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@thesouthafrican Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:27:23

SASSA reminder: Fourth payment date for October 2026

SASSA has set one final October payment date, and missing your money that day could signal a much bigger problem.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:58:12

SA attracts more international tourists despite travel 'warning' list

South Africa's international tourists thus far in 2026, has increased from its figures last year. Here are he Top 3 visiting countries...

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:34:56

Eastern Cape serial rapist sentenced to eight life terms

During some of the attacks, the serial rapist also robbed victims of money, bank cards and cellphones.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:39:40

Pule Mabe loses bid to halt SIU recovery over R27 million tender probe

The Special Tribunal ruled that Mabe's high court review has poor prospects of success and didn't justify delaying proceedings.

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@africanews Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:51:19

At least 5,700 killed, wounded in Haiti gang crisis this year: UN

Haiti's gang violence crisis has left at least 5,700 people dead or wounded this year while more than 1,000 women and girls have been raped, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said Friday

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:45:48

South African chef in the UK nominated for top award

A South African chef making his mark in the UK has been shortlisted for one of the country's top hotel restaurant awards.

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@citizen Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:40:00

Daily Lotto results: Friday, 2 October 2026

A R550 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 2 October 2026.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:15:00

The PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA results for Friday, 2 October 2026

Today's PowerBall jackpot stands at an estimated R90 million, while the PowerBall XTRA offers an estimated R3 million.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:22:26

WATCH: SA praises BigMan KG after R10K gift and safari surprise for street artist

Watch as Keegan Gordon, known as BigMan KG, surprises street artist Hendrix with R10k and takes him on an unforgettable Limpopo safari.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:35:00

The Daily Lotto results for Friday, 2 October 2026

Today's Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R550 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:39:05

Second Durban High School Old Boy elected Lord Mayor of London

Durban High School Old Boy Bronek Masojada has been elected as incoming Lord Mayor of London. and will take office next month.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:50:32

'We will look after them': Sharks coach JP Pietersen on returning Springboks' workload

Pietersen says the Sharks are closely monitoring the workload of six Springboks who have rejoined their matchday 23.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:00:00

In case you missed it: Record fuel price looms | Sibiya threatens victim's father | Dru Hill and Silk head to Mzansi

Catch up on the biggest stories of Friday, 2 October 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

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@citizen Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:20:00

PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Friday, 2 October 2026 [WATCH]

R93 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results for 2 October 2026.

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@citizen Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:27:24

Lhuan-dre Pretorius breaks Chris Gayle's T20 scoring record

20-year-old Lhuan-dre Pretorius now holds the record for the highest individual score in T20 cricket.

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africanews.com

@africanews Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:47:34

Yemen: Deadly battles between Ansar Allah, gov't forces

Yemen's Houthis and Saudi-backed forces fought over an area located not far from a waterway that is crucial to global energy flows, killing 80 combatants over the past day, sources on both sides told AFP on Friday

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