'Your responses don't make sense': 'Police source' grilled over cash found at Aeroton drug bust

Tumelo Nku was questioned about the high profile cocaine seizure in Aeroton.

Why are South African teachers leaving for Australia?

From Met Gala to the Rome clay: Naomi Osaka redefines the modern tennis star

Naomi Osaka's off-court presence, particularly her growing influence in the fashion world, that has captured global attention in recent weeks.

Increasingly deadly heatwave gives Europe no respite

At least 101 million Europeans were expected to experience temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, in a punishing and increasingly deadly heatwave hotter than weather in parts of Africa.

Three Lesotho nationals charged with murder after mass shooting in South Africa

The three suspects appeared in a Johannesburg court on Thursday for the mass shooting in which 13 people died and 14 others were injured.

Nigeria's Senate passes bill to allow creation of state police

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to allow states to have their own police forces, paving the way for a major reform that would reshape the policing structure of the conflict-racked nation.

Three suspects killed in a shootout with police in Sandton

Three suspects have been shot dead following a shootout with the police in Sandton.

Madlanga Inquiry grills Nku over cash, Aeroton drug bust links

Tumelo Nku testified he learned of the Aeroton drug consignment through an individual's cellphone.

Delivery of 6,000 DNA buccal swab kits to SAPS: A temporary fix for forensic shortages?

24 hours in pictures, 25 June 2026

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

City of Cape Town cancels R100m Eye in the Sky project amid scrutiny

Basic Education threatens legal action after Tshwane cuts power and water to head office over R104 million schools dept

Transfer News: Kaizer Chiefs announce third player goodbye

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that defender Happy Mashiane has left the club after both parties agreed to terminate his contract.

WEATHER: Deadly mix of rain and dense fog sparks traffic chaos across South Africa

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Friday, 26 June 2026.

PSL club releases former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns stars

Sekhukhune United have confirmed the departure of six players, including former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabang Monare and ex-Mamelodi Sundowns defender Rivaldo Coetzee. The Limpopo-based club announced that it will not renew the contracts of the six players as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season. SEKHUKHUNE UNITED CONFIRM SIX EXITS In an official statement, Sekhukhune United

BaaBaas game offers opportunity for Faf, Koch

The ageing Springboks will see the Barbarians-Wales match as an opportunity after missing selection in the initial Nations Championship squad.

African Bank reports R624 million interim loss

African Bank has reported a decline in earnings, hit by rising bad debt.

New UCT research links household air pollution to premature births and low birth weight

Foro Italico frenzy: Rafael Jodar's win caps historic attendance day in Rome

Friday marked a record day at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, after the tournament made history by selling 30 703 tickets.

Court orders TotalEnergies to account for environmental impact of oil and gas products

A Paris court has ordered French oil giant TotalEnergies to report the environmental consequences of emissions from its oil and gas products and explain how it plans to address them.