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Weather Report: A calm start to October
October arrives with a gentler forecast, fine in the south and west, cooler and cloudier up north. Here's the full picture, with no warnings in force today.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Elections 2026: TWENTY political-linked murders recorded
Twenty murders involving political figures and supporters have been recorded ahead of the 2026 local elections. Police have now revealed which provinces are hardest hit.
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@thesouthafrican 42 minutes ago
League games postponed, Carling Knockout to follow
Only as few as eight Betway Premiership teams will be in action this week. The Carling Knockout quarter-finals will take the spotlight.
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@thesouthafrican 39 minutes ago
Man who offered to walk teen home after festival gets life for rape
He offered to walk a 16-year-old home after a festival. Instead, he raped her. Now he's been sentenced to life imprisonment.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Donovan Marx farm attack: Ian Cameron issues warning
Ian Cameron has praised police after five arrests in the Donovan Marx farm attack, but says the next step will be crucial.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
TikToker arrested for insulting KZN top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
A 38-year-old TikToker is expected to appear in court for allegedly insulting Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and inciting violence.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Malcolm Marx close to becoming a Bull – reports
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx is reportedly close to making a return to South African rugby after agreeing to a three-year deal with the Bulls.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Survive on R80-a-day: SASSA Old-Age Grant conundrum
A SASSA Old-Age Grant pensioner shares her monthly grocery list with us to show how thin an R80-a-day margin really is …
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Have you been given time off work to vote on Wednesday, 4 November?
Election Day is a public holiday on 4 November, but workers should plan with employers. Here's what to know about voting hours, ID documents and where to vote.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Antonelli breaks Vettel's record, crowned F1 World Champion at 20
Mercedes produced another champion through Kimi Antonelli after the conclusion of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Donovan Marx farm attack: FIVE suspects arrested
Police have made three more arrests in the brutal Donovan Marx farm attack. Here's what investigators recovered and when the suspects face court.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
RIP | Boy, 8, dies in suspected firecracker incident
An eight-year-old Grade 1 learner has died amid claims of a firecracker incident in Cape Town. Police are now investigating what happened just days before Guy Fawkes.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Fastest way to new Smart ID card in your pocket
Home Affairs celebrates one-million Smart ID card upgrades. But there are still over 14 million to go to make the March 2028 deadline …
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Confirmed: When Springboks will name team to face Italy
The Springboks are set to face Italy in Turin this Saturday, and here is when Rassie Erasmus will reveal the matchday squad.
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