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@citizen Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:58:29

'Y'all dragging it': Tyla seemingly responds to backlash over Rihanna comparison repost

Tyla has addressed the backlash after her X account reposted a Pitchfork review of her album A*Pop that suggested she was stepping into Rihanna's lane. Here's the full timeline.

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@citizen Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:00:00

Humans can beat the rise of AI slop

If you understand AI's need to follow instructions and can get into its 'mind', you can wreak havoc.

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@citizen Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:08:41

Boland have it all to do against Lions at Wits

The Lions will want a repeat of their last clash against Boland Cavaliers, which they won 67-19.

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@sabcnews Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:31:01

Draper has 'very big' mountain to climb in bid to return to his best

Jack Draper returned to action at the Canadian Open following his withdrawal from Wimbledon.

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@citizen Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:30:00

R1.8bn fire contract winner lacks skills yet keeps old operator

Tefla Group awarded Working on Fire contract but Kishugu Group reaches interim agreement on 31 July to keep aerial fleet training running.

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@sabcnews Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:20

US vows 'indefinite' Iran blockade and more economic pressure

Pete Hegseth told reporters that the US military can maintain a naval presence in the region

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@sabcnews Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:24:26

Oil steadies after US threatens indefinite blockade of Iran

Brent futures rose 1 cent, or 0.1%, to $87.08 a barrel by 0247 GMT

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@sabcnews Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:27:26

N1 North at Beyers Naude and N1 South at Malibongwe Drive re-opened

N1 North at Beyers Naude and N1 South at Malibongwe Drive in Randpark Ridge has been re-opened

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:04

Fadiel Adams returns to court – here's what he is accused of

NCC leader Fadiel Adams returns to court on Friday as his fraud charges and defeating the administration of justice case continue.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:02:00

September 2026 SASSA grants: Vigilantes, queue syndicates and more

Here are five things happening to and affecting upcoming September 2026 SASSA grants for millions of needy beneficiaries …

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:09:14

Bulls v All Blacks: Team line-ups, kick off time

Here is everything you need to know as the Bulls take on the All Blacks in their third tour game on Saturday night.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:30:45

Banyana Banyana oust Nigeria to keep FIFA World Cup dream alive

Banyana Banyana will head into the Inter-Confederation Playoffs alongside Ghana as CAF representatives in November and December.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00

Who is really behind the R1.8bn firefighting deal?

The department of forestry, fisheries and the environment's awarding of the R1.8 billion Working on Fire contract to Tefla Group continues to attract scrutiny.

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