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An asteroid passed dangerously close to Earth – and most people never noticed
A recently discovered asteroid passed extremely close to Earth this week, and it basically went by unnoticed.
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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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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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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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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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@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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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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Beyond the Boks: SA world champions from other codes
Jody Scheckter and Shaun Tomson are just the start of SA world champions from codes other than rugby. It's all RSA, not just DNA …
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EFF leads parties in women's representation among councillors
The IEC says the EFF recorded the highest women's representation among parties with a substantial councillor base following the 2026 polls.
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WATCH | DA in coalition talks with Jacob Zuma's MK Party
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has approached MK Party president Jacob Zuma for coalition talks over South Africa's hung municipalities.
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