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Littler suffers third-round exit in Belgian Open
World champion Luke Littler is knocked out of the Belgian Darts Open in the third round by Niels Zonneveld.
SUNDAY, 22 MARCH 2026, 18:40

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World champion Luke Littler is knocked out of the Belgian Darts Open in the third round by Niels Zonneveld.

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The long-running US sketch show now has a British equivalent, which received a broadly positive reaction on its debut.
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Once a jewel of Nelson Mandela Bay tourism, one of the metro’s most popular beachfronts is falling into decay. Vandalism is taking hold, driven by a lack of adequate security – threatening visitor safety, undermining tourism and exposing gaps in municipal oversight ahead of upcoming international events.

South Africa
The group of people demanded to see two grandsons who had been arrested for alleged rape

South Africa
Hlabisa says they have not yet received concrete reports on the matter besides social media posts.

South Africa
Residents of Bekkersdal are still decrying the crime rate in the area.
South Africa
Durban secures over R1.9bn investment for Africa’s first superyacht industry hub
EThekwini Municipality has achieved a significant milestone in its campaign to position Durban as Africa’s premier superyacht destination, following a successful visit to the Yachting Aftersales and Refit Experience (YARE) conference in Viareggio, Italy.
The delegation, comprising Inner City...

World
A seven-week nationwide search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV anchor Savannah Guthrie has not identified any suspects.

World
The BBC’s Sebastian Usher reports from Dimona in southern Israel, which was hit by an Iranian missile.

World
Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board.

World
The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.

Africa
Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Africa
Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is “unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it”.

Africa
Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

Africa
The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

Business
Sweets from Heaven has all buy disappeared from shopping malls across South Africa, but the brand lives on thanks to popular musician and businessman, Danny K, who has big plans for the brand.

Business
Johannesburg is seeing uncollected garbage piling across the streets amid protests and labour disputes.

Business
Kings Walk will soon open its doors in the East of Pretoria, with the mall set to serve a massively growing area.

Business
South Africa’s ports—the key gateways into the country—have seen the highest number of ship dockings since 2019, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic-related slowdowns.

Politics
The party says it will use the event to engage with supporters, on socio- economic issues

Politics
Julius Malema says he has no ties with Brown Mogotsi-linked Feroz Khan

Politics
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the party will keep a close eye on the US ambassador.

Politics
Zuma’s remarks focused on the need for unity between the two parties, but Malema begs to differ

Sport
Bryson DeChambeau breaks down in tears after winning back-to-back LIV Golf titles with a play-off victory at the inaugural South African event.

Sport
Springboks Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Deon Fourie guided the Stormers to a bonus-point win which lifts them up to second on the URC log.

Sport
Relebohile Mofokeng scored his first carer hat-trick as Orlando Pirates beat TS Galaxy 6-0 at the Mbombela Stadium to reclaim top spot.

Sport
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced the dates, venues and kick-off times for the eagerly awaited Nedbank Cup semi-finals.
Education
While some Jewish students and faculty members have applauded the Trump administration’s renewed push against antisemitism, others believe the government has different motives.

Education
Those planning for uni in England and Wales this autumn can apply for student loans from Monday. Here are the options for families worried about debt
Our child is heading to university soon – should we try to pay their tuition fees upfront so they are not saddled with a debt for decades?
Our child is a recent graduate and their student loan debt is ballooning – should we help pay off some or...
Education
Agronomists at Washington State University are unveiling a new apple, the Sunflare, which they say tastes as good as their Cosmic Crisp but can withstand unpredictable weather.
Education
As they sought to respond to charges of antisemitism and harassment on campus, administrators and trustees made promises. Many have been kept, but not all.

Lifestyle
Like father, like son? Julius Malema’s son Ratanang is publicly campaigning for youth to vote for the EFF…

Lifestyle
Discover romantic day trips in Gauteng that go beyond the usual. From nature escapes to unique experiences, plan your perfect date.

Lifestyle
Two sides to every story? Doja Cat’s dad Dumisani Dlamini claims his daughter was ‘brainwashed’ by her mother…

Lifestyle
SA gambling addiction surges as government eyes new taxes, but betting firms warn stricter levies could backfire…

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

Entertainment
The victory saw the Buccaneers move to 51 points at the top.

Entertainment
All four South African teams picked up bonus point wins on a perfect weekend in the URC, as they head into their end of season runs.

Entertainment
Doja Cat performed in South Africa for the first time this Friday at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria.

Science/Tech
It should have been obvious from the start that Elon Musk’s Hyperloop was just a boy’s own fantasy and could never work.
Science/Tech
“Google is beginning to replace news headlines in its search results with ones that are AI-generated,” reports the Verge:After doing something similar in its Google Discover news feed, it’s starting to mess with headlines in the traditional “10 blue links,” too. We’ve found multiple examples where Google replaced headlines we wrote with ones we did not, sometimes changing their meaning in the...

Science/Tech
Nasa confirms meteor after residents reported hearing thunder-like noises about the time the fireball was visible
A suspected meteorite crashed into a home in suburban Houston on Saturday night, according to local residents and officials.
Speaking to the local news outlet KHOU11 over the weekend, Spring area resident Sherrie James recalled the incident, saying: “My grandson went to check and...
Science/Tech
CNBC reports:Amazon has acquired Rivr, a Swiss robotics company developing machines for “doorstep delivery,” the company confirmed Thursday… It announced the deal in a notice sent to third-party delivery contractors… “We believe this technology, when working alongside your [delivery associates], has the potential to further improve safety outcomes and the overall customer experience,...

Motoring
Most South Africans purchase their cars on a finance plan, which can easily add over R100,000 to the vehicle’s original purchase price by the time their contract ends.

Motoring
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa has warned motorists not to panic-buy petrol and cause the very shortages people are worried about.

Motoring
Gen Z and Millennial car buyers are more likely to buy than previous generations.

Motoring
South Africans can look forward to six new bakkies this year, ranging from a luxurious double cab to two diesel plug-in hybrids.

Health
Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.
Health
Lab-made drugs soaked into the pages of letters, books and even legal documents are being smuggled behind bars, killing inmates and frustrating investigators.
Health
His method of locating genes in human DNA allowed researchers to find disease-causing genes, and later to map the entire, sprawling human genome.

Health
BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad answers your questions on meningitis B