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Kyren Wilson makes a strong start towards winning his first Masters crown as he establishes a 5-3 lead over John Higgins in the opening session of the final at Alexandra Palace.

A contestant due to appear on the forthcoming series is found to have previously posted offensive messages on social media.

At least 16 people are confirmed dead and 20,000 are evacuated as fires rage in two southern regions.

Mngwevu and three other people went missing in Chokwe, Mozambique.

The operation resulted in the confiscation of dangerous weapons, drugs and alcohol.

Many victims have were swept away by flood waters while other drowned in excavated pit.

Repair costs for damages caused in the Mpumalanga and Limpopo floods stand in the billions

Parts of the huge plaza in Karachi have collapsed as firefighters battle to extinguish the blaze.

The Kurdish-led SDF militia withdrew from the Omar oil field amid an eastward push by government forces.

Ahead of India’s state elections in March, officials responsible for voter verification report long hours and tight deadlines.

U.S. senators are in Denmark this weekend to meet with officials, as President Trump announces tariffs against NATO members to pressure them over his designs on Greenland.

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

South African passport holders are facing a tougher global travel environment in 2026, with reduced visa-free access and growing barriers when applying for visas to some of the world’s most popular destinations.

With WhatsApp extensively used across South Africa, users are urged to exercise caution when dealing with sensitive information.

Trump’s volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.

George, who was also the DA’s federal finance chair, publicly revealed Steenhuisen’s money issues.

Malema is set to learn his fate on Friday in the East London Magistrate’s Court as sentencing looms.

ActionSA claims that the same suspect laid a false charge of assault against Khumalo

Mbeki reminds veterans of their role in liberating South Africa .

Former Orlando Pirates star Benedict Vilakazi believes the Sea Robbers have made smarter January signings than Mamelodi Sundowns.

Carlos Alcaraz beats Australia’s Adam Walton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 in his Australian Open first-round match as he begins his quest for a career Grand Slam.

Emma Raducanu finishes her Australian Open first-round match with a dominant 6-4 6-1 performance against Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Pollen Ndlanya says Gaston Sirino is a good player but needs to work on his attitude to extend his stay.

Cassper Nyovest has seemingly unfollowed his wife Pulane Phoolo, who has now struck up a friendship with his ex, Thobeka Majozi…

COSATU has voiced strong support for Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s call to amend legislation governing drunken driving.

There is ‘no immediate concern’ and no need for water restrictions in Cape Town this summer, confirms city official …

The mother of Reeva Steenkamp – who was murdered by Oscar Pistorius – has shown positive progress after a devastating diagnosis last year.

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

Research shows that 80% to 90% of people abandon their goals by February.

“It was such a great game, such a great moment. The energy from the crowd was amazing. That lifted me up so much”.

South Africa’s fibre market is entering an “Open Access 2.0” era shaped by scale, behaviour and enforcement.

Many areas in eastern Limpopo have recorded rainfall of more than 400mm in a week, causing widespread flooding and some rivers rising to their highest levels in 46 years.

The recently concluded festive season was South Africa’s least deadly in years.

A Chinese vacuum cleaner company unveiled its very own supercar at CES 2026.

With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.