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.

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