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Kwa-Thema granny celebrates 100th birthday | African Reporter Gladys Radinne's fellow church members and loved ones celebrated her long life with a birthday celebration at St Barnabas Anglican Parish.

The first quarter crime statistics were released on August 28, reflecting crimes reported to SAPS from April to June this year.

Latest stats reveal crime trends in Kwatsaduza | African Reporter Tsakani featured on the national and provincial top 30 lists in several crime categories.

Caxton Network News | Three men have been arrested after allegedly fishing illegally at Mestel Dam in the Pretoriuskop section of the Kruger National Park, while a fourth suspect was found dead after fleeing into the water.

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Caxton Network News | From growing up during apartheid to performing in China and Austria, an East Rand man is using music for community upliftment.

Video and more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/video_of_the_day/watch-duduza-choir-director-inspires-boys-to-find-their-voices/

Network sport | South Africa’s top amateur golfers will compete in two international tournaments in Argentina this November.

Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/network-sport/2026/09/02/southern-cape-and-central-gauteng-golfers-head-to-2026-argentine-swing/

Caxton Network News | A gender analysis reveals women account for just 38% of candidate nominations for the 2026 Local Government Elections.

Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/iec-records-43-surge-in-candidate-nominations/

Motoring | The return of the Pajero brings a new flagship SUV to Mitsubishi’s line-up, with the model confirmed for South Africa by the end of 2027.

Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21x5nQP

Ama-Gabhadiya hosted a fun walk in Kwa-Thema in commemoration and conclusion of Women’s Months at the Kwa-Thema Community Hall on August 29.

Ama-Gabhadiya concluded Women’s Month in pink and white | African Reporter Ama-Gabhadiya Fun Walk held on August 29 in Kwa-Thema observed Women’s month through a pink and white themed walk.

Three SAPS legends were honoured with a farewell celebration to mark their retirement from the service.

Brakpan SAPS retirees celebrated in style | Brakpan Herald One of the retirees was unable to attend the farewell celebration, but was still honoured in absentia.

Caxton Network News | South Africans should prepare for above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall in the coming months as forecasters monitor a severe ocean phenomenon.

Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/south-african-weather-service-warns-intense-el-nino-could-bring-severe-heatwaves/