africanews.com

@africanews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:19:37

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 18:14:44

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 18:35:00

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 17:43:05

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 17:48:50

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 17:53:20

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 17:59:41

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 18:04:05

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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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:55:01

South Africans now have a new way to play the Lotto

South Africans who play the Lotto now have a new way to buy their tickets, with terminals being rolled out at 60 new locations.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:57:29

Sundowns and Bafana Bafana star honoured in the Free State

The midfielder walked away with an Excellence Award at the Free State Sports Awards for his performances for Sundowns and Bafana Bafana.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:00:00

In case you missed it: Life in Joburg gets worse | Scharnick arrested at Madlanga commission | Du Toit to captain Boks vs All Blacks

Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 20 August 2026, in our simple daily news update.

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africanews.com

@africanews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:29:20

Chinese court sentences founder of troubled property developer Evergrande to life in prison

Hui was fined 47 million yuan ($6.5 million) in 2024 and banned from China's securities markets for life by the China Securities Regulatory Commission over inflating company financial results, among other issues.

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africanews.com

@africanews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:06:51

DR Congo receives 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses for outbreak response

WHO experts say early evidence, including animal studies, suggests Ervebo could offer some protectionâ and the new trial will seek to establish whether that protection extends to humans.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:52:35

DRC to receive 70 000 Ervebo vaccines to contain Ebola outbreak: WHO

Ervebo is approved to prevent disease caused by the more common Zaire ebolavirus strain.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:07:03

'Where must we get bus fare': SASSA pensioners describe costly back-and-forth reviews

Pensioners describe a review process that keeps sending elderly grant recipients home empty-handed, forcing repeated, costly trips.

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africanews.com

@africanews Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:23:21

US national debt tops 40 trillion dollars for first time

America's national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars for the first time - more than double what it was just 10 years ago, according to data released by the US Treasury on Wednesday.

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