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SASSA breaks its silence on grants paid to people who should not have received them
SASSA has spoken out after Parliament heard grant money reached people who may not qualify, and its stance is firm.
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A tequila bottle, 20 seconds and a suspended sentence: Chris Brown avoids jail
Chris Brown hit a music producer with a tequila bottle in a London nightclub. Here's why the singer won't be going to prison.
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@thesouthafrican 1 hours ago
Buskers, beer and zombies: The best SA festivals this weekend
Gear up for an exciting weekend – and bid farewell to October in style – as four festivals take over Cape Town, Johannesburg and Gqeberha.
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Zimbabwean striker faces new challenge after sensational AmaZulu start
Zimbabwean striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya faces a new challenge at AmaZulu after scoring 10 goals in the 2026/27 season.
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BIG changes to public transport operating licences until April 2027
Temporary suspension of requirements for public transport operating licences in this SA province will last six months at least …
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WSAR tackles record-breaking seven incidents on Table Mountain
Rescue teams from WSAR were hard at work as they responded to seven incidents across Table Mountain this past Saturday.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
Soweto Derby preview: Pirates vs Chiefs form, head-to-head
One team is chasing success, and another is courting failure. Here is our preview ahead of the Soweto Derby this weekend.
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@thesouthafrican 2 hours ago
Orlando Pirates fan from Nigeria gets R40 000 from South Africans
An Orlando Pirates fan from Nigeria will realise her dream of watching the Soweto Derby live after South Africans donated R40 000.
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Tshwane water crisis: 833 SICK, minister says NO outbreak
Hundreds have fallen ill after drinking contaminated water in Tshwane, prompting a high-level government visit and a controversial response.
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Annual vehicle licence renewal: SA's cheapest provinces
Annual vehicle licence renewal is heavily affected by your car's weight and where it's registered. We compare all nine provinces …
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
'They took R200 from me': SASSA grant recipients vent ahead of the festive season
Unexplained deductions, outdated bank cards and frustration over grant values are weighing heavily on SASSA grant recipients.
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@thesouthafrican 3 hours ago
Mofokeng's father reveals how much Sundowns offered
Relebohile Mofokeng's father, Sechaba, has lifted the lid on how much Mamelodi Sundowns offered to sign his son before he chose Orlando Pirates on a lower salary.
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@thesouthafrican 3 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 11 hours ago
Orania residents to 'refugees' – Leader calls on Afrikaners to stay behind
Orania Movement leader Joost Strydom has called on Afrikaners leaving SA as 'refugees' to stay behind and 'build' their own opportunities.
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