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@thesouthafrican Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:42:13

Devastating fire leaves 400 homeless in Hout Bay

A devastating fire in the Imizamo Yethu settlement in Hout Bay, has destroyed numerous structures and displaced residents.

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@thesouthafrican Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:52:59

Nearly 1 million matriculants to write NSC exams this week

The Department of Basic Education has declared itself ready for the 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

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@thesouthafrican Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:02:21

Home Affairs to introduce biometric system for asylum seekers

The Department of Home Affairs is developing a new biometric online platform aimed at speeding up asylum applications.

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@thesouthafrican Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:56:29

Cape Town N1 fully REOPENS after truck slams into bridge

Cape Town motorists have been spared major Monday morning traffic disruptions after engineers worked through the night to secure a damaged pedestrian bridge.

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@thesouthafrican Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:03:58

WEATHER TODAY: Severe storms for Eastern Cape, 36°C in Pietermaritzburg

Weather for Monday: Severe thunderstorms are expected over the Eastern Cape from 15:00, while Pietermaritzburg heats up to 36°C and most of the interior stays dry at around 30°C.

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@thesouthafrican Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:05:00

Yellow Level 2 warning for severe storms as intense heat hits parts of SA: Here's where

SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms, extreme fire danger and intense heat across several provinces, with possible damage and disruptions.

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@citizen Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:31:55

Jacob Zuma health concerns grow as foundation slams media frenzy

The Foundation said President Cyril Ramaphosa should demonstrate what it described as a 'genuine commitment' to Zuma's well-being and dignity.

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@citizen Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:57:10

Gauteng residents warned to brace for a 'hot week'

The mercury is expected to rise into the high thirties in some areas.

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@citizen Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:15:59

Several critical after bakkie carrying 15 family members overturns in KZN

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.

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@citizen Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:41:29

Cape Town braces for N1 delays as engineers repair damaged 50-tonne bridge

The bridge sustained significant damage when it was struck by a truck.

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@citizen Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:00:00

Birthdays: Getting old still beats the alternative

We tends to be more fuss over the round number birthdays. Yet, for me, the halfway point in a decade is more consequential, says Jennie.

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@citizen Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:30:00

Ban on biker patches after Pretoria biker clash leaves one dead, another injured

Biker association Sapa Yopa, condemned the violence.

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@citizen Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:30:00

Let's hope fans fill cricket stadiums

Durban has struggled to fill the stands for Test cricket for a while now.

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@citizen Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00

Rehabilitation of Slovoville mine dump remains unclear

The department confirmed that Simmer Deep Gold Mining had failed to comply with a pre-compliance directive issued.

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@citizen Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00

SA's Pillay a just winner of Nobel

Pillay, 85, became the fifth South African to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

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@citizen Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:11:23

R100m drug lab bust: Five suspects to appear in court

The multi-million-rand clandestine drug manufacturing laboratory was uncovered at a farm in Hekpoort near Krugersdorp.

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@thesouthafrican Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:55:00

Stormers perform Impi song after victory against Sharks [video]

The Stormers sang their famous victory chant, Impi yamaStormer, after beating the Sharks at the DHL Stadium over the weekend...

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@thesouthafrican Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:44:26

Viking and his Valkyrie: RG Snyman elated after daughter's birth

Springbok and Leinster star RG Snyman is in his element since becoming a father to a baby girl. Take a look...

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@thesouthafrican Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:40:15

Louis Vuitton to Era: MaMkhize claps back at 'downgrade' label

MaMkhize clapped back at her decision to show support to South African labels, instead of international fashion houses...

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@thesouthafrican Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:06:31

Monday beach plans? Here's when the tides will turn

Check Monday's tide times before heading to the coast, as changing water levels can affect swimming, fishing and other coastal activities.

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