citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00

ConCourt ruling forces IEC into late election reset

IEC printed 66% of 79 million ballot papers and must destroy and reprint where ANC candidates do not appear.

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@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00

WhatsApp warning to SA parents after 9-year-olds exposed to porn in friend group call

South African digital law expert Emma Sadlier has warned parents not to give primary school children access to WhatsApp after a group of nine-year-olds were shown pornography during a group call.

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@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00

Right-hand drive Nissan Patrol enters production ahead of 2027 South Africa debut

The long-awaited Y63 will debut first in Australia and then in South Africa around the first quarter of next year.

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@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:16:04

Lions have to 'level up' against La Rochelle in Champions Cup opener

The Lions face an incredibly tough start to their inaugural Champions Cup campaign against former double champs La Rochelle in France.

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@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:20:00

Political campaigns: Visibility does not guarantee voter support

Strategic communications expert Tshepo Matseba says parties need credible promises, local relevance and the capacity to deliver.

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@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:20:00

'We don't have any excuses,' says Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn ahead of Challenge Cup start

The Cheetahs open a tough Challenge Cup campaign against Bayonne in France on Sunday.

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@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:24:06

Self-proclaimed pastor and his two wives return to court

The trio face charges of conspiracy to commit murder and fraud, Mkhawane is also accused of rape

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@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:45:31

Malmesbury teen's bail bid postponed to Thursday

Bail application of Malmesbury teenager accused of online child exploitation network postponed

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@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:52:32

US eyes ad campaign to boost Afrikaner refugee applications: reports

A report by The Guardian reveals that applications have fallen below Washington's expectations.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:39:11

R10 million winger made Kaizer Chiefs sign R16 million player

Kaizer Chiefs signed Langelihle Phili, valued at R16 million, after missing out on Seluleko Mahlambi, whom TS Galaxy valued at R10 million.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:53:33

Transfer news: Orlando Pirates hold talks for R18.7 million wonderkid

Cape Town City chairman John Comitis has confirmed talks with Orlando Pirates over Emille Witbooi, but will the Buccaneers pay R18 million?

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:02:00

The playful South African kid's song that ended up in Equality Court

Jeremy Taylor's Ag Pleez Deddy sounded like harmless fun about children wanting to go to the drive-in. So, why did the SABC ban it?

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@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:32:58

US may spend millions to find out why Afrikaners aren't taking Trump's refugee offer

US President Donald Trump has falsely claimed Afrikaners are facing 'white genocide', but few have applied to live in US

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@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:40:00

Saps murder detection rate falls to 9.5% amid investigative failures

Parliament's police committee has raised concerns after Saps achieved only 49 of its 94 annual performance targets.

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@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:49:34

JUST IN: Ex-ANC regional treasurer arrested at OR Tambo while allegedly trying to flee SA – report

The official was reportedly handcuffed at the airport on Thursday night,

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@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:10:10

Fadiel Adams back in court on fraud charges

Fadiel Adams is charged with fraud and defeating the ends of justice.

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@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:14:38

Mncube to continue testimony in the Meyiwa murder trial

Five people are on trial for former Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa's murder in 2014.

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@sabcnews Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:19:24

Shooter kills 4 at Oregon school before being killed by local member

Police say the shooter entered Silver Rail Elementary School by firing through locked doors.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:03:10

R4 Million not enough for Mahlambi! Sukazi explains Kaizer Chiefs' transfer failure

TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi has revealed that Kaizer Chiefs made a R4 million offer for Seluleko Mahlambi but explains why the bid fell short.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:03:33

WEATHER TODAY: Richards Bay hits 39°C as heat wave holds Eastern Cape and KZN

Weather for Friday: Thunderstorms bring a 30% chance of rain to Johannesburg and Pretoria, while Cape Town stays dry and mild under high cloud at 20°C.