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Gqeberha’s St Augustine’s Cathedral experienced prolonged power outages throughout December, caused by vandalism at a nearby substation.
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From corruption allegations involving senior municipal officials, to claims of organised gun running and murder-for-profit syndicates, Nelson Mandela Bay’s courts are set for a busy year.
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Amid some intense wrangling over venue management and route changes, the Kaapse Klopse are set to prove why the annual parade remains one of the major drawcards on Cape Town’s festive calendar, delighting locals with tambourines, banjos, saxophones, vibrant colours and equally dazzling dance moves.
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There are tears and hugs at a special Mass for the victims of the blaze on New Year’s Eve.
South Africa
About 143 people have been killed on the province’s roads since the start of December to January
South Africa
BMA officers used drones to trace the two individuals
South Africa
The department’s spokesperson Ndabe Sibiya says no one is above the law
South Africa
It is alleged that on December 29, the girl went to a neighbour’s house to charge cellphones
World
Three out of four of Moscow’s airports shut to air traffic on Sunday after Ukraine launched dozens of drones at the Russian capital, authorities said.
World
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.
World
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.
World
Schools in “safe and secure areas” will be allowed to reopen after 250 children were taken in November.
Africa
It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.
Africa
Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.
Africa
Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa
From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.
Business
Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.
Business
These are the most expensive private schools for boys and girls in South Africa for 2026.
Business
TymeBank’s new CEO Cheslyn Jacobs leads one of South Africa’s largest banks, but comes from humble beginnings.
Business
“No-one should miss out on opportunities because they can’t afford soap or period products,” says charity In Kind Direct.
Politics
He retired from politics in 2004 and returned to his farm near Adelaide in the Eastern Cape.
Politics
The ANC will celebrate its 114th anniversary at Moruleng Stadium in the North West next Saturday
Politics
The US says its forces captured Maduro and his wife in Venezuela’s capital Caracas on Saturday
Politics
Patriotic Alliance is worried about the suspension of senior fire department staff in the George.
Sport
Connacht champions St Brigid’s advanced into the final of the All-Ireland Club Senior Football Championship with a 1-16 to 1-12 victory over Scotstown at Breffni Park.
Sport
Luke McCowan ponders “when has it ever been this bad?” in the wake of Celtic’s 3-1 home defeat by Rangers on Saturday.
Sport
Former Ibrox forward Jermain Defoe played a role in Mikey Moore arriving at Ibrox.
Sport
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.
Education
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.
“I...
Education
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...
Education
A student-organized “tech fast” at St. John’s College thrust young people headfirst into a world of chalkboard-based communication. (On that note: Has anyone seen Eliza?)
Education
[Nyasa Times] In a major push to strengthen early childhood education in Malawi, Youth Health Network (YHN) has trained more than 300 private Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregivers in Lilongwe, aiming to close long-standing capacity gaps and professionalise childcare services across the sector.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
The Department of Health has raised serious concern over a sharp increase in teenage pregnancies recorded on New Year’s Day 2026.
Lifestyle
Five things to know about Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend, following his split from estranged wife, Rachel Kolisi.
Entertainment
Motorists get a break as petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin prices decrease from Wednesday.
Entertainment
MI Cape Town fell apart after losing their last five wickets for just eight runs.
Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Entertainment
South Africa’s 2025 cases of parental violence, trafficking, and murder expose how children are unsafe even in their own homes.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Linux news site Linuxiac:Archboot, a guided, user-friendly, menu-driven installer for Arch Linux that automates much of the traditional manual installation process (while still allowing advanced users to intervene when needed), has added the COSMIC desktop environment as a new selectable option. The change is part of Archboot’s development cycle...
Science/Tech
South Africa has a curious habit of legislating fantasies and then acting surprised when the real economy ignores them.
Science/Tech
The Wall Street Journal profiles “the startup that is now one of a handful of chip makers nipping at the heels of Nvidia.”Furiosa’s AI chip is dubbed “RNGD” — short for renegade — and slated to start mass production this month. Valued at nearly $700 million based on its most recent fundraising, Furiosa has attracted interest from big tech firms. Last year, Meta Platforms attempted to...
Science/Tech
The New York Times checks in on U.S. university researchers and start-ups trying to create domestic rare-earth processing facility:There is too little money to be made in rare earths for the elements to be of much interest to mining giants, so the challenge of reestablishing a domestic industry has fallen to small companies like Phoenix Tailings, a Boston-area startup that runs the metal-making...
Motoring
The automotive industry has witnessed numerous scandals over the years, but one in particular stands out for its sheer scale and impact.
Motoring
These are the five most popular armoured cars bought by civilians in South Africa.
Motoring
South African drivers should keep several essential tools in their car to avoid issues should they experience a flat tyre or any other problem.
Motoring
Health
Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.
Health
From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.
Health
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results
Health
As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance.