Victor Mthethwa Majola appears at Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on 24 December 2025. Picture: Nigel Sibanda / The Citizen News today includes just days into the new year, members of the government of national unity (GNU) are already at each other’s throats – this time over South Africa’s response to the political tensions between the United States (US) and Venezuela. Meanwhile, the family of slain media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock says it is still coming to terms with his death as the suspect linked to his murder remains in custody, with his bail hearing postponed.
Furthermore, the shocking sight of half-naked teenage boys walking through Mulbarton, Johannesburg, led authorities to rescue the teens and arrest a suspected human trafficker. Expect partly cloudy and wet conditions in most parts of the country on Wednesday, 7 January, while severe thunderstorms are likely in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Furthermore, the South African Weather Service (Saws) warns of hot and uncomfortable conditions in parts of KwaZulu-Natal.Full weatherforecast here.
Stay up to date withThe Citizen– More News, Your Way. Just days into the new year, members of the government of national unity (GNU) are already at each other’s throats – this time over South Africa’s response to the political tensions between the United States (US) and Venezuela. DA spokesperson on international relations, Ryan Smith, says South Africa appears to have deviated from its non-aligned posture in instances of international conflict.
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Smith criticised the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) for calling for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) following the apprehension of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US law enforcement. Acting National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) CEO Waseem Carrim has confirmed that the scheme has sufficient funds to make upfront payments to institutions, ensuring students can start their studies.
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