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Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.

Brennan Johnson will meet Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on Thursday before making a final decision on whether to complete a £35m move from Tottenham.

The public protector has cleared the presidency and the department of defence of allegations of financial mismanagement and improper conduct relating to catering expenses on the presidential aircraft, Inkwazi.

The court in December ruled that matric results may be published on public platforms using candidates’ examination numbers.

Simelane was speaking during a media briefing on New Year’s Day.

Meanwhile, 20 new babies have been delivered in the Free State hospitals.

Both individuals were declared dead on the scene while another occupant sustained serious injuries.

Police says four men armed with firearms and a bush knife fled with two cellphones after the attack.

Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year’s celebration, police said Thursday.

The latest strike comes as the US Coast Guard searches for survivors of another that happened a day earlier.

Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.

NPR’s A Martinez speaks to Nicholas Burns, former U.S. ambassador to China, about the current state of relations between the U.S. and China.

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

Somaliland wants international recognition – here’s why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

Japan, and its biggest city, Tokyo, offers South African travellers a relatively affordable holiday with complete safety, great restaurants, honest people, and no tipping.

The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

Blu Label is presenting an attractive investment case despite the dissapointing Cell C IPO, with Anchor Capital’s Mike Gresty adopting a contrarian position.

Denmark-based Saxo Bank has continued its nearly two-decade tradition by publishing nine outrageous predictions for 2026.

Political parties will head to the polls in the municipal elections, expected later this year.

President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke during his New Year’s message earlier Wednesday afternoon.

The President also highlighted the importance of respecting women and young girls.

The late Brian Hlongwa has been described as a leader who served with humility.

Louis Rees-Zammit says he is “incredibly happy” to have signed a long-term deal with Bristol Bears.

John Dobson has signed a contract extension with Stormers Rugby that will see him at the helm through to the culmination of Project 2029.

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has reached its Round of 16 stage. Here who will play who in the Last 16 in Morocco.

Stefanos Tsitsipas admits he seriously considered retiring from tennis because of serious back pain during the 2025 season.

Popular YouTube star iShowSpeed rang in the New Year in South Africa, sharing his celebrations with millions of fans across social media.

Learn what life has in store in 2026 from the world’s leading psychics.

Siya Kolisi’s alleged girlfriend Rachel John revealed how she spent her 25th birthday, after returning to South Africa from Amsterdam.

US President Donald Trump said that Paris was welcome to Hollywood star George Clooney after the actor got French citizenship.

This follows The Citizen’s reporting of three 15-year-olds giving birth on Christmas Day in KwaZulu-Natal.

This is despite the city’s appeal against the original ruling.

Home team MI Cape Town were left flailing at the bottom of the standings without a win from three matches thus far.

After years of hype about generative AI increasing productivity and making lives easier, 2025 was the year erotic chatbots defined AI’s narrative.

Our reviewer optimized his morning cup of coffee with creamer substitutes that promise health benefits and mental clarity.

Reduce your chances of catching these respiratory illnesses, and make sure you don’t spread it to others.

These are the must-have items every bakkie enthusiast needs on their car in South Africa.

The average price of cars in South Africa has seen considerable increases over the last few years, though even the most notable of these is far from the price tag for the country’s most expensive cars.

Flying cars have been a matter of fiction for many years, but some companies are attempting to make them a reality.

South Africa has a secret test track that has been kept under wraps for nearly two decades, located near a nearby highway where cars can travel at speeds of up to 250km/h.

Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.

The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.