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Algeria adopts law imposing death penalty on forest arsonists
The measure still requires Senate review and presidential ratification before it can take effect.
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@citizen 4 hours ago
Daily Lotto results: Thursday, 1 October 2026
A R520 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 1 October 2026.
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@citizen 5 hours ago
In case you missed it: Sibiya told teen to save herself for him | Mudzinganyama gets Bail | Proteas avoid group of death
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 1 October 2026, in our simple daily news update.
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PKTT arrests Western Cape mayor, municipal manager and CFO for corruption
The suspects face corruption charges after a businessman reported kickback demands.
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Proteas avoid group of death at 2027 Cricket World Cup on home soil
The SA team will face New Zealand in their first match of the tournament on 9 October.
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@citizen 6 hours ago
Jabulile Ntimba murder accused denies killing 'cousin', claims police torture to obtain confession
Two suspects face charges of premeditated murder and defeating or obstructing the ends of justice.
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@citizen 6 hours ago
Free State cop gets five years for R3 000 bribe demand
The police officer told the complainant he could delay the case until it was eventually struck off the court roll.
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NW man gets life sentence for murder of 2-year-old step-grandson while high on crystal meth
Fouche assaulted the defenceless step-grandson while high on crystal methamphetamine on 15 May 2025, causing about 20 blunt-force injuries.
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@citizen 6 hours ago
24 hours in pictures: Sibiya in court, Paris school protests and South Korean military display
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 8 hours ago
Feather Awards 2026: Dominic Zaca, Credo V Daniels, Grace Mondlana nominated
The 18th Feather Awards nominees are in. We unpack the headlines behind Dominic Zaca, Credo V Daniels and Grace Mondlana's nods, plus what to know about the ceremony.
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@citizen 8 hours ago
Sibiya told teen to 'allow him only to have her for himself' after sending explicit pictures, court hears
The bail hearing also heard details of the separate rape allegation involving an 18-year-old woman.
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@citizen 9 hours ago
Here's what weather to expect on Friday
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 2 October 2026.
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@citizen 8 hours ago
PICS: First look at 'Shaka iLembe' season 3, set four years after season 2
StudioCanal has revealed a first look at season 3 of Shaka iLembe: Zulu King as the drama heads to international buyers at Mipcom 2026.
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@citizen 8 hours ago
Auditor-General flags weak accountability as health sector audit outcomes slip
Medico-legal claims stood at R50.2 billion in 2025-26, while settlements totalled R1.57 billion.
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