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Eskom continues to keep the lights on in South Africa
Eskom has recorded its highest Energy Availability Factor (EAF) in six years, as South Africa continues to go without load shedding.
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@thesouthafrican 47 minutes ago
ELECTIONS 2026 | EFF blocks coin toss after DA tie
The DA and EFF are tied at exactly 1 714 votes in Buffalo City, but a planned IEC coin toss has been halted. Here's why.
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@thesouthafrican 35 minutes ago
ELECTIONS 2026 | Gayton McKenzie's PA beats DA in Prince Albert
Gayton McKenzie's PA has beaten the DA in Prince Albert, winning four of five wards. But one council seat stands between the party and control.
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@thesouthafrican 31 minutes ago
Families LEFT carrying burden when SASSA payments disrupted
We hear about the dutiful families behind the scenes who carry the burden when SASSA payments are needlessly disrupted by reviews …
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
WATCH | KZN residents 'bury' ANC in hilarious funeral stunt
The ANC is still alive, but KZN residents have already held its funeral! WATCH the coffin, fake mourners and dramatic send-off.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Preview of December 2026 SASSA Child Support Grants
Here's what's most pressing for recipients of December 2026 SASSA Child Support Grants ahead of the long-awaited festive season …
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Ex-Pirates star warns Kaizer Chiefs against signing Tito Maswanganyi
Cheeseboy Mokoena has explained why he believes Patrick Maswanganyi would not be the right signing for Kaizer Chiefs.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
LIVE SCORING : Springboks vs Italy in Turin
Keep track of the live scoring as the Springboks return to action with a clash against Italy on Saturday afternoon.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours 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 2 hours 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 3 hours 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 3 hours 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 10 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 11 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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