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A legal battle over South Africa’s Legal Sector Code has reignited debate over transformation, ownership targets and procurement rules in the legal profession

With Paris St-Germain waiting in the Champions League final, will Arsenal withstand the firepower of one of Europe’s most formidable attacks and lift the trophy for the first time?

Harry Kane’s injury-time equaliser earns Bayern Munich a 1-1 second leg draw at the Allianz Arena as holders PSG seal their return to the Champions League final 6-5 on aggregate, where they will meet Arsenal in Budapest.

The Constitutional Court has ruled against Beit bridge fence companies’ appeal.

USAF says a longer term plan needs to be implemented to ensure sustainability of the scheme.

Residents in Thembisa are calling for closure of some spaza shops.

The rain is expected to continue throughout the night.

Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The White House reportedly believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran.

Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas ‘for free’ and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar.

After a spate of attacks on Jews in Britain, politicians there are accusing each other of antisemitism ahead of local elections.

The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk’s children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

Ken Griffin said Mamdani’s video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.

A Cookie Company bought for only R1 in 2013, has secured a R1.4 million deal with major British companies.

Tax experts have warned that taxpayers are required by law to submit their tax returns, and failing to do so is a criminal offence.

Macpherson outlined some of the challenges he faces in this portfolio.

Tolashe is alleged to have registered the donated vehicles under her children’s names.

The councillor’s body was found with a bullet wound at her home at Tshatshu Village on Tuesday.

Magwenya says the spate of protests against illegal foreigners was discussed.

BBC Sport pundits Nedum Onuoha, Guillem Balague and Stephen Warnock analyse two contentious handball decisions that weren’t awarded against PSG, including a potential red card for Nuno Mendes and a possible penalty for Bayern Munich.

Champions League analysts Nedum Onuoha, Guillem Balague and Stephen Warnock explain how PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhaelia “is a defender’s worst nightmare” because of his physical and technical attributes.

Arsenal play out a 1-1 draw away to Brighton & Hove Albion – a result which gives Manchester City their first WSL title since 2016.

Manchester City manager Andree Jeglertz says he “had a feeling from the beginning” that his side would win the Women’s Super League title this year, with the club’s ambition, quality and hunger the key.

Robben Island Museum is now hiring for key roles after announcing its plan to introduce tourist accommodation on the heritage site.

National Treasury has warned Johannesburg could lose funding if it fails to halt a controversial wage agreement.

Sundowns were reduced to 10 men when Jayden Adams was dismissed shortly after the half-hour mark for simulation.

A total of R106 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 6 May 2026.

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

To stop children from bypassing its age checks, Meta is revamping its age-verification tools with an AI system that analyzes images and videos for “visual cues,” such as height and bone structure.

South Africa’s richest man has an impressive car collection.

The small industrial hub of Rosslyn in South Africa is home to one of BMW’s oldest car factories.

Bakkie buyers looking for 4×4 capability have a few budget options to choose from.

The sale of adulterated diesel has increased in South Africa as sellers try to take advantage of the surging diesel price.

A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

Rapper Professor Green, real name Stephen Manderson, has long been open about his mental health difficulties and has joined up with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy which reports seven in 10 men don’t seek support until they hit crisis point.

The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in two passengers who were taken to South Africa, according to the country’s health minister

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the situation is “very serious and deeply stressful” for those involved.