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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s deployment of the South African army to fight organised crime reflects a loss of government control over crime and a dysfunctional police force.

Two of South Africa’s biggest trade unions have rejected an improved 6% salary increase offer from state-owned power utility Eskom.

Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa classified foot and mouth as a national crisis.  

One of them, Riaan Hoeksma, was arrested for allegedly reconnecting power.

Jerome Booysen and and 11 co-accused face charges relating to the 2017 murder of Brian Wainstein.

The park is gradually recovering from damage caused by recent devastating floods.

Two people were killed and three others were injured at a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket.

India’s government launched a Vibrant Villages Programme almost four years ago. But as China steadily builds up its side, Indian residents wonder what’s taking so long.

Longtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at age 84. And, the U.S. and Iran are set for high-stakes negotiations today in Geneva about Iran’s nuclear program.

The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.

Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.

John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.

Seven men from Ghana were “burnt beyond recognition” after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.

Ex-chief executive Richard Howson acted “recklessly” and misled others, a watchdog says.

Young people are bearing the brunt of a weak jobs market, the latest figures show.

A new, state-of-the-art primary school designed to serve over 1,100 students in Hammanskraal is standing empty.

EFF leader, Julius Malema has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to close the Israeli Embassy.

The party says their campaign for Johannesburg will be based on action and not empty promises.

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen much of the progress made ‘bears the unmistakable imprint of the DA’s principled participation’ in the government of national unity

The party singled out the city’s chief financial officer, whom it accused of flouting the Municipal Finance Management Act among other failings

A former Sharks scrumhalf is poised for Durban return as JP Pietersen finalises coaching structure for next season.

Orlando Pirates midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula insists Wednesday’s clash with Mamelodi Sundowns will not decide the league.

Henry Pollock is handed his first Test start as Steve Borthwick makes three changes to his starting XV for England’s Six Nations match against Ireland on Saturday.

Vincent Koch says Sharks are refreshed and driven to overturn January heartbreak against Lions in pivotal URC encounter.

Dozens of universities face legal action from students who say they missed out during the pandemic.

Ever thought you are eating dinner too early or too late? Find out what a new study showed about your dinner time and health.

Two South African rugby players Herschel Jantjies and Ntuthuko Mchunu – who’ve played for the Springboks and Stormers – wed in Feb.

Reality TV personality and traditional healer Gogo Maweni has added a brand-new Range Rover to her collection of cars.

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

Correctional services department states that there were 135 100 instances over a three month period where inmates accessed mental health services.

Outright value for money is Jaecoo J5’s trump card in taking on the big guns like Toyota’s Corolla Cross and VW’s T-Cross.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 18 February 2026

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These are the lowest prices you can expect to pay for a last-minute flight from Joburg to Cape Town this February.

Operations at one of South Africa’s busiest airports will be impacted while the site undergoes a multi-billion-rand upgrade.

VW is set to launch a special-edition version of the iconic Polo GTI hot hatch in South Africa.

Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.

The latest stage of the public inquiry into 2,000 deaths in Essex hears more from bereaved families.