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Draw Details: CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup
The road to the 2026/27 Champions League and Confederation Cup group stages begins on Thursday when CAF conducts the preliminary round draws in Cairo, Egypt.
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Cape Town police probe alleged drugging in dating-app encounters
Two men have been arrested in Cape Town as investigators examine allegations that online dating encounters ended in drugging and robbery.
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Local election coalitions: Which councils could be up for grabs?
The votes are being counted, but in many councils the real contest is only starting. Local election coalitions could decide who governs.
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New bombshell 'Sandpapergate' details emerge
Usman Khawaja claimed on Saturday that the entire Australian team knew about the 2018 "Sandpapergate" scandal in Cape Town.
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El Niño: What South Africans need to know to stay safe in the heat
The Department of Health shares practical tips to help South Africans protect themselves from dangerous heat linked to El Niño conditions.
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Donald Trump to give AfriForum $1 million to study crimes against white South Africans
The Trump administration reportedly plans to give AfriForum nearly R16.5 million to investigate alleged discrimination and violence against minorities in South Africa.
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Sunshine and storms set to shape South Africa's Diwali Sunday
South Africa faces hot conditions in the west and thunderstorms in the east on Sunday, with Diwali revellers urged to watch the weather.
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ELECTIONS 2026 | ANC leads nationwide as 98% of votes counted
The ANC leads South Africa's 2026 municipal elections with 30.95% of the vote and is ahead in 115 councils. Here's the national breakdown.
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ELECTIONS 2026 | EFF blocks coin toss after DA tie
The DA and EFF are tied at exactly 1 714 votes in Buffalo City, but a planned IEC coin toss has been halted. Here's why.
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ELECTIONS 2026 | Gayton McKenzie's PA beats DA in Prince Albert
Gayton McKenzie's PA has beaten the DA in Prince Albert, winning four of five wards. But one council seat stands between the party and control.
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Families LEFT carrying burden when SASSA payments disrupted
We hear about the dutiful families behind the scenes who carry the burden when SASSA payments are needlessly disrupted by reviews …
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WATCH | KZN residents 'bury' ANC in hilarious funeral stunt
The ANC is still alive, but KZN residents have already held its funeral! WATCH the coffin, fake mourners and dramatic send-off.
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Preview of December 2026 SASSA Child Support Grants
Here's what's most pressing for recipients of December 2026 SASSA Child Support Grants ahead of the long-awaited festive season …
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Ex-Pirates star warns Kaizer Chiefs against signing Tito Maswanganyi
Cheeseboy Mokoena has explained why he believes Patrick Maswanganyi would not be the right signing for Kaizer Chiefs.
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LIVE SCORING : Springboks vs Italy in Turin
Keep track of the live scoring as the Springboks return to action with a clash against Italy on Saturday afternoon.
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WEATHER TODAY: Level 4 storm warning for Mpumalanga and KZN, Musina hits 40°C
Weather for Saturday: Cape Town stays cloudy and dry at 20°C, while East London and Mthatha have an 80% chance of rain showers and Bloemfontein reaches 29°C under mostly clear skies.
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