South Africa’s medical technology landscape is characterised by deep structural dependence and systemic inefficiencies. The sector remains heavily import dependent. Photo: Supplied In celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Day on 21 April, I want to begin this piece with…
Catch up on the biggest stories this Tuesday, 21 April 2026, in our simple daily news update. News today includes the executive needs to seize the moment and install a fresh face free from the police service rot currently being…
South Africa’s industrial policy debate often revolves around targets – ownership thresholds, localisation quotas, supplier development metrics and transformation scorecards. These are the ceilings of the system: visible, measurable and politically resonant. What receives far less attention is the floor.…
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High-risk areas are concentrated in townships and informal settlements, including Khayelitsha, Crossroads, Philippi and Gugulethu. A new study at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has produced the first high-resolution map of air pollution across the Cape Town metropolitan area.…
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. Police National Commissioner Fannie Masemola appears at Pretoria Magistrate’s Court over a controversial R360m SAPS tender on April 21, 2026 in…
Fannie Masemola, the national police commissioner, has denied receiving financial gratification from businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s contract. The state intends to make National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola a co-accused in the fraud and corruption case, State versus Vusimuzi Matlala and…
It is believed that the incident followed a minor bumper-bashing. A 58-year-old man arrested in connection with a suspected road rage incident in Emmarentia, during which he allegedly shot and killed another motorist and wounded his wife, has been released.…
As AI adoption accelerates, organisations are rethinking the network infrastructure required to support data-intensive workload. Against this backdrop, Huawei’s OptiX Club 2026, hosted in Johannesburg focused on the role of optical networks in enabling faster, smarter digital environments. The event…
This selection features some of the standout moments from the Funny Nature category, highlighting the overall winner alongside a range of memorable finalist entries that capture wildlife in its most playful, unexpected and entertaining form. Finalist, titled “Seatbelt check”. “I…