WATCH: 'I filed for divorce July 30th' – Dalton confirms divorce from Sako after weeks of speculation

This comes after Dalton responded to "unsubstantiated rumours" surrounding his marriage.

48 hours in pictures, 23 August 2026

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

Currie Cup roundup: Griquas and Cheetahs secure home semis with one round to go

Two teams have qualified for the semifinals, while five teams are battling for the final two playoff spots on the last pool weekend of action.

'She's been an integral part of my career': Holly Rey on performing Miriam Makeba tribute at NACA 2026

The singer performed a tribute to the legendary South African musician alongside music icon Tu Nokwe.

Golden Arrows stun Sundowns to take MTN8 semi-final advantage

Junior Dion's first-half strike proved decisive as Arrows secured a precious win.

All Blacks name Mo'unga at flyhalf for Lions clash

This will be the last of the tourists' matches against the SA URC franchises.

Inside South Africa's clean coal programme

A R7.15-million CSIR study into clean coal is done, but the test plant is unbuilt, underfunded and years from results.

Alarm as bush fires ravage Burundi's Ruvubu National Park

More than 10,000 hectares of Ruvubu National Park have been destroyed by bushfires. Understaffed and under equipped, park rangers are constantly battling the flames with little success

'I was nervous, but it worked in our favour,' says Savea about big referee call

A big decision and the Springboks ill-discipline proved a decisive factor in their loss to the All Blacks on Saturday.

'We are changing how artists get treated': Minister Gayton McKenzie as NACA 2026 winners walk away with R50K

The awards were held at Sun City Resort in the North West on Friday, 21 August, and aired on SABC 1 the following night.

'We will not run away from the reality that confronts our people': Ramaphosa says the ANC realizes its 'shortcomings,' as he asks for votes

Ramaphosa says his party will implement six actions that will help the party gain public trust.

Al Jama-ah leader slams Adam Habib's endorsement of Helen Zille for Joburg mayor

Al Jama-ah leader Ganief Hendricks has criticised Adam Habib for endorsing Helen Zille as the DA's candidate for Johannesburg mayor.

Youth caravan steps up Ebola awareness amid attacks on response teams

Response teams in Ituri and North Kivu provinces have faced intense mistrust, fueled by rumors and misinformation, in a region also torn by violence from multiple armed groups

Power outages hit several Durban areas after intense windstorm

Several Durban areas have been left without electricity after strong winds damaged overhead power infrastructure on Saturday, 22 August.

The trap that stops MTN and Vodacom eating Cell C's lunch

Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes has told TechCentral that the big two would cannibalise themselves chasing MVNOs.

Billions for water, but SA's taps, pipes and sewers keep failing

ANC delays mayoral candidate announcement until September

The ANC has delayed announcing its mayoral candidates for the 4 November local government elections until September.

The 'curse' of the Springbok centurion club

To date, 958 players have pulled the famed green and gold jersey over the heads, but only 10 have gone on to play at least 100 matches.

Kolbe on playing overseas, why he returned to SA: 'I needed to get out of my comfort zone'

The Springbok wing poured his heart out to the media about his desire to play overseas and the effect this had on his family.

'Not even the IFP can stop me': Malema on no-go areas in KwaZulu-Natal

Malema has spoken out against no-go areas in KwaZulu-Natal