thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:20:14

Lionel Messi retires from international football in style

Lionel Messi won a total of six major trophies with Argentina, including four major senior titles of which one was the FIFA World Cup.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:26:50

SANParks conservation fees change on 1 November

SANParks conservation fees change on 1 November. Before you book your summer trip to Kruger or Cape Point, check what you'll pay.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:31:28

James Nxumalo hits back at smaller parties criticising ANC

Former eThekwini mayor James Nxumalo insists that only the ANC understands and has the ability to fix the issues affecting South Africans.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:37:51

There's a must-see meteor shower happening this month

One of October's best-known meteor showers returns this month. Here's when South Africans should look up and what to expect.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:43:44

'Pirates will lose 3-1 in the final' – Sundowns legend

Mamelodi Sundowns legend Vuyo Mere has predicted his former team to beat Orlando Pirates in the final of the MTN8.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:32:17

Scarcity is changing the transformation debate

Universities make the distinction between localisation and development especially important because academics do more than fill jobs.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:59:21

LIVE: [EXPLICIT CONTENT] Shadrack Sibiya bail application

Suspended Deputy National Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya appears in court.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:01:50

LIVE: Shebe Maburna back in court

Prominent lekompo musician Shebe Maburna expected to apply for bail on new facts.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:05:07

LIVE: Ramaphosa officiates CSIR FuturePharma facility launch

President Cyril Ramaphosa officiate the launch of the CSIR FuturePharma Facility.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:08:57

LIVE: Brown Mogotsi back in court

North West businessman Brown Mogotsi back in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court.

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dailydispatch.co.za

@dispatchlive Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:40:36

Heartbreak for Unisa students as graduation ceremony replaced by certificate handover

Dozens of Unisa students who arrived dressed in full regalia at the East London ICC were devastated to find their graduation ceremony cancelled, receiving certificates at reception instead.

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dailydispatch.co.za

@dispatchlive Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:44:09

DA announces four more mayoral candidates for Eastern Cape

The Democratic Alliance has announced four new mayoral candidates across Eastern Cape municipalities, seeking to capitalize on recent candidate registration setbacks faced by the ANC ahead of local government elections.

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dailydispatch.co.za

@dispatchlive Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:47:25

Parties, independent candidates promise to observe electoral code of conduct

Political parties and independent candidates in the Eastern Cape have pledged peaceful and lawful campaigning after signing the Electoral Code of Conduct in East London ahead of the municipal elections.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:58:46

Matric exams start next week: Here's what pupils need to know

With the first papers only days away, education experts have warned pupils against relying on cramming

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00

Honda Elevate gets sharper American-inspired restyling

Honda South Africa is yet to confirm whether the facelift will offered locally.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:08:55

Wilco v Ox: Big scrum battle awaits when Stormers host Sharks

Springbok teammates Wilco Louw and Ox Nche are set to go up against one another when the Stormers take on the Sharks.

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africanews.com

@africanews Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:51:15

Emotions as Argentina's Lionel Messi plays his last game for his country

The footballer concluded his 21-year run with the national team scoring a goal in the 71st minute of a friendly against Benin.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:39:19

Ramaphosa to officiate launch of CSIR Futurepharma facility

The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between research and commercial production.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:37:15

Brandâ s award-winning drive to change lives

Tuffy's award-winning 'Tough enough to care' initiative turns collected plastic bottle tops into recycled refuse bags, funding cleft surgeries and wheelchairs through Operation Smile and the Sweethearts Foundation.

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theherald.co.za

@heraldlive Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:55:26

Patients need care, doctors need jobs

Despite severe staff shortages in Eastern Cape clinics and hospitals, dozens of government-trained doctors remain unemployed years after completing their community service.