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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:35:35

SASSA increase demanded by Gauteng mom after years of running short

A Gauteng caregiver juggling part-time work and six dependants opens up about surviving on a SASSA monthly grant.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:40:17

Operation Vulindlela continues progress

The implementation of priority structural reforms will improve service delivery, and strengthen state capability.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:02:21

June fiscal surplus soars 64.4%

Revenue jumped by 13.6% year-on-year in June. This followed a 7.0% rise in May and a 12.5% increase in April.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:04:50

Here's WHEN the next Bafana Bafana coach will be announced

The SAFA has confirmed when a decision will be made on the appointment of Bafana Bafana's next head coach following Hugo Broos' departure.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:09:25

Another major water outage for parts of Durban

Several Durban reservoirs are currently at critically low levels, leaving many communities in the area without water supply.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:15:04

Latest Springbok squad spells BAD news for Argentina

Rassie Erasmus named a 26-man squad, which features several players returning from injury and others who've had a lighter workload of late.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:33:03

'Shoprite vouchers will be better': The SASSA Children's Grant idea receipts want

South Africans are proposing an alternative to SASSA's Children's Grant, one that could change how the money gets spent entirely.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:35:03

Eva Longoria, 51, stuns in her smallest bikini yet during Mediterranean getaway (Video)

Eva Longoria proved 51 is just a number, showing off her toned figure during a sun-soaked trip to Spain.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:48:54

African countries that can visit South Africa visa-free

Planning a trip to South Africa? Here's the complete list of African countries whose citizens don't need a visa to visit.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:30:09

LIVE | WAFCON: Banyana Banyana vs Ivory Coast

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says the team knows what they have to do to stay in the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:40:01

Tyla drops Lagos show over South Africa-Nigeria immigration tensions

South African singer-songwriter Tyla has removed a scheduled show in Nigeria as tensions over anti-immigrant violence hamper relations between the two countries.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:44:57

Betting on the lotto: Five international lotteries South Africans can place bets on

Will you be the next multi-millionaire from one of the massive jackpots from around the world?

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:45:15

Who leads the PSL transfer window: Pirates, Chiefs or Sundowns?

Pirates, Chiefs and Sundowns have all been busy ahead of the start of the PSL season, but who has had the better transfer window?

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:52:23

Kruger National Park welcomes 24 new field rangers

The Kruger National Park has strengthened its conservation and anti-poaching efforts by welcoming 24 newly recruited field rangers.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:52:23

Two players miss R45 million PowerBall jackpot by ONE number

Two of South Africa's biggest lottery draws went unwon this week. Here's what happens next, and how much is now on the table ...

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:05:04

New Home Affairs office officially opens in Pretoria

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has officially opened the Department of Home Affairs' new office at Centurion Mall in Pretoria.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:28:01

South African trade surplus quadrupled in June

The South African trade surplus quadrupled to R17.8 billion in June from a revised R4.4 billion surplus in May.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:36:33

Betway Premiership: Kick-off time in every Week 1 fixture this weekend

The wait is over as the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season gets underway this weekend. Who's your money on for the title?

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:40:37

WATCH: Banyana star sparks online storm after swearing at supporters

Banyana Banyana defender Bambanani Mbane has sparked outrage after a viral TikTok Live in which she appeared to swear at supporters.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:50:30

Jennifer Aniston, 57, shows off incredible figure during yacht getaway in Mallorca (Video)

Jennifer Aniston proved age is just a number during a luxury getaway in Spain, squeezing in a workout between sunbathing and swimming.