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@thesouthafrican Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:32:13

HERE are your revised SASSA payment dates for November 2026

Revised SASSA payment dates for November 2026 SASSA have been brought forward to avoid local government elections …

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:45:04

WATCH: SA man's singing lesson with goat leaves Mzansi in stitches

A South African man's singing lesson with his goat has gone viral, with Mzansi praising his soulful vocals and laughing at the animal's pitch.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:51:51

All Blacks vs Wallabies: Kick off time, team line-ups

The All Blacks and Wallabies are set for battle once again this Saturday, and here is the kick off time and team line-ups to take note of.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:31:49

Book Club: Rock and roll sailor vanished at sea; 11 years of unanswered questions

The Life and Death of a Rock and Roll Sailor is author and former music journalist Diane Coetzer's debut book.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:40:00

IEC faces high cost of reprinting 66% of 79 million ballots if ConCourt rules in ANC's favour

IEC will destroy and reprint 66% of 79 million ballots if Constitutional Court rules in ANC's favour over candidate list.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00

Judicial babysitting: Asylum crisis lays bare government's policy failures

The state's request for judicial supervision reflects a troubling dependence on the court to resolve migration policy failures.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:02:53

OPINION: There's no need to lose faith in the Proteas after latest Test defeat

The SA team have lost only two of their last 16 Test matches.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:01:22

Officials sound alert as FMD outbreak confirmed at Addo elephant park

Confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at the Addo Elephant National Park has triggered urgent calls for unified intervention across SA's conservation and agricultural sectors. Two kudu have now tested positive, triggering fears the contagious virus could establish a permanent reservoir in wildlife and severely threaten surrounding livestock herds. In response, SANParks, veterinary officials and agricultural bodies are intensifying biosecurity, enforcing movement curbs, and accelerating vaccination drives to halt transmission and safeguard the Eastern Cape's farming and conservation landscapes.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:09:20

SARS vs taxpayers -- who holds the power?

As the South African Revenue Service aggressively ramps up debt collection to meet state revenue shortfalls, tax experts highlight avenues for taxpayers to push back against excessive enforcement.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00

Tariff hikes: Does Eskom ever read the room?

With constant fuel hikes, rates climbing and the cost of living crippling most households, the taxpayer is barely cutting it.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00

Aggressively updated Toyota Glanza revealed as preview of facelift Starlet

Toyota is yet to confirm whether the updated Glanza will come to South Africa as the revised Starlet.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:03:43

Bogus teacher sentenced to 8 years in jail for using fake degree

The case dates back to 2020, when the Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation Unit were tipped off.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:14:28

'We want to silence the crowd,' says Lions coach Loubscher about French challenge

The Lions face a baptism of fire in their Champions Cup opener against French giants La Rochelle in France.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:19:18

More Johannesburg swimming pools confirmed for reopening. Here's which ones

The slow pace of maintenance work and shortgae of chemicals and staff were blamed for the delay in reopening Johannesburg's pools.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:20:00

SAA faces urgent court challenge over CEO appointment battle

Acting CEO of SAA Matshela Seshibe placed on special leave in August, wants the court to force the airline to interview for the top job.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:35:10

ANC accused of underhanded tactics ahead of election

Opposition parties in Buffalo City Metro have accused the ANC of employing underhanded election tactics, including defacing campaign posters and running an alleged 'jobs-for-votes' scheme through the EPWP.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:49:12

Independent candidates to the fore in municipal elections

More than 100 independent candidates are stepping up to contest the upcoming municipal elections across the Eastern Cape, driven by mounting voter frustration over broken promises and persistent service delivery failures. With the ANC failing to register candidates in key areas like Port St Johns and Ingquza Hill, grassroots community leaders are stepping into the vacuum to demand accountability and tangible development.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:58:31

NDISAW MPOLWENI | Court battles to candidate list chaos puts Mbalula's leadership under spotlight

Amid candidate list submission failures and mounting court battles, questions arise over Fikile Mbalula's administrative effectiveness as ANC secretary-general ahead of the 2026 local government elections.

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dailydispatch.co.za

@dispatchlive Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:01:22

Officials sound alert as FMD outbreak confirmed at Addo elephant park

Confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at the Addo Elephant National Park has triggered urgent calls for unified intervention across SA's conservation and agricultural sectors. Two kudu have now tested positive, triggering fears the contagious virus could establish a permanent reservoir in wildlife and severely threaten surrounding livestock herds. In response, SANParks, veterinary officials and agricultural bodies are intensifying biosecurity, enforcing movement curbs, and accelerating vaccination drives to halt transmission and safeguard the Eastern Cape's farming and conservation landscapes.

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dailydispatch.co.za

@dispatchlive Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:06:52

Reimagining the little black dress: How two sisters built Hanger Appeal

Mdantsane sisters Khwaza and Siphosethu Tshisela have launched Hanger Appeal, an elevated women's ready-to-wear brand debuting with a modern take on the classic little black dress tailored for South African silhouettes.