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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:59:06

Man sentenced to life for raping friend's partner in KwaDabeka

A 40-year-old man has been convicted of raping a woman in front of her partner before fleeing the scene.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:59:25

Largest field and record prize money announced for 100th running of the Comrades Marathon

A total of 28,000 entries will be accepted and a prize purse of more than R8.9 million will be on offer for next year's race.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:01:15

Minnie Dlamini announced as Miss SA 2026 Top 19 host

Miss SA Top 19 will be announced on Miss South Africa YouTube channel on Wednesday.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:07:11

Maile responds to sexual harassment allegations at Gauteng school

Allegations remain under formal investigation, and the department is calling on all stakeholders to allow the process to proceed fairly.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:14:44

Know all the potholes on your route home? Adjusting to a 'collapsing' Joburg 'is not normal', says Zille

Zille says Joburg residents have normalized living in a city that is collapsing.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:19:39

See It Again is Horse of the Year

Marshall and Rhodes honoured at 2026 Equus Awards.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:19:46

Gauteng MEC warns compliance is not optional after 100 taxis found operating illegally

Inspectorate finds 46 minibuses operating without valid licence discs and 49 taxi drivers without valid driving licences.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:29:15

50 days and counting: Where is 2-year-old Milano Tlali?

A councillor is demanding Saps accountability after toddler disappeared near Joburg dam.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:31:05

Siphesihle Vazi joins 'Amalanga Awafani' as Dr Thokozane Jobe, Reginald Gumede returns

Vazi plays the confident, ambitious and determined Dr Jobe.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:38:52

Ramokgopa's plan won't convince South Africans to get back on the grid – Outa

People have moved off-grid because electricity has become expensive and unreliable.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:49:03

Cardoso not reading too much into Kaizer Chiefs draw

"I think what is important is that we're showing character to fight for results until the last minute," he said.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:57:53

Tragic end to walk home as KZN woman's killer sentenced

Strangling his ex-girlfriend to death, the man will spend life behind bars.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:01:10

Helen Joseph Hospital: Gauteng Health disputes unauthorised notice as DA renews pressure over staffing

Doctors at Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg allegedly warned patients to seek treatment elsewhere.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:05:00

Tata Tiago gives great rival Renault Kwid bloody nose in sales race

Hatchback made up almost three quarters of Indian carmaker's total local sales from May to July.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:17:00

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at age 77

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer of American rock-blues group ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77, the band and their publicist announced Tuesday.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:22:05

CPUT students ask university for R2k travel allowance amid evacuations

The students also want the university to consider the cost of returning to Cape Town when operations resume.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:31:34

DA launches 'Get Joburg Working For All' campaign as battle for city heats up

The party leader repeated the DA's ticket of clean government, responsible management of public money, investment in essential infrastructure and professional appointments in municipalities.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:33:34

What to expect from the 13th European Film Festival South Africa

The festival will take place in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:18:30

July inflation brings relief, but pressure points still expected

Inflation is still higher than Sarb's target of 3%, which can result in the MPC hiking the repo rate in September.

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@citizen Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:27:28

Three uncapped players called up for Proteas series against Zimbabwe

Nthabiseng Nini, Caitlin Wyngaard and Luyanda Nzuza, all under the age of 22, have been included in the SA squad.