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Maj-Gen Richard Shibiri, head of organized crime, claims money received from alleged cartel member Matlala was a personal loan for car repairs, which he has since repaid. Shibiri denies allegations of attempting to bribe investigators in a separate case and attributes his suspension to misinformation and public misperceptions.

Former prosecutor outlines strategy with McBride and Trent

HMS Dragon is being loaded with ammunition in Portsmouth having just recently come out of maintenance.

by Enoch Antwi, Founder and Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). […]

MTN Group is embracing artificial intelligence, expanding digital infrastructure and scaling connectivity as central pillars of its growth strategy, with the African telecommunications giant positioning itself as a technology platform rather than a conventional telecom provider. Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita outlined the company’s vision during his keynote address at MWC Barcelona 2026...

Nearly two-thirds of South African consumers have used artificial intelligence to assist with shopping-related tasks, according to new survey data from Visa pointing to a rapid shift in how South Africans interact with digital payment technologies. The Visa Spending Shift Survey, conducted by Morning Consult among 1,000 South African adults in October 2025, found that […]

Cassava Technologies has launched the Cassava Cloud Partner program, an initiative designed to enable mobile network operators and system integrators across Africa and Latin America to distribute artificial intelligence, cloud and digital services using the company’s infrastructure and technology platforms. The program gives partners access to four key offerings: NVIDIA Cloud Partner...

NCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the “safety and comfort” of Nigerian pilgrims.

The Raja Ampat islands in Indonesia’s Southwest Papua province are a marine biodiversity hotspot and a divers’ paradise.

Four U.S. soldiers were killed in the Iran war on Sunday and IDed Tuesday by the Pentagon; two soldiers haven’t yet been publicly identified. Their unit kept troops supplied with food and equipment.

From the Israeli town of Metula on the border with Lebanon, the BBC’s Jon Donnison heard what sounded like a full-on gun battle.

The author’s 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

Scott Bessent says that “likely sometime this week” the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.

The Pilanesberg National Park has increased its fees for local and international travelers, but the infrastructure is collapsing in plain sight.

Khawula has previously published information about Matlala on his personal life.

In a video circulating on social media, she expressed frustration over the handling of her case.

Shibiri has conceded that criminals have captured some officers.

Masinga warns of deepening voter distrust at IEC Durban workshop ahead of local elections.

A below-par total and a ruthless New Zealand chase have reignited the dreaded “choke” tag for the Proteas following their semi-final exit.

Wind tunnel engineer Christina Sullivan tells BBC Sport about her journey into Formula 1, from not knowing “anything about motorsport” to working in the Williams team after watching TV show Drive to Survive.

Orlando Pirates have named their starting 11 to face Polokwane City in the Betway Premiership at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

South Africa crashed out of the 2026 T20 World Cup in their semi-final against New Zealand at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

Exclusive: Survey suggests journalists from minority ethnic backgrounds feel excluded from influential posts and seen as ‘diversity hires’

Broadcast journalists from ethnic minorities are still locked out of top jobs and face a backlash after being perceived as “diversity hires”, according to a new survey of UK television newsrooms.

While there has been a sustained focus on racial diversity...

Former beauty queen Zozibini Tunzi penned a brief and lovely birthday message for her husband, Luthando Bolowana, on Instagram.

DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has set the record straight about rumours she was ‘drunk’ at the Soweto Derby over the weekend.

Not only is March her birthday month, but it also marks the exciting debut of Precious Kofi’s romantic chapter.

New Zealand secured a nine-wicket victory, racing to their target with more than seven overs remaining in their innings.

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

Three years after losing AKA, Nadia Nakai says she refuses to live loving a ghost forever.

Prices should stabilise at structurally higher levels as climate adaptation investments improve resilience.

iStore, South Africa’s only Apple Premium Partner, has announced that iPhone 17e is now available for pre-order, giving customers a more affordable way to experience iPhone. Customers can purchase iPhone 17e from R14 599, or from only R7 099 when trading in their current iPhone through iStore’s trade-in programme. With market-leading trade-in offers, flexible upgrade options […]

After the 2024 election, influencers were seen as an asset. A contentious race between Democrats James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett showed that they can also be a liability.

Videos, including of glasses-wearers using the toilet or having sex, are sometimes reviewed by a Kenya-based subcontractor.

Dubai, UAE – As institutional capital floods into real-world asset tokenization, OneAsset founder Sonia Shaw issued a stark warning to the industry: the majority of projects claiming to tokenize real estate are delivering digital IOUs, not enforceable property rights. “Investors are being sold a vision of fractional property ownership, but what they’re actually getting is […]

The Cape Town International Airport is getting a R10 billion upgrade.

Chery’s latest car brand, Lepas, has officially launched in South Africa with its first SUV.

For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio

A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.

Maternity services at the trust are the subject of the largest inquiry of its kind in NHS history.

A team that transports seriously ill children says its workload is increasing with no additional funds.