Alberton Record

13/01/2026

Sport | The Lions have backed a full-strength squad for their European tour and will be targeting wins over Perpignan in France and the Ospreys in Wales.
Read more: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/network-sport/2026/01/13/lions-go-all-in-with-full-strength-squad-for-2-game-euro-tour/

13/01/2026

Lifestyle | Advent calendars count down to Christmas. But why not create a 12-month version that can turn self-care into a growth adventure?
Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lifestyle/2026/01/13/one-small-joy-a-month-a-gentler-way-to-approach-the-year/

13/01/2026

Caxton Network News | Fishermen had to abandon ship and enter the water as there was no time to launch their life raft when a fire broke out on their vessel.
Read more: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/21-fishermen-rescued-after-trawler-catches-fire-in-gqeberha/

13/01/2026

The prosecution remains opposed to bail for the accused and the case will resume with the defense attorney making his first appearance at court

13/01/2026

Caxton Network News | A boat skipper has asked people to refrain from ‘inaccurate allegations’ after the discovery of Thomas Sithole’s body, while the family calls for answers.
Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/vaal-river-tragedy-boat-skipper-releases-statement-after-teens-body-recovered/

13/01/2026

WATCH: Emotions run high at Joburg South education meeting over learner placement

Parents and community members raised concerns about admissions, school capacity and fees during a Department of Education meeting held in Rosettenville.

Parents and community members raised concerns about admissions, school capacity and fees during a Department of Education meeting held in Rosettenville.

13/01/2026

Caxton Network News | A man accused of killing two men in their 20s on New Year’s Day will stay in custody during his trial.
Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/tavern-double-murder-accused-abandons-bail-in-evander-court/

12/01/2026

Sport | A teenage soccer talent and children’s book author from Roodekrans has earned a life-changing scholarship opportunity in England.
Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/network-sport/2026/01/12/15-year-old-roodepoort-soccer-player-gets-england-chance/

12/01/2026

The Citizen | This year’s matric exam pass rate increased by 0.7% over last year’s 87.3%. Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/education/matric/matric-results-class-of-2025-pass-rate/

12/01/2026

Caxton Network News | The search for a seven-year-old girl came to a tragic end when her charred remains were found near a river in Umbumbulu.
Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/1453612/police-arrest-relative-after-charred-remains-of-missing-girl-found-in-kzn/

12/01/2026

Caxton Network News | The family of Thomas Sithole (17) has called for justice after his body was found in the Vaal River days after he vanished during a boat outing. More here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/missing-driehoek-teens-body-recovered-from-vaal-river/

12/01/2026

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