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@thesouthafrican Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:04:10
Medication or rent? Pensioners reveal the impossible choices R2400 forces on them
South Africans on the SASSA Older Persons Grant say they're barely surviving - and they've had enough of waiting.
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@thesouthafrican 1 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 1 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 3 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 3 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 4 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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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
The Daily Lotto results for Saturday, 29 August 2026
Today's Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R500 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
Springboks outlast All Blacks to level series
The Springboks held on for a riveting 33-26 victory against the All Blacks to level the four-Test series in Cape Town.
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
PLAYER RATINGS: Springboks shine in crucial win over All Blacks
The Springboks claimed a well-deserved 33-26 win over the All Blacks on Saturday, and here we hand out some key player ratings.
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
The sought-after Garden Route suburbs with affordable property
These are the affordable homes, flats, and long-term rentals in the Garden Route's most sought-after areas.
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
WEATHER: Rain and coastal winds to hit one province
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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