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Soweto man arrested after staging his own kidnapping to extort R100k from family

Authorities used the incident to caution the public about the consequences of filing false reports.

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24 hours in pictures, 6 August 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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Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport calls for stronger partnerships in the public transport sector

'The question is no longer whether Africa should transform mobility, but how quickly and collaboratively'

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African giants Ahly competing in second-tier CAF Cup this season

Ahly won the 2014 Confederation Cup, edging Sewe Sport of the Ivory Coast on away goals.

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A VIEW OF THE WEEK: Trump? We have a Trump at home

'Grand political chess master' Zuma is done fiddling with the pieces and is lining up a move for proxy power ahead of the upcoming elections.

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Kidnapped Joburg woman Alex van Heerden found safe

A case was reportedly opened at Fairland Police Station and remained active as investigators worked to trace Van Heerden's whereabouts.

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What to do this weekend: The Medieval Fantasy Fair in Benoni

This weekend travel back 500 years at Benoni's Medieval Fantasy Fair. Knights, mead, turkey legs, horse parades and family fun aplenty.

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Rain to disrupt long weekend in Cape Town before sunshine returns

The city will start the long weekend on a mild note, with partly cloudy skies forecast for Friday.

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Another deadly winter initiation season

49 initiates are dead and 165 cases have been opened.

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Health-conscious Gen Z drives a decline in alcohol consumption

Alcohol is facing growing competition from fitness, mindfulness and alcohol-free alternatives as Gen Z reshapes consumer trends.

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Phala Phala and the rule of law: Why Ramaphosa is not above justice

Hobby farm theft unreported to police and tax authorities returns to haunt Ramaphosa after 2024 election coalition shifts power.

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'Pretty cool,' says All Blacks veteran Barrett about facing rising Stormers star Ahmed

Rising star Yaqeen Ahmed has a golden opportunity to impress for the Stormers against the All Blacks on Friday.

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Currie Cup preview: Top two teams clash in Kimberley

Griquas and the Lions clash in the Northern Cape, while there's plenty to play for in every other match.

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Sin tax alone cannot curb South Africa's dangerous drinking

Driving under the influence, intoxicated pedestrians, speeding and distracted driving are continuing road-user problems.

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Families bear the hidden cost of alcohol abuse

Behind every alcohol addiction is a family navigating uncertainty, heartbreak and, sometimes, the chance to heal.

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Alcohol dependency 'rooted in emotional pain'

Many people seek help only after years of using alcohol to cope with unresolved emotional struggles.

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