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Wife and husband lived a lavish lifestyle and acquired properties and cars worth over R31m

Former England scrum-half Danny Care criticises the selection of South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg in the England training squad for this summer’s Tests.

Manchester United’s second goal in Sunday’s Premier League win over Nottingham Forest should have been disallowed for handball, the referees’ body has admitted.

Ciara Sullivan’s father posted a tribute to his daughter on Facebook on Sunday.

Road closures and power outages persist and some people have been without electricity for 12 days

The matter was subsequently struck off the roll, resulting in the release of the accused.

State prosecutor Greg Wolmarans has argued that the delays are unreasonable and unjustifiable.

A new defence witness has taken the stand in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.

Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.

It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump, lost the Republican primary in Louisiana. And, the WHO has declared a global health emergency over a new Ebola outbreak.

Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

New research links rural solar adoption to mobile money use, while raising concerns about inequality

Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

A small seaside town in the Eastern Cape have been voted as one of the best small towns to live in.

South African retailer SPAR is closing the chapter on the UK, confirming the sale of its UK business.

The rand and local markets are trading weaker at the start of the new week, weighed by the protracted Iran War and forecasts of higher inflation.

The party says Sipho ‘ES’ Mbatha is alleged to have extorted money from individuals.

Lwazi Magaqa was reacting after the Pietermaritzburg High Court allowed a postponement

Pretorius told the commission he did not personally witness political interference in TRC matters.

DA says their main concern is that several road projects remain below 50% and incomplete.

Britain’s Harriet Dart fights back to beat China’s Yue Yuan in the opening round of French Open qualifying, but Dan Evans falls at the first hurdle.

Former West Ham and Stoke striker Marko Arnautovic is included in Austria’s squad for their first appearance at a World Cup in 28 years.

There is a new leader sitting atop the SA schools rugby First XV rankings. Here are the latest updated standings.

Ireland wing Robert Baloucoune is in contention to play for Ulster in Friday’s Challenge Cup final with Montpellier as he returns to full training ahead of schedule.

A Soweto entrepreneur is combining fashion, safety and social impact through an unusual innovation – luxury bulletproof handbags.

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

The two chart-topping artists have come together for the release of the official 2026 FIFA World Cup track.

The Good Life Show returns to Cape Town this May. Take a look at the wellness trends fuelling this year’s programme.

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa is about to turn up the heat in the 2026 GR Cup season by throwing three well known personalities into the middle of real-world circuit racing.

The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has witnessed an unprecedented evolution in recent years, significantly impacting various industries. Among these, the online gaming sector stands out as a prominent beneficiary of AI’s advancements. This blog post explores the transformative role of AI in online gaming, delving into how it reshapes game design, player experience, and […]

Pandemic report warns of growing global threat as health teams in Africa move to contain Ebola outbreak

The world is becoming less resilient to outbreaks of infectious diseases, experts have warned, as health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda scramble to contain an outbreak of Ebola.

The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB) said in a report published on...

Only four cars The Citizen Motoring has tested was faster from 0 to 100km/h.

A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk.