Public Protector slams Unisa over irregular security manager appointment
Unisa accepted findings on flawed fixed term contract for Matlala. University pledges tighter controls and separation of appointment roles.
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Gardee family demands Manamela testify under Oath before Madlanga Commission
Hillary Gardee, the daughter of Economic Freedom Fighters Deputy President Godrich Gardee, was shot and killed in 2022.
Let the gogo effect do its magic in Jozi
Zille can continue to cleverly embarrass the conveyor-belt procession of mayors and their MMCs, but will she be able to galvanise enough residents to vote?
Saps blitz nets over 15 000 suspects for various crimes in one week
The suspects were wanted for various crimes linked to murder, attempted murder and rape.
Johannesburg EMS issues urgent safety alert as severe storms threaten Gauteng
Motorists must exercise caution due to slippery roads and reduced visibility.
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‘Answer my question’: Suspended Tshwane CFO Mnisi and Madlanga commissioners clash over Nkosi texts
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi explained to the Madlanga commission that the messages between him and Sergeant Fannie Nkosi were not as they seem.
Thanda Choir members reclaim full ownership of ensemble after Carte Blanche exposé
Khayelitsha vocalists Thanda Choir demand rights and independence.
UK’s Starmer admits should never have named Mandelson as US envoy
Foreign Office overruled vetting concerns without telling Starmer. Downing Street sacked top civil servant and launched review of security process.
Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north
Japan warned of increased risk for magnitude eight quakes after powerful jolt off Iwate triggered tsunami alert and shook Tokyo.
24 hours in pictures, 20 April 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
From ‘Scandal!’ to ‘No Nation’ global stage: Masasa Mbangeni and Danica Delarey Jones make Apple TV+ leap
The actors join an international cast in a film described as a high-stakes covert operation gone wrong.
Weather alert: Flooding and hail across five provinces as heat hits KZN coast
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Tuesday, 21 April 2026.
What is emotional flooding? Unpacking the term that has doubled in Google search interest in 2026
As we navigate 2026, the data is clear: we are stressed, burnt out, and looking for answers. Understanding emotional flooding is the first step.
Sacha on dealing with online abuse and his 50th Stormers cap
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu said wanted to prepare as best he could to attach a win to the occasion of the milestone.
Maxwell set to return to South Africa during Women’s Month
He will perform at SunBet Arena in Pretoria and at the Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town.
Julius Mkhwanazi’s bail application postponed as state prepares to oppose his release
The charges against the accused relate to a 2019 incident involving an impersonator and a drunk driving court appearance.
Project flops after R122m spent [video]
The project has been abandoned and community members are vandalising it.
‘The stroke saved my life’: Lira marks return with sold-out one-woman show
The singer suffered a stroke in March 2022 while in Germany.