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The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

Traffic officers have been deployed along the routes.

The crash involved a seven seater SUV with seven occupants and a manganese truck.

The prison has around houses 8000 offenders in a facility with an official bed capacity of 4000

The beachfront is bursting with colour, including the distinctive saffron dress of Krishna devotees.

Special forces troops rescued a U.S. Air Force colonel after his plane was shot down Friday over Iran.

In Seville, Spain, the pageantry of centuries-old Holy Week processions continues to attract both the faithful and the curious.

Lebanon says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during the current invasion. Human rights groups say first responders are being targeted — something Israel denies.

The recovery of the airman follows separate search efforts by both the US and Iran.

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

Woolworths is looking to expand its tuck shop offerings across South Africa following positive reactions to its limited rollout.

On March 31, 2026, South African food manufacturer RCL Foods bought the popular pet food brand Martin and Martin for R695 million.

Estates, complexes and gated communities in South Africa are being warned to be careful about how they collect and handle visitors’ personal information.

Experts from Webber Wentzel have highlighted concerns over technical issues related to the amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment.

The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg next weekend.

DA FC spokesperson says many young people have put up their hands up to serve in top positions

Mashatile spoke to the media after a Good Friday service hosted by Amandla Ngawethu Universal Church

Mashatile says government is looking at increasing its capacity to refine crude oil

Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre bogeys the 18th to hold a narrow lead going into round four of the weather-affected Texas Open

Wakefield Trinity keep pace with the top few sides in the Super League table following a comfortable win at Castleford Tigers.

Leicester Tigers were well beaten by a relentless Bordeaux Begles side as the defending champions cruised through to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup.

Tadej Pogacar defends his title and wins a record-equalling third Tour of Flanders after dropping rival Mathieu van der Poel 18km from the finish.

Researchers found that heart failure risk from belly fat may be driven by hidden inflammation, even in people with a normal BMI.

A 44-year-old German tourist was safely rescued on Good Friday evening after getting into difficulty while kayaking near the Knysna Heads.

Well-meaning SASSA Happy Easter wishes have recipients fuming after payments were held back till after the long weekend …

Mel and Peet Viljoen swapped their luxury golf estate homes for ICE detention centres in the Arizona desert and an alligator-infested swamp.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 06 April 2026.

Myeza’s remarks come amid a broader wave of anti-immigration sentiment.

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

Government admits it lacked systems to track lifestyle audits outcomes, but promises reform is coming.

Nasa team get deeper into space than any humans have ever ventured

Astronauts on the historic Artemis II mission are expected to reach the far side of the moon on Monday, venturing deeper into space than any humans before them.

Nasa has reported satisfaction with progress toward the lunar fly-round since the team’s launch on Wednesday, with the three Americans and one Canadian on course to...

Artemis II, Nasa’s first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years, is a key step toward a long‑term return to the moon and future crewed missions to Mars

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The tide of Chinese car brands entering South Africa isn’t slowing down anytime soon, as five more companies plan to launch here in the near future.

Fuel price pressure in South Africa is pushing more motorists towards hybrids.

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz picked up this week.

The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.