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SASSA confirms the old-age grant payment date for June
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) pays older persons their June 2026 grant on 2 June. Find out how and where to collect yours.
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Cape Town to implement 10-hour water shutdown in these areas
A planned 10-hour water shutdown will affect parts of Cape Town on Thursday, 19 November. Here's what you should know.
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Government saddened by death of SA journalist Nabeelah Shaik
Government has expressed its deep sadness following the passing of South African investigative journalist Nabeelah Shaik.
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RIP | Beloved South African entertainer Eddie Eckstein dies
South Africans are mourning the loss of veteran entertainer Eddie Eckstein, whose career in music, television and theatre spanned more than six decades.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Turbulent Monday ahead as storms and damaging winds looms
Starting your week outdoors? Brace for thunderstorms, strong winds and scorching temperatures in parts of South Africa on Monday.
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Father raises alarm over Kaizer Chiefs winger
The father of Kaizer Chiefs winger Faiz Abrahams has opened up about his son's worrying behaviour, saying the family is struggling to understand him.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Pitso Mosimane questions Bafana Bafana players
Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane feels South Africa should have comfortably beat Kenya in Friday's 2-2 draw.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Strong winds to batter KwaZulu-Natal as cold front moves in
SAWS warns of strong winds of up to 83 km/h along the KwaZulu-Natal coast and adjacent interior as a cold front moves in.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Two friends' EPIC 6000km walk for orphaned children
In a remarkable walk for orphaned children, two young South Africans summited Kilimanjaro and walked all the way home to Joburg …
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Former Bafana coach questions decision to leave Mbokazi on the bench
Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper coach Grant Johnson believes Mbekezeli Mbokazi is still the best defender in the country.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Benni McCarthy's warning to Bafana Bafana
Kenya's head coach Benni McCarthy believes his side can make life difficult for Bafana Bafana again in Tuesday's Afcon 2027 qualifers.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
WEATHER: Thunderstorms and flooding expected on Sunday in Gauteng
Gauteng residents have been warned to brace for more thunderstorms on Sunday, with possible flooding and disruptions expected.
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@thesouthafrican 4 hours ago
Cape Town announces water outages across several suburbs
Cape Town residents are urged to store water ahead of scheduled maintenance, repairs and testing that will affect several suburbs
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War, floods and a strong rand squeeze South African citrus growers
War, floods and a strong rand made 2026 a tough year for citrus farmers. Here's why South Africa's citrus exports decline matters.
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What time is kick off for Springboks against Ireland?
The Springboks face a crucial clash against Ireland this Saturday, and here is the kick off time to note in Dublin.
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South Africa's U23s edge closer to Olympic dream
South Africa's Under-23 side will travel to Madagascar with a narrow but valuable advantage after securing a 1-0 victory in their CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying first leg at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
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