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Matric exams 2026: Why learners must sign a pledge on Friday
Matric learners across SA will sign a pledge on Friday 9 October, ahead of the 2026 NSC exams. Here's what you need to know...
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@thesouthafrican 29 minutes ago
WEATHER TODAY: Cradock heat wave from midday, Upington peaks at 39°C
Weather for Thursday: Rustenburg, Potchefstroom and Klerksdorp reach 32°C under mostly clear skies, with Pretoria and Cape Town both at 29°C and no rain in Gauteng.
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@thesouthafrican 7 hours ago
Springbok WAG makes Miss SA Top 12
While Manu Tshituka makes his Springbok debut in November, his wife Simone will be competing for the Miss SA crown...
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@thesouthafrican 8 hours ago
SASSA reminder: Old age grant payment date moves into October
Pensioners expecting their November SASSA payment next week should prepare for the money to land sooner than usual.
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@thesouthafrican 9 hours ago
SA's water quality under scrutiny: Is Cape Town's tap water safe to drink?
Cape Town has released its latest drinking water report. Find out how the city tests supply, and how results compare with other parts of SA.
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@thesouthafrican 9 hours ago
Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal draw: Pirates, Downs, Chiefs
As reported by The South African, the big guns avoided each other in the quarterfinals of the Carling Knockout Cup as they were seeded.
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@thesouthafrican 9 hours ago
Parliament urged to push for R600 increase in SASSA old-age grant
Parliament has been urged to motivate for a R600 increase in SASSA's old-age grant, which would take the monthly payment from R2 400 to R3 000.
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@thesouthafrican 9 hours ago
The Daily Lotto results for Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Today's Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R500 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!
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@thesouthafrican 9 hours ago
Will SARB throw South Africans an early Christmas interest rate present?
South Africans face mixed signals over the prospect of an interest rate hike in November.
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@thesouthafrican 9 hours ago
'For some it was cut off': KZN caregiver questions how SASSA decides who keeps grant support
A long-time grant recipient praises SASSA's service but raises a pointed question about fairness that many households keep asking
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@thesouthafrican 10 hours ago
Sacha sparks 'cheating' rumours after flirty pic with model
What about girlfriend Sarah Langa? Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been seen cosying up to model and influencer, Robyn Mia Peters.
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@thesouthafrican 10 hours ago
The Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max results for Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Today's Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R5.3 million, while the Lotto Plus 1 offers R1 million and the Lotto 5 Max, R1.2 million.
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@thesouthafrican 10 hours ago
Gerda Steyn still waiting for Soweto Marathon prize money
Gerda Steyn has revealed that she is still waiting for her R90 000 prize money almost a year after finishing third at the 2025 Soweto Marathon.
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