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70% of children born between 2018 and 2021 rely on a social grant
The government spends R22 billion a year helping the country's 5- to 8-year-olds.
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@thesouthafrican 32 minutes ago
Don't bother calling SASSA; they're planning not to answer
SASSA wants to reduce its call volumes by 16.7%.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Sundowns coach says it was a dark night for SA football
Mamelodi Sundowns battered Durban City 4-1 in the Betway Premiership but coach Miguel Cardoso was left fuming over the officiating.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Kick off time for Springboks vs Italy this Saturday
The Springboks are back in action this Saturday, and here is the kick off time to note for the clash against Italy in Turin.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Ncikazi details big Orlando Pirates decision
Former Orlando Pirates assisant coach Mandla Ncikazi has explained why he decided to walk away from the Betway Premiership champions.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
WATCH: Jacob Zuma returns to campaign trail after hospitalisation
Jacob Zuma made his first in-person public appearance since hospitalisation as the MK Party holds its final election rally in KwaMashu.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
Durban on high alert as severe thunderstorms set to hit
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Durban, with heavy rain, hail and lightning expected.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Water supply interruption for parts of Durban: Here's where
Parts of Durban are facing ongoing water supply interruptions, with no confirmed timeframe yet for normal supplies to return.
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@thesouthafrican 4 hours ago
IEC explains vote-counting process ahead of local government elections
IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo explains how votes will be counted, verified and audited ahead of South Africa's 2026 local government elections.
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@thesouthafrican 4 hours ago
Gauteng weather: Heatwave grips northern areas until Monday
Gauteng faces another hot day as a heatwave grips northern areas until Monday, with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers expected.
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@thesouthafrican 4 hours ago
Da Cruz opens up on two Kaizer Chiefs players
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has has explained the extended absences of Khanyisa Mayo and Etiosa Ighodaro.
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
300-year-old Limpopo baobabs seized in Durban after foiled poaching attempt
Five ancient baobabs remain impounded in Durban after an alleged illegal export attempt to the East European country of Georgia.
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
Eskom CFO Calib Cassim retires after 24 years
Eskom Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO) Calib Cassim has officially retired after 24 years with the power utility.
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
This North Coast holiday town has 1.9 hectares on sale for the price of a home
Buyers get breathtaking ocean views on nearly 5 acres and the chance to make millions.
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