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@thesouthafrican Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:07:33
Lottery heartbreak: Winner forfeits R2.3 million prize after missing deadline
A Calgary man missed a strict 48-hour claim window on a R2.3 million lottery win, and it's a reminder of how differently South Africa's own rules work.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
New details emerge about Dolly Parton's cause of death
Fresh details have emerged about Dolly Parton's death at 80, revealing more about the country music icon's final days.
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@thesouthafrican 9 hours ago
Joost's son shares touching throwback of Springbok icon [video]
Joost van der Westhuizen's son Jordan had a full circle moment watching the Springboks play the All Blacks at Ellis Park...
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@thesouthafrican 11 hours ago
The PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA results for Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Today's PowerBall jackpot stands at an estimated R7 million, while the PowerBall XTRA offers an estimated R20 million.
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@thesouthafrican 11 hours ago
5 stunning mountain towns to visit in South Africa this spring
Looking for a spring getaway? These 5 mountain towns offer some of SA's best spring scenery, from wildflowers and forests to dramatic peaks.
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@thesouthafrican 11 hours ago
RIP | Music icon Dolly Parton dies aged 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, bringing an end to a career that spanned almost six decades.
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@thesouthafrican 11 hours ago
The Daily Lotto results for Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Today's Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R420 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!
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@thesouthafrican 10 hours ago
Brave Lions go down to All Blacks at Ellis Park
The All Blacks remained unbeaten on their 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' tour after a narrow win over the Lions at Ellis Park on Tuesday evening.
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@thesouthafrican 10 hours ago
Donald Trump orders US flags lowered after Dolly Parton's death
President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered the lowering of flags across the United States for a week for Dolly Parton.
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@thesouthafrican 12 hours ago
South Africa, check your lottery tickets – R37 million is waiting to be claimed
What if you had won millions in the National Lottery but didn't even know it? It could well be a reality!
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@thesouthafrican 12 hours ago
WEATHER: Strong winds with rain expected in FOUR provinces
Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
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@thesouthafrican 11 hours ago
'Wonderful to watch': Ursula Mariani charms fans with lemonade-making skills! [video]
Ursula Mariani, a beloved podcaster and lecturer, charmed her legion of fans with her impressive lemonade-making skills.
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@thesouthafrican 11 hours ago
WEATHER: Cloudy conditions and rain to affect these two provinces
Wondering what the weather will be like this Wednesday– Here's the outlook for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West.
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@thesouthafrican 13 hours ago
How much does it cost to: Take the family to uShaka Marine World?
Take a look at the estimated cost of taking a family of five to uShaka Marine World's Wet 'n Wild waterpark in Durban.
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