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@thesouthafrican Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:27:36
MTN8: Orlando Pirates begin title defence at home, last lost in 2023
Orlando Pirates are chasing their 15th MTN8 title to equal a long-standing record held by their arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs.
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@thesouthafrican 59 minutes ago
Ouaddou sends strong message to 'new Rele Mofokeng' after impressive Pirates debut
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has revealed the simple message he gave teenage debutant Mpho Padime.
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@thesouthafrican 6 hours ago
Carte Blanche coming up: Saving Joburg
Carte Blanche examines Johannesburg's urban decline and the residents fighting to reclaim its streets, parks and neighbourhoods.
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@thesouthafrican 6 hours ago
VIDEOS: Airlink responds to concern planes got 'too close' to CT Stadium
Airlink has made a post on social media after a low-altitude flyover saw two planes pass 'dangerously' close to Cape Town Stadium.
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@thesouthafrican 6 hours ago
'Completely unacceptable': Ramaphosa on Dada Morero's utterances
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero was heavily criticised for telling a resident she was "talking sh..t" during an engagement this week.
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@thesouthafrican 6 hours ago
Updated rankings after Springboks, Wallabies win
Check out the latest World Rugby rankings after the Springboks beat the All Blacks, while Australia overcame Argentina on Saturday.
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@thesouthafrican 13 hours ago
WEATHER: Bitter cold and rain set to sweep across SA TODAY
Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Sunday, 30 August 2026.
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@thesouthafrican 14 hours ago
Dangerously low? Airlink performs daring DHL Stadium flyover
Too close for comfort? Airlink jet pilots performed two exceptional low-altitude flyovers at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
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@thesouthafrican 15 hours ago
'Pay them a reasonable grant': Inflation warning ignites heated SASSA grant debate
A commenter's all-caps demand for pensioner relief was followed by a mysterious two-word message that's left South Africans guessing.
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@thesouthafrican 16 hours ago
Furious Rassie drops f-bomb as All Blacks coach accuses Springboks of illegal scrummaging
Dave Rennie has revealed the All Blacks' plan to seek clarity from the officials about the Springboks' scrummaging tactics during the second Test in Cape Town.
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@thesouthafrican 16 hours ago
Botswana star reflects on divorce, losses and grief after presidential hug
Vee Mampeezy reveals why President Duma Boko's emotional hug meant so much after years of personal, financial and emotional struggles.
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@thesouthafrican 16 hours ago
'He helped us win the title' – Ouaddou hails Pirates' new signing
Gamphani Lungu is quickly becoming a fan favourite at Orlando Pirates, and Abdeslam Ouaddou feels he is a great fit for the club.
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@thesouthafrican 16 hours ago
Springboks lose star player for third Test
The Springboks will be without a key member for next Saturday's crunch showdown against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium in Soweto.
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@thesouthafrican 16 hours ago
Botswana national arrested after allegedly crossing into SA with live pangolin
A 27-year-old Botswana national has been arrested in South Africa after allegedly crossing the Limpopo River with a live pangolin in his bag.
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