24 hours in pictures: Award-winning Life After Fire display, Johannesburg water protest and more
Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
A captivating botanical display called Life After Fire, recognized for its award-winning qualities, attracted visitors at Lifestyle Home Garden in Johannesburg on this day. Meanwhile, in Kensington, Johannesburg, a group of residents faced a challenging situation. They had been deprived of drinking water for an entire week, leading to a protest spearheaded by local resident Charmaine Partridge. The Kensington community gathered at the intersection of Albertina Sisulu and Queen streets to demand urgent assistance.
Across the Atlantic, zipping through the air, Humboldt penguins at London Zoo embraced the Halloween spirit during a special photo session on October 29, 2026. The playful penguins added a festive touch to the zoo's atmosphere.
In a more dramatic scene, a motorcyclist braved an intense challenge while transporting children to school across a stream of molten lava originating from Mount Semeru in Indonesia. The vivid image captured the motorcyclist's determination and courage in the face of a natural disaster.
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