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@citizen Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:00:00
Why ward councillors are set up to fail
The structure of local government leaves councillors caught between demanding answers from municipalities and facing frustrated residents.
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Gauteng MEC for Roads calls on taxi operators to verify their licences and applications
This comes after 529 operating licences were handed over to transport operators to improve regulatory compliance and strengthen passenger safety.
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Court orders R31m forfeiture in KZN land restitution fraud case
The order stems from a 2008 land claim submitted to the Department of Land Affairs as part of a land restitution programme.
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Iraola instructs Liverpool players to dive after Arsenal penalty call
"Honestly, yes, we have to tell them to go down because they are not going to call it otherwise," said Iraola.
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Ouaddou hails Kaizer Chiefs as Da Cruz slams referees
"Seeing the game from outside, this technical team of Kaizer Chiefs is doing a great job," said Ouaddou.
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OPINION: Pietersen and his Sharks deserve all the credit they're getting
A first-ever Sharks win at Munster capped off an incredible tour for the Durban union, humbling critics like myself.
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@citizen 4 hours ago
Local government elections: Two ballot papers in metros and three in local municipalities
Voters will receive two or three ballot papers in the upcoming local government elections, depending on whether they vote in a metropolitan or local municipality.
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@citizen 3 hours ago
Gauteng voters warned of possible thunderstorms on election day
South Africans can expect a mixed bag of sunshine, cloud and possible showers on election day.
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'I smelt of paraffin': The childhood that shaped DA's Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate
Smell of poverty growing up lit fuse for her to shake up Ekurhuleni.
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Eastern Cape road death toll hits 21 after fourth fatal crash
Transport MEC Xolile Nqatha urged motorists to exercise caution and ensure vehicles are roadworthy.
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On the road to nowhere
Although only some of the ANC's lost support appears to have gone to the DA, the shift has nevertheless changed the arithmetic of coalition.
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ANCYL challenges Buffalo City leadership over Mbalula endorsement and mayoral race
The ANCYL has challenged Buffalo City's ANC leadership over its endorsement of Fikile Mbalula and the mayoral candidate selection process.
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@citizen 3 hours ago
'Race card' played as all suspects nabbed for farm attack
The suspects were arrested following a brutal attack on a 50-year-old North West farmer.
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