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Fixing water outages, upgrading failing infrastructure, halting municipal instability, and fighting violent crime.

England’s downturn in form has been steep and sudden. Why has their Six Nations campaign turned from Grand Slam dreams to a salvage job?

Nick Reiner, 32, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday, after his parents were found dead in their Brentwood home in December.

The Metropolitan Police said a 72-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Premier Panyaza Lesufi is expected to highlight plans to tackle illegal dumping.

Latakgomo passed away on Sunday and had a media career that spanned more than five decades.

Police have arrested Peter Mandelson, a veteran Labour Party politician who served as British ambassador to the U.S., as part of an investigation into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

The event occurs only in February, when the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park at just the right angle.

As Italy cracks down on migration, Milan takes a different path — offering shelter and integration to asylum seekers even as the central government tightens borders and funds deterrence abroad.

A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.

Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

The judge said the actions were a “more or less complete undermining” of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.

Skukuza Airport in Kruger National Park has been named the most beautiful airport in the world by Forbes.

Mr Price has received regulatory approvals to acquire NKD amidst large pushback from investors.

The rand is “treading water” around R16 to the dollar at the moment, as global uncertainty has markets in a ‘wait-and-see’ mode, and tensions in the Middle East push traders into gold.

Lesufi has acknowledged that some areas in the province continue to face a water crisis.

General Sibiya has been grilled about his relationship with Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

The president is expected to respond to the MPs’ questions regarding oversight and reporting on a task team on political killings before conclusion of the committee’s inquiry in March

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivers the State of the Province Address (SOPA) at Nasrec.

Team GB’s athletes have arrived home from the Winter Olympics after their most successful Games ever. They won five medals, including three golds, to finish 15th in the medal table.

Watch as West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer hits an 85 after Zimbabwe’s Tashinga Musekiwa dropped him twice.

With Pakistan’s spinners promising to provide a “tough time”, England’s frequent batting weakness stand between them and a World Cup semi-final.

Team GB’s Winter Olympians land back in the UK

Bridget Phillipson’s 10-year plan is generous in places, but her party might not be in power long enough to see it through

Whether the change is down to the shifting of the Overton window or the demise of basic decency, one awful feature of the current national conversation is becoming clearer by the day: the demonisation of disabled and vulnerable children and young people – and their...

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government’s long-awaited plans for the special educational needs and disabilities system. Can the controversial overhaul convince parents and MPs? Plus, the latest on the Gorton and Denton byelection

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A custom Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted in South Africa – who is behind the multi-million rand purchase?

Disgraced Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday, will he be removed from the line of succession or left eighth in line to take the throne?

A key route in Cape Town is set to return to service, marking another step towards devolution of the rail system for the City to run.

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

SAPS launches threat assessment after claims officers released foreign nationals for bribes at Johannesburg police stations.

The executive shake-up has sparked online debate about new boss Asha Sharma’s gaming credentials.

The crypto market is heating up again, and narratives are forming around the Litecoin price, the evolving SUI price prediction, and what many are calling the next top crypto to buy. Litecoin has long held its ground as one of the market’s most recognized legacy altcoins, often viewed as a faster, lighter alternative to Bitcoin. […]

Toyota plans to release at least 8 new cars in South Africa, ranging from a GR supercar to a “baby Prado” Adventure SUV.

The South African National Taxi Council plans to overhaul the industry with a new payment system and regular compliance checks on drivers and vehicles.

Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.

The medicines regulator is suggesting the minimum age limit for trial should be raised to 14.