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Organised crime, corruption top NPA’s agenda, says Mothibi
The NPA is prioritising the fast-tracking of apartheid-era cases, combating organised crime, and embracing technology as part of its smart prosecution approach.

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South Africa getting a ‘super bank’ this year
Discovery Bank is transforming its banking app into a “super bank” that integrates all Discovery products into a single platform.

Top Stories
How the Premier League run-in is shaping up
Who has the easier title run-in? Which teams will clinch the Champions League places? Who is getting relegated?

South Africa
Matlala loan funded family thanksgiving celebration: Evidence leader
Shibiri has testified that Matlala loaned him R70.000, which was deposited into his son’s account.

South Africa
Nkabane appointed as ANC Deputy Chief Whip
Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane was axed as Higher Education and Training minister in July last year.
South Africa
Arrival of 100 000 FMD vaccine intensifies WC response
Arrival of 100 000 FMD vaccine intensifies WC response
A shipment of 100 000 doses of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine has arrived at Cape Town International Airport, strengthening the Western Cape Government’s efforts to contain the disease and protect the province’s livestock sector.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said the vaccines will be distributed across the West Coast,...

South Africa
LIVE: Mosiuoa Lekota’s memorial service at the Bloemfontein City hall
The second memorial service for the late COPE leader Mosioua Lekota in Bloemfontein.

World
U.S. investigates strike on Iranian school as the war sparks a global oil crisis
Trump, who promised to lower gas prices, is tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as war drives prices up. And, the U.S. investigates the strike on an Iranian school that killed at least 165 people.

World
Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns
“Violence and fear” will spike and “equality and non-discrimination” will be trampled on, warn critics.
World
News24 | Saudi Arabia shoots down drones as Iran vows to target US, Israel economic interests
Saudi Arabia intercepted two drones headed toward the Shaybah oil field, as Iran targets the facility again in its campaign to disrupt global energy markets.

World
Iran effectively closes Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Israel strikes continue
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Israel continue airstrikes in the country, triggering what’s being described as the “largest oil disruption in history.”

Africa
Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya
The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Africa
French aid worker killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city
Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Africa
Floods and landslides kill 30 in southern Ethiopia
Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.

Africa
China announces major push to strengthen its partnership with Africa amid US trade tension
China is boosting its ties to Africa, with zero-tariff trade and a year-long people-to-people exchange initiative, aiming to expand investment and infrastructure development across the continent

Business
34 new bank branches to get a Smart ID in South Africa – including in two provinces for the first time
The number of bank branches where South Africans can get their Smart IDs has grown massively following rollouts by Capitec and Standard Bank.

Business
R148 million payday for Absa’s new CEO
Absa Group’s CEO Kenny Fihla received a total remuneration of just over R148 million for the 2025 financial year, including R98 million in buyout awards.
Business

Business
DStv pirate kingpins nailed in South Africa
Multichoice and law enforcement officials have targeted illegal streaming operations across the Western Cape.

Politics
Lekota believed leaders must speak honestly: Mokonyane
Mosiuoa Lekota’s memorial service was held at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church on Wednesday.

Politics
Frustration led to Mkhwanazi’s explosive media briefing: Vuma
Vuma was testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee in Cape Town.

Politics
Lekota remembered as an outstanding organiser
Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota has been remembered as an outstanding organiser.

Politics
IEC on youth voter registration campaign in KZN
The commission took its campaign to the Durban University of Technology’s Ritson campus.

Sport
A dozen Springboks Rassie Erasmus will need to replace soon
Almost a starting XV’s worth of Springboks will have to soon be replaced as Rassie Erasmus ushers in the new era of green and gold rugby.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs vs Durban City: Date, kickoff time, grim injury news
All you need to know.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs without NINE players for Durban City clash
This injury update doesn’t make for great reading.

Sport
Aberdeen announce Robinson as new head coach
Aberdeen end their search for a head coach, with Stephen Robinson leaving Scottish Premiership rivals St Mirren to take over at Pittodrie.
Education
Ghana: Nkoranza Secondary High Technical Wins 2026 Cowbell-Ges Independence Day Debate
[Ghanaian Times] NKORANZA Senior High Technical School (SHTS) from the Bono East Region emerged winners at the 29th edition of the Cowbell-GES Independence Day Debate held in Accra as part of Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations. With a score of 260.33 points, the Nkoranza South District school, speaking against the motion “The departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS will...
Education
Uganda: Gayaza Alumni Launch Fundraising Drive to Renovate School Church
[Nile Post] The Gayaza Old Girls Association (GOGA) has announced a major fundraising initiative aimed at renovating the church for current students, building on the legacy of previous generations.
Education
Rwanda: How Inclusive Education Is Preparing Refugee Students for Jobs
[New Times] Refugee students studying alongside Rwandan peers say inclusive education is equipping them with practical skills and opportunities that are helping them prepare for self-reliance.
Education
Histories of Native American Treaties and Anti-Chinese Violence Win Bancroft Prize
The award, one of the most prestigious in the field of American history, honors “scope, significance, depth of research and richness of interpretation.”
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Lindah Majola reflects on breakthrough role amid Showmax closure
Showmax catapulted many creatives’ careers, including that of Lindah Majola, who revealed that the platform kick-started his acting career.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Mandisi Tshingana raises over R48K for the learner who was left without a pie and juice in the viral classroom video
The Western Cape education department said the teacher who filmed a viral classroom video has been suspended pending an investigation.

Entertainment
‘Nothing holds my hands’: New NDPP Andy Mothibi shares his list of priorities
NDPP Andy Mothibi outlined the need for skilled professionals to fill the vacancies within the National Prosecuting Authority.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Could Peet and Melany Viljoen be deported back to SA? An expert weighs in
Dr Llewelyn Cruwelis told The Citizen that the charges against the Viljoens were serious.

Science/Tech
Best Massage Guns of 2026: Hyperice, Therabody, and More
Massage guns used to be simple percussive devices. Now, they use vibrations, hot and cold therapy, and even LED light to ease post-workout pain and promote muscle recovery.

Science/Tech
Sennheiser RS 275 TV Headphone Bundle Review: Awesome Tech, OK Headphones
Sennheiser’s new TV transmitter system uses the power of Auracast to connect nearly infinite headphones—if you can find a pair you like.
Science/Tech
Only Half of Americans Went To a Movie Theater In 2025, Study Finds
A Pew Research Center survey found that only 53% of U.S. adults went to a movie theater in the past year, while 7% said they’ve never seen a movie in a theater at all. “The findings reflected a domestic box office still fighting to regain its footing since the COVID-19 pandemic, when ticket sales collapsed 81% in 2020 due to theater closures,” reports Variety. From the report: In 2025,...
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Science/Tech
The Best Large TVs (Best Over 75 Inches): Samsung, LG, and More
TVs are bigger and better than ever. These are my favorite screens that come in extra-large sizes, from affordable to ostentatious.
Motoring

Motoring
New luxury sedan goes on sale in South Africa – Pricing and features
Volvo has officially launched the new ES90 sedan in South Africa.
Motoring

Motoring
Cheaper Audi A3 launched in South Africa – Pricing and features
Audi has added a new entry-level model to the popular A3 series, slashing the car’s starting price by almost R40,000.

Health
The family donating kidneys to their siblings
“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.”

Health
Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.
Health
In Criminal Cases, Moss Is Often Underfoot and Overlooked
A group of scientists and law enforcement officials are pointing to the role moss can play to help solve crimes.
Health
A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.