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Free State man gets three life terms for sexual abuse and exploitation of minors
He pleaded guilty and was convicted on 119 charges involving sexual abuse and exploitation of three minor children between 2015 and 2024.
In case you missed it: Vote counting ‘complete’ | MK party ‘moving and grooving’ | Maumela’s Ferrari up for auction
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 5 November 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Over 120 criminal cases opened and 59 arrested over three days of voting
Natjoints stated that 21 murder cases had been recorded in recent months that were being considered politically motivated.
Daily Lotto results: Thursday, 5 November 2026
A R450 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 5 November 2026.
24 hours in pictures: France protests, MK election celebrations and Greek student demonstrations
Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
Russell Brand guilty of rape and three sexual assaults
He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Monday.
Justice Yvonne Mokgoro’s partner sentenced over her death
The court considered the accused's personal circumstances before handing down its sentence.
Fannie Nkosi fails to have criminal charges dropped as trial date set for 2027
The case will return in January 2027 for a pre-trial conference.
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