News South Africa

Alexander Cashford was chased and hit with rocks and a bottle before he died.

South Africa’s weak state finances and heavily indebted SOEs are forcing reforms that open key sectors to private investment, effectively resulting in companies taking over roles once dominated by the state.

President Ramaphosa announced that the Whistleblowers Bill will be introduced in Parliament.

A preliminary report indicates heatwave as one of the causes of the mass fish kill in KZN.

Suspect to appear in Pretoria court tomorrow, faces murder and car hijacking charges.

Lungelo Sithole and Katlego Mokoena were arrested for Lusanda Mathabela’s 2025 murder.

A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.

One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.

Seven men from Ghana were “burnt beyond recognition” after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.

Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.

Authorities say they have put in place contingency measures as a labour dispute affects travel.

The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere.

The treasury minister prepares to deliver a budget with a “significant rise” in personal allowances.

Another collapse of the City of Johannesburg’s electronic billing and payments platform has triggered a major administrative own goal affecting roughly 1.5 million municipal accounts.

President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF members will be deployed in some areas during SONA.

Lukanyo Calata blames Thabo Mbeki for justice delays in Cradock Four case involving Fort Calata.

The current deadline of the Ad Hoc Committee is 20 February.

Barcelona will continue to host Formula One races until 2032 as it strikes a deal that means it will alternate with the Belgian Grand Prix.

Relebohile Mofokeng is firing again and he’s celebrating in style. He has scored in the last four matches he started for Pirates.

The Springboks will get even stronger this season with the eagerly-awaited return of two star loose forwards at some point in 2026.

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou will have one more new face to call upon for the second half of the campaign.

Founder and staff at TCES Nurture primary, which has not excluded a child in 25 years, say key factor is how support is delivered

In many ways, it looks like any other primary school. There is a library, a cafeteria, classrooms, and a noticeboard celebrating the star of the week. But it is different in one crucial respect: in 25 years, this London alternative provision has not excluded a single...

The City of Cape Town will auction around 50 City-owned properties in a move aimed at unlocking economic, social and spatial value.

It seems Springboks captain Siya Kolisi is on another ‘baecation’ with rumoured girlfriend, 25-year-old influencer Rachel John.

The Beyhive thinks Beyoncé has a project up her sleeve. Could it be music or a business venture? Only time will tell!

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

Natasha Bell will make you think differently about the next trophy you earn.

Multi-award-winning UK electronic legends Basement Jaxx will turn up the heat for the 2026 return of Kiss Kiss in April.

Authorities have urged residents to come forward with information as investigations continue.

Researchers find DMT – used in shamanic rituals – in tandem with psychotherapy has significant effect

People with major depressive disorder can see a rapid and lasting improvement after a single dose of the psychedelic drug dimethyltryptamine (DMT) when it is combined with psychotherapy, doctors have said.

A small clinical trial involving 34 people found that psychedelic-assisted therapy...

The Department of Transport has issued a tender to outsource the operation of South Africa’s new driving laws.

Toyota South Africa has outlined its plans for 2026 and beyond.

Hijackers are looking for two discontinued cars in South Africa, including a small bakkie.

Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

An East Kent Hospital surgeon says it was the “first time” he had encountered such a case.

Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was “legally flawed” and “overly simplistic”.