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@thesouthafrican Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:22:33
Could South Africa ban social media for under-16s?
Pressure is growing for tougher rules around children's social media use. But how far is South Africa prepared to go?
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Ahmed-inspired Stormers see off Ulster
The Stormers overcame an erratic first-half display to take down an inspired Ulster side at the DHL Stadium on Saturday.
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North West farmer Donovan Marx: Ears could NOT be saved
North West farmer Donovan Marx's ears, which were chopped off by three armed men, could not be surgically saved...
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Weather: Brace for severe thunderstorms across most of KZN
Planning a Sunday outing? Here is what to expect from the weather across KZN, Free State and North West this weekend.
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@thesouthafrican 18 hours ago
Animal activists on Jozi Zoo elephants: 'We lost the battle'
Animal activists are calling for three elephants living in captivity at the Johannesburg Zoo to be released into the wild...
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Severe thunderstorms could disrupt power supplies in Mpumalanga on Sunday
SAWS warns that severe thunderstorms could damage property and disrupt power and communications in parts of Mpumalanga on Sunday.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Four spotted gully sharks released back into the wild
Cape Town's Two Oceans Aquarium released four spotted gully sharks that were in their care into the ocean off the Eastern Cape.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
NOW OPEN: Inside Cape Town's 'ugly' luxury waterfront hotel, and its nightly rates
Cape Town's newest luxury hotel has officially opened its doors, bringing with it some strong opinions about its design.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Proteas beat Australia at Newlands to win Test series 2-1
A determined second innings with the bat and the ball steered South Africa in the third Test in Cape Town.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
Parts of Cape Town face a 12-hour water outage on Tuesday
Residents in two Cape Town suburbs face a lengthy stretch without running water as the city carries out planned maintenance.
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@thesouthafrican 4 hours ago
Soweto Derby LIVE SCORE: Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs
Orlando Pirates host Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium. Kick-Off is at 15:30. Follow the live updates here.
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@thesouthafrican 4 hours ago
School calendar: When do the December holidays start?
Parents and learners are counting down to the festive break as public schools enter their final teaching stretch of 2026.
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
Drugs, theft and assault haunt one of South Africa's oldest farming towns
Drugs are spoiling South Africa's unspoiled small towns.
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
Why your domestic flight keeps costing more, and how to save this December
Domestic airfares have climbed sharply in 2026. Here's why your flight costs more, and how to save on your December travel.
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@thesouthafrican 6 hours ago
WEATHER TODAY: Severe storms for Queenstown and Matatiele, Upington 40°C
Weather for Saturday: Cape Town stays dry and cloudy at 27°C, Durban gets 26°C under partly cloudy skies, while Klerksdorp climbs to 36°C with a 30% chance of a thundershower.
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