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Ahmed Shihab-Eldin is understood to be facing charges including spreading false information, the Committee to Protect Journalists says.

Former Nato chief warns UK’s national security ‘in peril’.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as SA ambassador to the United States

Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi, was on the stand on Tuesday.

A report identified irregularities in how the programme was managed in the 2021/22 financial year.

Israel and Lebanon are holding historic talks in Washington, D.C.

The war entered a new phase when President Trump began a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains what this means.

He denies claims of sexual assault but admits ” mistakes” and says he will resign.

The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Amazon wants to get thousands more satellites into orbit to offer internet and mobile services.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is poised to tap veteran political negotiator Roelf Meyer as the country’s next envoy to the US, as Pretoria seeks to steady relations with Washington after a turbulent year.

Farmers say they are being hit on several fronts, with the price of fuel and fertiliser all facing a hike.

Legal war is brewing in one of South Africa’s oldest millionaire towns, as residents refuse to accept collapsing service delivery and leadership instability.

The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has thrown its weight behind the President

Malema’s charges stem from a 2018 EFF birthday rally at Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape. 

The state is asking for a sentence of 15-year direct imprisonment which Malema says he will contest.

Gauteng CoGTA MEC Jacob Mamabolo has hit back at ActionSA.

Former world snooker champion Stuart Bingham fails to secure his place at the 2026 World Snooker Championship as he loses 10-7 against two-time runner-up Matthew Stevens in the final round of qualifying.

Orlando Pirates host AmaZulu this weekend hoping to return to winning ways following their 2-2 draw against Richards Bay.

Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has made the most appearances for the England Women’s football team after Keira Walsh reached a century against Spain.

Former Masters champion Sergio Garcia apologises for smashing his driver in anger during the final round at Augusta on Sunday.

‘Gogo effect’: Helen traded potholes for pedalling in dirty drainwater, which was quickly cleaned by city officials…

Sorry, NOT sorry: Notorious celebrity blogger Musa Khawula has responded to a court ruling to apologise to EFF leader, Julius Malema.

The DA MP who was ‘snubbed’ by new leader Geordin HIll-Lewis has set the record straight amid social media commentary…

Rachel Kolisi has subtly fired back at those who chose to ‘gossip’ instead of ‘reach out’ to her during the ‘worst experience of her life’.

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

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OpenAI says its safeguards “sufficiently reduce cyber risk” for now, while GPT-5.4-Cyber is a new cybersecurity-focused model.

The UK designated Xinbi Guarantee as an enabler of crypto scammers and human trafficking weeks ago. Telegram is still hosting it in plain sight.

Geely has officially launched the new E2, the cheapest electric car you can buy in South Africa.

South Africa’s largest service station group is allegedly replacing its 93 Petrol with 95 Petrol as a result of fuel shortages.

Dunlop has responded to industry claims that its tyre factory in South Africa is at risk of closing down.

The third report from the inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic says the NHS was close to collapse.

Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.