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The appointment is with effect from the first of next month.

Duma says are linked to technical glitches and cash flow constraints at the provincial treasury

The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has called a new witness Mandlenkosi Zondo.

The U.S. military said it helped two merchant ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said it was fending off Iranian missiles and drones.

President Trump announced that the U.S will “guide” stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. And, Democrats face an uphill battle to gain Senate control. Here are the key races to watch.

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.

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

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

Paymenow, which was co-founded by Springbok legend Bryan Habana, has merged with fellow fintech PayCurve.

The Department of Health (DoH) has requested that the public stay calm after a rare case of Hantavirus was confirmed in a critically ill British national in South Africa. 

Results from a recent Schools Water Testing Project have revealed major concerns about water quality in South Africa.

The ANC has given members who have dual membership until 11 May to submit a written declaration.

The two sides met at former President Jacob Zuma’s residence in Nkandla to discuss various issues

The ANC’s NW is in the Nelson Mandela Metro as part of its service delivery outreach.

Sources close to Kubayi said the approach was not genuine but ‘malicious’ and meant to disrupt her

Kaizer Chiefs’ Betway Premiership clash against Chippa United on 23 May has been moved from FNB Stadium to Moses Mabhida Stadium.

With Bukayo Saka back from injury for Arsenal, could he prove the difference-maker in the finale to the Gunners’ season?

Jeremy McWilliams says he feels “happier than I’ve ever been” as he bids to add to his three North West 200 race wins this week at the age of 62.

Powerful teenage forward Jorja Aiono eyes Ireland after grasping her Six Nations opportunity with Wales.

Thuso Mbedu shares emotional posts as she builds excitement for her powerful new fantasy film role.

South African-born actress Charlize Theron has criticised over her comments about her two adopted daughters….

Nimrod Nkosi speaks out after a leaked voice note about his struggles, assuring fans that he is okay and grateful for their support.

Siya Kolisi’s ‘girlfriend’, 25-year-old influencer Rachel John is on a ‘new adventure’ in Nigeria. Take a look…

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Cole Palmer compounded Chelsea’s misery when he missed a penalty late in the first half.

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

Upgrade your locks with fingerprint-scanning or a keypad, whether it’s at the front door or a sliding glass entryway.

R0AR, an emerging innovator at the intersection of Web3 and AI, continues to build momentum following its advancement to the final selection round of CoinDesk’s prestigious Consensus 2026 PitchFest—while preparing for a major expansion of its ecosystem this quarter. Recognized among a highly competitive global field of startups, R0AR was selected into the final evaluation […]

If you work in HR, people ops, or talent management, you’ve probably noticed the same thing everyone else has: there are a lot of tools out there. The HR technology market crossed $40 billion in 2025, and the pace of new product launches shows no sign of slowing down. Every conference keynote promises the next […]

GRANITE BAY, CA  – Defesio LLC has officially announced the expanded positioning of Emora, its advanced email security platform engineered to address the escalating risks of data privacy violations, large-scale breaches, and the emerging threat of AI-driven hacking. As high-profile email breaches continue to impact millions of users across both free and paid platforms, the limitations […]

Chery’s newest car brand looks a lot like Land Rover, and there’s a good reason for that.

South African driving licence cards hold a lot of personal information.

Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue

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