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EFF defends Dunga on looks as ANC allies cry foul
Fired Ekurhuleni finance MMC Dunga gets Gauteng finance MEC post while Malema praises his brains charisma and handsome face.
India counts caste for first time in century amid unity fears
India's first caste census in a century seeks data for justice but risks deepening divisions as 30 million enumerators go digital.
IEC urges voter registration ahead of May by-elections in Gauteng and North West
Voting stations will open from 8am to 5pm.
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Manhunt launched after businessman and security guard shot dead in Ormonde [VIDEO]
A local businessman was being escorted by two security guards while transporting cash when he was accosted by the suspects.
24 hours in pictures, 9 April 2026
Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
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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EFF defends Dunga on looks as ANC allies cry foul
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