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Teams are working through the night to limit most of the damage to the surrounding area.

Sir Mark Rowley says he is “disappointed” that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.

Star names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face an uncertain future on the LIV tour, writes Iain Carter.

From Angélique Kidjo to Thandiswa Mazwai, this year’s Joy of Jazz programme connects legacy acts with emerging voices across four curated stages

Several marches on illegal immigration have taken place in various cities around the country.

Motorists and pedestrians are cautioned to stay alert and to make responsible decisions.

One police officer was killed during an ambush in KwaZulu-Natal.

The bill, already passed in the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation.

The secrecy surrounding Suu Kyi’s new location has alarmed her son, Kim Aris, who says he has received no authoritative confirmation of her wellbeing.

The British government pledged to increase security for Jewish communities after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing. But members of the community lashed out at the government.

The Pentagon estimates the war with Iran has cost $25 billion so far. And, the Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana’s 2024 election map was “an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.”

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

The Western Cape High Court has struck down the City of Cape Town’s controversial rates and taxes tied to property value instead of consumption.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the official date for the 2026 local government elections.

Mbalula says the ANC is geared up for the elections.

Hlabisa will soon proclaim it and get it certified in the government gazette.

Ntsebeza says most of the cases can never be revived since suspects and witnesses have died.

The announcement after the local government election date was announced earlier this Thursday.

Bob Olinger rides off into retirement with victory in the Champion Stayers Hurdle on day three of the Punchestown Festival.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Iran will be at the 2026 World Cup, while Iranian officials are absent from the world football governing body’s congress in Canada.

Orlando Pirates have secured a return to the CAF Champions League and with it, another shot at a massive R100 million payday.

England’s squad for this summer’s Women’s T20 World Cup will skip this weekend’s round of domestic matches for a camp with the British Army.

The rating system changed after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.

Charlize Theron’s childhood home in Benoni has been thrust into the spotlight after her recent interview. Here’s what it looks like now…

Well-known South African DJ Barney Simon has shared the latest three-bedroom property stats from around the country.

A spicy debate erupted on social media yesterday over the best wings- Chicken Licken or KFC-as people weighed in with personal preferences.

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

For the first time in Durban July history, three international headliners will share one stage. The acts were announced alongside a new boutique festival experience called The Ascots.

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we get into how the Elon Musk-Sam Altman trial goes way beyond their rivalry and could have major implications both for OpenAI and also the AI industry at large.

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South Africans can expect several new cars from Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo, iCaur, and Lepas in the near future.

Soon there will only be four station wagons on sale in South Africa.

Audi confirmed the A1 is reaching the end of its life cycle.

Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.

Mike Nesbitt says Northern Ireland’s first regional mother and baby unit in should open within the next three years.