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1 week ago | 
citizen.co.za | Andrea Van Wyk
Mzansi’s favourite smartphone is about to pass the torch. Here’s why the expectations are high:It outsold the competition – fastBy July 2024, the HONOR 200 Lite had claimed a remarkable top 1 position, across all ranges, of post-paid smartphone sales in South Africa. That’s not just a stat. It’s a sign of a real connection with South Africans who want product choices to be simpler and smarter. In a market where global giants usually dominate, this popular device carved out a space of its own.
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1 week ago | 
citizen.co.za | Andrea Van Wyk
A recent attack by Isis fighters on a luxury hunting camp in northern Mozambique has had a ‘catastrophic’ impact on the local community. This is according to Jacques Hartzenberg, the owner of South African company Chapungu Safaris Africa, which owns the Kambako hunting camp. The camp was destroyed and, tragically, two of the four workers who were captured were beheaded. The attackers stole fuel, food, clothing and vehicles. What wasn’t stolen was destroyed in a fire that demolished the camp.
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1 week ago | 
citizen.co.za | Andrea Van Wyk
The Tshwane metro has approved the renaming the iconic Giant Stadium in Soshanguve to the Amos Chando Mkhari Stadium, in honour of the late local soccer legend who left an indelible mark on South African football. The decision, endorsed by the Tshwane Council on April 24, follows a public participation process initiated in June 2024, Pretoria Rekord reports.
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1 week ago | 
flipboard.com | Andrea Van Wyk
The Amos Chando Mkhari Stadium is set to become a powerful symbol of pride, heritage and sporting excellence in Soshanguve.
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1 week ago | 
citizen.co.za | Andrea Van Wyk
Two recent attacks have rocked northern Mozambique, where two workers of a luxury hunting lodge were beheaded, allegedly by Isis. In the first attack, on April 19, insurgents targeted the Kambako hunting camp in the Niassa Special Reserve in Cabo Delgado, which is owned by South African company Chapungu-Kambako Safaris. The camp was ravaged, and two workers were killed. AIM, Mozambique’s official news agency, reported that a group of 40 terrorists carried out the attack.
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2 months ago | 
citizen.co.za | Andrea Van Wyk
Four people were injured earlier this week when an advertisement board came loose during Rassie Erasmus’ helicopter landing before a Varsity Cup rugby match in Potchefstroom. Louis Jacobs, the spokesperson for North-West University (NWU), confirms the incident happened on Monday at about 18:30 at the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds. He said an advertisement board at the back of a pavilion came loose and injured some people. “This happened as the helicopter came flying into the stadium.
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Feb 2, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Andrea Van Wyk
The DA has asked Parliament to scale down on military parade arrangements for the upcoming Sona on Thursday. “Specifically, we have called for the cancellation of the planned fly-over by the South African Air Force, given the dire situation facing SANDF troops deployed in the DRC,” Chris Hattingh, the DA’s spokesperson on defence and military veterans said in a media statement on Sunday.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Andrea Van Wyk
The Stilfontein mine tragedy, where at least 78 people lost their lives, underscores the complexities of illegal mining in South Africa. Nevertheless, the rescue of 246 individuals from the same perilous shaft in less than three days is a testament to South African engineering prowess. This remarkable rescue was enabled by a locally designed and manufactured mobile rescue winder, equipped with world-first capabilities – including the ability to operate to a depth of 3km.
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Andrea Van Wyk
Time Out has recognised Cape Town as the Best City in the World for this year after scoring high for its stunning beauty, overall happiness, and excellent food scene. The global magazine also highlighted that Cape Town offers visitors countless opportunities to experience remarkable food, vibrant culture, exciting nightlife, beautiful green spaces, and access to nature.
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Andrea Van Wyk
The Department of Basic Education has called on matric learners who would like to apply for the re-mark or re-checking of their examination scripts to do so before the closing date at the end of January. The re-mark and re-check of 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) scripts opened on January 14 and will close on January 29. Those who can apply are full-time candidates and part-time candidates (individuals that were upgrading their results).
