The Thembisan

22/08/2026

Caxton Network News | A 22-year-old accused of assaulting a man in the West Rand of Gauteng is due back in court next month, while the victim says time and medical observation will determine the long-term impact of his injuries.

Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/krugersdorp-assault-survivor-speaks-out-as-recovery-continues/

21/08/2026

Caxton Network News | Representing three men accused of killing two police officers and two women, a defence attorney alleges his clients were assaulted during arrest, with the Hawks awaiting medical assessments.

Video and more here: https://brnw.ch/21x56IH

21/08/2026

Network sport | A North West Dragons Women star and SA U19 world cup player scored a career highlight by being chosen to don national colours in Zimbabwe next month.

Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/network-sport/2026/08/21/potchefstroom-cricket-star-earns-proteas-women-call-up/

21/08/2026

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21/08/2026

Caxton Network News | The identity of one of two men killed in a shooting in Bongani in the Garden Route has been confirmed, while police investigate whether the killing is linked to that of a former mayor.

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21/08/2026

Sport | Three athletes from KZN’s North Coast are gearing up to test their speed, strength and resilience at an international competition in China.

Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21x56mP

21/08/2026

Lifestyle | Roses have a timeless, romantic beauty that appeals to all generations, and even Gen Z gardeners are increasingly embracing them.

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21/08/2026

Green Development Foundation brings greening project to Thembisa centre

A greening initiative has brought trees, vegetables and practical gardening lessons to the Phuthanang Training Centre for the Disabled in Thembisa.

A greening initiative has brought trees, vegetables and practical gardening lessons to the Phuthanang Training Centre for the Disabled in Thembisa.

21/08/2026

Caxton Network News | A 27-year-old man is expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court over the fatal shooting of two police officers and two women.

Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21x55XZ

21/08/2026

Fact Check Friday | A weekly series

Election disinformation can spread quickly, and with AI making fake images, videos and voices more convincing, knowing what to look for matters more than ever.

Ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections on November 4, we’ve launched Fact Check Friday, a weekly series to help you spot false information.

Join us next Friday for Episode 2.