Eskom to implement a 13-hour power outage in Gauteng on Thursday

Residents in parts of Gauteng face a lengthy blackout this week as Eskom carries out essential maintenance work on distribution lines.

WEATHER: SA braces for bitter cold, rain and icy conditions

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Thursday, 13 August 2026.

Delays in housing project in NW leaves beneficiaries without homes

The R69 million incomplete housing project has been left abandoned for years

7 000 in N Cape not paid social grants due to compliance issues

A few thousand Northern Cape social grant beneficiaries were not paid their social grants last week

Lusikisiki massacre accused says he was forced to shoot the victims

Accused number two in the Lusikisiki massacre trial has been cross-examined.

Kaizer Chiefs starting XI: Petersen keeps his place, Phili starts

Kaizer Chiefs will play their first league home against Sekhukhune United who are coached by their former co-coach.

Europe swelters through record heat as drought and wildfires intensify

Western Europe has endured its hottest June-July period on record, with extreme heat, drought and wildfires gripping parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The WMO says the warming climate is making heatwaves more frequent, intense, longer and more widespread.

Zambia: Hakainde Hichilema expected to win upcoming vote

14 candidates are throwing their hats in the ring to become Zambiaâ s next president in the upcoming election. Among them is main opposition challenger Brian Mundubile, seeking to defeat president Hakainde Hichilema.

Kaizer Chiefs starting XI: Petersen keeps his place, Phili starts

Kaizer Chiefs will play their first league home against Sekhukhune United who are coached by their former co-coach.

24 hours in pictures, 12 August 2026

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

ANC asks voters for another chance

The African National Congress (ANC) has asked the electorate to give them another chance.

ActionSA flags R400m transport facility left idle in Johannesburg

The party says it has exhausted council channels and wants the Public Protector to intervene.

Ramaphosa lauds the new Electronic Travel Authorisation system

The first traveller from China was visibly happy with the service in just less than two minutes.

WATCH: Engen Refinery's conversion to storage facility begins with stack demolition

Durban community mourns the loss of beloved monkey rescuer, Steve Smit

'It's a great occasion, but we are underprepared,' says Bulls boss Ackermann

The Bulls will be the next South African franchise to take on the All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry after the Stormers and Sharks.

HYROX fever sweeps Bangkok as fitness craze takes Asia by storm

HYROX is gaining momentum across Asia, drawing everyone from elite athletes to first-time competitors into a fast-growing fitness phenomenon. In Bangkok, packed training sessions are preparing participants for a race combining running and functional workouts.

Ebola outbreak takes heavy toll on Bunia's economy and public health

Health officials say misinformation and delayed treatment continue to fuel the outbreak.

Mncube denies being in possession firearm that killed Senzo Meyiwa

Mncube also denied knowing the firearm that was analysed by ballistic expert Colonel Chris Mangena.

South Africa celebrates World Elephant Day

South Africa is marking World Elephant Day by highlighting the importance of protecting the country's elephant populations.