News South Africa

The historic Zimbabwe bird return sees South Africa hand back sacred artefacts and ancestral remains, building on recent heritage victories.

Argentina World Cup winner Lionel Messi becomes the new owner of Catalan club Cornella.

Suspended Julius Mkhwanazi has told the Madlanga Commission that he cannot clearly deny issuing letters that claimed the city had an “endless relationship” with Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s company.

A Dudley nursery, its owner and nursery worker are being sentenced over baby Noah Sibanda’s death.

The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city’s sewer system.

Lebanon ceasefire part of complex web of Mideast negotiations, from Iran to Gaza

Pope Leo XIV condemns “tyrants” fueling war with billions. His calls for global peace during his Africa trip come amid rising tensions with President Trump.

A wolf burrowed under a fence at his zoo in South Korea becoming the country’s newest fugitive.

The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.

Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

The store, in Mablethorpe, buys surplus stock so it can keep prices low.

The sudden resignation of South African Airways’ CEO, and recent reports of criminal syndicates stealing millions from the airline, has raised questions about the airline’s long-term sustainability.

EFF have denied claims that their members forced businesses to close in the Johannesburg CBD.

Malema made the remarks while addressing his party supporters and members outside KuGompo court.

The MOUs involved an endless working relationship between the EMPD and Medicare24, Anubis, CAT VIP.

Malema maintained that the judgment had no legal basis.

Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic and Detroit Pistons’ Cade Cunningham are eligible to win NBA end-of-season awards after successful appeals.

Khanyisa Mayo boosted his confidence by scoring against Magesi, with Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef backing the striker.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says his side are running out of time to qualify for next season’s Champions League campaign.

The Football Association of Wales made a loss of £3.4m for the year ending June 2025 despite posting record turnover.

Dr Musa Mthombeni shuts down online rumours claiming he cheated on his wife while on a boys trip to Thailand.

A rare apple variety first planted by Jan van Riebeeck, and later surviving a World War, has returned to Cape Town after 364 years.

The Ultimatum’s Ruth Khathide finds lasting love and gets her happily-ever-after.

Precious stones valued at R14.9 million were allegedly taken from the home of Peter Prinsloo.

With 1 in 20 South Africans already using or considering weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, new data shows a major shift in shopping habits.

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

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Friday, 17 April 2026.

My friend and colleague Chris Walton, who has died aged 69 of brain cancer, was a biologist and lecturer at Cranfield University, Bedfordshire. He had a passion for getting things to work in the real world; consequently he was widely regarded by his colleagues as an honorary engineer.

Chris studied volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in matrices including breath, sweat, blood, urine and faeces,...

An Indian carmaker with a factory in South Africa recently completed its 12,000th vehicle.

The City of Johannesburg has proposed name changes for four streets in the metro.

Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but small minority harmed need better support, says report.

The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.