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@citizen Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:09:36

Here's how many defendants in criminal cases required legal aid last year

Legal Aid SA averaged 331 000 new criminal cases a year over the past five years.

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@citizen 17 hours ago

[WATCH] One woman, one mission: Keeping racers off the streets for a decade

Discover Wicked Wednesdays, an event dedicated to keeping motorsport fun, legal, and safe for enthusiasts in Brakpan, Gauteng.

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@citizen 4 hours ago

'The most ridiculous thing': Judgement reserved in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla matter as Mpofu pokes holes in state's case

Advocate Dali Mpofu has challenged the state's evidence, arguing that prosecutors failed to establish key elements of incitement.

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@citizen 5 hours ago

Daily Lotto results: Thursday, 29 October 2026

A R500 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 29 October 2026.

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@citizen 6 hours ago

In case you missed it: Cachalia wants Mkhwanazi moved up | Sars raids Tshwane CFO Mnisi | Durban chosen for Olympic bid

Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 29 October 2026, in our simple daily news update.

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@citizen 5 hours ago

Mafikizolo added to 2027 WAV Fest line-up with Ty Dollar Sign, here's how you can get tickets

The festival will take place in two cities, Cape Town and Pretoria.

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@citizen 6 hours ago

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry to attend Soweto derby

"I'm excited to experience that atmosphere at FNB Stadium." said Henry.

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@citizen 6 hours ago

Rachel Kolisi takes doccie Falling Forward to London after SA success

Rachel Kolisi is taking her deeply personal story of resilience and faith to London next month.

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@citizen 7 hours ago

Nandi Madida and Zakes Bantwini's 9-year-old son Shaka takes part in Netherlands art exhibition

Little Shaka is a celebrated artist.

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@citizen 7 hours ago

South Africa v Australia third Test: Day three highlights

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma put up a fight, but he was removed shortly before stumps were drawn, leaving his team fighting to stay alive.

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@citizen 8 hours ago

UDM hopes to end 'one-party dominance' in Mthatha by leading a coalition

Holomisa implied that the ANC's dominance in the Eastern Cape has resulted in it becoming arrogant

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@citizen 7 hours ago

Chiefs coach Da Cruz feeling confident ahead of first Soweto derby

"It's the most important game in South Africa," said Da Cruz.

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@citizen 7 hours ago

24 hours in pictures: Award-winning Life After Fire display, Johannesburg water protest and more

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

Anlia Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi post heartwarming birthday messages to Eben

Love, friendship and family took centre stage as Eben Etzebeth celebrated another year.

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@citizen 8 hours ago

Did Lesufi take credit for DA-funded transformer in Soweto?

Helen Zille accused Panyaza Lesufi of claiming credit after the DA paid for the transformer and arranged for Eskom to install it.

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@citizen 9 hours ago

Recipe of the day: Smashed baby potatoes with chilli, thyme dynamite sauce

The potato remains one of the most reliable and beloved ingredients. Today's recipe offers them up as a crisp, flavourful option suited to any occasion.

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