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@citizen 15 hours ago
ELECTIONS LIVE: 80% of results announced, here's what we are seeing so far
Catch up with all the latest news ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
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@citizen Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:13:38
Russell Brand guilty of rape and three sexual assaults
He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Monday.
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@citizen Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:22:53
24 hours in pictures: France protests, MK election celebrations and Greek student demonstrations
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 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:37
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the international stage
'To the Portuguese people, the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt of our national team,' said Ronaldo
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@citizen Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:40:00
Daily Lotto results: Thursday, 5 November 2026
A R450 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 5 November 2026.
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@citizen Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:41:13
Over 120 criminal cases opened and 59 arrested over three days of voting
Natjoints stated that 21 murder cases had been recorded in recent months that were being considered politically motivated.
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@citizen 23 hours ago
In case you missed it: Vote counting 'complete' | MK party 'moving and grooving' | Maumela's Ferrari up for auction
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 5 November 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
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@citizen 21 hours ago
Free State man gets three life terms for sexual abuse and exploitation of minors
He pleaded guilty and was convicted on 119 charges involving sexual abuse and exploitation of three minor children between 2015 and 2024.
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@citizen 16 hours ago
ANC under pressure as opposition parties make gains in elections
Among the closely watched contests is Gauteng.
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@citizen 15 hours ago
Cape Town online dating scam syndicate busted as two suspects arrested
The two suspects, aged between 20 and 25, are facing several charges.
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@citizen 15 hours ago
El Nino threat prompts call to be water-wise
Residents are urged to start saving water not just because of current woes but for a possible drought due to El Nino.
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@citizen 15 hours ago
Zama zamas' gun battle sends Primrose residents fleeing
Residents of Primrose and surrounding areas were forced to run for cover as rival groups of zama zamas exchanged gunfire.
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@citizen 15 hours ago
Can SA afford Agoa's loss as US ends eligibility?
About $1.7 billion in South African exports benefited from Agoa preferences in 2025, representing roughly 1% of global exports.
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@citizen 14 hours ago
Tshwane water crisis not new
Businesses in Ekandustria are facing mounting costs as unreliable water supplies continue to disrupt operations.
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@citizen 14 hours ago
Chiefs' Mako says Amakhosi are focused on taking down Siwelele
'They are difficult opponents, and we are aware of some of their strengths, but our primary focus is always on our own strategy of how to impose ourselves on them and win the match,' said the Chiefs man.
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