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RIP | Lionel Messi's father dies

Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's childhood club Newell's Old Boys announced.

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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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@thesouthafrican 37 minutes ago

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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ZIMRA K9 dog intercepts seven pistols on bus from South Africa

Seven pistols and 170 rounds of ammunition have been seized at the Beitbridge Border Post after Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) officers intercepted a suspicious consignment concealed on a bus travelling from South Africa. The interception took place in the early hours of Friday, 6 November 2026, during a routine canine inspection at the northbound bus

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Orlando Pirates expected starting XI against Sekhukhune United

Orlando Pirates chasing a place in the Carling Knockout Cup semi-finals. Here is how Abdeslam Ouaddou could set up his side on Saturday.

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Carte Blanche coming up: Psych Ward Horror

Carte Blanche investigates allegations of abuse and suspicious deaths at a hospital entrusted with caring for some of society's most vulnerable patients.

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