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Artemis’s stunning Moon pictures – science or holiday photos?
The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.
SUNDAY, 05 APRIL 2026, 17:56

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The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

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The Pietermaritzburg high court slams Solbeth subpoena as an unlawful abuse of process

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Rising fuel prices in South Africa could revive demand for remote and hybrid work, reshaping housing preferences as buyers prioritise affordability, reduced commuting, and homes suited for flexible working.

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A government denial that vice-president Jane Ansah is being sidelined has highlighted a deeper issue: the consolidation of authority at the presidency during a period of climate crisis, fiscal stress and renewed IMF talks

South Africa
Children took part in the exciting Easter egg hunt, while parents and guardians enjoyed the zoo

South Africa
JMPD spokesperson has urged motorists to avoid drinking and driving and pedestrians to stay visible

South Africa
Sebogo says they need about 3 500 units of blood on a daily basis.

South Africa
Big data analytics and AI company Presight, majority-owned by Abu Dhabi technology group G42, has signed separate memoranda of understanding with the governments of Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon to support national digital transformation programs, extending the company’s African presence to at least 11 markets. The agreements cover the design and deployment of AI-driven […]

World
Special forces troops rescued a U.S. Air Force colonel after his plane was shot down Friday over Iran.

World
In Seville, Spain, the pageantry of centuries-old Holy Week processions continues to attract both the faithful and the curious.

World
Lebanon says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during the current invasion. Human rights groups say first responders are being targeted — something Israel denies.

World
The recovery of the airman follows separate search efforts by both the US and Iran.

Africa
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

Africa
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

Africa
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

Africa
More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

Business
Woolworths is looking to expand its tuck shop offerings across South Africa following positive reactions to its limited rollout.

Business
On March 31, 2026, South African food manufacturer RCL Foods bought the popular pet food brand Martin and Martin for R695 million.

Business
Estates, complexes and gated communities in South Africa are being warned to be careful about how they collect and handle visitors’ personal information.

Business
Experts from Webber Wentzel have highlighted concerns over technical issues related to the amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment.

Politics
The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg next weekend.

Politics
DA FC spokesperson says many young people have put up their hands up to serve in top positions

Politics
Mashatile spoke to the media after a Good Friday service hosted by Amandla Ngawethu Universal Church

Politics
Mashatile says government is looking at increasing its capacity to refine crude oil

Sport
British number one Cameron Norrie defeats Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic for his first Monte Carlo Masters match win since 2019.

Sport
Ex-Proteas star Rassie van der Dussen opens up on his upbringing and why supporting the Black Lives Matter movement was a natural decision.

Sport
BBC Sport takes a look at if the second tier could be facing a “doomsday scenario” as club accounts reveal the significant scale of their losses.

Sport
A late try from prop Wyn Jones enables Dragons to cause a big Challenge Cup upset by defeating Stade Francais in Paris in the last-16 tie.
Education
The White House’s attacks on academia and budget cuts for research have provided an opening for other countries to poach leading scientists.
Education
The Trump administration had said it would collect data from colleges to ensure compliance with a Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action in admissions.
Education
We don’t have to travel to the moon to gain some of the insight that astronauts do.
Education
A record number of student loan borrowers are in delinquency and default. Some are making the drastic decision to leave the country and abandon their loans.

Lifestyle
Researchers found that heart failure risk from belly fat may be driven by hidden inflammation, even in people with a normal BMI.

Lifestyle
A 44-year-old German tourist was safely rescued on Good Friday evening after getting into difficulty while kayaking near the Knysna Heads.

Lifestyle
Well-meaning SASSA Happy Easter wishes have recipients fuming after payments were held back till after the long weekend …

Lifestyle
Mel and Peet Viljoen swapped their luxury golf estate homes for ICE detention centres in the Arizona desert and an alligator-infested swamp.

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

Entertainment
Government admits it lacked systems to track lifestyle audits outcomes, but promises reform is coming.

Entertainment
Police in Bloemfontein are investigating three separate incidents reported within less than 24 hours.

Entertainment
Each municipality relies on its own internal systems of permit records.
Science/Tech
Plants, toads, and mushrooms “can all produce psychedelic substances,” writes ScienceAlert. “And now their powers have been combined in one plant.”[S]cientists have taken the genes these organisms use to make five natural psychedelics and introduced them into a tobacco plant ( Nicotiana benthamiana), which then produced all five compounds simultaneously. As interest grows in psychedelics as...

Science/Tech
Nasa team get deeper into space than any humans have ever ventured
Astronauts on the historic Artemis II mission are expected to reach the far side of the moon on Monday, venturing deeper into space than any humans before them.
Nasa has reported satisfaction with progress toward the lunar fly-round since the team’s launch on Wednesday, with the three Americans and one Canadian on course to...

Science/Tech
Artemis II, Nasa’s first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years, is a key step toward a long‑term return to the moon and future crewed missions to Mars
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Science/Tech
We’ve actually been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I’ve rounded up the best for every occasion.
Motoring

Motoring
The tide of Chinese car brands entering South Africa isn’t slowing down anytime soon, as five more companies plan to launch here in the near future.

Motoring
Fuel price pressure in South Africa is pushing more motorists towards hybrids.

Motoring
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz picked up this week.
Health
A long stay in intensive care can bring physical, cognitive and mental health challenges that can take months or longer to resolve.

Health
The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Health
Raw Farm, a dairy producer in California, denies that its products have caused the outbreak, which has sickened people in three states.
Health
A federal judge last month questioned the legitimacy of the panel and overturned its recent work. A notice suggests that it may be revived on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s terms.