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@citizen Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00
Don't blame soldiers, blame budget that bled defence dry
Author says recent soldier deaths tracking zama zamas show the military is ill-equipped to help cops, let alone fight full-scale conflict.
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@citizen 2 hours ago
DA may invoke GNU coalition terms in City of Joburg
Analysts believe a possible two-way coalition might emerge - one led by the ANC or another by the DA.
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2026 local government election: Hung councils trigger scramble for coalition partners
The results of last Wednesdays local government elections, as declared by the Electoral Commission of South Africa, have left the...
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@citizen 3 hours ago
Sanef warns Meta could use SA news to train AI without paying publishers
The warning comes amid growing global resistance to the Facebook owner's plans.
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Too hot to fly full? – Summer heat could force airlines to reduce aircraft loads
Johannesburg's altitude can reduce aircraft takeoff performance, say experts.
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@citizen 2 hours ago
If ActionSA, ANC join up to keep DA out it will anger voters – analyst
Animosity between ActionSA's Herman Mashaba and the DA could complicate negotiations.
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@citizen 3 hours ago
Madlanga Commission back in focus as 'Cat' Matlala set for high-stakes testimony
Over the last few weeks, since 5 October 2026, the Commission has heard several witnesses in camera.
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@citizen 4 hours ago
No voters means no true democracy
There are an estimated 38 million South Africans aged 18 and above who are eligible to vote but roughly 24 million did not.
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@citizen 4 hours ago
Trump to give AfriForum R18m grant, sparking backlash over white SA claims
The proposed grant marks the latest sign of growing ties between AfriForum and US President Donald Trump's administration.
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@citizen 4 hours ago
Two killed in Eastern Cape mob justice attack as four arrested for murder
"Vigilantism has no place in our communities."
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@citizen 5 hours ago
El Niño strikes Gauteng: Johannesburg on high alert as severe storms, hail and flooding threat looms
El Niño is back, and Gauteng experienced a dangerous Sunday afternoon.
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@citizen 11 hours ago
Daily Lotto results: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Tonight's jackpot is R400 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 8 November 2026.
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@citizen 11 hours ago
24 hours in pictures: Egypt train collision, Soweto Fashion Week and more
Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
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