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Free State hostage standoff: Police constable arrested after shooting woman

Saps hostage negotiators commenced negotiations with the suspect, which continued for several hours.

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Winter fades: Gauteng set for scorching post‑freeze temperatures

Residents endured a bitter season marked by freezing cold fronts, severe thunderstorms, howling winds and even flurries of snow.

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@citizen 6 hours ago

Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass

The Gunners took just 24 seconds to show new City boss Enzo Maresca the standard required.

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@citizen 7 hours ago

Daily Lotto results: Sunday, 16 August 2026

Tonight's jackpot is an estimated R300 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 16 August 2026.

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In case you missed it: Congolese arrested at SADC summit | AfriForum targets Malema | Prison warden nabbed for drunk driving

Catch up on the biggest stories this Sunday, 16 August 2026, in our simple daily news update.

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@citizen 8 hours ago

Police arrest another suspect linked to murder of anti-gang unit members in Reiger Park

Two suspects have now been arrested in connection with the murders.

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@citizen 9 hours ago

'We need to up the ante': Rennie on All Blacks' readiness for Springboks

The All Blacks beat the Bulls 50-19 in their third and final warm-up game before their first Test against the Springboks.

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48 hours in pictures, 16 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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@citizen 11 hours ago

Here's what the weather has in store for Monday

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 17 August 2026.

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@citizen 11 hours ago

Currie Cup result: Cheetahs survive Bulls fightback in Loftus try-fest

The win takes the Cheetahs to second place on the Currie Cup table.

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Lungu's first Pirates goal sparks Chippa rout

Pirates move top of the early Betway Premiership table.

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@citizen 12 hours ago

Suspected stolen bakkie recovered after shootout with police near Zimbabwe border

The pursuit continued until the suspects reached the Limpopo River and attempted to cross into Zimbabwe.

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@citizen 13 hours ago

Sundowns' Cardoso on Mailula – 'This boy is ours'

'He is happy and the best thing in life is when your emotions are positive towards what you do,' said the Sundowns head coach.

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Mahindra's eagerly awaited new Hilux and Ranger rival revealed

Lifestyler/Scorpio Lifestyler will arrive in South Africa next year, but it remains unknown as to whether it will have the same name.

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Two Congolese nationals arrested after identities fail to match SADC summit accreditation

Their identities and the circumstances surrounding the attempted access remain subject to further investigation.

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@citizen 14 hours ago

From R44 to R134: What SANParks 2025/26 fees really cost a family of four

New data comparing SANParks' 2025/26 conservation fees shows a R90 gap between the cheapest and priciest adult entry and R270 for a family of four. Here's the full breakdown.

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