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'Thankful for the little I get': Pensioners split over SASSA grant
Not every SASSA grant recipient is demanding more. Some count their blessings, while others face a far harsher reality.
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@thesouthafrican 41 minutes ago
Soweto derby player ratings: Who fired, who flopped?
Thapelo Mokobodi was the standout performer as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs in Saturday's Soweto derby.
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@thesouthafrican 28 minutes ago
ActionSA activist murdered days before local government elections
ActionSA activist Victoria Ntombi Mkhize was allegedly murdered in KwaZulu-Natal days before the 2026 local government elections.
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@thesouthafrican 19 minutes ago
'Survive on R2 400 per month': South Africans dare leaders to live like pensioners
Pensioners' monthly payout sparks a fiery online debate about who really funds grants and who should try living on them.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
WATCH | Learjet crashes in Florida, nine dead
Nine people died when a private jet plunged into a Florida neighbourhood. Disturbing details have emerged about the aircraft's final moments.
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@thesouthafrican 59 minutes ago
De Beers sale: A diamond is forever, but Limpopo's jobs might not be
The De Beers sale has a price tag that would have been unthinkable 25 years ago. But for one corner of Limpopo, the real worry runs deeper.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star says Rushwin Dortley should replace Miguel after derby loss
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye argued Da Cruz got it wrong against Pirates by playing Miguel over Dortley.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Elections 2026: Special voting off to a BAD start in parts of Western Cape
The IEC in the Western Cape has apologised after delays in the delivery of special voting ballots prevented 217 voting stations in the Cape Metro.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
The government just dumped the millions of South Africans waiting for RDP homes
Those waiting for a home will have to wait much longer as the government redirects R7.8 billion away from housing.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Latest update: Betway Premiership top goalscorers
The latest Betway Premiership goalscorers chart sees AmaZulu striker Thando Ngwenya leading the standings after 10 games played.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Proteas name squad for next Test series
Flying high after a series win over Australia, the Proteas have now revealed the Test squad to do battle with Bangladesh.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Durban's new bus service takes a major step towards December launch
Durban's new GO!Durban bus service is moving closer to launch, with the first corridor set to open in December.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Check your province's election day weather
Heading to the polls on Wednesday? Check which provinces could face scorching heat, showers or thunderstorms on election day.
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How the Springboks can lose World Rugby No 1 ranking this weekend
The Springboks will take on Italy in their next Nations Championship match at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday, 7 November.
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