# The Citizen South Africa > The Citizen is an independent South African news publisher with a history dating back to 1976. > Its digital newsroom provides trusted, timely coverage of breaking news, politics, sport, business, entertainment, lifestyle, and community affairs across South Africa, with a strong focus on news that matters to local communities. 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[Mpofu accuses investigating officer of being a ‘conduit’ in Zuma-Sambudla terrorism trial](https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/courts/mpofu-investigating-officer-zuma-sambudla-terrorism-trial/) - [Duba at the treble as Chiefs thump Galaxy](https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/duba-treble-chiefs-thump-galaxy/) - [Daily Lotto results: Tuesday, 27 October 2026](https://www.citizen.co.za/lotto/daily-lotto-results-tuesday-27-october-2026/) - [PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 WATCH](https://www.citizen.co.za/lotto/powerball-and-powerball-xtra-results-tuesday-27-october-2026-watch/) - [Eldorado Park father gets life after guilty plea not seen as genuine remorse](https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/courts/eldorado-park-father-gets-life-after-guilty-plea/) - [Mogalakwena municipal manager denied bail in R24m tender case](https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/courts/mogalakwena-municipal-manager-denied-bail-in-r24m-tender-case/?utm_source=local-network-news&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=2026-10-27-local-news-feed) - [Mpofu accuses investigating officer of being a ‘conduit’ in Zuma-Sambudla terrorism trial](https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/courts/mpofu-investigating-officer-zuma-sambudla-terrorism-trial/?utm_source=local-network-news&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=2026-10-27-local-news-feed) - [Eldorado Park father gets life after guilty plea not seen as genuine remorse](https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/courts/eldorado-park-father-gets-life-after-guilty-plea/?utm_source=local-network-news&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=2026-10-27-local-news-feed) - [In case you missed it: Children drink drain water in eMalahleni | Matlala names Cele, cops | MaMkhize loses R35m bid](https://www.citizen.co.za/news/in-case-you-missed-it-27-october-2026/?utm_source=local-network-news&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=2026-10-27-local-news-feed) - [KZN resident hailed after daring beach rescue](http://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/kzn-resident-hailed-after-daring-beach-rescue/) - [South Africa faces severe thunderstorms as lightning warnings issued](http://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/south-africa-faces-severe-thunderstorms-as-lightning-warnings-issued/) - [Critically endangered riverine rabbit sighted in Sutherland](http://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/critically-endangered-riverine-rabbit-sighted-in-sutherland/) - [Magistrate asks Shebe Maburna’s lawyer to stop looking at ballistics expert during bail hearing](https://www.citizen.co.za/news/magistrate-asks-shebe-maburnas-lawyer-to-stop-looking-at-ballistics-expert-during-bail-hearing/?utm_source=local-network-news&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=2026-10-27-local-news-feed) - [2 arrested in Cape Town over Facebook Marketplace camera scam](http://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/2-arrested-in-cape-town-over-facebook-marketplace-camera-scam/) - [Wednesday’s weather: A fine and warm to day ahea](https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/weather/weather-forecast-28-october-2026/?utm_source=local-network-news&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=2026-10-27-local-news-feed) ## Local Newspapers - [Sandton Chronicle](https://www.citizen.co.za/sandton-chronicle/) - [Midrand Reporter](https://www.citizen.co.za/midrand-reporter/) - 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