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There are tears and hugs at a special Mass for the victims of the blaze on New Year’s Eve.

The government hopes a ban on junk food adverts will prompt manufacturers to develop healthier recipes.

Trump seems to believe he makes the rules and others cannot have the same privileges.

About 143 people have been killed on the province’s roads since the start of December to January

BMA officers used drones to trace the two individuals

The department’s spokesperson Ndabe Sibiya says no one is above the law

It is alleged that on December 29, the girl went to a neighbour’s house to charge cellphones

Trump’s decision to depose Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has drawn praise inside the U.S., especially from Republican leaders. But the invasion also faces significant opposition from elected officials across the political spectrum.

NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks to Eduardo Gamarra, professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, about the history of U.S. intervention in Latin America.

Schools in “safe and secure areas” will be allowed to reopen after 250 children were taken in November.

The Venezuelan president is in custody in New York after he was captured during US strikes on Saturday.

It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.

These are the most expensive private schools for boys and girls in South Africa for 2026.

TymeBank’s new CEO Cheslyn Jacobs leads one of South Africa’s largest banks, but comes from humble beginnings.

“No-one should miss out on opportunities because they can’t afford soap or period products,” says charity In Kind Direct.

He retired from politics in 2004 and returned to his farm near Adelaide in the Eastern Cape.

The ANC will celebrate its 114th anniversary at Moruleng Stadium in the North West next Saturday

The US says its forces captured Maduro and his wife in Venezuela’s capital Caracas on Saturday

Patriotic Alliance is worried about the suspension of senior fire department staff in the George.

Luke McCowan ponders “when has it ever been this bad?” in the wake of Celtic’s 3-1 home defeat by Rangers on Saturday.

Former Ibrox forward Jermain Defoe played a role in Mikey Moore arriving at Ibrox.

Swiss skier Camille Rast completes an emotional women’s World Cup slalom victory in Slovenia to end United States star Mikaela Shiffrin’s winning run.

Four players – including World Championship finalists Luke Littler and Gian van Veen – have guaranteed their place, but who are the contenders to fill the four invitational slots in 2026?

Lucy Morville, from Burnley, thought most students would be from the north and felt ‘culture shock’ surrounded by southerners

Like many students from the north, Lucy Morville says she felt “culture shock” at being surrounded by southerners when she arrived at university. But she said the shock was even greater because it wasn’t what she expected when she enrolled at the University of York.

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Prof Shitij Kapur says there are too many graduates and degree is now just a ‘visa’ to enter professional world

The UK now has a “surfeit” of graduates and students must accept that a university degree is no longer a “passport to social mobility”, a leading vice-chancellor has argued.

Prof Shitij Kapur, the head of King’s College London, said the days when universities could promise that...

The Department of Health has raised serious concern over a sharp increase in teenage pregnancies recorded on New Year’s Day 2026.

Five things to know about Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend, following his split from estranged wife, Rachel Kolisi.

MI Cape Town fell apart after losing their last five wickets for just eight runs.

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

South Africa’s 2025 cases of parental violence, trafficking, and murder expose how children are unsafe even in their own homes.

A 39-year-old man died after a pitbull attack at his Vryburg rental home. Authorities are probing previous dog attacks.

South Africa has a curious habit of legislating fantasies and then acting surprised when the real economy ignores them.

Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top picks.

The automotive industry has witnessed numerous scandals over the years, but one in particular stands out for its sheer scale and impact.

These are the five most popular armoured cars bought by civilians in South Africa.

South African drivers should keep several essential tools in their car to avoid issues should they experience a flat tyre or any other problem.

From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results