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DA's Hill-Lewis to halve Cabinet, privatise municipal services

Geordin Hill-Lewis wants a leaner Cabinet and private companies doing the heavy lifting. Here's why it could work ...

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Tonight, somewhere in South Africa, someone's life is about to change, or it isn't

In a few hours, millions of South Africans will be holding their breath for the same six numbers. Here's what actually happens next, whichever way tonight goes.

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WATCH | When African parents meet a chiropractor, expect the unexpected

A son knew his parents would be their dramatic selves when he filmed their first visit to the chiropractor.

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Here's WHO donated to the DA: The biggest backers revealed

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has declared more than R104 million in donations for the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year.

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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago

JUST IN | Cheslin Kolbe roped into Springbok team, Handre Pollard OUT

Cheslin Kolbe and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have been drafted into the starting line-up for the second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday.

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MK Party to announce mayoral candidates

UMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is set to announce its mayoral candidates for the 4 November local government elections on Friday, 28 August. The announcement is expected to take place in Umhlanga, Durban, amid ongoing changes to the party's leadership. MK PARTY TO ANNOUNCE MAYORAL CANDIDATES FOR UPCOMING ELECTIONS The MK Party and the African National

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CONFIRMED: No Pollard, Kurt-Lee in double backline blow for Springboks

The Springboks have made two injury-enforced changes to their starting lineup on the eve of the second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town.

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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago

Daily Snow Report: damaging winds and waves along the coast as spring warmth spreads inland

Friday, 28 August's Daily Snow Report shows most provinces warming up nicely, but SAWS has flagged damaging winds along two very different coastlines.

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