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'R500 lunch for them, rent for us': MyCiTi's fare hike sparks fury

The monthly pass for the bus service has jumped to R1 500, leading to outrage from commuters

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@citizen 54 minutes ago

24 hours in pictures, 7 July 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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@citizen 52 minutes ago

In case you missed it: Treasury freezes 60 municipalities | Malema hits back at Commission | Is Ramaphosa worse than Zuma?

Catch up on the biggest stories this Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in our simple daily news update.

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@citizen 52 minutes ago

BackaBuddy campaign launched to pay for Peet Viljoen's legal bills

Fresh fundraising efforts have thrust Mel and Peet Viljoen's ongoing legal saga back into public focus.

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One lucky winner bags R69.5 million PowerBall jackpot

Friday's Lotto draw delivered an instant multimillionaire

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Saps rejects Nigeria's claims over death in police custody

Police say an inquest is under way after a Nigerian national died shortly after being arrested in Pretoria.

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@citizen 2 hours ago

Junior Boks beat Wales to qualify for U20 World Championship semis

Wales produced a strong fight, and were in the game early in the second half, but they were eventually mauled into submission by the SA team.

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@citizen 3 hours ago

'I'm not signed to Roc Nation' – Tyla shuts down viral Jay-Z deal rumours ahead of APOP* album drop

A doctored Times Square billboard and a viral X post convinced thousands that Tyla had ditched Epic Records for Jay-Z's Roc Nation.

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@citizen 3 hours ago

Here's what the $1bn deal to sell Shell fuel stations in SA to Abu Dhabi company means

Adnoc Distribution will gain control of 580 fuel stations in South Africa.

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@citizen 3 hours ago

Makazole Mapimpi steals spotlight with daring David Tlale country-inspired fashion look

Springbok star Makazole Mapimpi proved style and sport make the perfect combination

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@citizen 3 hours ago

'Officially out of the youth league': Minnie Dlamini celebrates 36th birthday

After spending more than three weeks overseas, Minnie said she plans to take it easy on her birthday.

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@citizen 3 hours ago

'I am scared to lose my house': Israel Matseke Zulu frustrated over R50k municipal debt

The actor said he visited the City of Johannesburg's Thuso House on Monday to make payment arrangements but found the customer service centre closed.

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@citizen 4 hours ago

Madlanga commission 'could go on for years, but we don't want to do that'

The commission is engaging the Presidency over the possibility of extending the inquiry's deadline.

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@citizen 5 hours ago

Wednesday's weather: A fine and cool day with fire danger in EC

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 8 July 2026.

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@citizen 5 hours ago

Toyota's first EV in South Africa has more than a few surprises

bZ4X has been a long time waiting, however, it has warranted the wait in a dramatic way.

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@citizen 5 hours ago

Massive opportunity for Springbok fringe players to impress against Scotland

The Boks have named a match 23 featuring just 514 caps, with 445 in the starting lineup and only 69 on the bench.

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