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@thesouthafrican Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:02:00

Unauthorised SASSA Older Person grant deductions SOAR

SASSA Older Person grant deductions are on the rise as beneficiaries report losing money to financial products they never signed up for …

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@thesouthafrican Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:05:00

eThekwini welcomes removal of DA 'water tanker mafia' billboard

eThekwini Municipality welcomes the removal of a DA billboard targeting city officials over the metro's water crisis.

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@thesouthafrican Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:36:02

Nine changes: Bafana Bafana's expected starting 11 vs Egypt

Bafana Bafana are expected to make several changes when they face Egypt in Sunday's international friendly in Cairo.

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@thesouthafrican Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:41:50

Why Luan Giliomee is now joining the Bulls from Sharks

Talented utility back Luan Giliomee is set to make the move to the Bulls despite starting the first two games of the URC season at the Sharks.

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@thesouthafrican Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:05:31

Orlando Pirates release statement on court application linked to financial transactions

Orlando Pirates have broken their silence on reports concerning a court application brought by the club.

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@thesouthafrican Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:26:02

URC Round 2: Stormers and Bulls fall, Sharks and Lions still unbeaten

Two of South Africa's URC franchises kept pace at the top of the table, while the other two were defeated on tour.

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@thesouthafrican Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:51:28

Bheki Cele and Cat Matlala: Explosive police report calls for prosecution

Bheki Cele faces fresh scrutiny after a police forensic report reportedly called for his prosecution over alleged benefits linked to Cat Matlala.

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@thesouthafrican Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:35:35

WEATHER: Spring makes a comeback in Gauteng after cold and rainy week

Gauteng is set for a major weather turnaround this week, with temperatures climbing steadily after last week's heavy rain.

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@thesouthafrican Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:40:45

Elections: MK Party confident it will take control of eThekwini

The MK Party says it is confident of taking control of eThekwini Municipality in the 4 November local government elections.

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@thesouthafrican Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:43:01

Ekurhuleni murders: ANC Women's League hosts memorial TODAY

A national memorial takes place in Ekurhuleni today as the murders of women across the metro fuel anger over South Africa's GBV crisis.

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@thesouthafrican Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:43:09

Chivayo helicopter crash: Pilot's final radio words before fatal accident

Wicknell Chivayo helicopter crash: Pilot Kelvin Soda's final radio words reveal how poor weather affected the aircraft's final journey before the fatal crash.

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@thesouthafrican Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:44:56

Will naturalised citizens and permanent residents get Smart IDs before the new deadline?

The green ID book will soon become invalid in South Africa. But what does that mean for permanent residents and naturalised citizens?

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@citizen Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:09:04

'Government must be your sugar daddy': Malema says social grants should be increased

Malema says the state can afford to increase social grants if corruption is dealt with.

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@citizen Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:09:58

Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 3 October 2026

Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 3 October 2026.

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@citizen Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:28:00

Daily Lotto results: Saturday, 3 October 2026

A R500 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 3 October 2026.

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@citizen Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:52:30

URC Result: Boks power Sharks to victory

The Sharks now turn to Cape Town Stadium, where they will face the Stormers.

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@citizen Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:00:00

In case you missed it: eThekwini loses appeal | South Africa's diabetes crisis | Concerns raised over lack of prosecution of government officials

Catch up on the biggest stories of Saturday, 3 October 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

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@citizen Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:25:41

URC result: Rookie 10 tortures Bulls

The Bulls now return to Pretoria to host the Lions, while Munster travel to Belfast to face Ulster.

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@citizen Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00

White South Africans in US: Are they refugees or just economic migrants?

Leaving your country for a good job is fair, but South Africans doing it through a refugee programme seems illegitimate

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@citizen Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:30:00

'Heads are going to roll': Vhembe managers in firing line after water projects abandoned

Water projects were abandoned by contractors after the Vhembe District ran out of money