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SA players struggle in first round of 2026 Masters
The best-placed South African was former champion Charl Schwartzel.
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Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 9 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
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‘They are working together’: Hot potato plays out between zama zamas, police and army in SA
Residents point to how an alleged secret arrangement between police and zama zamas makes the army's presence 'useless'.
Locally made Volkswagen Polo hits 500 000th export milestone
Of the 2 044 761 Polos made at the plant since 1996, 1 448 130 have been for export markets.
Pretoria midwife found guilty for babies’ deaths and disabilities
Fouchee was accused of administering medication that led to complications at birth, as well as practising as a midwife without a licence
Rubicon agrees to repay NSF’s R2.7m: Here’s how it blew it in two months
Funds meant to empower 100 students were exhausted within two months, leaving a skills programme unrealised.
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Eritrea players disappear in South Africa after winning AFCON qualifier
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SA players struggle in first round of 2026 Masters
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