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In case you missed it: Sibiya told teen to save herself for him | Mudzinganyama gets Bail | Proteas avoid group of death
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 1 October 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Proteas avoid group of death at 2027 Cricket World Cup on home soil
The SA team will face New Zealand in their first match of the tournament on 9 October.
Free State cop gets five years for R3 000 bribe demand
The police officer told the complainant he could delay the case until it was eventually struck off the court roll.
24 hours in pictures: Sibiya in court, Paris school protests and South Korean military display
Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
NW man gets life sentence for murder of 2-year-old step-grandson while high on crystal meth
Fouche assaulted the defenceless step-grandson while high on crystal methamphetamine on 15 May 2025, causing about 20 blunt-force injuries.
Auditor-general flags weak accountability as health sector audit outcomes slip
Medico-legal claims stood at R50.2 billion in 2025-26, while settlements totalled R1.57 billion.
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PICS: First look at ‘Shaka iLembe’ season 3, set four years after season 2
StudioCanal has revealed a first look at season 3 of Shaka iLembe: Zulu King as the drama heads to international buyers at Mipcom 2026.
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