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Matheus Cunha scores a dramatic late winner for Manchester United as they beat Premier League leaders Arsenal in a thrilling match at Emirates Stadium.

It is the latest batch of detainees freed since the US seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a raid.

Burkina Faso will inaugurate two new mini data centers dedicated to public administration on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, marking a step in the country’s efforts to strengthen digital sovereignty. Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo is set to officially commission the facilities, which are positioned as strategic national infrastructure designed to support government operations and […]

Apple is expected to unveil its first major Siri update powered by Google’s Gemini AI models in the second half of February, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The update would mark the first clear outcome of Apple’s recently announced AI partnership with Google. Gurman reports that the new Siri is designed to deliver on capabilities […]

Ramaphosa says police must expand efforts to combat murders and other acts of violent crime.

Mpumalanga and Limpopo have been severely affected by the recent floods.

The party backed by the ruling generals is expected to win a landslide in a country gripped by fear and civil war.

Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as Alex Honnold reached the top of the spire of the 508-meter (1,667-foot) tower, about 90 minutes after he started.

Tully covered some of the defining moments in India’s history in a career that spanned decades.

Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

A Johannesburg school has built a reputation as one of South Africa’s leading boys’ schools, producing pupils who get accepted into top universities in South Africa and around the world.

These are the 11 suburbs in South Africa where the country’s young ’emerging’ middle class are buying up property.

Officials from the office of the secretary general and the police are at the scene.

The committee says it has made contingency plans to ensure no time is lost in its last 10 days.

Ramaphosa cited the findings of the Auditor General on the challenges facing Local Government

Malema has vowed to challenge both the conviction and any sentence imposed on him.

Lamine Yamal scores a stunning goal for Barcelona in La Liga to help complete a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo at the Spotify Camp Nou.

India take an unassailable 3-0 series lead in the T20 series against New Zealand after Abhishek Sharma hits an unbeaten 68 off 20 balls, including a 14-ball 50.

Julia Zigiotti Olme scored straight from a corner to give Manchester United the lead, in what would be a comfortable win for the reds over Aston Villa.

A late goal from Women’s Super League top scorer Bunny Shaw won the game for Manchester City against London City Lionesses, giving them a nine point gap at the top of the table after Chelsea’s loss against Arsenal.

Was Enhle Mbali directing these comments about pain, trauma and betrayal to her ex-husband, DJ Black Coffee?

Black Coffee – who has a whopping net worth – is one of the richest DJ’s in the world. Is his ex, Enhle Mbali entitled to half his fortune?

Eben Etzebeth’s wife Anlia sweetly showed Rachel Kolisi support following the announcement of her memoir ‘Falliing March’.

US actor Jerry O’Connell has been spotted soaking up the sun in Durban. Take a look at what the screen star has been getting up to…

Catch up on the biggest stories of Monday, 26 January 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

The Sunrisers secured the league title for the third time in four years.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 26 January 2026.

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

Democratic lawmakers have few options that wouldn’t trigger something like civil war.

Wanatu has made significant changes to its operating model, reducing the basic salary for drivers while introducing a new incentive programme.

Mahindra’s impressive 2025 sales figures were boosted by the performance of two of its most-popular models.

SARS is making changes to the system that allows businesses to reclaim tax on their fuel spend in South Africa.

Renault is the latest European carmaker to slow down its push for electric vehicles.

Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women’s rights and sex education.