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'Donate directly to the elderly': South Africans have a bold plan for pensioners
South Africans are proposing an unconventional solution to help pensioners cope, but not everyone agrees it would work.
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'Must work to stay alive': South Africans defend working SASSA recipients
Not every comment on the SASSA repayment case blamed the beneficiary - some pointed to a harsher reality instead.
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DA councillor among four suspects arrested for alleged murder
DA councillor in the City of Ekurhuleni Kabelo Mahonko has been charged for the alleged kidnapping and murder of a man.
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Ramaphosa says ANC deserves credit for 'ending load shedding'
Ramaphosa praises ANC for ending load shedding, highlighting 460 days without power cuts while load reduction continues in some areas.
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South Africa's next moon event has one timing detail worth knowing
Early risers across South Africa could be in for a rare sight this Friday, but where you live may determine whether you actually get to see it.
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New Home Affairs office officially opens in Cape Town – and you'll need to book
Cape Town has a new Home Affairs office, with the modern facility designed to make services more convenient and reduce long queues.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
DA to grill Gayton McKenzie in parliament on Tuesday
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie is set to face renewed questions over the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture's spending on its delegation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
Sports Minister: Pitso Mosimane deserves white coach salary
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has demanded equal pay for Pitso Mosimane, urging SAFA to match the salary offered to former Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Wheels come off for illegal street racers in Mitchells Plain
Three motorists have had their vehicles impounded after being caught participating in illegal street racing in Mitchells Plain over the weekend.
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"Bring back my money" – McKenzie gives SAFA 21 days to return VAR Millions
Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has ordered SAFA to return state funding provided for the implementation of Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
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Miss SA 2026: Meet the Top 19 finalists
The Miss SA organisation has unveiled the Top 19 finalists who will be competing for the title this year. Take a look at who made the cut ...
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Need a driver's licence? Here's how long you'll need to wait
The City of Cape Town has published its latest breakdown of waiting times for learner's and driver's licence tests at its testing centres.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Someone in South Africa just had their Friday night change forever
Friday's PowerBall draw came down to one set of numbers, and somewhere in South Africa, someone's about to find out exactly how much their life has changed.
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No Manie, no party: Springbok squad for second NZ Test slammed
South Africans are not impressed with Manie Libbok missing out on the second 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
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