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'Take responsibility for yourself!': Self-reliance debate erupts over SASSA reliance
While many called for SASSA to give bigger grants, one argued that South Africans need to stop relying on a shrinking group of taxpayers.
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@thesouthafrican 39 minutes 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 34 minutes 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 33 minutes 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 11 minutes 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 1 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 2 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 1 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 2 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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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Severe thunderstorms threaten parts of North West and Free State
SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms in eastern North West and Free State, with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds expected.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
Richards Bay FC sack coach after three games!
Richards Bay FC are 16th on the log with just three points after nine league games. They are the only team yet to win a match this season.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
Cape Town man, 69, arrested after discovery of dead dogs
A 69-year-old man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after two dogs were found dead at a Factreton property in Cape Town.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
WEATHER: Orange level 5 warning as heavy rain threatens KwaZulu-Natal
SAWS has issued an orange level 5 warning as up to 80mm of rain threatens central and southern KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday
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@thesouthafrican 4 hours ago
Weather: Gauteng braces for cooler temperatures as severe storms loom
After a week of scorching temperatures, Gauteng residents can expect thunderstorms this weekend
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