Health workers in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues

The healthcare workers at the epicentre of Congoâ s Ebola outbreak are walking off their jobs to protest delays in their payments.

UKZN orders rewrite of leaked law exams after security breach

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has ordered a rewrite of several law exams.

Land Party unveils Ntsiki Mazwai as Joburg mayoral candidate

Mazwai says her campaign will focus on cleaning up and restoring Johannesburg's dignity.

Sharks' prop Kai Pratt fails doping test

Pratt tested positive for an anabolic steroid and has requested the B-sample to be tested.

Suspended Ekurhuleni official arrested

The official was placed on precautionary suspension in December 2025.

SAPS mum on arrest of Ekurhuleni official

The arrested official is said to have been arrested in Germiston, in Ekurhuleni.

WEATHER: Rainfall batters KwaZulu-Natal and other provinces

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Thursday, 9 July 2026.

WP clinch coastal thriller at Craven Week, Free State, EP win

The Sharks imploded spectacularly to hand Craven Week powerhouse Western Province a win to secure their place in the main game on Saturday.

24 hours in pictures, 8 July 2026

Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

'Not in crisis': Mayor responds to Treasury action against Joburg

Heavy rainfall triggers widespread flooding in Nigeria

Heavy rainfall has caused intense flooding in several parts of Nigeria over the first days of July, during the peak of the countryâ s rainy season.

Nigeria orders probe into fake agency that nearly got $944,000 in state funds

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into how a fake government agency operated openly in the heart of his administration and was almost handed nearly a million dollars in public funds.

Trump lashes out at NATO allies for not supporting the US war in Iran

At the alliance summit, he also renewed claims on Greenland and demanded Washington cut trade ties with Spain.

Weather alert: No weather warnings for Thursday, but morning frost and fog expected

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Thursday, 9 July 2026.

Microsoft axes 4 800 jobs as AI push reshapes Xbox division

Microsoft said the restructuring is aimed at adapting to a fast-changing technology landscape and improving efficiency.

'I will not abscond': Peet Viljoen vows to reclaim his legal career amid fraud trial

Latest rugby doping case puts South Africa back in unwanted spotlight

Rising South African rugby star Kai Pratt is facing an uncertain future after the Sharks confirmed that he had returned an adverse analytical finding for a prohibited substance.

Winter demand and grid strain put spotlight on home electrical safety

When power returned after an outage, surging current could damage sensitive equipment.

Morero assures Joburg's residents that full blown service delivery collapse is not on the cards

Joburg's mayor said Johannesburg's financial obligations will be settled in July

97-year-old Edgars plans to open 50 stores – Here's how the future looks

The retailer is set to open its first standalone cellular store called Edgars Connect.