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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:30:00

The lottery: Here's why millions keep believing they could win big

Millions of South Africans buy a ticket every week without ever really asking themselves why. Turns out, the answer says more about how our brains work than how lucky we feel.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:46:13

Chidimma dodges detention: 'I have been treated unfairly'

Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina will remain in South Africa, for now, after challenging Home Affairs' bid to detain and deport her...

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@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:00:28

Police seize R6.2m in counterfeit cigarettes, foreign national arrested

The raid took place at a house in Fouchè Park, Welkom.

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@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:24:59

Police rescue kidnapped Joburg businessman, arrest four in ransom sting

The victim was allegedly kidnapped at his business premises in Cleveland by unknown suspects.

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@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:53:07

Parliament slams prison death reporting failures amid corruption allegations

Correctional Services Committee warns of systemic gaps as inmate deaths rise.

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@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:00:00

Rugby unites until the referee divides

For a moment, the country feels wonderfully uncomplicated - until the referee blows the whistle. Suddenly, national unity has left the building.

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@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:20:00

True empowerment means making the world safer for girls

A girl's safety is not a reward for being vigilant, obedient or resilient. It is her right, and our collective responsibility.

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@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:40:00

'Life after mining': Experts call for post-mining economy strategy for former miners

Activists and analysts say SA must plan for life after mining to prevent retrenchments, poverty and illegal mining from devastating communities.

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@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:50:00

PODCAST: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma defends March and March movement amid 'xenophobia' criticism

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has rejected claims that March and March is targeting foreign nationals.

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@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:00:00

Big Ol' Alligator Donald Trump bites his allies

From Oman to South Korea, Washington's partners are discovering that proximity to the US president does not necessarily offer protection.

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@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:02:37

Spoilt for choice: All three Bok flyhalves to feature against All Blacks – Rassie

Much will depend on what type of game and approach the world champions choose to take in the four matches.

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@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:17:45

R200m Port Shepstone cocaine heist suspect in court as Hawks probe deepens

The theft has subsequently come under scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry,

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@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:20:00

EC schools challenge government over years of underfunding

Three Makhanda schools have taken the Eastern Cape education department to court for consistently funding pupils below the national target.

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@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:20:30

JMPD scores major breakthrough in Westbury mass shooting

Four young men were gunned down in Westbury, south of Johannesburg, with others wounded.

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@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:40:00

GBV victim slams eight-year wait for justice as case drags

GBV victim says she is just a statistic after the case dragged on for eight years, the state closed its arguments two years ago, no progress.

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@citizen Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:50:15

EFF slams Correctional Services for 'leaving workers in limbo'

Nearly 200 former G4S employees say they were abandoned by DCS after the state takeover of Mangaung Correctional Centre.

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

Don't load shed the new tariff vision

The new tariff vision has some positive news for the long-suffering honest households who have been paying their dues.

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

Four-wheel drive Isuzu MU-X becomes R150 000 cheaper

As with the D-Max on which it is based, the Thai-built MU-X now has four-wheel drive with its smallest engine.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:16

5 spring affirmations to get you ready for summer

Viviers has suggested choosing one small thing each day because it feels good, without attaching productivity or guilt to it.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:08:01

Suspended MP Fadiel Adams back at Madlanga commission after laptop excuse

Adam claimed he missed critical commission emails due to a laptop malfunction