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@thesouthafrican Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:14:50
'R5000 a month and a food voucher': Pensioners set their price for survival
Pensioners react to a SASSA story, laying out the exact rand figure they say would finally make survival possible each month.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Water supply warning for parts of Durban as algae affects treatment works
Residents in large parts of Durban have been warned of a water supply interruption due to algae clogging treatment filters.
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@thesouthafrican 55 minutes ago
WARNING: Tshwane residents told not to drink or use spring water in these areas
The City has issued an urgent health warning after tests revealed a local water source is unsafe for human consumption.
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@thesouthafrican 41 minutes ago
R450k per month: Is Percy Tau pricing himself out of the PSL?
Percy Tau wants a PSL return, but his reported R450,000 monthly salary expectations could make things difficult for the former Bafana Bafana star.
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@thesouthafrican 41 minutes ago
New direct international flights to Cape Town from popular destination
Cape Town is set for an exciting new travel connection in 2027, with thousands of additional seats coming to the route.
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@thesouthafrican 35 minutes ago
Help keep Table Mountain clean on 'Take a Hike Day'
Are you a hiking enthusiast or love all things Mother Nature? You can take part in a major conservation effort on Table Mountain next weekend.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Eskom announces a 10-hour power outage in parts of Gauteng on Tuesday
Residents in several areas in Gauteng should prepare for a full day without electricity as Eskom carries out planned maintenance on Tuesday.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Tito Maswanganyi spotted at Orlando Amstel Arena
Tito Maswanganyi is back in the country as his future with Al Khaldiya SC of Bahrain continues to hog the headlines.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
HUGE spike in fireworks incidents in Cape Town
Despite warning residents against the use of fireworks, the City of Cape Town recorded more than 300 fireworks-related incidents this week.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Weather: Heavy rain and stormy Sunday ahead for several provinces
Planning a Sunday outing? Here is what to expect from the weather across KZN, Free State and North West this weekend.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Player ratings: Sublime Sacha spearheads Springbok slaughter
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was front and centre in the Springboks' demolition job of the Italians in Turin on Saturday afternoon.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
SASSA pensioner reveals the one expense that swallows her entire grant
A retired caregiver explains why her monthly pension disappears long before the next payment date, despite flawless service from SASSA.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
Clinical Springboks put Italy to the sword in Turin
A near-perfect first-half performance from South Africa paved the way for a resounding Nations Championship victory over Italy in Turin on Saturday.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
Child Support Grant mom reveals what happens in her home when the R580 runs out
A young caregiver reveals what happens in her home when the monthly SASSA grant runs dry and what she wants changed.
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