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EastEnders actor Derek Martin dies aged 92
Martin, a born and bred East Londoner, appeared as Charlie Slater between 2000 and 2016.
SUNDAY, 11 JANUARY 2026, 20:07

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Martin, a born and bred East Londoner, appeared as Charlie Slater between 2000 and 2016.
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After concerns were raised about an unsuccessful audit due to waterlogged payment documents affected by a flood, both the Auditor-General and the Nelson Mandela Bay metro have confirmed that the audit was not affected. An investigation commissioned by the safety and security directorate found that the flood was due to a burst pipe in the laboratory services unit.

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Discovery Health said it will cover the cost of a year-long claims error, after previously demanding that members repay thousands for the mistake.

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Gabriel Martinelli was branded an “idiot” a few days ago – but showed great personality to respond with an FA Cup hat-trick, according to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

South Africa
Both municipalities have assured residents that the fires are not out of control.

South Africa
The teenager disappeared during a Vaal boat cruise
South Africa
Monday will be a mix of weather conditions across the country, with disruptive rainfall expected in parts of the country while the Eastern and Western Cape will face a heatwave with uncomfortable conditions, according to the South African Weather Service.

South Africa
BMA’s Masiapato says more than 25 000 travellers are being processed daily at Beitbridge alone.

World
The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival.
World
Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group said on Sunday, as Tehran threatened to target US military bases if President Donald Trump carries out threats to intervene on behalf of protesters.

World
The result marks the first time in 117 years that a side from outside the major national leagues has eliminated the reigning FA Cup holders.

World
Eight people were killed after a gas cylinder exploded at a house the morning after the wedding celebration.

Africa
Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Africa
The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Africa
Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

Business
Gary Nagle is central to talks that could see Glencore and Rio Tinto create the world’s largest miner.

Business
Lion Lager is one of the oldest and most popular beer brands in South Africa.

Business
New smoking laws being processed by parliament could force tobacco brands to use standardised packaging. But there’s a big problem.

Business
Discovery Health announced that it will cover the cost of a claims system error that resulted in the overpayment of certain Above Threshold Benefit (ATB) claims during 2025.

Politics
The UAE is also a major investor in the South African economy across various sectors.

Politics
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not dying and will bounce back.

Politics
A nationwide campaign to rebuild every branch of the ANC will be undertaken in 2026, says Ramaphosa.

Politics
SACP’s Masuku has described the African National Congress as the leader of society.

Sport
Eder Maestre challenges London City Lionesses players to match his ambition after his managerial tenure with the Women’s Super League club begins with a drab goalless draw against Liverpool.

Sport
Prem leaders Northampton are handed a European lesson by Champions Cup holders Bordeaux in a repeat of last year’s final.

Sport
Bottom club Liverpool remain without a win in the Women’s Super League after being held to a drab goalless draw by London City Lionesses.

Sport
Former Sekhukhune United coach Brandon Truter believes a new coach should take Bafana Bafana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Education
We bring you some good news about schools in a place you might not expect.

Education
Children aged two with highest screen use can say significantly fewer words, UK government research finds
Excessive screen time is damaging toddlers’ ability to speak, the government has warned as it prepares to issue advice to parents for the first time on how to manage screen use in under-fives.
New research has found that children aged two with the highest screen use – about five hours a...
Education
Since 2013, Mississippi has skyrocketed on national tests, while blue states lag. What is it doing right?
Education
Pavel Talankin was a school events coordinator and videographer. When Russia overhauled the curriculum to make students into patriotic soldiers, he kept his camera rolling. The footage became an Oscar-nominated film.

Lifestyle
Well-known racing enthusiast Roxy Joubert took to social media to detail the daylight robbery she encounted on the promenade in Cape Town.

Lifestyle
The Knysna Municipality has urged residents to drastically reduce household water consumption as the town edges closer to Day Zero.

Lifestyle
The Panthera Africa sanctuary has shared how several big cats were burned – and how one is in a coma – amid the Western Cape wildfires.

Lifestyle
DJ Black Coffee has shown off his custom Lamborghini Huracán STO worth over R9 million after showing off his luxury Clifton villa…

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Sunday, 11 January 2026, in our daily news update.

Entertainment
The Sunrisers remained top of the log despite their defeat, while the Super Giants climbed to fifth place.

Entertainment
The soldiers reportedly did not retaliate.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shared this report from Engadget:If you received a bunch of password reset requests from Instagram recently, you’re not alone. As reported by Malwarebytes, an antivirus software company, there was a data breach revealing the “sensitive information” of 17.5 million Instagram users. Malwarebytes added that the leak included Instagram usernames, physical addresses, phone...
Science/Tech
“China recently placed a supercritical carbon dioxide power generator into commercial operation,” writes CleanTechnica, “and the announcement was widely framed as a technological breakthrough.”The system, referred to as Chaotan One, is installed at a steel plant in Guizhou province in mountainous southwest China and is designed to recover industrial waste heat and convert it into electricity....
Science/Tech
Remember that re-discovered computer tape with one of the earliest versions of Unix from the early 1970s? This week several local news outlets in Utah reported on the find, with KSL creating a video report with shots of the tape arriving at Silicon Valley’s Computer History Museum, the closet where it was found, and even its handwritten label. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the closet where...

Science/Tech
A property tycoon embroiled in a botched R700 million deal to acquire a stake in MetroFibre has accused senior officials of corruption.

Motoring
I recently had what my surgeon described as “big surgery” on my right leg, and this was my experience getting back behind the wheel.

Motoring
BYD has created a new sub-brand designed to appeal to the e-hailing industry.

Motoring
Japan’s iconic bullet trains are a world-leading transport service.

Motoring
A growing number of new cars sold in South Africa feature electric door handles, but the technology is facing global scrutiny over safety concerns.
Health
Comments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies suggest the revised schedule may presage an approach to immunization that prizes individual autonomy and downplays scientific expertise.

Health
Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.
Health
The death of a Sonoma County resident last week prompted public health officials to urge foragers not to consume wild mushrooms.
Health
Researchers are not just worried about the virus popping up on American farms. Other types are causing trouble around the world.