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When Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi delivered his state of the province address (Sopa) last Monday, he did more than outline government priorities; he also issued a direct commitment to restore the credibility and functionality of local government in Gaut

For more than thirty years, Microsoft has played a pivotal role in shaping South Africa’s digital evolution – moving far beyond its reputation as a global technology provider to become a strategic catalyst for digital and economic transformation.  Today, the pace of digitalisation and the rise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution have reshaped what it […]

MTN, Africa’s biggest network operator, said full-year earnings are expected to more than quadruple after improved results at Nigerian and Ghanaian operations.

This bullying behaviour by the US will not end with Trump because the global community has given Washington no reason to stop.

US and Israel strikes on Iran killed Ayatollah Ali-Khamenei over the weekend.

In the last appearance, Judge Phillip Loubser expressed concern over the delay.

The conflict between Iran, Israel and the US has caused disruption to global air transport.

Al Jama-ah frames the attacks as a violation of faith and law, calling them a “blot on humanity”

It’s the latest trade drawing scrutiny on the popular prediction market site for appearing to show an insider making profits on military secrets.

The high prices came as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain.

Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

The disgraced financier was in talks to buy luxury abode Bin Ennakhi – but the purchase was never completed.

South Africa’s 2026 budget has been warmly received by virtually all stakeholders. But the real test for the country now lies in an area where it has historically fallen flat.

Exxaro has deals worth R10.6 billion to acquire manganese assets and mines across South Africa, as it diversifies its resource mix.

As Easter approaches, vehicle fitness must move to the centre of South Africa’s road safety strategy.

The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

The commission is probing corruption, political interference in criminal justice system.

The SACP call comes after a two-day Lekgotla following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. 

The Commission is probing allegations that top SAPS officials of colluding with criminal syndicates

The South African Communist Party held a two day lekgotla of its leadership, this past weekend.

The T20 World Cup semi-finals have been decided, and here are all the details to note as the Proteas prepare to play New Zealand.

From almost R14 550 for the opening game to over R130 000 for the final, match tickets are far from cheap for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Former England captain Lewis Moody discusses his motor neurone disease diagnosis with former team-mate Ben Youngs.

There are finally some important updates on two Springboks who have spent an extended period on the sidelines due to injury.

Grenade-throwing contests replaced PE and ‘denazification’ speeches became homework. Pavel Talankin’s undercover film about his school’s indoctrination drive won a Bafta and is tipped for an Oscar, but has left him in exile

In order to watch the Oscar-nominated documentary in which many of them have starring roles, pupils at Karabash School No 1 have had to source bootlegged copies, viewing the...

Age aint nothing but a number? Here is the age-difference between model Sarah Langa and Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu…

Miss Universe South Africa, and former Miss SA runner-up Melissa Nayimuli, wed Mandla N in a traditional ceremony in the Eastern Cape…

Red Bull KTM man sixth in title race as the MotoGP show now heads for Brazil.

The Stormers have now lost three URC games on the trot, and face a huge derby against the Bulls at Loftus in two weeks to try and break that streak.

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

On Sunday, Maile commended the Gautrain-Gauteng government project as an example of a successful public-private-partnership.

Insect taxonomist Art Borkent has described and named more than 300 species of midges but fears his field of science is dying out, despite millions of insects, fungi and other organisms waiting to be discovered

Once Art Borkent starts speaking about biting midges, he rarely pauses for breath. Holding up a picture of a gnat trapped in amber from the time of the dinosaurs, the 72-year-old...

Vodafone will start using Amazon Leo to connect mobile base stations in Europe before rolling it out through Vodacom.

Why South African organisations must stop treating cyber risk as a technical inconvenience.

Companies are cutting tens of thousands of jobs in the name of AI – and the wave may be only just beginning.

Motorists have important rights when dealing with police roadblocks in South Africa’s biggest city.

Luxury British automaker Aston Martin may be forced to retrench up to 20% of its workforce.

The Western Cape is strengthening its passenger and commercial rail operations.

Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.