Police investigating criminal cases including death at KZN bootcamp

An inquest docket was opened following the death of 23-year-old Mduduzi Luthuli in January.

'System didn't recognise me': SASSA pensioner's grant suspended over ID glitch

One SASSA grant recipient describes an impossible chain of obstacles that left her benefit suspended despite her repeated attempts to comply.

WATCH | Central African Republic mine collapse kills over 100, scores still missing

Thousands of artisanal miners in Africa eke out a living for themselves and their families, often in unsafe environments.

WEATHER: Fine and warm conditions to dominate South Africa

Take a look at what the weather has in store for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West this Friday, 21 August 2026.

24 hours in pictures, 20 August 2026

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

National hockey teams to compete in bottom half of World Cup placing matches

The SA men's and women's squads finished bottom of their pools in the opening round.

ANC to lay criminal charges against DA's Mark Burke

ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli will lay charges at the Cape Town Central Police Station.

More arrests imminent in Emmanuel Mbense murder

Mbense was allegedly tortured and murdered after being falsely linked to a crime.

Overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria, at least 40 bodies recovered

The accident happened near Gorau in Goronyo local government area.

US NIH lifts ban on new research funding for South Africa

The decision is important because South Africa has long been a major research partner for America.

How the Department of Defence is tackling irregular expenditure investigations

WEATHER: Dense morning fog expected across SIX provinces

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Friday, 21 August 2026.

BREAKING: '764'-linked Malmesbury teen to remain behind bars

A 16-year-old accused of links to the international "764" network returned to court on Thursday as the case against him continues to unfold.

SA's girl gang celebrates women's power in style – WATCH

A's motorsport girl gang is winning hearts with a powerful Women's Day video celebrating speed, sisterhood and women making bold moves.

'Hell of a series': Rassie, Rennie discuss the magnitude of Boks against All Blacks

The clock is winding down to the kick off of the first of four Tests between the rugby-mad nations.

Reuters: Continental confederations in talks to oust FIFA boss Infantino

UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF have not given up on ousting FIFA president Gianni Infantino, according to a new report from Reuters. The three continental bodies are said to be in talks about seeking a vote of no confidence against Infantino over his proposal to sell World Cup profits to private investors.

DR Congo: Prosecutors seek 15-year prison sentence for ex-justice minister

They accuse Constant Mutamba of being the mastermind behind the fraudulent disbursement of some $20 million from the Uganda Victimsâ Reparation Fund.

Govt-business targets 3% economic growth, one million jobs by 2030

The Government-Business Partnership aims to create jobs and grow the economy.

Two people killed Butterworth crash in Eastern Cape

The accident was a head-on collision, involving a sedan and an SUV.

'Their website is a shambles': Beneficiaries left stranded by SASSA's portal

Frustrated beneficiaries say a critical government system meant to serve the elderly is instead pushing vulnerable users away completely.