News stories, breaking news and comment

News

‘Is it greed or jealousy?’: Ramaphosa fires back at critics of BEE, Transformation Fund

South Africa South Africa

WATCH: Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha in SA and around the world

South Africa

Auditor-General responds to ActionSA corruption allegations

South Africa South Africa

Batohi could appear in parliament to explain allegations of corruption inside the NPA

Courts Courts

‘Grave injustice’: Man acquitted of attempted rape by SCA after fourth appeal

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Recipes Recipe of the day: One pan chicken and potatoes

Opinion A VIEW OF THE WEEK: We need a ceasefire in the war on children

World Accusations and threats fly as Trump and Musk alliance melts down in blazing public row

Crime These are Gauteng’s hotspots for murder, rape, kidnapping, carjacking and house robbery

News ‘War on Leaks’ programme: SIU reveals R2.2bn budget balloons to over R4bn

Download our app

KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS

The Citizen provides up-to-date news to our online community. We focus on bringing easy-to-read information to our readers in a way that suits their busy lifestyles.

Politics

Rebuild VBS, urges ANC treasurer-general

World

Trump says Musk has ‘lost his mind’ as feud fallout mounts

Courts

Wrongfully arrested woman wins nearly R600k after ordeal that led her to consider suicide

News

Pensioners desperate for clarity after not receiving Sassa grants in June

Local News

‘There is no medicine shortage crisis’ – KZN premier

Local News

Comrades Marathon 2025 brings tourism, jobs to KZN

News

R42m water storage facility installed, but taps run dry in Xanthia village

Crime

‘Declare Limpopo a GBV disaster zone’ – ANCWL

News

Bico’s art doesn’t play it safe

World

Trump confirms date of fresh round of trade talks with China

Courts

Bribe-taking NC police officer sentenced to six years

News

KZN ready to tackle weather threats during Comrades Marathon

RTMC warns motorists en route Comrades to drive safe

SIU and Transnet freeze R20 million in luxury assets amid fraud probe

Weather alert: Provinces brace for frost, showers and strong winds this weekend

Bogus lawyer ordered to pay back murder accused client’s R40k

Trump-Musk breakup: Will 49 ‘refugees’ return to South Africa?

Education

‘Using k-word is illegal’: Northern Cape teacher fired for racist outburst loses reinstatement battle

Crime

Off-duty police officer dead, another injured in KZN murder suicide

South Africa

Teacher dismissed for sexual harassment after denying smacking Grade 8 pupil’s bums

World

French grandmother files genocide complaint over Gaza killings

World

Ukraine war ‘existential,’ Kremlin says, launching revenge strikes

Courts

Former Proteas cricket player convicted in T20 match-fixing scandal

South Africa

Santaco condemns Mfuleni taxi rank shooting that killed four

News

News

Top 10 stories of the day: Ramaphosa defends BEE | Batohi under fire | Woman awarded R580k after arrest

‘Is it greed or jealousy?’: Ramaphosa fires back at critics of BEE, Transformation Fund

WATCH: Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha in SA and around the world

Auditor-General responds to ActionSA corruption allegations

Batohi could appear in parliament to explain allegations of corruption inside the NPA

‘Grave injustice’: Man acquitted of attempted rape by SCA after fourth appeal

EDITOR'S CHOICE

KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS

Rebuild VBS, urges ANC treasurer-general

Trump says Musk has ‘lost his mind’ as feud fallout mounts

Wrongfully arrested woman wins nearly R600k after ordeal that led her to consider suicide

Pensioners desperate for clarity after not receiving Sassa grants in June

‘There is no medicine shortage crisis’ – KZN premier

Comrades Marathon 2025 brings tourism, jobs to KZN

R42m water storage facility installed, but taps run dry in Xanthia village

‘Declare Limpopo a GBV disaster zone’ – ANCWL

Bico’s art doesn’t play it safe

Trump confirms date of fresh round of trade talks with China

Bribe-taking NC police officer sentenced to six years

Top 10 stories of the day: K-word teacher loses labour case | Amerikaners’ future uncertain | NPA sabotage claims

KZN ready to tackle weather threats during Comrades Marathon

RTMC warns motorists en route Comrades to drive safe

SIU and Transnet freeze R20 million in luxury assets amid fraud probe

Weather alert: Provinces brace for frost, showers and strong winds this weekend

Bogus lawyer ordered to pay back murder accused client’s R40k

Trump-Musk breakup: Will 49 ‘refugees’ return to South Africa?

‘Using k-word is illegal’: Northern Cape teacher fired for racist outburst loses reinstatement battle

Off-duty police officer dead, another injured in KZN murder suicide

Teacher dismissed for sexual harassment after denying smacking Grade 8 pupil’s bums

French grandmother files genocide complaint over Gaza killings

Ukraine war ‘existential,’ Kremlin says, launching revenge strikes

Former Proteas cricket player convicted in T20 match-fixing scandal

Santaco condemns Mfuleni taxi rank shooting that killed four

Defence raises concerns over new evidence about Longwe Twala in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial