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@thesouthafrican Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:42:00

LIVE | Proteas vs Australia, 1st Test in Durban – Day 2

South Africa picked two spinners, but it was their fast bowlers who did the damage on the first day of the first Test in Durban on Friday.

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@thesouthafrican Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:43:17

LIVE SCORING | URC: Bulls vs Lions at Loftus

Keep track of the live scoring as the Bulls face the Lions in a mouthwatering URC derby at Loftus on Saturday.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:55:00

FIVE things you didn't know about Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay

South African jurist and human rights champion Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:58:52

LIVE SCORING | URC: Stormers vs Sharks in Cape Town

Follow the live scoring as the Springbok-laden Stormers and Sharks go into battle in a blockbuster URC derby on Saturday afternoon.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:06:42

MTN8 final: PSL sends important warning to Orlando Pirates and Sundowns fans

The 2026 MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns kicks off at the Moses Mabhida Stadium at 18:00.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:07:34

Carte Blanche coming up: How Knysna's tourist gem descended into chaos

Carte Blanche revisits Knysna's deepening crisis, from sewage spills and failing services to corruption arrests and political turmoil.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:59:54

'SA derbies crucial for Lions,' says scrum coach Redelinghuys ahead of Bulls battle

A good win over the Bulls at Loftus would set the Lions up nicely for a tough three game overseas tour over the rest of the month.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:04:00

New Limpopo mayor's legitimacy questioned after SACP membership issues

Ousted mayor Thabitha Mohlala claims she is still in charge of Lephalale Local Municipality

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:10:39

SA URC derby delight: Four youngsters to keep an eye on among the Springbok stars

With all the focus on the huge number of Springbok stars featuring this weekend, some impactful youngsters may fly under the radar and make a big impact.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:20:10

South Africa has a new world record holder

South Africa's Pieter Coetze set a new world record in Tashkent in Uzbekistan when he swam 22.09 in the 50m backstroke.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:22:24

RIP | 'Generations' actor Mfana Jones Hlophe dies, brother confirms

'Generations' actor Mfana Jones Hlophe's brother has broken his silence, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding his sudden death.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:29:59

MTN8 final to get postponed? Protesters threaten stadium shutdown

Concerns are mounting ahead of the MTN8 final in Durban, with some protesters reportedly threatening to shut the stadium gates.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:53:41

Donald Trump calls Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize win 'disgraceful'

US President Donald Trump has called Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize win 'disgraceful', arguing that the award should have gone to him.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:56:05

Jacob Zuma health: Mashatile, Ramaphosa wish him speedy recovery

Two of South Africa's top leaders have spoken out following conflicting reports about Jacob Zuma's health. Here's what they said.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:02:56

Eastern Cape gets a new national park

South Africa has officially declared a new national park in the Eastern Cape, protecting more than 10 000 hectares of grassland and an important strategic water source area.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:06:00

Kaizer Chiefs news & rumours: Maboe, Baartman, Mendes

Today's news roundup.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:25:00

PODCAST: New Mazda CX-5 not enough to rejuvenate ailing brand

Lack of turbochargers, diesel engines and new energy powertrains is not doing carmaker any favours.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:43:00

How to cook a hearty meal for under R20 [video]

A frugal food blogger has shared insight into cooking nutritious, budget-friendly meals for South Africans living on the poverty line.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:31:26

Power outage to affect certain parts of Johannesburg

The outage is caused by essential maintenance work that needs to be done on the electricity network, ensuring better service provision.

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africanews.com

@africanews Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:28:07

Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against spending cuts

Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October, as thousands marched against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the demonstration, organised by trade unions amid growing opposition to austerity measures.