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Crackdown at OR Tambo: Unlicensed e-hailing vehicles towed

1 day ago | citizen.co.za | Charmaine Slater

A total of 33 e-hailing vehicles were impounded on May 14 near OR Tambo International Airport during a joint law enforcement operation targeting non-compliant public transport. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Taxi Task Team, in collaboration with the Gauteng Traffic Police, conducted a blitz at 08:54 as part of a broader crackdown to enforce public transport regulations and uphold the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996.
'No room for losses anymore': Bulls look to reinstate Loftus fortress

1 day ago | citizen.co.za | Nicholas Zaal

The Bulls have spoken of their desire to improve on their 70% home win record this season, feeling that it’s below par for one of South Africa’s most successful unions. They will aim to start that improvement against the last-placed Dragons on Saturday (kick-off 3pm), with the Welsh side having secured just one win in this United Rugby Championship campaign. Of the Bulls’ four URC defeats so far, two have come at Loftus – against the Stormers and Sharks.
Sharks still chasing their first 80-minute performance this season

1 day ago | citizen.co.za | Nicholas Zaal

The Sharks say they have still not had a perfect game, or even a near-perfect game, this season. However, their final United Rugby Championship (URC) league phase match, played against Welsh side Scarlets, “could be this game for us”, said flanker James Venter. The match will see the two sides, which are each on a three-game winning streak, clash at Kings Park Stadium at 7.30pm on Saturday. It will be the last regular-season match before the play-offs begin at the end of the month.
SACP’s solo election run won’t hurt ANC, analyst says

1 day ago | citizen.co.za | Eric Naki

The ANC should not lose sleep over the SA Communist Party’s decision to contest the 2026 local government elections separately because the party is too tiny to have any impact on its electoral support, says an expert. Independent analyst Goodenough Mashego said the SACP faced tests, depending on its behaviour towards the ANC after the 2026 local government elections.
My Vote Counts asks for extension and transparency in IEC appointments

1 day ago | citizen.co.za | Eric Naki

Civil society watchdog, My Vote Counts, has questioned the short notice given by the Office of the Chief Justice to call for nominations for the filling of vacancies for three commissioners of the Electoral Commission of South Africa. My Vote Counts has asked for the process to be transparent and for sufficient notice and publicity to be given.
POWER UPDATE: MMC visits Kempton Park following major power outages

1 day ago | citizen.co.za | Charmaine Slater

MMC for Energy Mzayifani Ngwenya conducted an oversight visit to Kempton Park on Wednesday to assess progress on efforts to restore power following major outages earlier this week. Accompanied by the City’s chief area engineer, Zipho Khumalo, and a team of technicians, the MMC visited key sites including the Esther Park Substation, Swart Road, and Pretoria Road, all of which were critical to restoring supply after outages struck large parts of Kempton Park on Tuesday.
Bulls flags at half-mast as fans invited to lay wreaths for Cornal Hendricks

1 day ago | citizen.co.za | Nicholas Zaal

The Bulls have invited fans to pay tribute to the late Cornal Hendricks by laying flowers or any tokens of remembrance, such as letters or notes, at the iconic bull statue at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. This will be available via the ground’s main gate from 6am to 7pm daily until next week Friday. Then this Saturday, when the Bulls play their last regular-season United Rugby Championship match against Dragons, the stadium’s Bulls flags will be flown at half-mast as a sign of respect.
Five potholes left, Pretoria? Help us map the real story on the City's roads

1 day ago | citizen.co.za | Corné Van Zyl

Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya recently stated that only five potholes remain across the entire city — a claim that has sparked disbelief among many residents and ward councillors. Now, we’re calling on you to help us map the real pothole problem in Pretoria. Use our interactive tool to report potholes in your area and be part of a community-driven initiative to hold the city accountable. Let’s find out if there really are just five.
Plum vs Plum: John Plumtree's son Taine takes on Sharks at Kings Park

1 day ago | citizen.co.za | Nicholas Zaal

Sharks players say they’ve enjoyed some light-hearted banter ahead of this weekend’s clash, which will see their coach’s son lining up as part of the opposition in a friendly family rivalry. John Plumtree’s son Taine is a Welsh international and a key player at Scarlets, who will travel to Kings Park Stadium in Durban on Saturday.
Duo arrested on R21 with R16 million in suspected STOLEN GOLD

1 day ago | citizen.co.za | Charmaine Slater

Two men accused of transporting suspected stolen gold worth R16 million appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on May 14. Daniel Schubert (61) and Adriaan Petrus du Plessis (49) face charges of possession of unwrought gold and possession of suspected stolen property. Their arrest follows an intelligence-led operation by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team, based in Germiston.