citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 20 May 2026 16:44:51

24 hours in pictures, 20 May 2026

Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 20 May 2026 16:27:38

Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup squad: Good and bad news for Kaizer Chiefs

There is both good and bad news for Kaizer Chiefs with coach Hugo Broos set to announce his final Bafana Bafana squad for the FIFA World Cup.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 20 May 2026 16:29:23

Unusual tiny car spotted cruising on South Africa's roads – WATCH

South Africans were left stunned after a tiny orange car was spotted confidently cruising through a busy intersection.

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africanews.com

@africanews Wed, 20 May 2026 15:24:47

M23 plays down Ebola fears as WHO visits treatment centres in eastern DRC

A M23 rebel group spokesperson downplayed concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a team from the World Health Organisation visited a treatment centre in Nyiragongo Tuesday.

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africanews.com

@africanews Wed, 20 May 2026 15:45:48

Malian refugees in Mauritania bear deep physical and psychological scars

For thousands of displaced families, returning home will depend on lasting peace and improved security in their communities.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 20 May 2026 16:03:15

Botswana government dismisses fake public holiday claim for Arsenal fans

The Botswana government has dismissed as fake a viral social media post claiming Arsenal fans had been granted a public holiday.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 20 May 2026 16:07:43

Johannesburg mayor expects German bank loan as Eskom debt hits R6.8 billion

Speaking at the State of the City Address, the mayor said there is a plan for Johannesburg's Eskom debt.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 20 May 2026 15:50:38

ATM accuses speaker of shielding Ramaphosa from motion of confidence

ConCourt sent Phala Phala report back to parliament for committee consideration. Didiza says the National Assembly is already seized with the matter.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00

Fast, faster, fastest – Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

By adding a dash of electricity, Porsche's latest 911 Carrera GTS has never been quicker.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 20 May 2026 15:25:13

Joburg investing in water infrastructure: Morero

Morero also acknowledged ongoing challenges relating to water restoration delays.

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businesstech.co.za

@businesstech Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:00

South African municipality where the average person makes R319,600 is technically insolvent

A recent Auditor-General (AG) report noted that the municipality home to the second-largest city in the Free State is technically insolvent.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 20 May 2026 15:44:05

New look Junior Springbok team named to face Chile U20s

Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has made sweeping rotational changes to his side for their opening-round clash of the...

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africanews.com

@africanews Wed, 20 May 2026 14:16:57

Congo fishermen abandon nets for plastic waste

Some have even ditched fishing altogether because it is more profitable to sell the plastic waste they trawl out of the river, the world's second-most powerful watercourse after the Amazon.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 20 May 2026 15:09:39

SAFA Chief Medical Officer heading to FIFA World Cup 2026

SAFA Chief Medical Officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya is heading to this year's FIFA World Cup where he will serve as Doping Control Officer.

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businesstech.co.za

@businesstech Wed, 20 May 2026 15:03:11

Good news for anyone applying for a Smart ID or Passport in South Africa

Home Affairs is looking to expand its services at bank branches across the country, with its latest partnership with banks proving to be a massive success.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 20 May 2026 15:10:30

The best laptop tote bags for South African women, according to TikTok – from R400 to R4 000

From budget-friendly to investment pieces, these are the laptop tote bags South African working women are recommending on TikTok.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 20 May 2026 15:15:28

'A victory for the industry': Rami Chuene says she is set to receive repeat fees from SABC

Mmabatho Chuene said she decided to make the announcement publicly so other actors are aware of what is owed to them.

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mg.co.za

@mailandguardian Wed, 20 May 2026 14:47:35

Penny Penny joins Mayibuye as party gears up for local polls

The Xitsonga musician resigned as an uMkhonto weSizwe Party MP on Friday, citing internal conflict before joining Afrika Mayibuye Movement

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mg.co.za

@mailandguardian Wed, 20 May 2026 14:49:19

DA, IFP clash over MEC's face on KZN state water tankers

The DA has accused KZN Cogta MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi of using state-owned water tankers for political branding after images of his face appeared on the vehicles, deepening tension in the province's coalition government

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 20 May 2026 14:47:44

SASSA sets children's grant payment date for June

SASSA confirms 4 June as the children's grant payment date. Here is what every caregiver needs to know this month.