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Accused linked to Atteridgeville mass shooting abandons bail bid
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (325+ words) A suspect linked to the Atteridgeville mass shooting has abandoned his bid for bail and will remain behind bars until his next court appearance. The man, who has not been identified because he is yet to plead on the charges…...
Cape Town’s impressive port rebound boosted by fruit exporters
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (603+ words) The Western Cape has set an ambitious goal of trebling exports by 2035, contingent on reducing logistics costs and improving port efficiency. Picture: IStock Cape Town Container Terminal, which handles most of SA's fresh fruit exports, is making a determined bid…...
Search for missing SANDF soldier: Remains found near Mozambique border
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (359+ words) Compiled by Oratile Mashilo South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Picture: Gallo Images / Alet Pretorius The search for a missing South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier took a grim turn on Monday after human remains believed to be linked…...
Change does not come from apathy – Jacobs
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (266+ words) Ward 98 councillor Beverly Jacobs embraces the new year with open arms, ready to work and fight for a better Johannesburg. Here is what she had to say to the residents of Ward 98" I hope the holidays brought you much-needed rest…...
The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation urges South Africans to gamble responsibly this festive season
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (373+ words) A Lonehill woman's emotional account of her long struggle with gambling addiction has reignited conversations around responsible gambling this festive season. Nonhlanhla Robert, who began gambling as a teenager after being introduced to it by a friend, recently shared her…...
Player Ratings: Zimbabwe 2 Bafana 3
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (490+ words) Home " Sport " Phakaaathi Bafana Bafana sealed their place in the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in their final group match." Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster and Oswin Appollis were on the scoresheet for…...
What’s that smell? Joburg Water issues alert over possible water contamination
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (332+ words) Johannesburg Water has issued an alert over possible water contamination affecting parts of the city's business district and Bezuidenhout Valley (Bez Valley). The affected areas include Albertina Sisulu Road and surrounding streets (6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Avenues, as well as 10th Street). Johannesburg Water…...
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero’s 2025 highlights and lowlights
18+ hour, 11+ min ago (866+ words) Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero. Picture: Michel Bega / The Citizen Perceptions of Johannesburg have shifted constantly in 2025, much in keeping with those who lead the municipality's administration. The man at the helm of the economic hub of the largest economy in…...
New Year’s in Cape Town: The ultimate 2025/2026 party guide, why you should be there!
22+ hour, 42+ min ago (510+ words) Cape Town welcomes 2026 with world-class festivals, luxury lifestyle events, and unforgettable New Year celebrations. As the world counts down to the New Year, Cape Town once again cements its reputation as Africa's most exciting festive-season destination. From global music festivals…...
Corruption in South Africa ‘seems to be worsening’
1+ day, 10+ min ago (1250+ words) Supporters of the Democratic Alliance (DA) demonstrate, 20 November 2025, outside Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's office in Johannesburg calling for arrests and the return of the looted Tembisa Hospital R2billion. DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health Jack Bloom handed over a memorandum of…...