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Malcolm Marx named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2025: All the winners
The Springboks and their coach Rassie Erasmus were also winners after a stellar 2025 season.
Mashatile defends JCPS strategy as MPs question failures in illegal mining
MPs questioned government failures after West Rand residents fled violence linked to illegal mining gangs.
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Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 5 March 2026, in our simple daily news update.
24 hours in pictures, 5 March 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Lawyer wants those accused of sexual offences named before they plea
The Women's Legal Centre argued in court that 'no-name' law silences sexual violence survivors and should be revoked
Mpumalanga Sopa: Promises made but concrete plans missing
During his state of the province address, Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu highlighted job creation and infrastructure recovery as priorities
Player ratings: How the Proteas fared at the T20 World Cup
Aiden Markram and Lungi Ngidi were the standout performers for the SA squad.
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