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Lifestyle

Here’s why the soft-life aesthetic is hot right now

Entertainment

U2’s Easter Lily. A second masterpiece in as many months

Recipes

Easter recipe: Pickled fish for a meat-free holiday meal

Lifestyle

Why art can be therapeutic

TV

Tyler Perry’s ‘Beauty in Black’ Season 3 was filmed in just six days, a new record for the Netflix drama

Tech and Science

Cabinet drafts AI policy, approves amendments to reshape SA’s digital future

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Business President Ramaphosa appoints Dr Makhubu as new Sars commissioner

Politics Lesufi says Dunga is fit for purpose, but the ANC in Ekurhuleni says something else

Politics MK party aims to remove self-determination from the constitution, Cape separatists respond

PSL Pirates star Mofokeng advised to join French giants Monaco

News Government raises ministers’ car cap to R1.1m, but can’t say what it costs taxpayers

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The Citizen’s lifestyle section covers a wide range of lifestyle topics and issues from South African and global celebrity news to fashion and food.

Celebs And Viral

Mzansi celebrities share how they are spending Easter

TV

Stompi Moeketsi’s family, prominent political figures to feature in upcoming Winnie Mandela doccie

Celebs And Viral

Ari Lennox confesses: Female orgasms aren’t one size fits all, science agrees

Lifestyle

Bafana Bafana’s World Cup return meets Lego’s global stage

Celebs And Viral

Shebeshxt’s partner calls for support as bail petition gains more than 14 000 signatures

TV

Showmax shutdown: Everything subscribers need to know about the DStv Stream switch

Celebs And Viral

‘No DNA, just RSA’: Ntobeko Sishi presents original South African film at Washington University

Recipes

Recipe of the day: Coffee-infused cake brings fresh twist to Easter baking

Entertainment

‘TBH’ tops South Africa’s most searched text abbreviations in 2026: Top 20 revealed

Celebs And Viral

‘The shame ends here’: RnB star Brandy on past age-gap relationship with Boyz II Men’s Wanya

Celebs And Viral

‘I will not apologise’: Kenny Kunene fires back at Malema’s R1m lawsuit

Fashion And Beauty

AfrikaBurn is coming and steampunk is dressing the Karoo

Sponsored

The new Huawei Mate 80 Pro is now available in South Africa

Celebs And Viral

‘It isn’t working out’: Umzulu Phaqa announces break from music industry

Food And Drink

‘Must we just bring our own skaftins?’: Mzansi reacts to Chicken Licken’s rubber band discontinuation

Tech and Science

WATCH LIVE: Artemis II set to shatter Apollo record with historic lunar voyage

Health

The perfect body image for men is becoming a dangerous standard

Tech and Science

Ramaphosa puts digital transformation at core of SA’s economic rebound

Entertainment

Here’s what you can do this Easter weekend

Celebs And Viral

Prince Harry’s lawyers urge ‘substantial damages’ from UK tabloids

Recipes

Recipe of the day: Mini panko-crumbed fish burgers with pickled carrot radish and coriander yoghurt

Entertainment

Kelvin Momo reveals lineup for his one-man show

Entertainment

Mgidi Moms: New show on Xhosa initiation and moms who spend R600k on their son’s special day

Celebs And Viral

Cardi B wins lawsuit over alleged song copying

Celebs And Viral

Celine Dion announces comeback following health struggle

Celebs And Viral

‘I felt your love in a tangible way’: Basetsana Kumalo celebrates 52nd birthday