New York City high-rise evacuated after structural columns buckle

A high-rise building in New York City has been evacuated after two of its columns buckled.

Springboks to keep close eye on Scotland's backline on Saturday

Saturday's opponents have only scored two tries against them in the last three games.

Zimbabwean international Bhasera departs PSL side after coaching role

Zimbabwean international Onismor Bhasera has left Siwelele FC after serving as assistant coach following his retirement from professional football.

The PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA results for Tuesday, 7 July 2026

Today's PowerBall jackpot stands at an estimated R7 million, while the PowerBall XTRA offers an estimated R6 million.

24 hours in pictures, 7 July 2026

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

In case you missed it: Treasury freezes 60 municipalities | Malema hits back at Commission | Is Ramaphosa worse than Zuma?

Catch up on the biggest stories this Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in our simple daily news update.

BackaBuddy campaign launched to pay for Peet Viljoen's legal bills

Fresh fundraising efforts have thrust Mel and Peet Viljoen's ongoing legal saga back into public focus.

One lucky winner bags R69.5 million PowerBall jackpot

Friday's Lotto draw delivered an instant multimillionaire

Saps rejects Nigeria's claims over death in police custody

Police say an inquest is under way after a Nigerian national died shortly after being arrested in Pretoria.

Mnangagwa signs law extending presidency to 2030

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed constitutional amendments.

Slight increase in numbers of people leaving SA: BMA

More than 45 000 undocumented immigrants have been processed.

Mother, three children die in Modimolle shack fire

The four were asleep when the shack was engulfed by flames on Monday night.

Court proceedings postponed as Radovan Krejcir protests expired prison food

Junior Springboks wallop Wales to reach Junior World Championship semi-finals

The Junior Springboks' defence of their Junior World Championship title is still on track after they qualified for the semi-finals with victory over Wales.

Kaizer Chiefs to face Saudi and Spanish opposition on pre-season tour

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the first two fixtures of their pre-season tour to Spain under new head coach Fernando Da Cruz.

UK: Farage gambles on by-election to silence critics

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election he says will allow votersâ not political opponentsâ to judge him. The move comes as he faces investigations into high-value financial donations that he insists were lawful.

Former Ivory Coast defence minister released after 'terrorism' charges

Former Ivory Coast Defence Minister Moise Lida Kouassi has been released after spending nearly a year in detention on terrorism-related charges.

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa signs law extending presidency to 2030

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law constitutional changes extending his time in office to 2030. The legislation, approved by Parliament last month, also introduces a provision allowing future presidents to be elected by lawmakers instead of a direct public vote.

Dangote-backed mega oil refinery to be built in Kenya

A 700,000-bpd east African oil refinery proposed by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, will be built in Kenya, a senior company official said Tuesday, putting a lid on speculation over the location of the mega-project.

From catwalk to red carpet: Law Roach scoops Schiaparelli dress off runway for Zendaya

Actress Zendaya and her long-term stylist Law Roach have done it again - they got a showstopping Schiaparelli gown off the runway to the red carpet in record time.