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@thesouthafrican Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:02:00
Eskom to implement nine-hour power outage in Gauteng
Eskom has announced a nine-hour power outage in Gauteng on Tuesday, 21 July, as part of scheduled maintenance.
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@thesouthafrican 14 minutes ago
Duduzane Zuma qualifications: Is MKP's deputy president fit to lead?
MK Party Deputy President Duduzane Zuma has come under fire over his rapid rise in the party. What are his qualifications and experience?
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@thesouthafrican 56 minutes ago
Russia-Ukraine war: Hawks arrest nine at OR Tambo
The Hawks have arrested nine foreign nationals who allegedly planned to leave South Africa to participate in the Russia-Ukraine war.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Bafana Bafana v Kenya: Date, venue, kickoff time, predicted starting XI
Bafana Bafana will play Kenya twice this month looking to secure a place in next year's Afrcon. Here's more details on the matches.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
How the Springboks looked the last time they played France
South Africa face the French this weekend. Here's how the team looked when they played France a year earlier.
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@thesouthafrican 9 hours ago
Updated rugby rankings as Springboks, All Blacks and Ireland win
After a busy weekend of Test rugby, which included a big win for the Springboks, here are the latest World Rugby rankings.
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@thesouthafrican 9 hours ago
WHY some SASSA pensioners get R1730 instead of R2400
SASSA pensioners are questioning a R670 shortfall from the full R2 400 Old-Age Grant. Is it illegal deductions or something worse?
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@thesouthafrican 9 hours ago
Ramaphosa breaks silence on resignation rumours
President Cyril Ramaphosa has broken his silence on resignation rumours following the ANC's bruising defeat in the 2026 local government elections.
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@thesouthafrican 8 hours ago
Confirmed: When Springboks will name team to face France
The Springboks face a big battle against France this Friday, and Rassie Erasmus has confirmed when the matchday will be named.
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@thesouthafrican 7 hours ago
More people get SASSA grants than voted: What does that tell US?
26-million residents receive SASSA grants, but just under 16 million voted. Does the 42% gap go some way to explaining the ANC's slump?
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@thesouthafrican 7 hours ago
Tshwane election results: Which collation can keep the water flowing and lights on?
The DA leads, but nobody can govern Tshwane alone. Here's what the Tshwane election results mean for residents' services and bills.
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@thesouthafrican 6 hours ago
KZN drunk-driving arrest: 'I was drinking because my party lost' [video]
He cried, blamed his party's election loss and then asked officers to arrest everyone else. This KZN drunk-driving arrest has Mzansi talking.
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@thesouthafrican 6 hours ago
'A keeper has found a keeper': Orlando Pirates star Sipho Chaine gets married
Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine is a married man. The 29-year-old married his longtime girlfriend, Kamvelihle Bikitsha.
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@thesouthafrican 6 hours ago
1.5 million more South Africans say NO to ANC in Elections 2026
The ANC lost more than 1.5 million votes since the 2021 Local Government Elections underlining the scale of the governing party's continued decline in support.
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