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Wrong man in the dock: Mistaken identity in court leads to an invalid conviction and sentence
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24 hours in pictures: Indonesia ferry fire, Regina Mundi church damaged by wind and deadly Egypt bus crash
Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Daily Lotto results: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
A R450 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 20 October 2026.
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PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 [WATCH]
R31 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results for 20 October 2026.
‘We’ve given ourselves a chance’: Proteas in the driving seat in second Test against Australia
When stumps were drawn on day three, Australia trailed South Africa by 422 runs in their first innings.
In case you missed it: Sibiya denied bail | No money to attend job interviews | ‘Married at First Sight: Uncut’ air date
Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 20 October 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Warning: Rand Water calls on customers to reduce consumption as crisis looms
Rand Water warns that consumption by several customers has reached exceptionally high levels, placing the supply system under pressure.
South Africa v Australia second Test: Day three highlights
The Proteas declared shortly before the close of play, placing themselves in the driving seat with two days remaining in the second Test against the Baggy Greens.
Weather alert: Scorching heat wave to hit Limpopo until Friday
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
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