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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:15:20

Former Sundowns striker returns to Ethiopia

Mamelodi Sundowns decided against renewing the attackers contract which expired in June, and he has since returned to Ethiopia.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:17:35

St Stithians breaks silence on rampant rumours of 'murder suicide'

St Stithians College broke its silence on rumours surrounding the alleged murder-suicide of teens Cameron Waldeck-Cooks and Ethan Coetzee.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:31:27

SABC to televise MTN8 match between Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United

Orlando Pirates face a confident Sekhukhune side looking to cause another upset. Will the Buccaneers reach another MTN8 final?

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:35:44

JUST IN | Nick Kyrgios banned after testing positive for cocaine

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios said on Wednesday that he had made "a huge mistake" after testing positive for cocaine.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:36:04

Is someone else's debt pushing up your electricity bill?

South Africans who pay their electricity bills could be carrying costs linked to unpaid debt – and government wants that to change.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:48:40

Is Kaizer Chiefs' target, Lorch, the most overrated player in PSL history?

Why would anyone sign Lorch in the year 2026?

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:53:28

Orlando Pirates star lost his mother and spent time in jail

Deon Hotto overcame heartbreaking adversity to become an Orlando Pirates veteran and one of Namibia's most respected footballers.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:55:02

The best small towns to visit during South Africa's wildflower season

From Namaqualand to the West Coast, these are some of the best small towns to visit during South Africa's colourful wildflower season.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:01:12

Pricey tickets still available for Springboks-All Blacks Test at Ellis Park

Tickets are still available for the Springboks' Test at Ellis Park this Saturday, but they won't come cheap.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:01:41

Gwyneth Paltrow's poolside photos have one detail nobody expected (Pics)

Gwyneth Paltrow just shared a summer update with her daughter Apple, and fans can't get over one thing in particular.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:05:02

Tom Holland's eye-watering seven-figure 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' payday

Tom Holland is steadily becoming one of Hollywood's highest paid actors, thanks to his Spider-Man role, and his clever business move when signing on for the role.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:29:14

Bafana Bafana star says goodbye to Mamelodi Sundowns

Thapelo Maseko has officially closed his Mamelodi Sundowns chapter with an emotional farewell message to Masandawana.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:01:25

One winning ticket at a Florida Wawa is worth $800 million, and nobody knows who bought it

Somewhere in Florida, someone is walking around with a ticket worth an almost unthinkable amount, and they may not even know it yet.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:21:53

DJ Warras murder case takes another twist – here's why

The NPA opposed another delay in the DJ Warras murder case, but the court granted the accused a final four-week postponement.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:26:40

Jersey number spotted: Kaizer Chiefs latest signing

The most recent Kaizer Chiefs signing Faiz Abrahams has dropped a major hint about his squad number.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:29:49

Sundowns star Marcelo Allende in his final season, no talks yet

Marcelo Allende joined Sundowns in 2022, and he has been a key member of the squad since his arrival from Montevideo City Torque.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:44:25

Last six Test match summaries between Springboks and All Blacks

The Springboks have an impressive recent record against the All Blacks. Look back at how the last half-dozen matches played out.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:18

NSFAS R5.1bn scandal deepens as Parliament demands action

Parliament has demanded urgent action after a major investigation exposed serious funding and governance failures at NSFAS.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:25:21

Bookmakers tip Arsenal to defend Premier League title: Do you agree?

Arsenal will begin their Premier League title defence as the team to beat when the 2026/27 season gets under way on Friday, 21 August.

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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:00

Does picking your own numbers actually beat a Quick Pick? Here's the honest answer

It's one of the oldest debates among Lotto and PowerBall players, and most people have never actually checked the maths behind it.