South Africa cannot afford frivolous debates that treat borders as provisional or sovereignty as negotiable. Across South Africa’s political spectrum, a troubling pattern has taken root. It is visible not only among political elites but also among their followers, ideological…
“It is important for ambitious teams who are playing for the first position [to score lots of goals],” said Ouaddou. Ahead of tonight’s clash against Richards Bay FC, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has challenged his team to continue to…
On 25 March 2026, QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Ranking released results for institutions in the subject areas in which such institutions have been nominated for evaluation. This includes the scores and ranks for those subjects where institutions scored highly…
Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Granville Meyer said officers acted on intelligence. Three suspects linked to the murder of a police officer and multiple other attempted murder cases across Gauteng have been killed in a shootout with police in the Vaal…
More than four hundred cultural-historical monuments, more than 150 museums and the wider historical fabric of Tehran came under chemical assault. Iranian media reported on 8 April that US-Israeli strikes hit the Iran Aluminium Company in Arak, the country’s largest…
The blaze erupted on Tuesday night, ahead of the return of pupils and staff from the Easter holidays. Police are investigating a case of arson following a devastating fire that ripped through Riverlea Secondary School, leaving a trail of destruction.…
Dr Bongani Mncwango has joined the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). Photo: Supplied Ousted former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) secretary general Dr Bongani Mncwango has joined the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). The party confirmed the move on Wednesday during a…
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. A vendor sells peanuts along a road in Colombo on April 8, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) Maintenance…
Despite an internal investigation finding a senior manager guilty of sexual misconduct, they remain employed by the municipality and continue to receive a salary. Graphic: John McCann Despite an internal investigation finding a senior manager in eThekwini metro’s expenditure and…
A total of R99.5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 8 April 2026. Get the Lotto and Lotto Plus results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen, so you can…