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McSweeney, long considered instrumental to the rise of the PM, derived his power and influence from his track record as a political strategist.

Business owners in the historic mining town of Krugersdorp are issuing a desperate plea for help, warning that the CBD is undergoing a “slow death” due to rampant urban decay, crime, and infrastructure collapse

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver SONA on Thursday.

Organophosphate poisoning is suspected to be the cause of the EC spaza shop deaths.

MPO says further information will be communicated as soon as there are more developments.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff resigned Sunday over the furor surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to the U.S. despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. is planning to do business with Russia just as President Trump is pushing the two countries to reach a peace deal.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney garnered international acclaim for his admired Davos speech, but at home rising prices and a slim parliamentary majority are hurdles.

NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks with journalist Widlore Merancourt in Port-au-Prince about what’s ahead for Haiti, as its transition government dissolves this weekend.

Eritrea has previously denied accusations that its soldiers are in Ethiopia supporting rebels.

The crisis is compounded by a critical shortage of affordable, properly stored antivenom.

President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will be guests at Windsor Castle from 18 to 19 March.

Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a “blouse”.

Best Before has launched nationwide courier delivery, expanding beyond its previously Gauteng-only online service.

This is a comparison of South Africa’s military strength to that of other countries in 2026.

The Events Permit Office of the City of Cape Town approved a total of 1,064 events from January 1 to December 31, 2025 — with 15 of these events generating over R2.5 billion.

Friends of Di’s Kitchen provides hundreds of meals each week in Wolverhampton.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the State of the Nation Address on February 12

The party held its Extended Provincial Executive Committee lekgotla in Klerksdorp.

Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul has called on the ANC to unite ahead of elections.

ANC Chairperson Nono Maloyi says improving service delivery and creating jobs will be a priority

American Patrick Reed continues his fine form on the DP World Tour with victory at the Qatar Masters by two shots over Scotland’s Calum Hill.

Sussex chairman Jon Filby resigns in the wake of the county’s financial difficulties, which have left them facing points deductions for next season.

Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a 1-1 draw by FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo, a result that leaves qualification finely balanced heading into the final group match.

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have taken a big step towards the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals, thanks to a 2-1 win over Al Masry at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

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Actress Charlize Theron recited Nelson Mandela’s words in a special appearance at the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

EFF leader Julius Malema has urged South Africans to boycott the FIFA World Cup, citing safety concerns for sports fans…

Nathan Smith was the 27 years old son of rapper Lil Jon.

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

Separate explosions in the Johannesburg CBD earlier this week have left several areas without electricity and no ETRs have been confirmed.

The ANC’s secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said Dada Morero will remain Joburg mayor even though there is tension between him and the new regional leaders of the ANC.

Chiefs are now two points clear at the top of Group D.

Eskom says 140 000 customers are free of load reduction as smart meter roll-out and generation gains gather pace.

Debates about the future of the SABC TV Licence took a turn on Friday night when the details of plans for a new funding model for South Africa’s public broadcaster were discussed behind closed doors.

Expansion of space operations comes as ADF entering ‘most challenging strategic environment since second world war’, minister says

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Australian defence force recruits are being asked to aim for the stars, with two new positions advertised in defence’s space command.

Applicants were invited to apply directly for the two space specialist...

Big changes are on the cards for South Africa’s used car dealers.

VW stated that it needs urgent government support if it is to have any hope of building a new bakkie in South Africa.

Many South Africans remain sceptical of Chinese car brands, but this perception is changing rapidly.

Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.