The department says new processes have helped it make major progress in reducing longstanding refugee appeal backlogs. As scores of foreign nationals continue to return to their home countries in the wake of anti-illegal immigration protests, the department of home…
The case was dropped after an unidentified person was allegedly pressured to withdraw it. More details have emerged in the ongoing blue lights scandal, with the South African Police Service (SAPS) revealing that a criminal case against suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan…
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Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 9 July 2026, in our simple daily news update. News today includes as President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a further extension for the Madlanga commission, allowing the inquiry additional time to complete…
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. Protesters gather during an anti immigrant march to the Diepkloof police station in Soweto, on July 9, 2026. (Photo by Mzingenkosi…
He was was found guilty of misappropriating approximately R39.8 million from an escrow account entrusted to his care. An 82‑year‑old former attorney has been sentenced to 10 years’ direct imprisonment after the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in Palm Ridge…
Top officials in the City of Ekurhuleni have been implicated in allegations of looting and corruption. The DA in the City of Ekurhuleni says it is pleased that the municipality’s former city manager, Imogen Mashazi, has been arrested – along…
Temperatures will remain typical for winter, with no rain forecast for Saturday or Sunday Gauteng residents can expect a dry and settled weekend, with clear to mostly clear conditions forecast across Johannesburg and Pretoria and no chance of rain, according…
The British & Irish Lions flyhalf returns from injury as one of three changes to the starting XV. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his starting line-up for their Nations Championship clash with the Springboks at…
Our leaders made the mistake of allowing what was a sanctuary for the persecuted to spiral into free-for-all for the continent. Perhaps prompted by the ongoing protests against illegal or undocumented migrants in South Africa, former black consciousness activist and…