citizen.co.za

@citizen Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:46:38

Rassie: Boks should have taken chances, but All Blacks were the better side

The Springbok coach lamented errors and poor decisions, but said the All Blacks were strong in areas they did not anticipate.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:52:20

Smallnyana skeletons in the cupboard? ANC mayoral candidates 'still not fully vetted'

'Even if they did well, so that if they have a criminal record we can't announce them'

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:53:07

'We were able to convert, and they weren't,' says All Blacks boss Rennie

The All Blacks put on a masterclass in defence and finishing to secure a comfortable win over the Springboks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry first Test.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:11:14

Amended September 2026 SASSA Child Support Grants

September 2026 SASSA Child Support Grants, the country's most expensive social-protection scheme, pays out in two weeks' time …

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:17:48

Orlando Pirates transfer report: Maswanganyi moving to Bahrain

Patrick Maswanganyi is reportedly on his way out of Orlando Pirates for a move to Bahrain after his shock omission against Sekhukhune United.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00

Kia Tasman beats Hilux and Ranger to fastest four-cylinder diesel bakkie crown

Despite its 2.3-tonne mass and supposed underpowered engine figures on paper, the Tasman blitzed not only the Hilux and Ranger, but also beat the 165kW Hilux GR Sport.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:01:29

Electricity reconnection scheme: 5 government employees in Gauteng nabbed

They were nabbed by the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT).

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:23:08

Buying a car? New scam warning for South Africans

South Africans looking for a vehicle face a warning over convincing schemes that could leave them seriously out of pocket.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:56:36

SASSA ALERT: Beneficiaries have just 8 days to act

An important SASSA deadline is days away, with beneficiaries urged to take action before the end of August.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:45:47

Twice as nice: Ellis Park gets a Greatest Rivalry flyover [video]

Airlink made history with its first double flyover at Ellis Park, with aircraft in the colours of both the Springboks and All Blacks team.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:09:34

'Deserve R10 000': Pensioner's bold demand sparks debate

South Africans are split on how the agency should handle millions of SASSA grant recipients while stopping fraud from draining the system.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:29:43

Two arrested over boxer Zolani Tete murder

Police arrested two suspects after boxer Zolani Tete, 38, was ambushed and shot dead in Mdantsane on Friday evening.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:07:54

All Blacks' Haka brings Ellis Park to a standstill [video]

At the request of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, the All Blacks performed their Haka to a respectful crowd at Ellis Park...

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:08:43

IFP to contest elections independently despite GNU role: Hlabisa

The IFP says while it is part of the GNU it will contest the elections independently.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:12:29

JSE invites public input on shortlisted candidates

The Judicial Service Commission is inviting public input on recommendation of candidates

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:24:01

'SASSA can check online': South Africans tell agency to stop harassing pensioners

A frustrated commenter says the agency already has the tools to verify pensioners without putting them through unnecessary hardship.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:12:10

In case you missed it: Missing 4-year-old found dead | Sport minister mourns Zolani Tete's death | NFP leaders defect to IFP

Catch up on some of the biggest stories from Saturday, 22 August 2026, that you may have missed.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:37:01

NW probes alleged rape of deaf learner, delayed parental notification

The NW Dept of Ed launched an investigation into how a 13-year-old deaf learner was raped in school

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:35:00

The Daily Lotto results for Saturday, 22 August 2026

Today's Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R450 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:57:03

WEATHER: Fine conditions as fog and clouds hit parts of SA

Planning a Sunday outing? Here is what to expect from the weather across KZN, Free State and North West this weekend.