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BREAKING: Home Affairs withdraws asylum directive after violent protests
Home Affairs has withdrawn its asylum directive following operational challenges, protests and violence reported in Durban and Soweto.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
When does Term 4 end? Department sets record straight on rumours
The Department of Basic Education has set the record straight on social media rumours about school holidays and Term 4's conclusion...
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@thesouthafrican 4 hours ago
Orlando Pirates thrash Milford FC in the Carling Knockout
Orlando Pirates breezed into the Carling Knockout Cup last eight after an emphatic 3-0 win over Milford FC at the Orlando Amstel Arena.
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
Home Affairs extends operating hours ahead of 2026 Local Government Elections
Home Affairs will extend operating hours at its offices ahead of South Africa's Local Government Elections on Wednesday, 4 November.
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
Carling Knockout Cup: Duba hat-trick sends Kaizer Chiefs through!
Kaizer Chiefs have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Carling Knockout Cup following an impressive 3-0 win at home.
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@thesouthafrican 5 hours ago
"Not serious": Fan reactions to latest Carling Knockout Cup results
Fans lit up social media in reaction to Chiefs, Pirates, and Sundowns winning in the Carling Knockout Cup Round of 16.
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@thesouthafrican 4 hours ago
Carling Knockout Cup: Siyanda Ndlovu stunner helps Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns made amends by advancing to the quarterfinals of the Carling Knockout Cup with a won over Marumo Gallants.
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@thesouthafrican 20 hours ago
WEATHER TODAY: Level 4 alert for flooding storms in eastern KZN, 38°C in Musina
Weather for Tuesday: Cape Town stays dry under high cloud at 24°C, while showers and thundershowers are possible over Gauteng, where Pretoria peaks at 34°C.
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@thesouthafrican 7 hours ago
Gupta mansions in Saxonwold back on the market
Two mansions linked to the Gupta family are back on the Johannesburg property market for R22 million combined.
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@thesouthafrican 6 hours ago
WRAP | Australia stage fight back in Proteas decider at Newlands
Mitchell Starc said a "reset at lunch" led to an Australian fightback after South Africa made a flying start on the first day of the third Test at Newlands on Tuesday.
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@thesouthafrican 6 hours ago
The PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA results for Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Today's PowerBall jackpot stands at an estimated R24 million, while the PowerBall XTRA offers an estimated R23 million.
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@thesouthafrican 6 hours ago
SAPS jobs: More women than men apply as Gauteng leads the way
SAPS has received more than 300 000 profile registrations as young South Africans apply for one of 5 500 available police trainee posts.
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@thesouthafrican 6 hours ago
Here's what time voting opens on Wednesday, 4 November
South Africans will head to the polls on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, to elect their local government representatives.
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@thesouthafrican 6 hours ago
The Daily Lotto results for Tuesday, 27 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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