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The government dropping the digital ID scheme’s mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC’s political editor.

The making-of documentary gives fans an insight into the production process of the hit sci-fi show.

We often underestimate how often we bend the truth, but doing so can leave us isolated and anxious.

Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.

St Mary’s Secondary learner who was partially blind while writing his matric gets a bachelor’s pass

Temogo Matong from Setswakgosing Secondary School is the best-performing learner in the NW.

Leaders from Denmark and Greenland will meet with top U.S. officials in Washington on Wednesday to try to find a way out of a crisis caused by President Trump repeated demands to annex Greenland.

President Trump calls on Iranians to keep protesting, but the regime is cracking down hard and the death toll is rising.

An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.

The former president didn’t show up on Tuesday to testify before a committee investigating Epstein, saying its subpoena wasn’t enforceable

The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.

The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.

Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.

Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.

Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren’t necessary.

Health Department requested more funding after Trump administration withdrew PEPFAR funding.

Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cam Smith indicate they will remain with LIV Golf rather than rejoining the PGA Tour.

England scrum-half Raffi Quirke says he will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season, having been linked with Newcastle Red Bulls.

Many Real Madrid fans are in shock at Alvaro Arbeloa’s appointment as manager – is it a hasty move or a shrewd decision?

Irish Premiership pacesetters Larne extend their lead at the top of the table to 10 points with an impressive 4-1 win over 10-man Glentoran at the Oval.

US actor Will Smith has come to the rescue of US YouTuber Salah Brooks who was robbed in Cape Town last month…

The ‘Mommy Club: Sugar and Spice’ star Losh Naidoo is celebrating her triplet daughters top achieving Matric passes…

City officials have flagged another Bryanston property for illegal rentals, as investigations into home hijackings in the area continue…

ActionSA says releasing the 44-year-old suspect would undermine public confidence and safety.

Middle-order batter Sikandar Raza bashed a David Wiese delivery over the ropes from the last ball of the match.

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

R185 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 13 January 2026.

South Africans are spending noticeably less on petrol than they were a few months ago.

South Africa has an exclusive selection of high-powered bakkies that can tackle rough terrain and give hot hatchbacks a run for their money.

Tata has announced that two new SUVs are heading to South Africa this year.

One of South Africa’s largest municipalities plans to generate revenue by auctioning off 800 cars next month.

Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?

Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier’s heart condition.