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Top news items in major S. African media outlets

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CAPE TOWN, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in South African major media outlets on Tuesday.

-- Veteran South African musician Robbie Malinga, 47, died on Monday. Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa took to social media to send his condolences to the legendary musician and producer.(Independent Online)

-- Police authorities have arrested four men in Prieska in the Northern Cape on Monday for various crimes, including money laundering and drug possession.(News24)

-- Many South Africans have taken to social media to pay tribute to Robbie Malinga. Messages of condolences are continuing to pour in for Afro-pop veteran singer, Robbie Malinga who died Monday at the age of 49.(South African Broadcasting Corporation) Enditem