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citizen.co.za > news > south-africa > xenophobic-attacks-cast-dark-cloud-over-sa-at-brics

Xenophobic attacks cast dark cloud over SA at Brics

4+ hour, 54+ min ago   (379+ words) The rising tide of anti-foreign African sentiment in South Africa loomed large at the 18th Brics Summit in India. Picture: The Presidency. The rising tide of anti-foreign African sentiment in South Africa loomed large at the 18th Brics Summit in India that…...

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citizen.co.za > sport > rugby > springboks-thrilled-sa-support-us-americans-embrace-rugby

Springboks thrilled with SA support in US, hope Americans embrace rugby

4+ hour, 58+ min ago   (533+ words) Head coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi said they were blown away by the support the Springboks received in the United States for their fourth Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test against the All Blacks. Over 68,000 spectators attended the match between…...

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citizen.co.za > news > south-africa > gauteng-housing-projects-invaded-as-beneficiaries-wait-for-homes

Gauteng housing projects invaded as beneficiaries wait for homes

5+ hour, 41+ min ago   (858+ words) Almost one in three major government-funded housing projects in Gauteng has been invaded by squatters, leaving hundreds of poor families, who are legitimately on housing waiting lists, living in squalor. The Gauteng department of human settlements has confirmed that 14 of…...

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citizen.co.za > sedibeng-ster > sport > sport-sport > 09/13/2026 > junior-mokoena-secures-valke-u14-rugby-tour-spot

Junior Mokoena secures Valke U14 rugby tour spot

21+ hour, 8+ min ago   (245+ words) SEDIBENG.- Fourteen-year-old rugby star Junior Mokoena from Gimnasium Hoërskool in Vereeniging has been selected for the Valke Youth Rugby Association U14 tour. The upcoming Inter-Provincial Rugby Tournament will take place at Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, from September 28 to October…...

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citizen.co.za > rekord > news-headlines > local-municipal-news > 09/13/2026 > business-training-aims-to-unlock-economic-opportunities-for-ward-4-and-98-youth-2

Business training aims to unlock economic opportunities for Ward 4 and 98 youth

16+ hour, 32+ min ago   (463+ words) A total of 25 young people from wards 4 and 98 attended a business training programme designed to help aspiring and existing entrepreneurs grow sustainable businesses. The training, arranged through the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA), attracted 10 young people from Ward…...

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citizen.co.za > news > in-case-you-missed-it-chikunga-over-attacks-on-women-gauteng-murder-rate-drops-eight-killed-in-n17-crash

In case you missed it: Chikunga over attacks on women | Gauteng murder rate drops | Eight killed in N17 crash

14+ hour, 55+ min ago   (660+ words) At least eight people, including two children, were killed in a head‑on collision between a Toyota and a Volkswagen sedan in Mpumalanga. Picture: Mpumalanga Transport Department. In the news today, Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has demanded urgent action after women…...

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citizen.co.za > sport > rugby > springboks-all-blacks-special-moment-pray-together-baltimore

Springboks and All Blacks share 'special moment' after final clash [VIDEOS]

21+ hour, 27+ min ago   (373+ words) The Springboks and All Blacks pray together after their fourth and final Test against each other. Image: Screengrab The respect the Springboks and All Blacks share has been a theme of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series from the start. From…...

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citizen.co.za > sport > rugby > do-it-people-bok-captain-kolisi-winning-rgr

'We do it for the people,' says Bok captain Kolisi after winning Rugby's Greatest Rivalry

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (642+ words) Springbok captain Siya Kolisi paid an emotional tribute to the people of South Africa and the rugby fans from the country and from New Zealand, after the Boks secured a 43-28 win over the All Blacks in the fourth Test at…...

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citizen.co.za > sport > rugby > dream-come-true-krappie-springboks-all-blacks

'It's a dream come true,' says Krappie after stellar performance against All Blacks

21+ hour, 2+ min ago   (519+ words) A blinding performance from Springbok scrumhalf Morné van den Berg against the All Blacks in Baltimore on Saturday has likely catapulted him to the front of the Boks’ No 9 queue, after years of being a fringe player. Krappie, as he…...

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citizen.co.za > news > south-africa > politics > pay-now-or-face-consequences-warns-mayor

Pay now or face consequences, warns mayor

20+ hour, 43+ min ago   (440+ words) By Alex Japho Matlala Newly appointed executive mayor for Vhembe District Municipality, Miyelani “Mabanana” Chauke, is giving debtors an ultimatum — pay your debts now or face the full might of the law. Picture: Supplied All this, while residents bear the…...