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After a cardiac arrest Patrick Charnley was clinically dead. He came back to life a changed man.

The national police chief has branded the case an “unprecedented crime” unlike any other seen before in the country.

Water shortages in parts of Gauteng are persisting have been persisting.

Founding Director of  STʘPS Teresa Mordoh launched the NPO in honour of her late son.

Mayor Cyril Xaba says there’s no crisis but has urged residents to use water sparingly.

A researcher at the University of Cape Town has received an international research grant to examine whether artificial intelligence can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa. Dr. Tim Köhler, a senior research officer at the Development Policy Research Unit in UCT’s School of Economics, is one of 19 early-career researchers selected […]

This is the fourth Winter Olympics for the married U.S. ice dancing pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and likely their last, best shot at a medal. They have two as part of the team competition, but not on their own.

Six people were killed and at least 25 others were injured at a school, and two others were found dead at a nearby home.

Lawmakers accused Bondi’s justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.

Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas.

The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

Instagram’s longtime lead Adam Mosseri arrived on Wednesday at a courtroom in Los Angeles.

The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.

Paul O’ Sullivan is expected to appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee at a future date.

O’Sullivan has refused to answer questions about his tertiary qualifications.

SABC News looks back at some of the promises President Ramaphosa made during his SONA 2025 speech.

The inquiry was urged to look at events that may have led to political interference before 2003.

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer believes Tottenham had no choice but to sack manager Thomas Frank as the club are currently in a relegation battle.

The Clarets’ remarkable first-half fightback keeps alive their slim hopes of Premier League survival, but where does it leave Crystal Palace?

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy says Florian Wirtz was “pulling the strings” for Liverpool in their 1-0 against Sunderland.

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy believes Manchester City’s Phil Foden was “lucky” not to have been sent off for a tackle on Fulham’s Calvin Bassey.

Policy announced in autumn budget freezes threshold at which students start repaying university loans

Protesters dressed as sharks and in Rachel Reeves face masks gathered outside the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday to express their anger over changes to their student loans and their ballooning debt.

The demonstration by members of the National Union of Students (NUS) characterised the...

Fans of Afrikaans singer Bobby van Jaarsveld were left speculating over this particular social media post about Valentine’s Day…

Cruz Beckham is in a nostalgic mood as he pulls a picture from the family archives.

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

A total of R46 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 11 February 2026.

Ballistic evidence showed the fatal shots were fired from a distance, contradicting the accused’s claim of an accidental discharge.

Meditation isn’t thinking about nothing. New research reinforces that it’s a mind-altering, dynamic state that promotes focus, learning, and well-being.

Obsession over a show about two closeted hockey players has brought new fandom to the sport just ahead of the Olympics. But men’s hockey’s lack of support for LGBTQ+ players and fans is notable.

Petitions demanding people get the chance to be released from ICE custody have overwhelmed courts throughout the US.

Chinese brands have a long way to go in one of South Africa’s top segments.

The cheapest 7-seater family SUV in South Africa still clocks in at close to R400,000.

A new treatment being trialled at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital allows more patients to be treated and quicker recovery.