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Shai Hope hits century to lead Capitals to thrilling win against Super Giants
In a pulsating SA20 game played on Wednesday night, Durban's Super Giants hosted the Pretoria Capitals at Kingsmead.
24 hours in pictures, 7 January 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 7 January 2026
A total of R19.5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 7 January 2026.
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 7 January 2026
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 7 January 2026.
In case you missed it: Ramaphosa not worried about US invading SA | Ad hoc committee chaos | What to know about new NDPP
Catch up on the biggest stories of Wednesday, 7 January 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Is volatile geopolitics good for the gold price, rand and JSE?
Imagine where the gold price and the rand could be a year from now if global headwinds continue to support both.
Eastern Cape father arrested over teen son’s death
The father was initially scheduled to appear in court on 7 January; however, his appearance was moved to Thursday, 8 January.
US seizes Russia-flagged oil tanker chased to North Atlantic
The ship had thwarted an earlier attempt by the US to board it last month near Venezuela
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Is volatile geopolitics good for the gold price, rand and JSE?
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SA cannot afford truth without consequences
Ramaphosa faces a test as the Madlanga report lands: accountability must follow or voters will deliver a brutal verdict.
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Gayton McKenzie backs Bafana’s Broos, says he is ‘going nowhere’
Broos and his Bafana side returned home to OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday, accompanied by McKenzie.
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Shai Hope hits century to lead Capitals to thrilling win against Super Giants
In a pulsating SA20 game played on Wednesday night, Durban's Super Giants hosted the Pretoria Capitals at Kingsmead.
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Bok on baecation? From J-Bay birthday buzz to Vic Falls magic for Siya Kolisi and Rachel John
From Jeffreys Bay’s waves to Victoria Falls’ misty rainbows, Siya Kolisi and Rachel John continue to spark conversation — one scenic post at a time.
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Dakar stage 3 throws flats at Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa
Stage 4 sees the marathon stage in which now overnight service is allowed.
