diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 0a92ca4010..6a5f3f9a78 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -493,8 +493,8 @@ CHANGES WITH 247 in spe:
 
         * The SystemCallErrorNumber= unit file setting now accepts the new
           "kill" and "log" actions, in addition to arbitrary error number
-          specifications as before. If "kill" the the processes are killed on
-          the event, if "log" the offending system call is audit logged.
+          specifications as before. If "kill" the processes are killed on the
+          event, if "log" the offending system call is audit logged.
 
         * A new SystemCallLog= unit file setting has been added that accepts a
           list of system calls that shall be logged about (audit).
diff --git a/man/networkctl.xml b/man/networkctl.xml
index 540b34c379..466bba47ff 100644
--- a/man/networkctl.xml
+++ b/man/networkctl.xml
@@ -301,8 +301,8 @@ s - Service VLAN, m - Two-port MAC Relay (TPMR)
         </term>
         <listitem><para>Reconfigure network interfaces. Takes interface name or index number. Note that
         this does not reload <filename>.netdev</filename> or <filename>.network</filename>
-        corresponding to the the specified interface. So, if you edit config files, it is necessary to
-        call <command>networkctl reload</command> first to apply new settings.</para></listitem>
+        corresponding to the specified interface. So, if you edit config files, it is necessary to call
+        <command>networkctl reload</command> first to apply new settings.</para></listitem>
       </varlistentry>
 
       <varlistentry>