The Citizen (Gauteng) - March 24, 2026

‘Stop, stop... Oh, I messed up’

Failing cities ‘will drag country down’

Health dept goes after R4.6bn debt

MEXICAN SPIRIT

Online romance scammers held

Climate in ‘state of emergency’

Swearing lands Swiss in trouble

Taiwan talks peace ‘bridge’ with XI

Joburg municipality faces decade without Metro Centre

Bad metros ‘could sink SA’

Divers prepare for polar waters

Russia pushes ‘sovereign internet’ via Max messenger

Funds ‘taken from Lekota’s account’

ANC denies hand in axing of SABC show

Farmers call for action

Four of ANC, opposition challenge appointment

ARSON ATTACK

X of the day

Costly hospital delay

SA shows its Scrooge side with petrol attendants

Food hub to help stave off hunger pains

DEEP DIVIDE

Recycling the ‘greenwash’

Public waits on who will be the next named in inquiry

US’ Trump halts Tehran strikes

GOING PLACES

Pilot, copilot die in NY crash

Jakarta ‘did not pledge R17bn’

Anti-Semitic ambulance a ack

N Korea’s Kim re-appointed

‘8 000 Russians die or hit in week’

Kabul, Islamabad ceasefire ends

Mkhwanazi dressed for war

Parlous cities a sign of ANC looting

Someone is still warring, Trump

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Are we delivering on Madiba’s vision?

SMS

Road to hell is paved with fines

CAF gets Cup of Nations completely wrong

Crime is out of control, everywhere

Be president for a day and start later

CSA wastes its opportunities again

This is more than golf, this is about our country. LIV has showcased South Africa like nothing I’ve ever seen

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Open secret door to excellent food

Sardine and stone fruit panzanella

Poached egg, smoked fish and bean salad

Biltong and egg salad

Blasberry margarita

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS

WHAT TO WATCH Kingdom

HAPPY BIRTHDAY:

The fight to stay in SA

Energy costs to sway interest rate decision

Top 5 Stories

Rand slides to R17.20/$ level

Bitcoin hits two-week low

Ignore valuations at peril

Court rejects Irba’s bid to appeal scathing judgment

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Costly truths about money

The best time to plant your retirement income bond ladder

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LIV puts best foot forward

‘Duba finding his feet again’

Hat-trick hero Mofokeng lauds team-mates

Arteta defends Kepa selection

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Cardoso praises side’s character

Future of Kaizer Chiefs target remains uncertain

Miguel set to extend his contract at Chiefs

Mbokazi prevails in battle of SA’s MLS defenders

Foster grabs an assist for Burney in Fulham loss

Twist to the title race

Guardiola revels in ‘special’ victory

‘Spurs can 100% avoid relegation’

Injured Chiesa is dropped by Italy

‘Stormers need to play better’

Sharks need to prove win wasn’t a fluke

Back to square one for Binder after Brazil flop

Connor is glad he stuck around

Alcaraz turns his attention

Dercksen wants to end with a win

BROOS HOPEFUL

LIV golfers strike it rich

Cheetahs are in big trouble