Iran’s advantage lies in its ability to produce content that aligns with platform operations at both speed and scale. Meanwhile, the conflict continues on the ground, where a ceasefire holds unevenly and negotiations remain uncertain. The first signal is not…
Fraudulent documents were used to convince aspiring players of guaranteed opportunities in Spain. Spanish police announced Friday the arrest of a man suspected of defrauding young South Americans by promising them access to major football clubs in Spain in exchange…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Rwandan President Paul Kagame has defiantly declared that the sanctions imposed on Rwandan defence and security forces would not minimise its strength and integrity, emphasising: “They are among the finest that can be found anywhere”. On…
The DA says it has a better plan than the ANC on creating jobs and growing the economy. As the DA holds its federal elective congress this weekend, the party says there will be no changes to its stance on…
At a time when youth unemployment in South Africa sits at 41% and exceeds 90% in parts of the Vaal, a powerful, solutions-driven story is taking shape. Vaal EmpowaYouth Week 2026 (20–24 April, Sebokeng) is not another conference. It’s a live economic…
As the air turns crisp and the light shifts, a new rhythm emerges in the cellar. Here is a curated selection for the transitional months, by Tongai Charie, Senior Sommelier at Upper Union. Autumn in South Africa is a study…
Engraved in memory: The Kigali Genocide Memorial engenders remembrance of the genocide’s victims, promoting peace and reconciliation and building peace through education. Photo: Supplied In a house once filled with 15 souls, only three of us remain: my mother, my…
India’s first caste census in a century seeks data for justice but risks deepening divisions as 30 million enumerators go digital. The world’s largest census, covering more than 1.4 billion people, is currently underway in India. For the first time…
Soul food: Out of necessity Gabi Motuba sings, she swings black life and her conduction is continuously marshalling an imminent feeling of self-sovereignty. Photo: Standard Bank The rediscovery of territory, the breaching of the voice, the strain on the body,…
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. Opponents to the government of Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez clash with the police as they demonstrate in demand of salary…