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@thesouthafrican Thu, 21 May 2026 09:51:49
Victor Matfield picks burly England-based lock as Bok bolter
Springbok legend Victor Matfield has backed towering Northampton Saints lock JJ van der Mescht to emerge as Rassie Erasmus' "big surprise package" of 2026.
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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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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 23 minutes 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 42 minutes 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 36 minutes 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 1 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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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 3 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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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
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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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
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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How Zimbabwe's new e-hailing rules could hit drivers' pockets
Zimbabwe's proposed e-hailing regulations could cost Bolt and inDrive drivers more, with new permits, vehicle fees and tax obligations.
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@thesouthafrican 4 hours ago
Tito Maswanganyi makes interesting admission about showboating
Former Pirates star Tito has explained why his attitude towards skills and showboating has changed since leaving South Africa.
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