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Nearly R20m has been spent on a clinic in Boitumelo, Sebokeng, but more than a decade later there is little to show for it beyond a lone boundary wall.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 28 April 2026.

R&A chief executive Mark Darbon says that players guilty of on course misconduct could receive a two-shot penalty at the Open in July.

Arsenal expect Kai Havertz to play a part in their title run-in despite the forward suffering a muscular injury against Newcastle.

Analysis in brief: Africa’s digital evolution is entering a governance phase. African nations are taking control of their online information systems as a part of an overall effort to assert governance over artificial intelligence, data and digital and telecommunications infrastructure to shape long-term economic and strategic outcomes. Digital infrastructure is more than the physical mechanism […]

Gauteng Police spokesperson Noxolo Kweza says no arrests have been made at this stage

The drug trafficker was set to take-off to London on Sunday morning when he was intercepted

Local councilor Sthembiso Hlatshwayo says violent crime has become a weekly occurrence

The fund – which Canadians can invest in directly – will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.

A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.

Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.

The attack saw 23 children and the facility’s proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.

Clashes resumed in Kidal following coordinated attacks across Mali by armed groups on Saturday.

The activist has condemned France’s influence in West Africa and been accused of being a “Russian mouthpiece”.

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

Not all high-paying jobs in South Africa require a degree.

South Africa loses R5.3 billion every year to telecommunications fraud, with nearly 60% of that linked to mobile banking fraud driven by SIM swaps.

An old 1930s power station has been turned into the 5-star hotel and spa in South Africa.

Geordin Hill-Lewis, the mayor of Cape Town, was elected as the new Federal Leader of South Africa’s second-biggest political party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), on 12 April 2025, succeeding John Steenhuisen.

Hlabisa was speaking in Westonaria, Gauteng where the party commemorated Freedom Day

Ohlange is where the founding president of the ANC, John Langalibalele Dube, is buried

Speaking at Freedom Day commemorations, Ramaphosa called on citizens to respect the rule of law.

IFP Gauteng chairperson says that citizens must vote for parties that will be able to restore hope.

The 30-year-old says he is “desperate to do everything possible to make sure it is a successful period for the club”.

Thirty-two teams have fallen in this season’s Champions League and four remain – so who will become kings of Europe on 30 May? BBC Sport delves into the stats, while experts make predictions.

Ulster welcome back Tom O’Toole, Nick Timoney and Jude Postlethwaite from injury for Saturday’s European Challenge Cup semi-final against Exeter Chiefs at the Affidea Stadium (17:30 BST).

Emilio Gay and David Bedingham both score unbeaten centuries as Durham easily chase 336 to beat Lancashire by eight wickets.

Scrutiny of the impact of technology on children’s lives and education should be welcomed

A new law banning mobile phone use in schools in England, which ministers reluctantly agreed to last week, is on one level the result of political manoeuvring by Liberal Democrat and Conservative peers – who forced their hand by threatening to derail the schools bill. Until now, the government’s...

Labour, Plaid Cymru, Reform, the Greens, the Tories and the Lib Dems set out competing plans but offer little detail on how they would pay for them

The parties most likely to win the Senedd election next month offer radically different futures for Wales, but all six are facing criticism for not being “upfront” in their manifestos about the fiscal challenges the next Welsh government will...

A new study sheds light on how Limpopo families use mopane worms and termites for food and income as poverty grips rural villages.

Two trained detection dogs have arrived in South Africa from Germany to help rangers tackle rhino poaching and other wildlife crime.

Social media users slammed radio personality and podcaster DJ Speedsta for pulling his girlfriend, Shamiso Mosaka, at the Metro FM Awards.

Catch up on the biggest stories of Monday, 27 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

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

SA’s Akani Simbine will compete against Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse at the highly anticipated event.

He features vocalist and songwriter Bonolo Madlongolwane in the new track.

Irvine, CA  – Motorists travelling within central Orange County communities such as Irvine and Lake Forest will find it hard to miss the thousands of “Troutman” signs currently lining the roadways. This is by design. “Let me start by saying–all of these signs will be picked up after the election.” Congressional Candidate Eric J. Troutman […]

London, UK (PinionNewswire) — CT3 today released second-month operating results for CT3 Secure Storage, confirming continued growth in both private and enterprise usage, alongside improving infrastructure performance and rising user engagement. During March 2026, CT3 recorded 64,574 private uploads from 27,471 unique users, while enterprise activity expanded to 10 total contracts, including 5...

While many brain-computer interface companies are focused on helping paralyzed people communicate, Motif Neurotech is targeting mental health disorders.

Income tax and various fuel levies eat up a significant portion of the take-home pay for low-income households in South Africa.

Millions in eBucks were spent on fuel in South Africa over the past twelve months.

Hijackers in South Africa are now more active early in the week.

Motorists are paying substantially more to refuel their cars than they were only a few months ago.