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@dispatchlive Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:31:08

Making nutritious food affordable: telling South Africans to eat healthier is not enough

Cheap, highly processed food is often more accessible than fresh, nutritious alternatives, leaving poorer households caught between food insecurity and a growing burden of obesity and poor nutrition. Rhiza Babuyile, a non-profit organisation which works with under-resourced communities through agriculture, skills development and enterprise, says the country cannot tackle the problem simply by telling people to make healthier choices.

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dailydispatch.co.za

@dispatchlive Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:36:17

History made in Eastern Cape traditional leadership elections

History was made in Bhisho this week when the Eastern Cape House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (ECHTKL) elected its youngest-ever deputy chair and returned its chairmanship to the Matanzima dynasty after a nine-year hiatus. The election was triggered by the sudden death of chair Nkosi Mpumalanga Gwadiso on July 16, who had led the house since June 2022.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:20:00

Homeless man reunited with family after nine years on street

Family of homeless man found in Centurion asks for privacy after 38-year-old Limpopo man reunited nine years later.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:52:18

Man caught raping disabled teen to spend life in prison

The rapist argued for a lesser sentence, citing that he was a first-time offender and had several dependents.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:54:35

Pastor's wife granted bail in R114m Mpumalanga Education corruption scandal

The matter has already seen 40 accused persons, including her husband, arrested in February 2026.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:00:00

Mpumalanga farmer faces trial for threatening farm dwellers

Family alleges Uys threatened to send a vigilante group to kill them after demanding the whereabouts of two uncles and pushing a resident.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:02:16

Pretoria raises alarm as Red Sea attacks threaten Saudi Arabia, holy sites and global trade

The attacks have heavily impacted the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, targeted Saudi Arabia, and threatened sacred sites near Mecca and Medina

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:29:07

MK party cries foul over ANC's 181-candidate court victory, threatens legal action

The apex court ruled in favour of the ANC and instructed IEC to include 181 councillor candidates excluded from the ANC lists in all electoral processes.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:23:40

Madlanga Commission rejects Cabonge interference claims as 'false and incoherent'

Cabonge's claim emerged during the bail hearing of former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya.

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africanews.com

@africanews Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:04

Albania: Violent protests rock Tirana for third straight day

Fires burn in central Tirana as protesters throw stones and police respond with tear gas and water cannon. Student-led demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation enter their third day.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:20:04

St. Anne's Diocesan College's matric learner takes life before exams

St Anne's Diocesan College is mourning the death of matric learner Reneiloe Monkhi who reportedly took her own life...

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africanews.com

@africanews Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:16:57

Houthis struck Riyadh airport 20 times in October, Saudi-led coalition says

Yemenâ s Houthi rebels have struck Riyadhâ s King Khalid international airport 20 times since the start of October. A spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition said the attacks involved 10 drones, four ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and two unidentified projectiles.

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