africanews.com

@africanews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:42:54

DR Congo: Prosecutors seek 15-year prison sentence for ex-justice minister

They accuse Constant Mutamba of being the mastermind behind the fraudulent disbursement of some $20 million from the Uganda Victimsâ Reparation Fund.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:55:29

Govt-business targets 3% economic growth, one million jobs by 2030

The Government-Business Partnership aims to create jobs and grow the economy.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:05:14

Two people killed Butterworth crash in Eastern Cape

The accident was a head-on collision, involving a sedan and an SUV.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:57:34

'Their website is a shambles': Beneficiaries left stranded by SASSA's portal

Frustrated beneficiaries say a critical government system meant to serve the elderly is instead pushing vulnerable users away completely.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00

Demi Lovato turns 34 today, and she's celebrating exactly how you'd expect (Pics)

Demi Lovato just rang in her 34th birthday with a gallery fans are already calling one of her best, and it's not hard to see why.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:03:44

Formula One 2026: What time is Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix?

The 2026 Formula One season will feature 23 races, the 12th of which will take place in The Netherlands this weekend.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:03:45

Cardoso on Saleng: 'The last to arrive, and the first to go away'

Saleng last kicked a ball in a competitive match for Sundowns in April 2026, and he may well have played his last game.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:03:46

Update: Big Sundowns and Bafana star won't play football until 2027

Khuliso Mudau has suffered a major injury blow that will keep the Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana star out for around six months

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:10:55

Kaizer Chiefs dealt blow as Richards Bay confirm venue change

Kaizer Chiefs' Betway Premiership clash against Richards Bay has been moved from Moses Mabhida Stadium to a smaller venue.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:10:56

SA Agulhas II arrives safely at Marion Island

The SA Agulhas II has arrived at Marion Island, where a new team of researchers and is working to reactivate the island's research base.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:27:06

Kaizer Chiefs take to the road to face Richards Bay

Kaizer Chiefs will make their second away trip of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season when they travel to Durban to face Richards Bay FC.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:51:33

'Have a glass of shame': Nomzamo Mbatha blasts City of Cape Town over R2.6 million studio apartment listing

The listing showed an asking price of R2 595 000 for a 20m² unit with 0.5 bedrooms and one bathroom.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:52:41

MaWhoo and Lwah Ndlunkulu announce joint Maskandi album

The duo also announced their new single, Distance, featuring Feza.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:56:47

Orlando Pirates 'need to play smart' against Sekhukhune United

"The game won't be easy because we're playing the first leg away against a very good team of Sekhukhune United," said Ouaddou.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:08:12

DA slams ANC over parody of Tania Campbell and Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate (VIDEO)

The roughly minute-long clip purports to show the pair in what looks like a mayoral office.

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africanews.com

@africanews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:08:53

HRW says Russian paramilitaries killed 9 civilians in Mali

The Sahel country has been wracked since 2012 by a serious security crisis, notably fuelled by violence from jihadists allied to Al-Qaeda or the Islamic State group, along with criminal gangs and armed separatists.

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africanews.com

@africanews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:38:04

Nigeria's federal government moves to decriminalise attempted suicide

Health Minister Ali Pate said the reform aims at reducing suicide deaths and attempts by 15 per cent by 2030.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:26:51

Joburg waste collection services resume as Pikitup strike ends

The protest action had disrupted waste collection in parts of Johannesburg for weeks.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:30:10

Madlanga Commission condemns intimidation of journalists

Madlanga Commission condemns intimidation of journalists following Stuart Scharnick arrest

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:37:14

Third suspect arrested in connection with Reiger Park shooting

The 27-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Boksburg Magistrates' Court on Friday.