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SASSA grant beneficiaries under review to be paid on Friday, 7 August
SASSA has confirmed that social grant beneficiaries whose payments are under review will receive their August grants on Friday, 7 August.
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@thesouthafrican 5 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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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 4 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 4 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 11 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 13 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 13 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 15 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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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@thesouthafrican 16 hours ago
The Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max results for Saturday, 29 August 2026
Today's Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R20 million, while the Lotto Plus 1 offers R5 million and the Lotto 5 Max, R6 million.
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