citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:33:41

Hawks arrest third suspect in Reiger Park police killing

Investigators have vowed to continue pursuing those linked to the deadly shooting.

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africanews.com

@africanews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:24:52

Egypt and Qatar stress need for dialogue over Strait of Hormuz

Egyptâ s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Cairo on Thursday for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional deescalation.

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africanews.com

@africanews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:40:45

Phone app helps Kenya's visually impaired get around

A navigation tool built in Kenya is using AI to help people with visual impairment understand what lies ahead as they move through Nairobi. 'Sightra' runs as a phone based web app, detecting cars, trees, furniture and other obstacles in real time and sending spoken descriptions through an earpiece.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:32:00

How MUCH is Saturday Lotto and Lotto Plus jackpot?

Here's how much is up for grabs in the Saturday Lotto and Lotto Plus jackpot on 22 August 2026, after another quiet midweek draw …

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:34:30

Springbok WAG makes Miss South Africa shortlist

Simone Tshituka, the wife of Springbok and Sharks player Manu Tshituka, is one step closer to the Miss South Africa crown...

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:42:06

Eskom announces 10-hour power outage in Gauteng on Wednesday

Residents in parts of Gauteng face a lengthy midweek disruption as Eskom carries out planned maintenance work - here's what you need to know

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citizen.co.za

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

Court orders mental evaluation for Malmesbury teen accused in child exploitation case

The court has sealed proceedings involving the minor to protect the accused, victims and his family.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:09:11

US hits Hezbollah with fresh sanctions

Hezbollah is both a political party and an armed group in Lebanon.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:34:49

Westbury residents, faith leaders to march against gang violence

A memorandum of demands will be handed over to Premier Panyaza Lesufi, as well as Mayor Dada Morero.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:08:32

Christina Storm hints at divorce, after calling James Small the 'only love of my life'

Months after praising the late Springbok James Small as her 'only love', model Christina Storm has hinted at divorcing her husband.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:40:00

Daily Lotto results: Thursday, 20 August 2026

A R450 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 20 August 2026.

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africanews.com

@africanews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:38:21

Cameroon's President Biya returns home after unexplained 10-week absence

President Paul Biya, 93, returned to Cameroon on Thursday, after a 73-day absence that fuelled speculation about his health.

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africanews.com

@africanews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:19:37

RSF calls for release of French journalists detained in Togo

Advocacy group Reporters Without Borders is calling for the release of two French journalists and their fixer detained in Togo.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:14:44

Govender brothers' murder trial adjourned to May 2027

The murder trial of former private security bosses Ferrel and Darren Govender has been adjourned.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:35:00

The Daily Lotto results for Thursday, 20 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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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:43:05

Calm at CPUT Belville campus after more than a week of protests

The Bellville campus of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has fallen quiet.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:48:50

Erasmus adopts precautionary approach for Kolisi's return

Erasmus says a winning start to the series is vital.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:53:20

Women in Science Awards seek to inspire young female researchers

The department says funding and mentorship remain key barriers to women advancing in the sector.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:59:41

Race to choose next UNSG moves to next phase

Eight candidates are now competing to succeed António Guterres, whose second term ends in December.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:04:05

Three suspects shot dead in Vereeniging police shootout

Members of the Tactical Response Team later spotted the vehicle and attempted to stop it.

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