Atteridgeville, Winternest and Mamelodi.

The world waits for Trump’s verdict after the talks failed to yield a deal, writes the BBC’s Lyse Doucet.

Over eight million Hungarians are eligible to vote in elections that could topple Viktor Orban, a European ally of President Trump.

The U.S and Iran did not reach an agreement to end the war in Iran at a high-level meeting on Saturday.

The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.

Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has “zero tolerance” for corruption, which he says is “worse than cancer”.

A teacher started a private school group with his R240,000 severance package, which later sold to a billionaire’s foundation for R7.2 billion. 

South Africa has the potential to establish a new multibillion-rand industry.

Defining who is wealthy in South Africa is widely debated, but data from various sources gives us a good idea of how much it takes to be considered rich.

Many South Africans may not be earning the salaries they deserve, particularly in smaller companies that often lack access to reliable market benchmarks.

Geordin Hill-Lewis has been elected as the new DA Federal leader.

He beat contender Sibusiso Dyonase, caucus leader of the Sedibeng Municipality, to the top post.

Western Cape Deputy Speaker, Reagen Allen, is attending the DA Federal Congress.

DA leadership results are expected to be announced at 1 pm.

Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira praises Chris Wood’s character and connection with his teammates, after the New Zealand striker returned from a six month injury layoff in Forest’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.

Kaizer Chiefs strengthened their push for a top-three finish with a 2-0 win over TS Galaxy at the FNB Stadium, thanks to goals from Flavio Da Silva and Glody Lilepo.

After being edged out by Scotland, Wales’ wait for a Six Nations goes on and it does not get any easier with France up next.

Wigan Warriors recover from conceding two early tries to beat Wakefield Trinity 26-22 in the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup at the DIY Kitchens Stadium.

Young American graduates expressed frustration over fewer job openings and longer searches

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American college graduates are facing the worst entry-level job market since the pandemic, with the underemployment rate reaching 42.5% – its highest level since 2020.

Several young graduates told the Guardian about their...

Elon Musk launched a profanity-laded attack on DIRCO DDG Clayson Monyela, after the latter accused him of being ignorant of SA legislation.

Elon Musk has crashed out on X over Starlink’s non-operation in South Africa, even accusing authorities of demanding a bribe…

The lobolo celebration of Sizwe Khumbuza and Ncomeka Magudulela was truly special as the couple marked “a new chapter” of their lives.

The 36-year-old former quantity surveyor is one of the most consistent ultra-marathon runners to have ever graced South African roads.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 13 April 2026.

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

It comes after 381 suspects were arrested in a police operation in Tshwane days earlier

Wall Street is reaching for unusual comparables to justify SpaceX’s $1.75-trillion valuation ahead of its IPO.

Watch as the most powerful rocket US space agency Nasa has ever flown lift off in stunning 4K detail.

This bakkie costs just R1.9 per kilometre to drive, even after April’s massive diesel price hike.

Some South African motorists are paying up to R600 more to fill their car this month.

Hybrid cars are touted as a great way to save fuel, but it’s important to check how your chosen model stacks up against its petrol and diesel rivals.

The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.

A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

Phoebe was told she’d be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.