Black Friday comes early: Stand in solidarity against GBV

South Africans will be wearing black this Friday in solidarity in the fight against GBV, following the tragic Kempton Park deaths...

Gang members use prisons as refuge from street wars, Madlanga commission told

The strategy depends on the gang member having connections with prison gangs.

In case you missed it: Ninth woman's body found | Slain Itumeleng Kekana's last birthday wish | Sol Phenduka apologises

Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 17 September 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

ANC EC Secretary threatens legal action against Mbalula

Ngcukayitobi has given Mbalula until next week to retract his comments or risk legal action.

Xaba tops ANC list of 106 candidates for representation in eThekwini

eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba tops ANC list of 106 candidates for representation in the metro.

Mapisa-Nqakula denies involvement in awarding of R80 million tender

Mapisa-Nqakula has denied any involvement in the awarding of an R80 million tender.

Mabuyane hit with punitive costs order in contempt of court case

The application was brought by disgruntled party members in the province.

Tributes continue to pour in for Owen Ndlovu

Tributes continue to pour in for Owen Ndlovu, whose body was discovered in Thokoza.

Minority Front open to forming coalitions with 'like-minded parties'

The party launched its manifesto for November's local government elections.

Meyiwa trial postponed to 5 October

Five men are on trial for the murder of the former Bafana Bafana captain who was killed in 2014.

Kwa-Thema residents demand action from police to curb scourge of GBV

Community of Kwa-Thema in Ekurhuleni is embarking on a march against the ongoing scourge of GVB.

SA consumer confidence rebounds in third quarter: Report

The improvement is attributed to improved sentiment in the economic outlook.

Gracious Nkomo identified among bodies found in Kempton Park

She was one of three women whose bodies were discovered in the area on September 10th.

Three changes confirmed: Orlando Pirates starting 11 vs Durban City

Orlando Pirates host Durban City at the Orlando Amstel Arena in the Betway Premiership at 19:30. Here are the starting line ups...

Weather: Cold, storms and strong winds to hit two provinces

Take a look at what the weather has in store for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West this Friday, 18 September 2026.

Sudanese women preserve bridal henna tradition amid war and water crisis

For Sudanese women, keeping the tradition alive has become a way of preserving cultural identity amid profound upheaval.

Family identifies 28-year-old Gracious Nkomo as third victim found in Kempton Park

JUST IN: Gracious Nkomo identified as fourth Kempton Park victim

Gracious Nkomo, 28, has been identified as the fourth victim in the Ekurhuleni killings after police found her body along the R21 in Kempton Park.

'The coach is not good enough': Ex-Chiefs star not convinced by Da Cruz

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye says Fernando Da Cruz is too defensive as a coach and will not take the team far.

24 hours in pictures: East Rand murders, Trump, a newly formed crater on the Moon and more

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