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David Carrick and Cliff Mitchell were among 131 Met staff who were not vetted properly, a report finds.

January is a natural time to reflect on your career. If you’re looking for a new job, here are four ways to help.

Fresh snow and wind warnings come into place as Storm Goretti arrives on Thursday.

Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows.

The woman is charged with forcing a girl to have sexual intercourse with her co-accused.

Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says Andy Mothibi has the skills for his appointment as the new NDPP

Strong winds fuel blaze as Boschendal, three helicopters were deployed to support ground crews.

Sipho Ngomane is accused of killing his wife, a police officer.

Most of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labor and other issues that the Trump administration has categorized as catering to diversity and “woke” initiatives.

The southeastern regions of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia were almost entirely without power, officials said.

His longshot bid comes on the anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed his home in the Pacific Palisades area.

The film 120 Bahadur tells the story of Indian soldiers who fought to defend the Rezang La pass in Ladakh.

Trackers in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.

Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.

At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

The president also called on defence firms to increase production or face a crackdown on payouts.

Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow – Google’s quantum computer.

Trump’s import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

It follows a BBC investigation three years ago which exposed a toxic culture at the fast-food chain.

The statement was released as the party today began the disciplinary process to punish Mbali Shinga.

President Ramaphosa met Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi of the Royal Bafokeng ahead of ANC North West events.

Paul O’Sullivan, Julius Mkhwanazi, Robert McBride and Brown Mogotsi among witnesses.

President Ramaphosa is adamant that Mothibi has distinguished himself as an outstanding SIU head.

England find themselves on the wrong side of another controversial Snicko decision after Jake Weatherald is given not out despite there appearing to be a murmur on the Snicko technology, as the ball passes the bat – with Weatherald on 16 and Australia 33-0, chasing 160 to win the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney.

With four wins in five games, and a Brazilian striker banging in the goals, Brentford fans are dreaming of the Champions League.

Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Stephen Warnock look at who should take charge at Manchester United following Ruben Amorim’s departure earlier this week.

Darren Fletcher will remain in charge of Manchester United for their FA Cup match against Brighton – as the club battle problems that go far deeper than sorting out managerial uncertainty.

Yikes! US streamer IShowSpeed unintentionally butchered Springbok and Sharks star Siya Kolisi’s name during a livestream…

Actor, writer and creator of “All the queen’s men” has spoken out about his show no longer being a part of Tyler Perry Studios.

Cape Town residents are venting on social media about the influx of international tourists to the city over the December festive break…

While Siya Kolisi is on ‘baecation’ with alleged new girlfriend in Victoria Falls, Rachel revealed what fans can expect from her screening.

Police had earlier arrested five suspects for the Ezimangweni murders.

In a pulsating SA20 game played on Wednesday night, Durban’s Super Giants hosted the Pretoria Capitals at Kingsmead.

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

A total of R19.5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 7 January 2026.

Analysis finds those who stopped using medication saw weight return four times faster compared with other weight loss plans

People who stop taking weight loss jabs regain all the weight originally lost in under two years, significantly faster than those on any other weight loss plan, according to a landmark study.

Weight loss medications, known as GLP-1 agonists, were originally developed as...

South Africa’s car industry ended 2025 on a high note, with two automakers doing particularly well last month.

South Africa is developing a new digital permit and plans to extend the validity period of driver’s licenses to 8 years.

The price of cars has steadily risen in recent years, leaving a very short list of cars available to South Africans for less than R200,000.

Researchers are looking to see if there’s a link between hormonal fluctuations and gambling addiction.