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With three matches remaining, Masandawana are in pole position to reclaim their league crown as they are five points clear of nearest rivals Orlando Pirates, having played one game more.

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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Department says the increase is effective from Wednesday

The suspect is under police guard in hospital after he allegedly tried to take his own life

SAWS warns of a cold front bringing strong winds, heavy rain, possible snowfall this week.

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.

Rescuers defy warnings as the stranded “Humpback Hope,” also known in German media as Timmy, is carried by barge into the North Sea, racing against time to save her.

Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said.

The United States will launch an effort on Monday to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, as two ships around the strait reported attacks.

More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says current rules are “on the right side” when it comes to shoe technology, following Sabastian Sawe’s record-breaking time at the London Marathon.

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

South African Airways (SAA) may face insolvency within the next 12 months unless it successfully improves its liquidity situation.

The latest Absa PMI shows that sentiment in the manufacturing sector was in positive territory for the first time since September 2025.

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

ANC delegation is in Gqeberha to assess service delivery progress at NMB…

Electoral Commission is expected to meet with a delegation of MKP and its President Zuma in Nkandla

An urgent court interdict obtained by two members of branches in the area halted the conference

He says members of the political killing task team raided a house he used to live in Cape Town

From 2010 to the present day, there have been 23 players who have scored for Manchester United against Liverpool in the Premier League. Can you name them all in our quiz?

Kaizer Chiefs face a crucial test against Mamelodi Sundowns in Pretoria, with the Betway Premiership title race hanging in the balance.

The Betway Premiership title race could take a decisive turn this week as Mamelodi Sundowns look to tighten their grip at the summit.

Petersen insists Chiefs are focused on securing maximum points and a top-three finish, not influencing the title race against Sundowns.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the schedule for social grant payments for the week of 5 to 7 May.

Sue Duminy – the ex-wife of retired Proteas player JP Duminy – has announced her engagement to her new partner…

Discover how iconic champagnes, guided by Cellar Master Benoît Gouez, perfectly complement a classic South African braai.

Crawford, Woodruff, Michel and Star colt shine at Greyville.

There’s also plenty more to read about in The Citizen daily online and in print.

Phones often become bloated with music, photos, games, and apps; slowing performance and prompting unnecessary upgrades.

The payments infrastructure provider behind several South African online retailers adds buy-now-pay-later functionality.

The sequencing reflects how stubbornly low-end devices and machine-to-machine sensors remain tied to legacy connectivity.

Here’s everything you need to survive while running many mountain miles. It all fits into a 10-lb pack.

Alexis Goldstein, a former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employee, was fired this year for recording DOGE’s incursion into the agency.

Petrol and diesel will receive another enormous price hike this week.

The King of the Swifts contest marked an exciting end to the 2026 Simola Hillclimb.

Chris and Xand continue their conversation with physiotherapist and vestibular rehabilitation specialist, Maggie Stacey.

Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose by nearly 1,000 per cent between 2024 and 2025.