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A hero nobody could afford to be
Van der Merwe’s courage in exposing crime and illegal mining made him a target. His funeral showed the cost of truth-telling.
DJ Warras’ death exposes a broken city
The killing of DJ Warras during a building audit reveals how lawlessness and state failure have hollowed out Johannesburg’s CBD.
‘We lost one of our own’ – Gayton Mckenzie on DJ Warras killing as Friday march is planned
As tributes continue to pour in, political activist Jacinta Mangobese Zuma has announced plans for a Black Friday March in his honor.
Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 17 December 2025
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Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 17 December 2025
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In case you missed it: ‘No US officials arrested’ | Verulam temple collapse findings | Shebeshxt denied bail
Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 17 December 2025 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Christmas cancelled: Shebeshxt to languish behind bars as court denies bail
Polokwane court refuses bail for Shebeshxt, meaning the rising musician will have to cancel all booked festive season gigs.
24 hours in pictures, 17 December 2025
Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
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Inflation rate for November slightly down, another repo rate cut in January?
Consumers now wonder if the slight improvement n the inflation rate might sway the Reserve Bank to cut the repo rate again in January.
Opinion
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A hero nobody could afford to be
Van der Merwe’s courage in exposing crime and illegal mining made him a target. His funeral showed the cost of truth-telling.
Phakaaathi
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Links holds no grudges after Broos snub
‘I have no hard feelings. All I can do is to keep working hard,’ he said.
Sport
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Proteas hopes of T20 series victory destroyed by smog in Lucknow
The SA team must now win the final game on Friday to draw the series.
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‘We lost one of our own’ – Gayton Mckenzie on DJ Warras killing as Friday march is planned
As tributes continue to pour in, political activist Jacinta Mangobese Zuma has announced plans for a Black Friday March in his honor.
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More details revealed of South Africa-bound iCaur V27
Retro-styled V27 will be the Chery-owned brand's first range extending electric vehicle in South Africa.
