Catch up on the biggest stories this Wednesday, 1 April 2026, in our simple daily news update. News today includes Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has reshaped his executive, appointing EFF’s provincial chairperson Nkululeko Dunga as the new MEC for Finance.…
British multi-instrumentalist and seven-time Grammy winner Jacob Collier performs on the Kippies stage at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival in Cape Town. Picture / Henk Kruger / Independent Media From curious newcomers to lifelong devotees, the Cape Town International…
A R5 million Pick 6 pool is likely this weekend. The word “champion” is wildly overused in South African horse racing marketing, but Saturday’s Champions Day – Day 3 of the four-legged The Championships, with the Premier’s Champions Challenge topping…
“Extreme heat is not only a physical hazard; it affects mental health, air quality and the spread of infectious diseases, compounding the burden on vulnerable communities”. (Envato Elements) As temperatures in parts of the Western Cape and Namakwa District soared…
The man previously supported the child and mother with part of the rental cottage proceeds he owned with his wife. In another matter concerning maintenance disputes between spouses in divorce proceedings, the Johannesburg High Court heard a case in which…
We reflect on nearly two decades of the Gautrain’s transformative journey in Gauteng, celebrating its legacy as one of South Africa’s most successful public infrastructure projects. Image: Supplied For nearly two decades, the Bombela Concession Company has had the immense…
Eskom last month announced it would implement an 8.76% tariff hike for customers supplied directly by the utility. It’s no April Fool’s joke: following a steep fuel price increase at midnight on Tuesday, South Africans now face higher electricity tariffs.…
The Olifants River supports mining, agriculture, and commercial forestry, while also flowing through the Kruger National Park—South Africa’s largest protected area and a vital tourism drawcard. Photo: Wikipedia The Olifants River, one of South Africa’s most troubled waterways, is facing…
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft rest on Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Cape…
University of Fort Hare insiders said the “knives have been out” for Professor Sakhela Buhlungu since his efforts to clean up the university have led to several investigations by the Special Investigating Unit. The University of Fort Hare (UFH) council…