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@thesouthafrican Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:30:00
The lottery: Here's why millions keep believing they could win big
Millions of South Africans buy a ticket every week without ever really asking themselves why. Turns out, the answer says more about how our brains work than how lucky we feel.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Former All Blacks star receiving death threats from Bok supporters
Former All Blacks star Lima Sopoaga claims he has received death threats from South Africans ahead of the Greatest Rivalry series.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
Orlando Pirates to face the same PSL club three times in seven days
Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United are about to become way too familiar with each other.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
Boxing star Zolani Tete shot dead outside his home
Former two-time boxing world champion Zolani Tete has been shot and killed outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape.
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@thesouthafrican 4 hours ago
Man turns gas stove into DJ deck on moving bakkie, TikTok erupts – WATCH
A South African man goes viral after spinning imaginary beats on gas stove atop a moving bakkie, proving locals' creativity knows no bounds.
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
WEATHER: Strong winds with light rain expected in THESE parts of SA
Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Saturday, 22 August 2026.
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
The PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA results for Friday, 21 August 2026
Today's PowerBall jackpot stands at an estimated R95 million, while the PowerBall XTRA offers an estimated R17 million.
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
WEATHER: Strong winds expected this weekend
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 4 hours ago
The Daily Lotto results for Friday, 21 August 2026
Today's Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R500 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
'Hello, my friend': Heartbreaking clip of Jonah Lomu visiting Joost [video]
Grab the tissues! The late All Black Jonah Lomu and Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen gave each other their flowers before their deaths.
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
Paul de Villiers set for litmus test against All Blacks
Paul de Villiers will earn just his fourth Test cap at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday when he lines up against the All Blacks.
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@thesouthafrican 7 hours ago
'Go home and die': Helen Joseph Hospital back in the spotlight
A Johannesburg woman claimed to have received appalling treatment at Helen Joseph Hospital, with doctors telling her to 'Go home and die'.
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@thesouthafrican 7 hours ago
'I thought it might be a scam': SASSA beneficiary opens up on his surprise R2 000 win
A SASSA beneficiary opened up about his unexpected windfall, the doubts he faced, and what the cash means for his family.
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@thesouthafrican 8 hours ago
SAPS reacts as Crime Intelligence boss Khumalo charges dropped
SAPS has welcomed the withdrawal of charges against Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo as he turns his focus back to organised crime.
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