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King Charles said he was “privileged and proud” to have known Eva Schloss who died in London on 3 January.

More than one-thousand-600 babies were delivered across South Africa’s public health facilities

About 143 people have been killed on the province’s roads since the start of December to January

BMA officers used drones to trace the two individuals

The department’s spokesperson Ndabe Sibiya says no one is above the law

Trump’s decision to depose Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has drawn praise inside the U.S., especially from Republican leaders. But the invasion also faces significant opposition from elected officials across the political spectrum.

NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks to Eduardo Gamarra, professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, about the history of U.S. intervention in Latin America.

Schools in “safe and secure areas” will be allowed to reopen after 250 children were taken in November.

It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.

South Africa’s pertol price will fall the lowest level in nearly four years following the global drop in crude and a stronger rand.

Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.

These are the most expensive private schools for boys and girls in South Africa for 2026.

Subsequent talks to persuade the Communist Party otherwise have since failed.

He retired from politics in 2004 and returned to his farm near Adelaide in the Eastern Cape.

The ANC will celebrate its 114th anniversary at Moruleng Stadium in the North West next Saturday

The US says its forces captured Maduro and his wife in Venezuela’s capital Caracas on Saturday

Adam Radwan scores two tries as Leicester Tigers edge closer to The Prem play-off places with a 36-28 win over Saracens at Welford Road.

Bafana Bafana have lost all six AFCON matches in which they conceded first under Ronwen Williams. What needs to change?

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says in his press conference that in 18 months’ time, when his contract is due to end, he will leave the club, repeatedly stating that he came to “manage” the club, not just to be a coach.

Connacht champions St Brigid’s advanced into the final of the All-Ireland Club Senior Football Championship with a 1-16 to 1-12 victory over Scotstown at Breffni Park.

Lucy Morville, from Burnley, thought most students would be from the north and felt ‘culture shock’ surrounded by southerners

Like many students from the north, Lucy Morville says she felt “culture shock” at being surrounded by southerners when she arrived at university. But she said the shock was even greater because it wasn’t what she expected when she enrolled at the University of York.

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Prof Shitij Kapur says there are too many graduates and degree is now just a ‘visa’ to enter professional world

The UK now has a “surfeit” of graduates and students must accept that a university degree is no longer a “passport to social mobility”, a leading vice-chancellor has argued.

Prof Shitij Kapur, the head of King’s College London, said the days when universities could promise that...

The Department of Health has raised serious concern over a sharp increase in teenage pregnancies recorded on New Year’s Day 2026.

Five things to know about Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend, following his split from estranged wife, Rachel Kolisi.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 5 January 2026.

Motorists get a break as petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin prices decrease from Wednesday.

MI Cape Town fell apart after losing their last five wickets for just eight runs.

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

This Monday marks 50 years since television was officially launched in South Africa – on 5 January 1976.

South Africa has a curious habit of legislating fantasies and then acting surprised when the real economy ignores them.

The automotive industry has witnessed numerous scandals over the years, but one in particular stands out for its sheer scale and impact.

These are the five most popular armoured cars bought by civilians in South Africa.

South African drivers should keep several essential tools in their car to avoid issues should they experience a flat tyre or any other problem.

From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results