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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:00

PowerBall jackpot: Everything you need to know before Friday's draw

Friday's PowerBall jackpot has climbed to R52 million, with PowerBall Xtra adding a further R24 million to the pot.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:38:52

The shops offering pensioner discounts and deals in South Africa

To get through the month, older persons need deals. These are the shops, butcheries, and malls offering pensioner discounts.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:52:19

South Africa once had an antelope that shimmered blue. Now, its story is coming to classrooms for free

A look at the first large African mammal lost to recorded extinction also arrives as a free lesson for middle and high school classrooms.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:08:27

Thousands of 'Cape Crusaders' welcome All Blacks to Cape Town (videos)

An estimated 4 000 South African "Cape Crusaders" supporters turned out at Cape Town Stadium on Friday to give the All Blacks a warm welcome.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:07:56

WEATHER: Damaging interior winds expected in one province until Sunday

Planning a Saturday outing? Here is what to expect from the weather across KZN, Free State and North West this weekend.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:15:00

The PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA results for Friday, 31 July 2026

Today's PowerBall jackpot stands at an estimated R52 million, while the PowerBall XTRA offers an estimated R24 million.

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@thesouthafrican Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:20:07

Eskom announces a 14-hour power outage in Gauteng on Monday

Eskom has confirmed a lengthy electricity supply interruption for parts of Gauteng, with maintenance work set to affect an entire day.

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@citizen Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:25:28

[UPDATE] N1 bus horror crash in Free State: Scores dead, dozens injured

Provincial authorities confirmed a bus accident on the N1 north has left at least 11 people dead.

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@citizen Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:40:00

Will Tetelestai rehab centre director turn state witness?

Blokker allegedly invested around R1.5 million in KZN recovery centre described by former patients as site of forced abductions.

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@citizen Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:53:47

Zuma's MK party tables Bill to dismantle and scrap top anti-corruption unit

Idac is under intense public scrutiny following the dramatic resignation of its head, Advocate Andrea Johnson.

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@citizen Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00

Driving licence extension ends years of renewal frustration

Authorities yet to confirm whether new term carries over to existing cards or only kicks in once card is renewed after drawn out process.

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@citizen Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:12:57

Security officer fighting for life after Durban CBD shooting

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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@citizen Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:20:00

Unisa ex-registrar disputes e-mail used against him

Email allegedly circulated internally with the subject 'Below is proof of people Mothata sent' before forwarding to attorneys as evidence.

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@citizen Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:36:11

Parliament slams non‑payment of journalists at Daily Dispatch and Herald

Staff at some of the oldest news publications in the country are deeply worried about their futures and financial security.

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@citizen Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:40:00

Motlanthe invokes Walter Sisulu's legacy to caution leaders

Kgalema Motlanthe says political office is a public trust and urges leaders to emulate Walter Sisulu's selfless leadership.

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@citizen Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:40:25

Schoolboy rugby season comes to a head in epic Paarl derby

Paarl Gim travel to their neighbours on a 13-game winning streak. But Boys High's coach Sean Erasmus has an excellent record in the fixture.

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@citizen Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:41:11

Rassie says peaking at right time against All Blacks will be crucial: 'It won't be 4-0'

The Springboks are targeting a series win over the All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.

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@citizen Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00

Worst El Nino on record set to hit SA pockets hard

Heat and drought threatens summer rainfall areas as 2015-16 memory lingers with livestock starved crops withered and dams like deserts.

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@citizen Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00

Range update complete as Mercedes-Benz debuts facelifted Maybach GLS 680

Powered by the new flat plane crank mild-hybrid twin-turbo V8 engine shared with the AMG GLS 63, the Maybach GLS 680 is yet to be approved for South Africa.

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@citizen Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:03:33

Ramaphosa endorses Eskom shake‑up to cut costs and secure power

The report sets out recommendations for establishing an independent Transmission System Operator separate from Eskom.