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The alleged mastermind in the R10m murder-for-insurance scheme approached the family of one of her victims, offered to bury him and asked for his death certificate, but they refused as they did not know her.

It comes a day after the police watchdog said it would look into the force’s handling of reports against the influencer.

The partner of one survivor told a public inquiry that authorities have “prolonged their suffering”.

A film quoting voters, mayors and a police officer alleges money and drugs are being offered to pressure people to back the ruling party.

The late Terry Bell’s brother describes him as a larger-than-life character

The US threatened to boycott the meeting if South Africa attended the G7 Summit

In Gauteng, more than 9000 patients are currently waiting for cataract surgeries

The  Ingonyama Trust administers traditional land in KwaZulu-Natal.

Ramadan, a 63-year-old former Oxford professor, denied the charges but his lawyers said he was too ill to attend the trial.

The agreement would see EU tariffs on US goods reduced to zero while US tariffs on EU imports set at 15%.

Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité was convicted over the 2009 massacre in which killed more than 150 people were killed.

Analysts say the Iran war energy crisis is also adding momentum to nuclear interest and action in the region.

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.

South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.

Some of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.

Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children’s screen time under control.

The mastermind behind one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in South Africa’s history has managed to retain his membership at one of the country’s top private schools.

The National Consumer Commission has recalled 582 Ford Transit and Ford Tourneo vehicles that were sold in South Africa between 2021 and 2025.

Port operator ABP will begin work on developing a facility to assemble and launch turbines out to sea.

Disgruntled members say the conference cannot go ahead as they feel their issues were not addressed.

Tshwane Corporate and Shared Services MMC Kholofelo Morodi was placed on special leave.

Court has interdicted the Eastern Cape ANC Elective Conference that was scheduled for this weekend

Fannie Masemola was issued with summons in connection with Medicare 24 contract.

Arsenal captain Kim Little, 35, signs a one-year contract extension with the club.

Britain’s Ethan Vernon wins a sprint finish on a shortened stage four of the Volta a Catalunya.

Kaizer Chiefs could sign Tshegofatso Mabasa for free in July. The 29-year-old’s contract with Pirates expires end of June.

Senegal’s Football Federation boss calls the decision to hand Morocco the Afcon title a “robbery” amid plans to parade the trophy before Saturday’s friendly against Peru in Paris.

Are you a monthly SASSA social grant recipient? Does the money you receive last the full month? What’s currently your biggest financial concern?

A recent incident involving a spearfisherman and an endangered shark has once again reignited debate around marine conservation.

Verushka Singh steps down from Mrs South Africa just four months after winning the title.

Viewers of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ are curious about Bab’ Ndabe Myeza’s qualifications as a therapist, considering his strange conduct.

The complainant recounted the events of the police raid at his home.

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

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 27 March 2026.

Police have returned to Saldanha Bay to investigate fresh claims in the Joshlin Smith case, but no evidence has yet been found.

MTN’s digital infrastructure arm has invested in a US start-up building AI-powered radio access network technology.

US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.

Amazon’s Spring Sale has multiple of our favorite e-readers discounted, including one that’s now under $100.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro is feature-packed, with endless battery life, a comfortable fit, and ANC.

Ford and the National Consumer Commission have issued a recall for 582 vehicles sold in South Africa.

Jersey’s wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries.