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@citizen Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:33:31

Will the promise of free basic electricity secure votes and is it even a viable solution?

The ANC's election manifesto echoed the electricity minister's call to increase the free basic electricity threshold by up to six times.

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@citizen 15 hours ago

Daily Lotto results: Saturday, 5 September 2026

A R550 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 5 September 2026.

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@citizen 14 hours ago

Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 5 September 2026

A total of R12,5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 5 September 2026.

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@citizen 6 hours ago

Springbok player ratings from 29-24 win against All Blacks in third Test

There were some quality performances from several Bok players.

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@citizen 7 hours ago

Springboks fight back to edge All Blacks in FNB Stadium thriller: Three takeaways

The Springboks take a 2-1 lead in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series into the final Test in Baltimore, USA.

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@citizen 7 hours ago

Haaland keeps new-look Man City perfect in Premier League, blunt Spurs held

Table-topping City have won all three of their Premier League matches ahead of next week's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

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@citizen 7 hours ago

In case you missed it: Joburg hit by severe weather conditions | Survey shows Joburg supports ANC | Malema hits at IEC

Catch up on the biggest stories this Saturday, 5 September 2026, in our simple daily news update.

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@citizen 7 hours ago

Former Brazil and Bafana coach Parreira cleared to leave hospital

The 83-year-old "showed a favourable clinical response" over his stay.

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@citizen 9 hours ago

Alpine's Gasly takes shock pole for Italian Grand Prix

Alpine driver Pierre Gasly earned a brilliant first-ever F1 pole position at the Italian Grand Prix, edging out Mercedes' George Russell and McLaren's Oscar Piastri in a pulsating Qualifying session.

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@citizen 8 hours ago

Here is your weather for Sunday, 6 September 2026

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 6 September 2026.

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@citizen 10 hours ago

ANC says Ipsos poll shows Joburg residents still have confidence in the party

The Social Research Foundation (SRF) poll shows the DA leading Johannesburg with 42% support, while the ANC dropped to 18%.

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@citizen 10 hours ago

'The IEC is the ANC in reverse': Malema says ground forces must protect EFF votes

Political parties have appealed to the IEC to treat the ANC like any other party.

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@citizen 11 hours ago

Springboks v All Blacks: Third Test at FNB Stadium – LIVE UPDATES

This is the third Test of four, with the series level at 1-1.

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@citizen 11 hours ago

OBP acting CEO suspended amid FMD vaccine pricing allegations

It is alleged that the company imported FMD vaccines at a lower cost but sold them at a higher price to farmers

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@citizen 11 hours ago

Black Ferns outplay Springbok women's team in Soweto

The Black Ferns beat the Springbok women's team eight tries to four, despite receiving four yellow cards in the game.

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@citizen 12 hours ago

Toyota Corolla Cross vs Omoda C5: Which hybrid is the best buy?

The Omoda is more affordable and flashy, but the Toyota is bigger and lighter on the juice.

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