News South Africa

South Africa commemorates World Wetlands Day at Rondevlei in the False Bay Nature Reserve

Helen Zille has raised serious concerns about Johannesburg’s failing infrastructure.

The SRC cites issues of academic exclusion and weakened security force as an impediment to readiness

Trump accused Noah of making a defamatory statement, and warning that he’d send his lawyers to sue.

Italy’s capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.

The teenager is praised for his courage and bravery after swimming back to shore to raise the alarm.

The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.

They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.

South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie says “no formal decision” has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.

Clinton Nyapara Mogesa is said to have been recruited in Qatar to fight for Russian forces in Ukraine.

The 24-year-old bagged her second-ever Grammy beating three Nigerians and a Ugandan.

Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.

South Africa’s formal independent retail, with an estimated turnover of R190 billion, is increasingly competing with South Africa’s traditional retail giants. 

The Ad Hoc Committee may call Cyril Ramaphosa over the disbanded Political Killings Task Team

Carrim was implicated in testimony relating to alleged cartel member, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Makgotloe says Witness B pressured him to alter the Swart forensic report during probe.

Didiza warns Mogotsi safety risks are serious, citing alleged threats and claims against police

Hosts Italy face embarassment days before the start of the Winter Olympics as biathlete Rebecca Passler tests positive for banned substances.

Sunderland agree deadline day deal for Anderlecht and Ecuador winger Nilson Angulo, worth up to £17.5m.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Al-Nassr is plunged into doubt after he is left out of their squad for Monday’s Saudi Pro League game against Al-Riyadh.

Aberdeen sign Dennis Geiger on loan, with the German midfielder relishing “the chance for a restart, a new beginning” after being sidelined by Hoffenheim this season.

Birth rates have dropped from 2,000 a year to around 1,400 in the last decade, a council says.

We’d like to hear from graduates about how they’re faring with paying back student loans. Have you experienced large increases in outstanding debt?

In last year’s budget Rachel Reeves froze the salary threshold for plan 2 loan repayments for three years from April 2027 – which means borrowers will have to pay even more towards their student loans as they benefit from pay rises.

Student finance...

EFF MP Carl Niehaus has shown his support to eNCA’s Heidi Giokos, whose interracial relationship was attacked by online trolls…

Suleiman Carrim launched an urgent High Court bid to stop the commission from compelling his testimony or issuing subpoenas.

Lions fans turned up at Ellis Park. Their team didn’t.

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

Mourners gathered outside the Multichoice Head Office in Randburg to commemorate David Sejobe.

The answers to today’s problems

Earlier today I set you these three problems about the number 11. Here they are again with solutions.

1. Funny formation

odd positions: 9,7,5,3,1 sum to 25;

even positions: 8,6,4,2,0 sum to 20.

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South Africa’s media industry is experiencing an influx of money at a time when many have been preparing its eulogy.

The South African car industry got off to a great start in January 2026.

The N1 between Bloemfontein and Pretoria is one of the busiest routes in South Africa.

Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England.

A Scottish Parliament committee is calling for urgent action to improve assessments for autism and ADHD.

Kimberley Wilson talks to psychologist and therapist Dr Sula Windgassen on how to build “quiet” or “flexible” resilience.