thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:34:40

Joburg gets surprise new mayoral candidate – with zero political experience

TV presenter and podcaster Ntsiki Mazwai is gunning for Joburg's top job after she was announced as the LAND Party's mayoral candidate...

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:20:17

Tshwane to implement 24-hour water outage affecting several suburbs

Tshwane residents supplied from a major reservoir face a full day without water this week as the city carries out infrastructure upgrades.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:50:00

'Rent-a-crowd': Mel and Peet Viljoen pay 'supporters' outside court?

Did Mel and Peet Viljoen hire a group of 'supporters' outside court where he made his formal bail application?

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:08:10

Eskom announces load rotation schedule for parts of Gauteng

Eskom rolls out a load rotation schedule for parts of Gauteng following substation damage, warning customers to stay alert.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:30:24

'It was probably the worst period': Fanele Zulu opens up about career struggles and lessons learned

Zulu is known for his role as Mgobhozi in Shaka iLembe.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:04:34

In case you missed it: 'More Zims coming to SA' | Possible fuel price relief | Morero assures Joburg residents

Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 8 July 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:07:51

'Injuries have compromised her life': R650k for woman shot by police during Barberton protest

Fikile Angel Gininza was struck four times in the back with rubber bullets.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:20:00

Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 8 July 2026 [WATCH]

A total of R20.5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 8 July 2026.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:40:00

Daily Lotto results: Wednesday, 8 July 2026

A R500 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 8 July 2026.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:38:42

National Treasury probes suspended Saps procurement boss Fani over alleged influence of transversal contracts

Forensic investigators will test Madlanga commission claims that suspended Saps supply chain chief rigged contracts while at Treasury.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:17:17

Suspended Ekurhuleni legal services head Kemi Behari and four other suspects arrested

Behari was implicated at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:38:20

Five Vanderbijlpark police sergeants in court over R100k bribery plot

They are facing charges of corruption and extortion.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:55:10

Two foreign nationals arrested with R250k Crystal Meth

The arrests followed intelligence received regarding two houses believed to be used for drug dealing.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:00:00

Trust is not measured by likes and shares

Leaders must remember that influence is not measured by likes, reactions or viral moments, but by the trust placed in them by the public.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:20:00

Fort Hare stands at a defining moment in its history

As leadership changes loom, Fort Hare's recent institutional progress deserves to be weighed alongside its governance challenges.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:27:26

BMW driver arrested in Boksburg for nearly doubling speed limit

The man was nabbed by officers while conducting high-speed law enforcement operations.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:30:00

Mayibuye Mandela's open letter to Ramaphosa: SA's image on the continent is under strain

Ramaphosa urged to engage with African states over xenophobic tension in South Africa

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:34:11

Rogers backs Kane to outshine Haaland in World Cup showdown

'He's playing at probably the highest level that he's ever played at, which is madness to say, because of what he's been doing for so many years,' said Rogers on Kane.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:40:00

Blame game as R371m Thembisa housing project stalled for years

Thousands of promised homes remain unfinished as authorities dispute responsibility for the stalled Thembisa housing project.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:43:27

France must be even more efficient in attack against Morocco: Coach

France have scored a tournament-leading 14 goals in the World Cup so far.