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Durban City have again decided to bring back this former Kaizer Chiefs mentor following the appointment of Sinethemba Badela.

Officials from the Department of Basic Education have been suspended after the exam cheating scandal

One body was recovered on Friday after the vehicle carrying two SANDF members was swept away.

The search for the boy who drowned in the Tweestroom farming area in Modimolle is continuing.

Three people died after a double-storey building collapsed in Doornkop in Soweto.

The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.

From tough-on-crime politics to uneasy ties with Washington, Latin America’s year-end story is one of a decisive rightward turn, insecurity at home and a more complicated relationship with the US.

A restored copy of his film, Bashu, the Little Stranger, won an award at this year’s Venice Film Festival.

The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group says it has verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December.

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.

Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.

This is how a typical formally employed worker entitled to 20 days of annual leave can turn them into 48 days off in 2026.

Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

South Africa’s rate cutting cycle is still in full swing with economists anticipating another 50 basis points of cuts in 2026, and one more cut to follow in 2027.

The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers has published its recommended salary hikes for South Africa’s top government officials, pushing an above-inflation increase.

The African National Congress’ Cde Dikeledi Magadzi has passed on

The EFF says the move threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday.

‘Addressing hijacked buildings isn’t a law enforcement task but a housing, development imperative’

Bafana Bafana are bracing for a tough match when they face Zimbabwe in a crunch final Africa Cup of Nations Group B encounter on Monday.

Affordale Fury’s strong finish delivers a first Grade One winner for County Down owner Philip Polly in a thrilling Savills Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Virgil van Dijk says that Liverpool’s problems from set-pieces “hurts” and that the second phase is a “killer” for them.

What a signing. Lebone Seema has truly grabbed his chance at Orlando Pirates and turned it into one of the stories of the season.

Film siren Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s and 60s who reinvented herself as an animal rights defender, has died.

An intense rescue at Miller’s Point by an off-duty lifeguard averted certain tragedy for two children and two adults swept out to sea …

Here’s how to expertly plan your leave for 2026 public holidays in SA and score multiple extended long weekends for just two days’ leave …

Siya Kolisi’s alleged girlfriend Rachel John revealed that she will be returning to South Africa to celebrate her birthday.

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

Celebrated as a cultural icon, Bardot also faced repeated convictions for hate speech in her post-cinema years.

The fast bowler missed the last two editions of the SA20 competition due to injury.

‘We know our opponent tomorrow, this is not the first time we are playing them,’ added the Bafana head coach.  

Many people rely on the sleep aid melatonin to help them get a more restful night’s sleep. But is it safe? And how much is too much?

Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these drones is going to be perfect for you.

One company is responsible for the largest number of vehicle recalls in history.

Vehicle spikings are a dangerous criminal activity to watch out for while travelling this festive season.

Insurance providers go through a thorough process to determine whether to write off your car.