citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:00:00

Springboks gather intel as Rassie play mind games with All Blacks

Springbok management has reportedly gathered valuable intel on All Black's playing style during the opening tour games against local sides.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:11:37

Mpumalanga police bust R6m hijacked truck, arrest Mozambican suspect

The Anti-Hijacking Task Team received intelligence-driven information about a hijacked truck carrying stolen power transformers.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:30:00

Fake patients fuel medicine black market in Mpumalanga

The Mpumalanga health department says it is assessing the information to determine whether there were sufficient grounds for a formal investigation.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:50:55

Hawks nail Gqeberha businessman in R4.7m VAT fraud

The businessman submitted fraudulent VAT returns via the South African Revenue Service (Sars) e‑filing system.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:02:52

Mapisa‑Nqakula fights to ditch R4.5m bribery charges

The State closed its case earlier this month after presenting evidence for two weeks.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:04:41

OPINION: Springbok crowd numbers a disappointment for SA Rugby

Crowd numbers for the Springboks' home Tests this season haven't been great, with high ticket prices impacting sales.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:32:33

Adams returns to witness stand at Madlanga Commission

Fadiel Adams is being asked about investigations into seven senior Crime Intelligence officials.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:48:08

Brown Mogotsi due back in court as legal proceedings continue

Mogotsi has been in custody since his arrest after his attempts to secure bail were dismissed.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:30:00

'More boots on the ground': Popcru calls for police head office trimming

The union has criticised duplicated policing functions and called for greater involvement of frontline officers in decision-making.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:00:00

Why flaunt wealth that may become evidence against you?

Witnesses before the Madlanga Commission parade luxury cars, clothes, and holidays on social media despite questions about their wealth origins.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:13:59

DA finance chief Mark Burke axed from Parliament committees amid R4bn Kastelo probe

Fintech company Kastelo chaired by Burke systematically bypassed South Africa's exchange control regulations to externalise R4 billion.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:49:16

Robertson standoff: Saps elite unit kills gunman, finds extremist 'Boerevolk' hit list

Police also seized firearms, ammunition, Vierkleur flags and a symbol resembling the Sonnenrad, while investigating which groups the man may have belonged to.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:04:14

Community tip-off and media blitz lead to fugitive's arrest in Soweto murder case

After SAPS released the image of the 27‑year‑old suspect, residents of Joubertina in Klerksdorp swiftly tipped off police

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:22:40

Hayden Panettiere's special connection to South Africa

Hayden Panettiere spent five months filming in South Africa as a teenager and later said she never wanted to leave.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:29:24

Khuliso Mudau injury could rule Sundowns star out for the season

Sundowns defender Khuliso Mudau was forced off in the 38th minute after picking up the injury and had to be stretchered off the field.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:26:36

Derick Hougaard GoFundMe nears target

Less than a month after being created, a GoFundMe campaign for retired Springbok Derick Hougaard has neared is target...

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:41:54

Soweto murder suspect CAUGHT just hours after urgent manhunt

A public appeal led police straight to a wanted murder suspect just four hours after SAPS released his photograph across South Africa.

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africanews.com

@africanews Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:27:13

UN flag at half-mast to honour humanitarian workers killed in line of duty

Marking World Humanitarian Day on Wednesday, the United Nations flag was lowered to half-mast at the UN headquarters in Nairobi. The gesture recognises the humanitarian workers who lost their lives while serving others.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:37:05

Khoza and Mailula send Sundowns past Gallants

A goal in each half from Malibongwe Khoza and Cassius Mailula respectively earned the Brazilians all three points.

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africanews.com

@africanews Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:48:15

Tanzanian newspaper suspended for six months over report on government divisions

Tanzania has suspended a weekly newspaper for six months over alleged breaches of media law, the information ministry said Wednesday, after the outlet published a story alleging government divisions.