JUST IN: Western Cape mayor, CFO arrested in alleged kickback bust

A mayor and two senior municipal officials will appear in court after police uncovered an alleged kickback scheme tied to a security services contract.

International Coffee Day: Who sells the best cuppa in SA?

Millions of South Africans continue to drink coffee daily despite rising prices, with the cost of instant coffee increasing faster than broader food inflation.

Jabulile Ntimba murder accused denies killing 'cousin', claims police torture to obtain confession

Two suspects face charges of premeditated murder and defeating or obstructing the ends of justice.

Free State cop gets five years for R3 000 bribe demand

The police officer told the complainant he could delay the case until it was eventually struck off the court roll.

Amnesty accuses Morocco of spying on activists and journalists

In a new report, it says intelligence services us a web of surveillance to silence any critical voices.

Algeria adopts law imposing death penalty on forest arsonists

Algerian lawmakers on Thursday voted to impose the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists, after deadly wildfires killed at least 12 people during the summer.

Zimbabwe probes helicopter crash that killed tycoon Chivayo

Wicknell Chivayo, a tycoon close to the ruling ZANU-PF party known for his extravagant displays of wealth, and his wife Lucy Muteke were among the victims, family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo confirmed to ZBC

Blockbuster weekend in ABC Motsepe with Gqeberha derby

The Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League returns for week two with blockbuster fixtures, highlighted by a high-stakes Gqeberha derby between debutants GQ Cavaliers and last season's finalists Old Grey.

KuGompo City loses out to Mpumalanga for Steve Tshwete series launch

The highly anticipated Steve Tshwete Boxing Series will officially get under way in Mpumalanga in November, dashing KuGompo Cityâ s hopes of hosting the tournament launch. Boxing South Africa confirmed the shift to the province housing the namesake municipality, though the Eastern Cape will ultimately stage the series finals in March 2027.

Warriors return 'home' to face Lions

A first YesPlay Pro20 Cup win is in the bag, but Matthew de Villiers knows the Warriors will need to sharpen up when the DP World Lions arrive at St Georgeâ s Park on Sunday.

DA releases names of mayoral candidates as it seeks to make impact in Eastern Cape

The in the Eastern Cape is banking on 10 mayoral candidates to make further inroads into the province, including taking aim at two municipalities where the ANC failed to field candidates ahead of the November 4 local government elections.

Mabuyane takes Malema defamation battle to SCA

Eastern Cape premier and ANC provincial chairperson Oscar Mabuyane is taking his defamation battle against EFF leader Julius Malema to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). The high court in KuGompo City on Thursday granted Mabuyane leave to appeal its June judgment dismissing with costs his application against Malema.

NW man gets life sentence for murder of 2-year-old step-grandson while high on crystal meth

Fouche assaulted the defenceless step-grandson while high on crystal methamphetamine on 15 May 2025, causing about 20 blunt-force injuries.

24 hours in pictures: Sibiya in court, Paris school protests and South Korean military display

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

SASSA suspends 56 000 grants in 3 months in warning to recipients

More than 56 000 social grants were suspended by SASSA during the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year.

East African countries are racing to finish preparations ahead of AFCON 2027

With less than nine months to go before the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, host nations Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are scrambling to finish preparations amid rumours of a potential relocation.

A new digital ID is coming to South Africa — here's how it works

URC: SA team announcements as Springboks return to club duty

A host of Springboks will be involved in URC action as the South African teams look to build on a strong start to the new season.

BIG change for mobile data in SA? But first, a court battle

SA's battle over mobile data costs and unused data is heading to court, with Vodacom and MTN challenging regulations introduced by ICASA.

Bafana star Mbekezeli Mbokazi hailed as MLS's best centre-back

Mbekezeli Mbokazi made an impressive return for Chicago Fire and has now earned glowing praise from MLS.