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@thesouthafrican Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:18:00
'Hi, Mr Cupcake!': Ramaphosa grins at nickname [video]
President Cyril Ramaphos was full of smiles when a young woman called him by his unofficial nickname, 'cupcake'...
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@thesouthafrican 40 minutes ago
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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@thesouthafrican 35 minutes ago
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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@thesouthafrican 59 minutes ago
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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@thesouthafrican 59 minutes ago
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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@thesouthafrican 8 hours ago
Spring tides tomorrow: Check the coastal tide times
Planning a trip to the coast on Saturday? Check high and low tide times for South Africa's coastal cities before heading out.
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@thesouthafrican 9 hours ago
Thai national who tried to smuggle parrot eggs through OR Tambo gets hefty sentence
A Thai national caught smuggling 50 protected parrot eggs through OR Tambo has been convicted and handed a hefty sentence.
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@thesouthafrican 8 hours ago
Johannesburg's first family? Meet Helen Zille's husband and kids
Is this Johannesburg's first family? Take a look at Helen Zille's inner circle, including her husband and children...
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@thesouthafrican 10 hours ago
Gayton open to DA coalition: 'We are vying for power'
Patriotic Alliance president Gayton McKenzie has revealed his interest in forming a coalition with the DA, despite 'despising' them...
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@thesouthafrican 10 hours ago
The Daily Lotto results for Friday, 6 November 2026
Friday's winning Daily Lotto numbers. Jackpot: an estimated R550 000. Check your ticket here.
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@thesouthafrican 10 hours ago
NASA looks to NSRI for future astronaut rescue operations
The NSRI is charting new waters after NASA recently approached the organisation about the possibility of rescuing astronauts.
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@thesouthafrican 9 hours ago
Weather: Level 4 warning puts KZN on alert for severe thunderstorms
Planning a Saturday outing? Here is what to expect from the weather across KZN, Free State and North West this weekend.
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@thesouthafrican Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:46:57
ELECTIONS 2026 | DA tops 800 000 votes in Gauteng
The DA remains Gauteng's leading party with more than 809 000 votes, but the ANC has narrowed the gap as counting reaches 37%.
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@thesouthafrican Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:06:31
South African business confidence hits lowest level since 2020
South African businesses are less optimistic than at any point since August 2020. New PMI figures reveal weaker orders, rising costs and port delays.
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