Future queen? Fan favourite Zoalize enters Miss SA
From Miss World stage to Miss South Africa crown: Pageant fan favourite Zoalize van Rensburg has officially entered the competition…
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CHILD SAFETY: Minister confirms big new step in making the National Register for Sex Offenders public
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has announced the circulation of a draft Bill to make the National Sexual Offences Register public, a step some activists have been advocating for more than a decade.
‘You don’t see this often!’ – Zhao pots three reds at once
China’s Zhao Xintong pulls off a shot emmulating the late John Virgo, potting three reds at the same time in his quarter-final match-up against Shaun Murphy at the World Snooker Championship.
OBITUARY: The Queen of the Night falls silent — legendary soprano Mimi Coertse dies
Mimi Coertse, who sang the Queen of the Night more than 500 times on the world’s greatest stages, has died aged 93.
Apple Introduces a Cheaper Option For App Store Subscriptions
Apple is adding a new App Store subscription option that lets developers offer lower monthly prices in exchange for a 12-month commitment. “This model will allow developers to offer discounted rates to customers in exchange for more predictable long-term revenue,” reports TechCrunch. “This also caters to how many developers have already been marketing their annual subscriptions in their apps.”...
Government defends Palestine Action ban after High Court ruled it unlawful
The government says overturning the ban would limit ministers’ counter-terrorism powers.
King Charles urges ‘reconciliation’ in address to U.S. Congress amid Trump tensions
In an address to the U.S. Congress, King Charles told lawmakers that “time and again, our two countries have always found ways to come together,” and called for “reconciliation and renewal.”
Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
The case over OpenAI’s history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
The Morgan McSweeney Evidence
And, MPs vote against Starmer facing parliamentary inquiry over Mandelson vetting.
POWER GUZZLERS: New data centres set to swallow 34% of Cape Town’s current electricity supply
Four new major data centres are set to gobble up the equivalent of 34% of current electricity supply in Cape Town and unknown volumes of cooling water, raising questions about the sustainability of power and water to other sectors in the city.
LITIGATION FURY: State’s failure to meet foot-and-mouth disease vaccination deadlines sparks farmer outrage
Missed deadlines by the Department of Agriculture spark outrage among agricultural organisations, as court proceedings reveal the state’s struggle to manage foot-and-mouth disease vaccination efforts.
Makhudu Sefara steps aside as SANEF chairperson
SANEF chairperson Makhudu Sefara has stepped aside as chairperson pending an investigation.
FIFA World Cup 2026 opener rematch | Mexico vs Bafana Bafana: Date, kick-off time
FIFA World Cup 2026 is around the corner. Here’s when it gets under way as well as the details of Bafana Bafana’s opening fixture.
Man accused of assaulting police officer at Manchester airport ‘feared for life’
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad deny assaulting a police officer causing actual bodily harm.
FUNDS AT RISK: Nelson Mandela Bay races to meet Treasury deadline to protect equitable share grant
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality risks losing its equitable share grant if it fails to meet the National Treasury’s compliance demands, amid disputes over how key financial governance documents should be processed.
Players who cover mouths face red card at World Cup
Players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations should be sent off, says Gianni Infantino.
Kaizer Chiefs travel to Bloemfontein to face Siwelele FC
Kaizer Chiefs return to Betway Premiership action on Wednesday evening as they travel to Bloemfontein to face Siwelele FC at Toyota Stadium.
24 hours in pictures, 28 April 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco
The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.
US soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro ouster
NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. Army soldier charged with winning $400,000 by using confidential information to bet on the removal of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to fraud charges on Tuesday.