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Meet the daily puzzle that reshaped online behaviour and learn why ‘Wordle’, created by Josh Wardle, has hooked millions on word games.

Jannik Sinner is back to world number one after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the final in Monte Carlo.

A Kranskop woman says her life is a nightmare after her husband died in Russia

This after a prominent pastor allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl from the community.

The operations were conducted in Sinoville, Atteridgeville, Winternest and Mamelodi.

The world waits for Trump’s verdict after the talks failed to yield a deal, writes the BBC’s Lyse Doucet.

Over eight million Hungarians are eligible to vote in elections that could topple Viktor Orban, a European ally of President Trump.

The U.S and Iran did not reach an agreement to end the war in Iran at a high-level meeting on Saturday.

The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.

Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has “zero tolerance” for corruption, which he says is “worse than cancer”.

A teacher started a private school group with his R240,000 severance package, which later sold to a billionaire’s foundation for R7.2 billion. 

The US has not accredited Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Reserve Bank Govenor Lesetja Kganyago for the G20 Summit this year.

South Africa has the potential to establish a new multibillion-rand industry.

Defining who is wealthy in South Africa is widely debated, but data from various sources gives us a good idea of how much it takes to be considered rich.

Geordin Hill-Lewis has been elected as the new DA Federal leader.

He beat contender Sibusiso Dyonase, caucus leader of the Sedibeng Municipality, to the top post.

Western Cape Deputy Speaker, Reagen Allen, is attending the DA Federal Congress.

DA leadership results are expected to be announced at 1 pm.

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says he needs to be a “big brother” and “father” figure to his players, after Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Sunderland leaves his side in the bottom three of the Premier League.

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris believes his side can secure a top half finish in the table come the end of the season, after Sunderland’s 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur moved them to 10th in the Premier League.

Reigning champions Bordeaux beat French rivals Toulouse to set up a Champions Cup semi-final against Prem holders Bath.

Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira praises Chris Wood’s character and connection with his teammates, after the New Zealand striker returned from a six month injury layoff in Forest’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.

Young American graduates expressed frustration over fewer job openings and longer searches

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American college graduates are facing the worst entry-level job market since the pandemic, with the underemployment rate reaching 42.5% – its highest level since 2020.

Several young graduates told the Guardian about their...

Elon Musk launched a profanity-laded attack on DIRCO DDG Clayson Monyela, after the latter accused him of being ignorant of SA legislation.

Elon Musk has crashed out on X over Starlink’s non-operation in South Africa, even accusing authorities of demanding a bribe…

The lobolo celebration of Sizwe Khumbuza and Ncomeka Magudulela was truly special as the couple marked “a new chapter” of their lives.

The Rockets remained in 12th position with 25 points after 24 matches.

The 36-year-old former quantity surveyor is one of the most consistent ultra-marathon runners to have ever graced South African roads.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 13 April 2026.

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

Wall Street is reaching for unusual comparables to justify SpaceX’s $1.75-trillion valuation ahead of its IPO.

Astronauts make first remarks at jubilant homecoming in Houston after their record-breaking moon flyby

Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home on Saturday from hundreds who took part in setting a record for deep space travel during the US space agency Nasa’s lunar comeback.

The crew of four arrived at Ellington Field near Nasa’s...

Watch as the most powerful rocket US space agency Nasa has ever flown lift off in stunning 4K detail.

This bakkie costs just R1.9 per kilometre to drive, even after April’s massive diesel price hike.

Some South African motorists are paying up to R600 more to fill their car this month.

Hybrid cars are touted as a great way to save fuel, but it’s important to check how your chosen model stacks up against its petrol and diesel rivals.

The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.

A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.